Five Nazareth College undergraduate students who are from Genesee County earned their bachelor's degrees at the 91st Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on May 13.
- Marissa Colantonio, of Batavia, graduated with a bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Political Science.
- Savannah Gill, of Le Roy, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Education.
- Hannah Green, of Byron, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Psychology.
- Siena Pullinzi, of Batavia, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Studio Art.
- Dakota Pursel, of Pavilion, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Psychology.
In addition, three Genesee County students earned graduate degrees and were recognized at the May 13 Commencement. They are:
- Sarah Gray, of Corfu, earned their Master of Science in Music Therapy.
- Brittni Loewke, of Bergen, earned their Master of Social Work in Social Work.
- Andrea Raphael, of Batavia, earned their Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Nazareth College's academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music, theater, math and science, foreign languages, and the liberal arts.
The coeducational, religiously independent, classic campus in Pittsford, a charming suburb of Rochester, N.Y., challenges and supports 2,000 undergrads and 800 graduate students. Nazareth is recognized nationally for its Fulbright global student scholars and commitment to civic engagement. Rigorous programs, an uncommon core, experiential learning, career skills, and a global focus prepare graduates for not just one job, but for their life's work.