Alexandra Lyman Honored at Western New England University

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(L-R) Professional Educator of Communications Brenda Garton, Alexandra Lyman, and Dean of Arts and Sciences Saeed Ghahramani

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Alexandra L. Lyman of Easthampton received the Nancy Hoar Excellence in Communication Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England University. The award is given to a graduating senior with the highest overall grade-point average in Communication. Professional Educator Brenda Garton presented the award.

Lyman graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. She is a member of the Lambda Pi Eta and Mortar Board honor societies. While at Western New England, Lyman was a finalist in the 2012 Media Festival, produced a promotional video for The Recovery School, and held internships with the local WGBY, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and ABC 40/FOX 6. Since December, she has been working as the weekend assignment editor and has produced several evening newscasts for ABC 40/FOX 6.

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 3,700 students, including 2,550 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.