Adam Gray Honored at Western New England University

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(L-R) Associate Professor of History Jonathan Beagle, Adam Gray, and College of Arts and Sciences Dean Saeed Ghahramani

SPRINGFIELD, MA (07/02/2013)(readMedia)-- Adam K. Gray of Pepperell received the Harold Heye History Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England University. This award is given to the outstanding graduating senior in memory of Harold Heye, longtime member of the History Department. Jonathan Beagle, associate professor of History, presented the award.

Gray graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. A member of the Mortar Board and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies, Gray was included in the 2012-13 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. His involvement on campus included serving as president of the Gay-Straight Alliance and working with the Office of Residence Life and the National Residence Hall Honorary. He also participated in the Emerging Leaders program, the LEADS Leadership Conference, and the Senior Symposium. In the fall, Gray will begin attending Northeastern University to pursue a Master's degree in College Student Development and Counseling while working as a Residence Director at Simmons College.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,800 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.