Emmaus Patch Residents Turn Their Tassles

* Michael Dowgala of Emmaus graduated from Drexel University’s Bennett S. LeBow College of Business with a bachelor of science in business administration. Old Zionsville resident Maureen Maikner graduated from Drexel's School of Education with a master of science.

* Emmaus resident Patrick Topper graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor of science in accountancy during a spring commencement ceremony.

* William Smolinski of Emmaus graduated from Cornell University with an Artium Baccalarius degree in economics.

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* Emmaus resident Maria Gagliardi graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in pharmacology and toxicology degree with a minor in humanities from the University of the Sciences.

* The following Emmaus residents recently graduated from Ithaca College:

• Tyler Norieka received a degree from the School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in English.
• Christopher Rizzo received a degree from Ithaca’s College's School of Business with a major in business administration.
• Christine Niles received a degree from the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in clinical health studies.
• Dana Rivera received a degree from Ithaca's School of Communications with a major in cinema and photography.

* Two Emmaus residents recently were awarded diplomas from Gettysburg College: Michelle Hoppes graduated cum laude with a major in history and Emily Rarig earned a management degree.

* Emmaus residents Zakary Andrews and Cheryl Heurich recently graduated from Delaware Valley College.

* Bradley Walz of Emmaus recently earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Widener University. He was also recently initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter at Widener.

* Joseph Bell of Emmaus graduated from Lycoming College with a bachelor of arts in business and economics and Alecia Peters of Emmaus earned a bachelor of arts in psychology.

* Emmaus resident Sarah Schaefer earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology-environmental studies from Whitman College.

* Emmaus resident Jamie Weiner graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor of science degree in professional nursing.

* The following Emmaus residents recently graduated from DeSales University:

• Lisa M. Basara earned a master’s in business administration in marketing.
• Katelyn T. Gier earned a bachelor’s of science in sports management.
• Kelsie R. Gregory graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s of science in medical studies.
• David Hausknect graduated with a master’s in business administration in a self-designed track.
• Richard Mill graduated with a bachelor’s of science in accounting and finance.

* Caleb Fick of Emmaus earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Lebanon Valley College.