Local student receives Commencement Award at Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, RI (05/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The following Bryant University student received a commencement award at Bryant's 150th Commencement on Saturday, May 18:

Matthew Gallagher, of Leominster, received the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Achievement Award for excellence in military science studies and other courses, and superior leadership potential in the military science program and in extracurricular activities. He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law, magna cum laude.

Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., is a leading private university offering an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education. Founded in 1863 and recognizing its 150th anniversary in 2013, Bryant has approximately 3,500 graduate and undergraduate students from 27 states and 54 countries. Bryant University regularly receives top rankings from U.S. News and World Report, Business Week, Forbes, and Barron's. Visit www.bryant.edu

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