American International College

Shadae Snape, of Springfield, MA, received the Outstanding Achievement in Psychology Award during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Outstanding Achievement in Psychology Award is presented to a student who excels with high acheivement in the field of psychology. Shadae is a psychology major.

Anyssa Dhaouadi, of New London, CT, received the Fanny B. Kamberg Award during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Fanny B. Kamberg Award is presented to a student for outstanding achievement in sociology. Anyssa is a sociology major.

Imani DeMars, of Springfield, MA, received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts is presented to the student who goes above and beyond in the theater arts program. Imani is a theater arts major.

Andrew David DeBrincat, of Farmington Hills, MI, received the Award for Distinguished Senior Students in Sports and Recreation Management during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Award for Distinguished Senior Students in Sports and Recreation Management is presented to a senior student who goes above and beyond expectations, achieving excellence in the sports and recreation management program. Andrew is a sports and recreation management major.

Adam Garete, of Ludlow, MA, received the Robert Bohlke Award during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Robert Bohlke Award is presented to a student who has the highest grade point average in the field of sociology. Adam is a sociology major.

John Lawrence May, of Mahtomedi, MN, received the American Marketing Association Award during the Academic Awards ceremony this spring at American International College (AIC). The American Marketing Association Award is presented to a student for outstanding achievement in marketing studies. John majors in marketing at AIC.

Rebecca Paul, of Ludlow, MA, received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts is presented to the student who goes above and beyond in the theater arts program. Rebecca is a theater arts major.

Jazmine Baehr, of Boynton Beach, FL, received the Fanny B. Kamberg Award during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Fanny B. Kamberg Award is presented to a student for outstanding achievement in sociology. Jazmine is a sociology major.

Allison Reardon, of Hampden, MA, received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts is presented to the student who goes above and beyond in the theater arts program. Allison is a theater arts major.

Taylor James-Matthurin, of Boston, MA, received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts during the American International College (AIC) Academic Awards ceremony this spring. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theater Arts is presented to the student who goes above and beyond in the theater arts program. Taylor is a psychology major.

The Rex's Best Award is presented to American International College (AIC) juniors and seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as positive role models both inside and outside of the classroom. Rex is the AIC mascot.

Having just completed his sophomore year, James Flahive has joined the Onondaga Flames who play in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL). James, of Longmeadow, MA, is a member of the American International College baseball team. James is off to a stunning start with the Flames. With 12 innings as a reliever, he has struck out 11. He also holds a .75 earned run average through six appearances. The Onondaga Flames play their home games at Onondaga Community College. Teams in the NYCBL play a 42-game schedule.

American International College in Springfield, MA has named 450 students to the Spring 2018 Dean's List. Dean's List students are full time students who have achieved a 3.3 to a 4.0 GPA.

American International College in Springfield, MA has named 450 students to the Spring 2018 Dean's List. Dean's List students are full-time students with a grade point average between 3.3 and 4.0.

Kiana Robinson, of Boston, MA, majoring in general business, received the Chester S. McGown Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Chester S. McGown Award is presented to a senior who demonstrates consistency in leadership as provided by Chester S. McGown through his 35 year presidency at AIC, spanning a period of enormous change including two World Wars and the intervening Great Depression.

Anyssa Dhaouadi, of New London, CT, majoring in sociology, was the sole recipient of the Naomi White-Inniss Social Justice Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Naomi White-Inniss Social Justice Award is presented to a student who has triumphed over adversity, worked to bring the American International College community together, and exhibited the leadership qualities of Naomi White-Inniss, who served 40 years as Director of Mulicultural Affairs.

Dante Raggio, of Owings Mills, MD, majoring in nursing, received the Harry S. Levitan Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Harry S. Levitan Award is presented to a student who displays Harry Levitan's admirable personal qualities of courage, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, duty, and service to American International College.

