These local students earned the University at Albany’s fall 2013 Dean’s Commendation for outstanding academic achievement:

— Nikki Moore of Guilderland;

— Jane Anyango Gregory of Guilderland;

— Daniel McKenna of Guilderland;

— Kayla Sheehan of Schenectady;

— Linnea Hartmark of Schenectady;

— Mahadeo Basant of Schenectady;

— David Daversa of Schenectady;

— Gavin George of Slingerlands; and

— Maria Belyea of Voorheesville.