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Pine Manor College Announces Recent Boston Graduates
Five Boston Residents Graduated from Pine Manor College on May 20th
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Pine Manor College is pleased to announce that five Boston residents graduated from the college at their 107th Commencement on May 20th.
- Hyde Park resident, Hapuruchi Avugara, '18, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Avugara previously graduated from the Urban Science Academy in West Roxbury.
- Dorchester resident, Brianna Gary, '18, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood: Education, Health, and Leadership. Gary previously graduated from TechBoston Academy in Dorchester.
- Mattapan resident, Brianna Gonsalves '18, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Gonsalves was selected as one of two Senior Class Speakers at Commencement and spoke of the challenges and triumphs that led to self-discovery during her college experience. Gonsalves previously graduated from Dorchester Academy in Dorchester.
- Jamaica Plain resident, Jennifer Sanchez '18, graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. Sanchez previously graduated from Boston International High School in Dorchester.
- Hyde Park resident, Karina Valdez-Santana '18, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood: Education, Health, and Leadership. Valdez-Santana previously graduated from Excel High School in South Boston.
Pine Manor College congratulates these exceptional students on their educational achievements!
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Pine Manor College (PMC) is a small, private, four-year liberal arts college dedicated to the mission of ‘Educating with Purpose.’ The College’s student population is comprised of 85% students of color and
84% are first in their families to attend college. The college focuses on pathways to careers through internships, organizational partnerships, and academic programs. As a result, 100% of PMC’s 2016 and 2017
graduates were either employed or pursuing post-degree programs within six months of graduation.