Bianca Aridou, of Framingham, MA, majoring in occupational science, was the sole recipient of the Henrietta Littlefield Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Henrietta Littlefield Award is presented to a woman in the senior class who best demonstrates the leadership qualities and commitment to co-curricular student life as exemplified by Henrietta Littlefield, professor, and first Director of Student Activities at American International College.

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its 2017-18 All-American members on Sunday March 19, 2018, with American International College junior forward Dana Watts earning honors from the organization. Watts, a Northeast-10 All-Conference first team member, was named an honorable mention. Watts averaged 20.4 points per game, which led the NE10. This marks the second straight year in which Watts has made the WBCA All-America team.

Jalah Oates, of Elizabeth, NJ, majoring in liberal studies, was the sole recipient of the Student Life Recognition Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Student Life Recognition Award is presented to students who have directly impacted the improvement of an existing program, the initiation of a new program, of the forming of a new organization.

David Tobe, of Elizabeth, NJ, majoring in psychology, was the sole recipient of the Distinguished Service Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to students who have demonstrated loyalty and commitment to the enhancement of student life.

Victoria DallaCosta, of Wareham, MA, majoring in occupational science, was the sole recipient of the Ingenuity Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Ingenuity Award is presented to students who have shown a high level of creativity, uniquness, and ingenuity in the design and delivery of programs.

Victoriya Maklakova, of Agawam, MA, majoring in accounting, received the Student Employee of the Year Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA, during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Student Employee of the Year Award is presented to a student employee who has been distinguished by the caliber of the work contributed to the employing department, the commitment to the function of the area, and the exhibition of the high-quality work readiness tha reflects the values and stardard of the AIC alumni everywhere in the workplace.

Allison Gavin, of Bristol, CT, majoring in communications, received the Volunteer of the Year Award at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA during the College's Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony this spring. The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to a student who has worked in a volunteer capacity in a consistent and selfless manner.

The John Homer Miller Emerging Leadership Award at American International College (AIC) is presented to first-year or sophomore students who have demonstrated leadership early in their college career. John Homer Miller served as Acting President of AIC from 1948-1950. Under his young but visionary leadership, the College acquired the Reed Estate, now the Edgewood Gardens Campus, and provided the needed resources for organized and structured student activities and leadership development programs.

American International College awarded 600 undergraduate and graduate degrees to students representing 14 states and six countries at its 2018 Commencement ceremony.

AIC women's track freshman Yasmine Graziani was named the NE10 Track Rookie of the Year. Yasmine was one of the top 800 meter runners in the region, earning All-East Region honors for the event with a season-best converted time of 2:12.63, in addition to an All-Region selection for the distance medley relay. She was additionally the NE10 Champion in the 800 meters, winning the event in a time of 2:14.16, and placed second with the distance medley relay and 4x800 meter relay teams.

Junior Alice Calabrese of the American International College women's tennis team has been appointed to the Northeast-10 Conference's official Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) council. The council, which was formally introduced on March 14, 2018, aims to receive information from appropriate sources and act on matters pertaining to the well-being of the student-athletes of the Northeast-10 Conference, according to a release from the NE10. The NE10 SAAC will also receive and discuss information regarding legislative and administrative matters affecting the well-being of student-athletes affiliated with the NE10, and convey judgment on these matters to the appropriate parties.

Jesse Cram, of Chicopee, MA, recently participated in the 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at American International College. The Undergraduate Research Symposium provides students from across disciplines with a public space to share their original ideas, discoveries, creations, and research in a supportive and professional academic conference setting. Jesse, a biochemistry major, did his research on the roles of androgens and estrogens in breast cancer growth.

Christina Connery, of Feeding Hills, MA, recently participated in the 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at American International College. The Undergraduate Research Symposium provides students from across disciplines with a public space to share their original ideas, discoveries, creations, and research in a supportive and professional academic conference setting. Christina, a biochemistry major, did her research on the mutagenicity of common cosmetic ingredients.