BOSTON, Mass. — The following local residents recently were awarded degreed from Simmons College in Boston.
• Ashley St. Amand of Arundel earned a Bachelor of Science cum laude. St. Amand majored in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Stephanie Zahares of Old Orchard Beach earned a M.S. in Nutrition and Health Promotion.
• Alanna Borst of Wells earned a Master of Social Work.
Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) is a nationally recognized private university located in the heart of Boston, and is the preeminent authority on women’s leadership.
Founded in 1899, Simmons is the only undergraduate womens college in Boston, and maintains a history of visionary thinking and a focus on social responsibility.
The college offers world-class coeducational graduate programs in nursing and health sciences, including physical therapy and nutrition; liberal arts; education; behavior analysis; library and information science; management; and social work.
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