Boston University: Students on the dean’s list include Sridevi Suresh of West Windsor, and Maya Inozemtseva of Plainsboro.
Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations: Brian Meersma, a 2014 graduate from High School South, received a community contribution scholarship from the Educational Research Center of America.
He is one of 25 students selected from a pool of more than 1,200 applicants from across the country, who demonstrated a clear commitment to improving his community while making the world a better place for all. Scholarship winners can use their $1,000 ERCA scholarships to help offset the cost of their post secondary education.
ERCA awards post secondary scholarships to students across the country who are seeking to improve their communities and society at large. Winners are selected based on their commitment to improving their local community and to using their unique talents to nurture efforts to address a specific, pressing need they see.
“We know that change and improvement begins locally,” ERCA Executive Director Ed Doody. ERCA executive director, said. “Each of these ERCA scholarship winners has demonstrated a clear commitment to improving their communities while making the world a better place for all. This year’s recipients could be our future leaders, individuals with commitment and drive.”
“The quality of the applications we received has been amazing,” Doody said. “These young people are very in touch with their communities and are passionate about improving the lives of their fellow citizens. The outcomes of their efforts have been noteworthy and commendable.”
Boston University: David H. Newby of Plainsboro received a doctor of philosophy in physics.
Fairleigh Dickinson: Victoria DePalma of Plainsboro, a student at the Teaneck campus, is on the dean’s list. Colleen McCabe of West Windsor, a Madison campus student, is on the dean’s list. Mariane Herte of West Windsor, also at Madison, is on the honors list.
University of Delaware: Students on the dean’s list include West Windsor residents Rebecca Arias, Elizabeth Bellotti, Jennifer Curatolo, Ariana Efstathios, Sara Hayduchok, Bianca Ingato, Jessica Musumeci, Stephanie Naglak, Lindsay Philbin, Kelly Scanlan, Michael Schenk, Elianna Wydra, and Samantha Paley. Plainsboro residents on the dean’s list include Timothy Buttner, Laura Kosar, and Sarah Peck.
Lafayette College: Jessica Pe of West Windsor is on the dean’s list. She is a graduate of High School North.
Loyola University Maryland: Rae Correne Reyes of Plainsboro is on the dean’s list. Lexi Bruno of Plainsboro is on the dean’s list. A sophomore, she is a speech pathology major with a minor in special education. A member of the NSSLHA, Operation Smile, and Action for Autism Clubs, she plays club field hockey and is an Evergreen orientation leader.
McDaniel College: Jennifer Litzinger of West Windsor performs in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on the Westminster, Maryland campus. A junior, Litzinger plays the role of multilingual overachiever Marcy Park. Performances continue through Saturday, March 7. Tickets are $10. Call 410-857-2448 for information.
Ohio University: Allison Frullo, a rising junior, is on the dean’s list. An early childhood education major and a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she will work as a learning community teaching assistant for freshman and transfer students.
Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences: Plainsboro students on the dean’s list include Emma Fleming, a first-year student in the graphic design program; and Veronica Santoso, a third-year student in the industrial design program.
