GRADUATIONS AND HONORS

The Ledger
·2 min read

ITHACA COLLEGE

Neftali Benitez of Lakeland graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre from Ithaca College in spring 2022. Audrey Fisher of Lakeland graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater from Ithaca College in spring 2022.

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Cassidy Barbee of Plant City graduated from Western Carolina University in spring 2022.

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

The following local students were named to the University of Tampa dean's list: Amanda Lipton of Davenport, senior majoring in dance, Bachelor of Arts degree; Edgar Jaimes of Haines City, freshman majoring in computer science, Bachelor of Science degree; Ashley Rivera of Lakeland, freshman majoring in musical theater, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; Andrew Brown of Lakeland, sophomore majoring in writing, Bachelor of Arts degree; Angel Thepvong of Lakeland, senior majoring in criminology and criminal justice, Bachelor of Science degree; Toni Abajian of Lakeland, senior majoring in advertising and public relations, Bachelor of Arts degree; Zachary Layne of Lakeland, senior majoring in human performance, Bachelor of Science degree; Cristian Cook of Lakeland, sophomore majoring in accounting, Bachelor of Science degree; Melissa Belen Cruz of Lakeland, sophomore majoring in criminology and criminal justice, Bachelor of Science degree; Baylee Astin of Plant City, senior majoring in entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Science degree; Kaiden Hancock of Polk City, junior majoring in film and media arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

Jeremy M. Bogacz of Haines City graduated May 21 summa cum laude from Western New England University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in computer engineering.

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

Gipsys Luna of Lakeland graduated in May from Roger Williams University with an Associate in Science degree in social science as part of the Class of 2022.

FURMAN UNIVERSITY

Claire Corbett of Winter Haven graduated in May from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies and philosophy with a minor in poverty studies. Corbett is the daughter of John C. Corbett and Becky A. Corbett. Colin Phillips of Lakeland graduated in May from Furman University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Colin is the son of Nicole C. Phillips and David P. Phillips.

Send your education news and photo (limit of five people in photos) to features@theledger.com.

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: EDUCATION NEWS