School news: Goodson graduates from Elms College
Feb. 8—Goodson graduates from Elms College
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Mary Goodson, of South Point, received a Master of Science in Nursing from Elms College following the conclusion of the Fall 2024 semester.
Goodson was among 79 students who received their degrees in December.
Elms College is a co-educational Catholic college offering a liberal arts curriculum that prepares students holistically for a purposeful life in a diverse and interconnected world.
Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College has a tradition of educating reflective, principled and creative learners, who are rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.
Newcome named to fall Deans' List at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Anna Newcome, of Ironton, has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year.
Newcome, a junior majoring in environmental science and plant biology, was named to the Dean's List for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours.
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