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- Written by: Southern New Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University, or SNHU, is congratulating the students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List, which includes residents from Lake County, California.
The summer terms run from May to August.
Among those making the Dean’s List are Nicole Bryant and Magdalena Rodriguez, both of Hidden Valley Lake.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List.
Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults.
Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH.
Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
MARYSVILLE, Calif. – Yuba College has been recognized as a Silver-Certified Caring Campus, marking the first time the college has achieved certification through the Institute for Evidence-Based Change’s, or IEBC, Caring Campus initiative.
The certification, which lasts three years, highlights Yuba College’s commitment to institutionalizing caring practices that strengthen student belonging, connection and success.
Silver status is awarded to institutions that go beyond implementation and demonstrate measurable, sustainable efforts to embed a culture of care across campus.
“This is the first time that Yuba College has been certified — and we are already a Silver thanks to Riley Hang’s leadership and the team she works with,” said Dr. Tawny Dotson, Yuba College president.
Caring Campus, developed by the IEBC, is grounded in research showing that students who feel connected are more likely to succeed. At Yuba College, the initiative is designed to build a culture of care, connection and holistic support for both students and employees.
It is carried out by the Caring Campus Committee, chaired by Riley Hang, instructional associate in the College Success Center, and made up solely of classified professionals, with valued support from administration and faculty in a resource role.
“I am incredibly proud of our committee and the whole Yuba College community,” Hang said. “Earning Silver-level certification on our very first application is a meaningful milestone that celebrates months of teamwork, leadership and a shared vision to build a culture of care. It shows how deeply Yuba College values student connectedness and belonging.”
As part of its Caring Campus efforts, Yuba College has introduced several initiatives, including:
• Cross-departmental gatherings such as “Cookies with Coworkers” and “Lettuce Support You” that encourage collaboration among employees.
• Caring Campus Tours to connect staff with campus resources and build welcoming practices each semester.
• Campus-wide employee name badges for classified professionals, faculty, and administrators, creating a stronger sense of connection and approachability for students.
“These initiatives may look simple on the surface, but together they break down barriers and strengthen belonging,” Hang said. “Even something as small as wearing a name badge signals to students that every member of our college community is ready to listen, help and support their success.”
As chair, Hang said her role has centered on organizing meetings, helping the committee set priorities and sharing progress with college leaders. “It’s been inspiring to see how much we can accomplish when we come together with kindness, purpose and a shared commitment to student and employee well-being,” she said.
Hang credited the work and dedication of Caring Campus Committee leaders Amber Kuykendall, Carrie Stoner, Darla Hagerman, Devon Coats, Gio Guzman, Julie Miller, Kristi Page, Michelle Rosales, Ruth Catalan and Zulema Zermeno, as well as Yuba College’s administrative leadership.
"Our Yuba College administrative team also plays a vital role in advancing this work, and we’ve been fortunate to have the regular participation of Dr. Tawny Dotson, Angelica Munoz and our former vice president of instruction, Dr. Jeremy Brown,” Hang said. “Dr. Dotson, in particular, has been a driving force, from co-authoring the grant that funded our campus-wide employee nametags to featuring Caring Campus during convocation and raising its profile across the college community. It is Dr. Dotson’s inspiring leadership and support that continues to drive the success and growth of the Caring Campus at Yuba College.”
Caring Campus certification recognizes colleges that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to creating environments where students and employees feel connected, valued and supported. The credential will be formally announced at the Caring Campus Conference in November.
For more information about the Caring Campus certification process and levels, visit https://ccnetwork.iebcnow.org/caring-campus-certification/.
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Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors planning to obtain further education.
The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.
Starting in the fall of 2026, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership accomplishments.
Mediacom’s World Class Scholarship application process is hosted online: mediacomworldclass.com.
Applications, including letters of recommendation and high school transcripts, must be submitted online. Information has been sent to high schools in areas where Mediacom delivers its high-speed internet services.
High school officials are asked to encourage seniors to submit online applications before the Jan. 5, 2026, deadline.
“Our mission is rooted in connection — not only through broadband, but by helping young minds reach their full potential. Supporting students in their academic journey is not just an investment in their future, but in the shared future of every community we serve,” said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom’s SVP of Operations, Product Strategy and Consumer Experience.
World Class Scholarship applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in the 22-state area served by Mediacom’s fiber-rich broadband network.
A complete list of communities in Mediacom’s service areas is available on the World Class Scholarship website.
Inquiries about the scholarship may be sent to:
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MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University, or SNHU, is congratulating the students who were named to the Summer 2025 President's List.
The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Several students from Lake County, California, are on the list.
They are:
• Sophie Smith of Hidden Valley Lake.
• Jeff Fannon of Nice.
• Marissa Shaffer of Lucerne.
• Jessica Anglen of Lower Lake.
• Susan Chappelone of Clearlake.
• Karen Santana Lopez of Clearlake.
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester.
Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.