Friends and neighbors: Community members’ achievements

Thomas Jeffries graduated from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Jeffries is the child of William Jeffries and Jean Jeffries, and a graduate of Amherst Regional High School.

Jean-Pierre G. Torras was named to the spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where he is a member of the class of 2020 and majoring in physics and mathematics. Torras attended Deerfield Academy.

Bryanna Veroneau graduated from Assumption College in Worcester.

Julia Mazza was named to the spring semester president’s list at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Shayne McConnell was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. McConnell is a business major.

Savannah Ring received a bachelor’s degree from Curry College in Milton.

Katherine O’Donnell graduated cum laude with a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Miranda Grizio earned a master’s degree from the School of Law at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The following local students graduated from the university in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Belchertown: Erica Kamins, cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and Johanna Walsh, with a bachelor’s degree in media communication.

The following students were named to the winter president’s list at the university in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Melanie Alibozek and Kelly Baird, both of Belchertown, and Trevor Fil, of Hadley.

The following local residents were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston.

Yeji Lee, Amherst; Jessica MacFarland Andrew, Belchertown, and Devon Zoe Eckert, Hadley.

The following local students graduated from the university in Springfield.

Belchertown: Tiffani Beeman, cum laude, bachelor’s degree in business administration/business analytics and information management; Erin Collins, bachelor’s degree in history; Jenna Dulchinos, magna cum laude, bachelor’s degree in actuarial science; Trevor Erb, bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance; Christopher Loud, law degree; Pegah Shakeraneh, magna cum laude with a doctorate in pharmacy; Jacob Willemain, magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and chemistry.

Hadley: Rebecca Freitag, magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Sunderland: Jessica Zewski, magna cum laude with a doctorate of pharmacy.