Frank Neher Honored at Western New England College School of Engineering

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(L-R) School of Engineering Dean S. Hossein Cheraghi, Frank Neher, and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Glen Vallee

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Frank V. Neher of Hellertown, PA received the Department of Mechanical Engineering Award for Outstanding Senior during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England College. The award is presented annually to the graduating senior who has achieved the highest grade point average.

Presenting the award, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Glenn Vallee hailed Neher as a future star in the professional community. "Frank was a student in my Product Innovation and Development course where he invented a new method of swaging pipe for the Lenox American Saw Company," said Vallee, referring to a process used to reduce or increase the diameter of tubes. "They were so impressed with Frank's invention that they have filed a provisional patent with Frank listed as inventor, and plan to assign a project team to bring the product to market."

Neher graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He served as a peer tutor, treasurer of the Peer Education Network, and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board, Tau Beta Pi, and Sigma Beta Tau honor societies. Neher is currently pursuing his MBA.

Western New England College is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,700 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy.