Stonehill College

The International Sociology Honor Society recognizes academic excellence in the study of sociological theories and research methodologies, as well as the application of this knowledge to understanding social problems and social justice

Lambda Epsilon Sigma is Stonehill's Honor Society. The purpose of the society is to recognize and promote scholarship. Juniors and seniors who have attained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average are invited to apply for consideration. Acceptance into the society is based on evidence of academic achievement, of a pursuit of learning that extends beyond the classroom environment and of an ability to communicate effectively through writing.

At the recent Scholars Celebration at Stonehill College, a total of 27 students received departmental awards which are given to the top students in each of the College's academic departments.

A total of 48 Stonehill College students will work with 25 faculty members on a variety of research projects during the summer of 2015. This will mark the 20th year of the Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, whose purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to perform significant, publishable research under the guidance of an experienced faculty researcher.

11 students represented Chile at a week-long National Model United Nations conference in New York. To role play as Chilean diplomats, they spent a semester researching Chile's position on a variety of international issues. While in New York, the student diplomats also visited the United Nations, meeting U.N. officials and gaining deeper insight on regional conflicts, peacekeeping, human rights, women and children, economic & social development, and the environment.

The Stonehill Chapel Choir consists of both singers and instrumentalists of all faiths who provide musical leadership for the college's primary liturgy, the 7:00pm Eucharistic liturgy on Sunday evenings in the Chapel of Mary.

Economics and Environmental Studies major Thomas Gumbley '16 has been awarded a $50,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowship For Undergraduate Environmental Study. In addition to supporting his final two years at Stonehill, the fellowship also includes an internship with an EPA-funded research project this summer.

Michaella Farrell '15, Katie Morneault '16 and Whitney Wemett '16 took first place in the International Impact category of the Beta Alpha Psi "Best Practices" Competition in Washington, D.C.

Selected from thousands of applicants, Jennifer Taranto is working in the White House this semester through the White House Internship Program. The hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.

The student body at Stonehill voted to elect the new Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Students who participate in the H.O.P.E. Service Immersion Program form community with one another during the five months leading up to their trip. They learn about the culture, history and issues of social injustice in the communities they are destined to visit and serve.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

This semester, a total of 144 Stonehill students are studying abroad during the Spring 2015 semester in locations throughout the world. Recently named one of the top study abroad institutions in the nation by the Institute of International Education, Stonehill has more than 200 study abroad programs in 35 countries which students can choose from.

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for international study during the fall 2014 semester.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for international study during the fall 2014 semester.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

The Sylvia Donaldson Society was created by students Michelle Wozniak '15 and Michelle Dander '15, both of whom are Political Science & International Studies majors at Stonehill. To help attract more females to careers in public affairs, the student-run Society will sponsor large-scale events, as well as provide small group programs, panels and workshops exclusively for its members.

The SAA works to "build a bridge" from students to alumni through student participation in programs and events.

Working with three students from Florida International University, finance major Daniel Doherty '15 recently competed in the Citi Mobile Challenge, which brings together the most talented and creative developers and designers to create cutting-edge applications for Citi's Digital Banking Platforms. Citibank is the largest bank holding company in the U.S.

Stage Manager For Stonehill Theatre Company's Fall Production

Student actors in Stonehill Theatre Company's Fall 2014 Production of "Antigone."

Six Stonehill students enrolled in the College's 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program have begun their studies at Notre Dame this semester.

Two Stonehill College neuroscience majors recently presented at the renowned Lake Arrowhead Sleep Science Conference. They were just two of three undergraduate students worldwide invited to the conference.

Stonehill College Class of 2014.

Conklin has been selected to participate in a summer internship program with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), one of largest women's political organizations in the nation.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

The following students were recognized and honored for their outstanding contributions to service and campus life at the 2014 Student Life Awards on Sunday, April 27 at Stonehill College.

Sociology Student of the Year

Sociology Student of the Year

Criminology Student of the Year