American International College

Belchertown native Bridget Grim, a nursing major at American International College, was honored at the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement awards ceremony on April 21. Bridget received the Ingenuity Award, which is presented to an AIC student who has shown a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and ingenuity in his or her design and delivery of programs. Bridget was also listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Crystal Mallett, from Albany, NY, a sports and recreation management major at American International College, was honored at the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-Curricular Leadership and Involvement awards ceremony on April 21. Crystal received the Naomi White-Inniss Award and was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges.

Austrian student Romina Bell, an English major at American International College (AIC), was given the Harry S. Levitan ('43) Award during the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement Awards ceremony on April 21. The award is given to an AIC student who displays Harry's admirable qualities of courage, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, duty, and service to AIC.

Grace Belt, from Seekonk, MA, a sociology major at American International College, was given the Henrietta Littlefield Award during the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement Awards ceremony on April 21. The award recognizes a woman in the senior class who best demonstrates the leadership qualities and commitment to co-curricular student life as exemplified by Henrietta Littlefield, a professor and the first Director of Student Activities at American International College.

Andrea Dillon, from Vermilion, OH, a psychology and public health major at American International College, was given the Volunteer of the Year award during the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement awards ceremony on April 21. The award recognizes a student who has worked in a volunteer capacity in a consistent and selfless manner. It was presented by Danielle Kireyczyk, Coordinator of the Falconer Fitness Center and Wellness Programs.

Brian Lizotte, from Charlton, MA, a management major at American International College, was given the Distinguished Service Award during the College's Division of Student Affairs' Co-curricular Leadership and Involvement Awards ceremony on April 21. The award is given to a student, not necessarily in a leadership position, who has demonstrated loyalty and commitment to the enhancement of student life.

American International College sophomore Mitchell Byrne (Dublin, Ireland) was selected to the Northeast-10 Men's Track and Field Academic All-Conference team announced by the league office on April 6. The 2015 NE-10 Cross Country Sport Excellence Award winner has acquired a cumulative grade point average of 3.83 in business. Byrne helped lead AIC to consecutive conference crowns with a third place finish in the mile run (4:18.07). He set a new personal best in the mile at the Boston University Last Chance meet with a time in 4:10.23. Byrne was a part of the school record holding distance medley relay team that went 9:47.22 at the New England Championships. He was tabbed a four-time US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) East All-Region recipient in the mile, 3k, 5k and DMR.

Brianna Bishop, from Suffield CT and a senior majoring in physical therapy at American International College, was honored with the Northeast-10 Sport Excellence Award for women's basketball.

American International College sophomore Dana Bramble, from East Hartford, CT, was named to the Northeast-10 Women's Track & Field Academic All-Conference Team.

Heather Brouillard, a junior and communications major at American International College, had her "Letter to the Editor" published in The Republican newspaper in Springfield, MA. Heather, from Chicopee, MA, wrote in to praise the Springfield Police Department for its hard work handling the heroin and opiate addiction problems in the area: http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/03/springfield_police_lauded_for.html

Dana Bramble of East Hartford, CT was named the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) East Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year. Dana is a sophomore and chemistry major at American International College. Just prior to this recognition, Dana came in first at the New England Championship Long Jump held at Boston University, leaping 5.85 meters (19 feet, 2.5 inches) on her first attempt for the win.

During his Spring Break from American International College, Antwan Bluster from Sauk Village, IL had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to hear members of the GOP primary speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Antwan is a junior and international business major at American International College and traveled along with fellow members of POWER, a non-partisan political activism organization on campus, whose mission is to raise awareness regarding current issues and get students thinking about politics.

During her Spring Break from American International College, Rebecca Gray from Hampstead, NH had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to hear members of the GOP primary speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Rebecca is a junior and economics/finance major at AIC, and President of POWER, a non-partisan political activism organization on campus, whose mission is to raise awareness regarding current issues and get students thinking about politics.

During her Spring Break from American International College, Jazmine Baehr from Torrington, CT had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to hear members of the GOP primary speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Jazmine is a sophomore and sociology major at AIC, and traveled along with fellow members of POWER, a non-partisan political activism organization on campus, whose mission is to raise awareness regarding current issues and get students thinking about politics

During her Spring Break from American International College, Saraiy Acosta from Fresno, TX, had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. to hear members of the GOP primary speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Saraiy is a senior and political science major at AIC, and traveled along with fellow members of POWER, a non-partisan political activism organization on campus whose mission is to raise awareness regarding current issues and get students thinking about politics.

Brianna Bishop (Suffield, CT), a senior and physical therapy major at American International College in Springfield, MA, recently scored her 1,000th career point as guard for the college's women's basketball team. She became the 20th player in program history to reach this milestone, doing so in 99 games played. Brianna was also recently named to the NE-10 All Tournament Team for the second time.

American International College in Springfield, MA has named 474 students to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. Dean's List students are full-time students with a grade point average between 3.3 and 4.0.

The IWLCA honored 178 student-athletes from 48 different institutions with inclusion in the 2015 IWLCA/Zag Sports Division II Academic Honor Roll. All student-athletes were nominated by their schools and have achieved at least junior status academically and had a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50 or greater.

American International College awarded 550 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 2015 Commencement ceremony. More than 200 undergraduate and nearly 330 graduate degrees were awarded to students representing sixteen states and six countries.

The Harry S. Levitan Award is presented to an AIC student who displays alumnus Harry Levitan's admirable personal qualities of courage, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, duty, and service to American International College. Who's Who is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Naomi White-Inniss Award is presented to a student who has triumphed over adversity, worked to bring the AIC community together, and exhibited the leadership qualities of Naomi White-Inniss, who served 40 years as Director of Multicultural Affairs. The Henrietta Littlefield Award honors a woman in the senior class who best demonstrates the leadership qualities and commitment to cocurricular student life as exemplified by Henrietta Littlefield, professor, and first Director of Student Activities at American International College. Who's Who is presented to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model in and out of the classroom.

Volunteer of the Year Award honors a student who has worked in a volunteer capacity in a consistent and selfless manner. Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Ingenuity Award is presented to a student who has shown a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and ingenuity in his or her design and delivery of programs. The Distinguished Service Award honors a student, not necessarily in a leadership position, who has demonstrated loyalty and commitment to the enhancement of student life.

The Ingenuity Award honors a student who has shown a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and ingenuity in his or her design and delivery of programs. Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Student Life Recognition Award honors a student who has directly impacted the improvement of an existing program, the initiation of a new program, or the forming of a new organization. Who's Who is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom.

The John Homer Miller Award is presented to a first-year or sophomore student who has demonstrated leadership early in his or her college career. John Homer Miller served as Acting President of American International College from 1948-1950. The Ingenuity Award is given to a student who has shown a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and ingenuity in his or her design and delivery of programs.

The John Homer Miller Emerging Leadership Award is presented to a first-year or sophomore student who has demonstrated leadership early in his or her college career. John Homer Miller served as Acting President of American International College from 1948-1950. The Ingenuity Award honors a student who has shown a high level of creativity, uniqueness, and ingenuity in his or her design and delivery of programs.

Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges is awarded to juniors or seniors who have demonstrated personal growth through sustained leadership in clubs, organizations, athletics and/or in the community while serving as a positive role model both inside and outside of the classroom. These students are nationally recognized in the annual publication of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

The Naomi White-Inniss Award at American International College 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 Multicultural Affairs.

American International College's Distinguished Service Award is presented to a student, not necessarily in a leadership position, who has demonstrated loyalty and commitment to the enhancement of student life.