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Husson University Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Published on: May 2, 2025

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Husson University has seven valedictorians this year and one salutatorian, all of whom have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess during their educational careers. 

The 2025 valedictorians have all achieved 4.0 grade point averages and represent a variety of Husson’s academic majors from audio engineering to conservation law to nursing.

Valedictorians:

  • Ashley Marie Blais (Belfast) — BS Audio Engineering - Live Sound Production with a Certificate in Business Administration
  • Erin Elise Beane (Newport) — BS Conservation Law with a Certificate in Criminal Justice
  • Madison Nicole Cyr (Bucksport) — BS Elementary Education 
  • Kelsi Nicole Sheehan (Laconia, NH) — BS Criminal Justice and MS Criminal Justice Administration with Certificates in Forensics, Leadership and GR Counter Terrorism & Security. 
  • Nex Staples (Vassalboro) — BS English with a Certificate in Graphic Design
  • Carly Marie Verrill (Hermon) — BS Criminal Justice
  • Katherine Eliane Worster (Greenville) — BS Nursing

Salutatorian:

  • Colby John Folsom (Old Town) — BS Sport Management and Master of Business Administration

“Husson University is so proud of our seven valedictorians and one salutatorian, who have worked hard in classes and through experiential learning to grow and prepare themselves for their future careers,” said Husson President Lynne Coy-Ogan. “We can’t wait to see what these exceptional students do with all that they’ve learned here at Husson.”

Husson University will hold its 126th Commencement Ceremony on May 10, 2025, at 10:30am at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.

For more than 125 years, Husson University has prepared future leaders through innovative undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With a commitment to delivering affordable classroom, online and experiential learning opportunities, Husson offers quality educational programs in areas including emerging technologies; business; finance; education; animal care; legal studies; healthcare; science and humanities; and communication. For more information about educational opportunities, visit Husson.edu.