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:

Colin Gannon, of Litchfield , received the Male Senior Scholar Athlete Award presented to the male senior athlete with the highest overall grade point average. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, summa 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