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:

Ariana Ricci, of North Providence, received The SAS Institute Award presented to the graduate who demonstrates superior achievement in the study of applied mathematics and statistics and has successfully completed coursework involving the application of SAS statistical software in their data analysis. She was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, 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

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