Berkshire Community College Degrees & Certificates for 2024

10:09PM / Friday, May 31, 2024Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College held its 64th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31, at Tanglewood. The college awarded 152 associate degrees (including 105 associate in science degrees and 47 associate in arts degrees) and 39 certificates.

A total of 191 awards were conferred to 189 students in 36 programs of study. Two students received more than one degree or certificate, and one student completed degree requirements as an Early College student.

The 2024 graduates, listed by degree or certificate awarded, include the following:

Associate in Arts, Business Administration: Aryane Dyana Dos Santos, Andrew P. Gillman, Arianna R. Kendall, Priscilla Jeri Lee, Owen A. McNeil, Kevin T. Mears, Alexandra Michell Ortiz, Karen Michelle Pinos, Washington D. Rosales, Louis Russo, Tanner William Shepard, Tatiyana Destiny Falwell

Associate in Arts, Fine Arts: Alyson V. Behan, Matthew Robert Garrity, Kaden Michael Griffin, James R. Hitchings, Quinn D. Lennon, Logan D. Osorio

Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts: Berry Attoh, Rose E. Blodgett, Marina Dominguez, Alexander Q. Eastland, Marlie J. Fitch, Elizabeth C. Gerwaski, Kasey Herland, Jayden M. Johnson, Bryson Laughner, Hannah E. Levardi-Earle, Nicholas M. Markovic, John B. McNulty, Simeon J. Mercier, Miriam Miller, Lexie Helena Morse, Kaila E. Mullaney, Emilee S. Nicholas, Carolyn D. Parris, Darla M. Pietrangolare, Zabion M. Powell, Rafael Imanol Rivera, Devin G. Ryer, Paige E. Schultze, Penelope Carey Schwartz, Clarise S. Seguin, James R. Tandoh, Gabrielle E. Vincent, Pennie Pixley Walsh, Alecia Williams

Associate in Science, Business Careers: Marguerite B. Atwood, Balkaran Singh Banga, Gabriel W. Ecklund, Josh M. Perrier, Matthew Seward

Associate in Science, Computer Information Systems: Mitchell S. Arseneau, Brandon Byrne, Joshua A. Donovan, William David Garrity Jr., David Richard

Associate in Science, Criminal Justice: Tiffany L. Bennett, Amy E. Cary, Jorge L. Dejesus, Jasmine Knapp, Angelique Marie Levesque, Victoria M. Pevzner, Tracy Marie Stoddard, Matthew Yerovi, Kacie L. Yerrick

Associate in Science, Early Childhood Education: Mabeline Burgos, Arielle J. Coon, Heather R. George, Emily Sara Goudey, Jessica L. Hall, Tyeesha R. Keele-Kedroe, Kaden M. Kelly, Madison J. Manning, Amanda J. McLenithan, Shanekia O. Richmond, Hilary E. Solomon

Associate in Science, Engineering: Chloe Rose Haas, Adam C. Licht, Gilen J. Prett, Gloria Beatriz, Rodrigues de Souza, Alison Dana Sánchez , Cameron J. Turner

Associate in Science, Environmental Science: Madeline Esko, Nicole M. Fillio, Raymond J. Pixley, Cody J. Plankey, Kimberly A. Pelletier, Hudson L. Todd

Associate in Science, Health Science: Elizabeth Eve Dudziak, Seth A. Schultheis, Tessa Claire Zoito

Associate in Science, Human Services: Mariangel Dus, Jean M. Grant, Gabriela E. Leon

Associate in Science, Natural & Physical Sciences: Anastasiya Bolotova, Madelyn M. Croce, Marquita Elaine Yager

Associate in Science, Nursing: Jerica Acevedo, Michael J. Adams, Abena K. Afrim, Mia K. Alpi, Alyssa L. Anderson, Tom M. Atimbo, Daniel Barroso, Haruna Bature, Jacqueline A. Blake, Kelsey Annmarie Bradley, Robin L. Burns, Jessica J. Chapman, Jeptui Cherutich, Caitlyn Rae Croshier, Justin Day, Samantha A. Dellaghelfa, Ana E. Dermody, Jason T. Donnelly, Ashley L. Evans, Ashley Sonja Forest, Tabitha Fresia, Samantha K. Gardner, Chastity R. Gigliotti, Adrienne Hanson, Aimee D. Hornickel, Niasia M. Johnson, Elorm Abbi Kevin, Sashaya C. Lewis, Amanda L. Mazza, Samantha Nox, Dejia J. Nyhan, Ethan C. O'Brien, Tina M. Parent, Wendy Rose Parmelee, Shaina J. Petell, Heather M. Puntin, Axelle S. Raggi, Bridgid Reed, Ashley A. Ring, Kylah Elizabeth Rivest, Brianna R. Rogers, Lesline G. Rostick, Sarah E. Royal, Olivia Nicole Royster, Kaitlyn Ella Ryan, Namasaran Samassi-Fofana, Mercedes Santana, Weiwei Shi, Lubia Snow, Kethia St. Hilaire, Brittany M. Turner, Sandra N. Ukandu, Hailey E. Williams, Ashley Witto

Certificate, Addiction Recovery Assistant: Stephanie Laconto-Doherty

Certificate, Cannabis Industry: Jane J. Dinicola, Braydon A. Peterson, Jill C. Scussel, Jacob T. Wasielewski, Katelyn J. Zwingelstein

Certificate, Early Childhood Education, Introductory: Stacey L. Hallock, Raja M. King, Jackie Lehman

Certificate, Entrepreneurship: Carter E. Layne, Bryan Augusto Rojas

Certificate, Human Services: Ainsworth G. Ainsley, Stella Asamoah

Certificate, Law Enforcement: Matthew McCormack

Certificate, Massage Therapy: Mary A. Adriance, Jamie L. Amuso, Melissa Ann Burdick, Varinthon Prapagornviriya, Sean Carnes Reilly, Rayanna Therrien, Christopher-Michael Vecchia

Certificate, Medical Coding Technical Skills: Jamie N. Liporace, Lisa Marie Pulver

Certificate, Mental Health Worker: Jean M. Grant, Stephanie Laconto-Doherty

Certificate, Music Production: Kyle A. Reardon

Certificate, Practical Nurse: Tina Suzanna Andros, Guadalupe Herrera, Peter N. Irara, Gaëlle Joseph, Nicole Caley Lisheness, Mireille Moussoyi, Emily Mae Criscione, Myrna Shapiro, Kelly A. Therrien

Certificate, Studio Art: Michael P. Kusek, Kyara Shea

Certificate, Technical Theater: Conor F. Byrnes, Alexander H. Estrada

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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