Education

A township resident is among the first wave of winners in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Megha E. Thomas, a student at Princeton Day School in Princeton, won the National Merit S&P Global Scholarship, given by S&P Global to children of its employees, according to a press release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Thomas was one of …

BRIDGEWATER – Girls in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to apply for the Commission on the Status of Women’s fourth annual STEM program, set for Oct. 26 at the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School located on Vogt Drive. The deadline to apply for the event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is Oct. …

Bentley University, Waltham, Mass., placed three student-athletes on the 2018 Academic All-Northeast-10 Conference football team, including sophomore running back Andrew Brazicki of Franklin Park. Brittney Jones of Somerset was named to Widener University Dean’s List. Seton Hall University announce the following students who qualified for Fall 2018 Dean’s list: Nathaniel Asumeng, Shivani Desai, Isabella Fiorello, Alexander Melillo, John Mercado, Ashlin Miller, …

Submitted by RVCC Marketing Department. Learn about all Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has to offer by attending an Information Session in July at the College’s Branchburg campus. The College is offering General Information Sessions as well as special sessions for adults and those interested in its Automotive, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) career programs. General Information Sessions and campus …

Victoria Seamon of Somerset has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester as a senior. Seamon studied Occupational Therapy at Alvernia and is a graduate of Franklin High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. She also …

Wheaton College student Aaron Policastro of Franklin Park recently performed in the 2018 Commencement Celebration Concert. Policastro played double bass with the Symphony Orchestra. Heather Attanasio of Somerset has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring 2018 semester. Attanasio just completed her freshman year and is majoring in Nursing. The University of Hartford is …

The following Warriors have achieved academic excellence in their collegiate careers: Cedarville University student Briana Johnson of Somerset achieved the Dean’s List for the 2018 spring semester. Johnson maintained a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours from Cedarville University. Assumption College has announced that Colleen Kurtz, of Somerset, is one of 590 students named to the College’s …

Submitted by Raritan Valley Community College. Local high school seniors interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Honors College are invited to attend an Information Session at 6 p.m. April 11 in the Atrium (College Center) at RVCC’s Branchburg campus. The evening will include information about admission to RVCC’s Honors College and transfer opportunities after graduating from RVCC. …

Amanda Lake, a resident of Somerset, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2017 semester. Briana Johnson of Somerset was named to the Cedarville University Dean’s List for fall 2017. This recognition requires the student to have a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester, and carry a …

Franklin township residents are making waves at colleges and universities. Here’s the latest: Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus, located in Madison, have been named to the Dean’s and Honors Lists for the Fall 2016 semester: Danah Lassiter, Amy Slobodzian, Gabrielle Kissi, Katlin Gagliardi, Ashley Krushinski, Anthony Casisa and Mark Carr, all of Somerset, and Dylan Coker and Salma …