May 7, 2021
ESCANABA Each year, Bay College selects an Outstanding Graduate from each of the six divisions at the college. The graduate is selected by their instructors for their academic excellence, leadership and community service.
Grace Kraniak was selected as the 2021 Outstanding Graduate for the Arts & Letters Division, with the award being sponsored by Bink’s Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the Bay Faculty Association and the Bay College Foundation.
Kraniak started her journey at Bay College in the summer of 2018 and stated, “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to attend college and it was my parents that gave me the motivation to enroll. After taking a few classes, I fell in love with it. My instructors encouraged me to ask questions, join discussions and expanded my perspective. The staff at Bay College assisted me with choosing the right courses to stay on track and gave me pointers on how to be a successful student. Best of all, Bay’s TRIO program taught me how to come
May 4, 2021
ESCANABA Each year, Bay College selects an Outstanding Graduate from each of the six divisions at the college. The graduate is selected by their instructors for their academic excellence, leadership and community service.
Rachel Bessonen was selected as the 2021 Outstanding Graduate for the Business Division, with the award being sponsored by Schneider, Larche, Haapala & Company, the Bay College Faculty Association and the Bay College Foundation.
A graduate of Escanaba High School, Bessonen earned an Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Sustainability in November 2020 from Bay College. Rachel stated, “Bay College has helped me develop skills to be a strong student through small class sizes. I was able to form close relationships with instructors and receive additional support when needed. Attending Bay was a great stepping stone – I haven’t missed a beat going into university level classes.” Rachel is currently attendi
ROCK SPRINGS At the Student Government Association Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 29, Western Wyoming Community College announced two Outstanding Graduates, Mustang Awards, and scholarship recipients for 2020-2021. Western’s Honor Roll will also be published on the website after final grades are submitted.
Western’s Outstanding Graduate is selected by a committee that includes administrators, professionals, faculty, and staff. The nomination criteria and scoring rubric is based on campus involvement, leadership roles, positive impact on other students, and the nominee’s ability to positively represent Western in the future. This year, Western’s committee chose two students for this honor.
Greenberg Traurig Phoenix Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono and Community Involvement
Share Article PHOENIX (PRWEB) April 30, 2021
Roger Bond Choquette, an associate based in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Phoenix office, was recognized with the “Excellent Pro Bono Attorney Award” by the International Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP). The legal advocacy organization notes it is committed to helping refugees and displaced people find a safe place to call home through free direct legal representation, systemic advocacy, and litigation.
“Roger has been an impressive advocate for his client, working quickly and leveraging the resources of his firm to ensure the best chances of success for his client’s application,” said IRAP Staff Attorney Mary Dahdouh in a video statement announcing his award.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Van Sickle named Mercer University s Most Outstanding Graduate Marina Van Sickle (right) is recognized during Mercer University’s annual Honors Convocation by Dr. Helen Grady, professor and chair of technical communication in the School of Engineering. - photo by Photo submitted
Mercer’s School of Engineering presented Marina Van Sickle of Rincon with the Outstanding Graduate in Industrial Engineering Award during the University’s annual Honors Convocation on March 26.
Van Sickle, a senior majoring in industrial engineering with a minor in technical communication, is the daughter of Alan and Michelle Van Sickle.