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Husson University Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Published on: April 24, 2026

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Husson University has nine valedictorians this year and two salutatorians, all of whom have demonstrated academic excellence during their educational careers. 

The 2026 valedictorians have all achieved 4.0 grade point averages and represent a variety of Husson’s academic majors from financial planning to legal studies to nursing. Husson’s salutatorians have a 3.992 grade point average.

Valedictorians:

  • Breanne Lyssa Barton (Houlton) — BS Nursing
  • Ruth Marie Damashek (Chantilly, VA) — BS Psychology, BS Biology & Certificate - Criminal Justice
  • Emmalyne Morgan Godin (Houlton) — BS Criminal Justice, MS Criminal Justice Administration
  • Kyra Beth Levasseur (Essex, MA) — BS Secondary Education - English
  • Laura Jean Martel (Westport, MA) — BS Healthcare Administration & Public Health
  • Camryn Erin Neal (Hampden) — BS Financial Planning, Master of Business Administration, & Certificate - Accounting
  • JoHannah Marie Philbrook (Winterport) — BS Forensic Science & Certificate - Criminal Justice
  • Kyara Alexis Rutledge (North Concord, VT) — BS Criminal Justice - National/Corporate Security, MS Criminal Justice Administration, Graduate Certificate - Leadership, & Certificate - Forensics
  • Trinity Nicole Sharp (Saint David) — BS Legal Studies, Certificate - Criminal Justice, Certificate - Paralegal, Certificate - Paralegal Advanced Criminal Practice, & Certificate - Advanced Civil Practice

Salutatorians:

  • Madelyn Faith Benner (Boothbay) — BS Psychology, Certificate - Animal Assisted Therapy, & Certificate - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Connor Alexander LaMontagne (Veazie) — BS Sport Management & Master of Business Administration

“Husson University is pleased to celebrate our 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians who have worked diligently to grow and prepare themselves for their future careers. They are a remarkable group,” said Husson President Lynne Coy-Ogan. “These exceptional students have taken the many opportunities Husson offers and used them to tailor their Husson experience so they are career-ready. On behalf of the University, we are incredibly proud of them.”

Husson University will hold its 127th Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2026, at 10:30am at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.