Adelphi University
Gina Matarazzo of Blackshear, was among the undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, including those who completed degree requirements.
Adelphi held its 130th commencement ceremonies to recognize graduates on May 21 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.
University of Alabama
Hannia Martinez Torres of Patterson was named to the spring, 2026 semester dean’s list at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have an academic record of 3.5 (or above).
The University of Alabama is the state's flagship university.
Mercer University
Three Pierce County residents graduated at Mercer University during commencements held in May in Macon and Atlanta.
Local graduates included: Gautham Mudireddy of Blackshear, School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Raegen Cauthen, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science and Jonathan Herrin, School of Business, Master of Business Administration, both of Patterson.
