People in the News: September 10, 2026

DEAN’S DISTINCTION: Hamilton College has named Nell Di Bona Beck of Cooperstown to its Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To earn the distinction, students must carry four or more graded credits and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. Di Bona Beck, a rising senior majoring in anthropology, is a graduate of Montclair High School.

OSTOVAR MAKES THE LIST: Kasper Ostovar of Cooperstown has been named to the University of Rhode Island’s spring 2026 Dean’s List. To qualify, full‑time students must complete at least 12 GPA‑applicable credits and earn a semester GPA between 3.30 and 3.79. Part‑time students qualify upon accumulating 12 or more GPA‑applicable credits within the same GPA range.

LUND LAUDED: Haylie Lund of Edmeston has been named to the Wilkes University Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To earn the distinction, students must complete at least 12 credits and achieve a minimum 3.5 GPA. Wilkes University offers a mix of undergraduate, master’s, and terminal degree programs, emphasizing academic exploration, faculty mentorship, and student support. The institution encourages students to take risks, discover new interests, and define success on their own terms.