Bryant University

Nicholas Gookin, a sophomore business administration major, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.

Colby-Sawyer College

The following local students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.

FROM BEDFORD: MaryEllen Gately Shartzer, a history, society and culture major; Kimberly Ann Shaughnessy, a psychology major.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Brendan Dessanti, of Bedford, was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Gettysburg College

Lydia MacKenzie, a freshman from Bedford, was named to the dean’s Commendation List for the spring 2010 semester at Gettysburg (Pa.) College.

Harding University

Caroline Apgar, of Bedford, was named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at Harding University in Searcy, Ark. She is a junior art therapy major.

Messiah College

Nicole Pelletier, a senior early chldhood education major, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at Messiah College in Granthem, Pa.

Mount Ida College

Heather Harrington, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Mount Ida College in Newton, Mass.

NHIA

The following local residents received Bachelor of Fine Art degrees May 23 from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester.

FROM BEDFORD: Bonnie Boyt, in ceramics; Amanda R. Come, in photography; Christa Elizabeth Green, in photography.

Pace University

Ashley Love, of Bedford, graduated this spring with a Master of Fine Arts from Pace University in New York City.

Providence College

Nicholas Jones received a Bachelor of Science in biology-optometry option from Providence College on May 16.

Saint Anselm College

Stephanie M. Shatney graduated this spring from Saint Anselm College in Manchester. Shatney received an Honors Bachelor of Arts cum laude. She also was the recipient of the Father Anselm Regan, O.S.B. Award in Liberal Studies.

Southern NH University

The following local students were awarded degrees this spring from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.

FROM BEDFORD: Kristin Backus, social science major; Aaron Backus, justice studies major; Jonathan Barry, justice studies major; Gary Burns, marketing major; John Cartmill, business studies major; Erica Chakmakas, elementary education major; Leah Coco, business studies major; Ryan Desfosses, business studies major; Carol Fahey, business administration major; Stephanie Green, fashion merchandising major; Amanda Hayes, early childhood education major; Alex Jenkins, business administration major; Kenneth Lavoie, business studies major; Rachel Mavris, accounting and finance major; Carol Miller, accounting major; Melinda Paradis, history major; Denell Ragas, psychology major; Tiffany Tarlowski, accounting major; Jean Zelonis, English language and literature major.

Stonehill College

Elise M. DiNardo was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass.

Syracuse University

Syracuse (N.Y.) University graduating senior Erika Mitchell, of Bedford, a voice major, was recognized at the May 15 convocation for Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts with the Anna Freeland Berry Memorial Prize, given to a female undergraduate student who has a high degree of dedication, attainment and promise in voice.

Texas A&M University

Kerri E. Dobbins, of Bedford, was named a Distinguished Student on the spring 2010 dean’s list at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She is a senior majoring in communication.

University of Connecticut

The following local students were named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at the University of Connecticut in Storrs.

FROM BEDFORD: Stephanie Ann Aube, Devin James Chaloux.

UNH

Siddharth Prabhakar, son of Jay and Getta Prabhakar, a senior economics major was elected to the University of New Hampshire chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious scholarly honor society in the U.S.