KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Leanne Luncsford graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 10. Michelle received her degree in sociology with a concentration in environmental issues and globalization. After graduation, she moved to the Washington D.C. Metro Area with her fiance, Christopher Doubet.

Luncsford is the daughter of Samuel and Bernadette of Saint Francis, Kansas, and granddaughter of Laurilyn Sabin of Wilton, Scott and Cheryl Mills of Rumford, and Mike and Betty Luncsford of Peoria, Ill.

ITHACA, N.Y. — Amanda Martin, daughter of Jeanne and Dan Martin of Lewiston, graduated from Cornell University Class with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre and sociology with distinction in all subjects on May 26.

Martin achieved dean’s list all four years of college. She studied abroad in England her fall semester of senior year. Amanda acted in many plays with several lead rolls during her studies at Cornell. Her plans for the future are to leave for New York in the fall to pursue her acting career on the stage.

BIDDEFORD — Brianna Bisesti, daughter of Jim and Nancy Bisesti of Greene, has received recognition at the University of New England’s Annual Awards Ceremony on April 23.

She was awarded an undergraduate research and scholarship award for medicine and public health.

A 2009 graduate of Hebron Academy, Bisesti is a major in athletic training and is involved at the university in women’s hockey, residential advisor, Martial Arts Club, Trailblazer orientation leader.

NEWTON, Mass. — Kimberly Archibald of Lewiston received a bachelor of science degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises on May 19. Archibald majored in sport management.

NEWTON, Mass. — Lisa Fillmore of Lewiston received a bachelor of art degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises on May 19. Fillemore majored in IDS early childhood education.

NEWTON, Mass. — Sonya Buker of West Paris received a bachelor of art degree from Lasell College during commencement exercises on May 19. Buker majored in fashion design and production.

LISBON FALLS — Nancy Craig of Lisbon Falls recently received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Southern Maine and the University of Phoenix.

She is currently serving as school nurse at Lisbon Community School.

BEVERLY, Mass. — The 73rd commencement exercises of Endicott College were held Saturday, May 24.

Abigail Lyn Downs, daughter of Jeffrey and Debora Downs of Auburn, received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

AMES, Iowa — Jennifer Elizabeth Smith of Fryeburg, received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, cum laude, during Iowa State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on May 10.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Meredith Skibitsky of Dixfield, received a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology at Fontbonne University’s commencement ceremony on May 18.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Local graduates at Lehigh University’s May 20 spring commencement  include Cameron Lao-Gosney from Raymond, who received a Bachelor of Arts; and Roman Lao-Gosney from Raymond, who received a Bachelor of Arts.

WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local students received degrees from the College of the Holy Cross at commencement on May 24.

Annie Helmkamp of Auburn, received a bachelor of arts degree.

Christine Renaud of Lisbon Falls, received a bachelor of arts degree cum laude.

BANGOR — On May 11, Husson University awarded degrees to the following local students.

Buckfield: David Conant, Bachelor of Science in communications.

Gray: Nicholas LaRochelle, Bachelor of Science in communications.

Lewiston: Kathleen Bouchard, Bachelor of Science in communications technology; Logan Chouinard, Bachelor of Science in communications; Kirk MacKenzie, Bachelor of Science in communications; Tyler Turcotte, Bachelor of Science in communications.

Lovell: Harold Sheehan, Bachelor of Science in communications.

Rumford: Brandon Germain, Bachelor of Science in communications.