Cassandra Cotter, Waterford

Cassandra Cotter of Waterford graduated with a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from The University of Saint Joseph during the November 2021 commencement exercises. Cotter was among more than 40 students who received degrees. She was honored with a Graduate Nursing Writing Award and FNP-Peer Recognition Award at the November ceremony.

Olivia Novak, Montville

Olivia M. Novak of Montville has received a Certificate in Victim Advocacy & Service Management and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven.

Mitchell Edwards, Groton

Mitchell Edwards of Groton recently graduated from Champlain College after the fall 2021 semester. Edwards was one of 273 students who completed their degree requirements. Edwards completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Media.

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