College Notes

Iona College has recently named Marissa Hope Wilson to its Dean's List in recognition of Superior Academic Performance during the past school year. Marissa is a member of the Class of 2011 and is currently majoring in Psychology. She successfully completed her freshman year with a grade point average of 3.9.

Vassar College's 144th Commencement was held on Sunday, May 25. Bachelor of Arts degrees were conferred upon 638 seniors. Graduates included: Marcella Francesca Veneziale of Garden City. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Cosmo Veneziale.

Boston University awarded academic degrees to 5,760 students in May. Among the graduates was Alexander W. Zayas of Garden City, who received a bachelor of science in business administration in Business Administration and Management.

The University of Scranton conferred 1,561 degrees at two commencement ceremonies in May, representing the largest graduating class in the 120-year history of the Jesuit school.

Among the graduates was Garden City resident Katherine E. LaRousse , who received a bachelor of science degree in counseling and human services.