Woonsocket Residents Earn New England Tech Degrees

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) held its 71st commencement ceremony Sunday, May 6, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.

More than 1,250 students received an Associate in Science or Bachelor of Science degree from about 30 technology-based programs. Twenty Woonsocket residents were among those honored.

Award-winning actor and social activist Martin Sheen delivered the commencement address. 

Dr. Thomas F. Wylie, Senior Vice President and Provost at NEIT confered degrees upon the following students:

Honors: *

Potential June Grad: +

Associate Science Degrees:

Robert R. Benetti*, Nathan E. Bernardini, Paulette M. Cartier*, Christopher M. Conrardy, Brian J. Curboy+, Sylwes ter J. Czado, Bruce R. Lemoine, Patience Y. Myers, Raymond R. Paquette*, Andre G. Rondeau*, Michael L. Rossi+, William R. Sorell and James R. Vandal.

Bachelor Science Degrees:

Charles L. Cloutier III, Ryan R. Couepel, Rebecca Jordan, Wilfred D. Lucas+, Drew R. Martineau and Timothy J. Wood.

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, technical college with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The college awards associate, bachelor and master's degrees and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.