List of Local 2011 Fall Graduates from Millersville University

MILLERSVILLE–Three local residents in the Marple Newtown Patch area graduated this fall from Millersville University.

The following area residents were among the 469 students who graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania during the fall 2011 undergraduate commencement ceremony, held Sunday, Dec. 18 ,in Millersville's Pucillo Gymnasium.

• Ryan Taylor Houser, of Broomall, earned a bachelor of science degree in biology.

• Trevor Robert Viviani, of Broomall, earned a bachelor of science degree in technology education.

• Brianne M. Welsh, of Newtown Square, earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary & special education.

The baccalaureate commencement speaker was Kevin F. Harley, director of communications and press secretary for Gov. Tom Corbett, and is a 1986 political science graduate of Millersville University.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners.

Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

For more information on the school, visit the school's website here.