Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recently inducted 11 student members into the Elmira College circle, or chapter.

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Fall 2022 Term. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and who earned a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Recently,12 Elmira College students completed the inaugural Soaring Higher Leadership program. Over the course of 10 weeks, the students learned about the importance of knowing their values and skills, listened to speakers talk about their leadership journeys, and helped each other grow as leaders.

Each year in the Term I 2022 Student Art Show, select artwork from students in the First Year Seminar courses along with work by students taking art courses at all levels is displayed in the George Waters Art Gallery. This year's pieces include paintings, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, prints, and videos.

Elmira College was pleased to welcome students to the Fall 2022 Term!

Elmira College recently announced this year's recipients of its annual Key Award. This year's award was given to 761 students across 14 states and Puerto Rico. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.

The annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony, held in Gibson Theatre as part of Commencement activities, recognized 36 students who have completed the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Each year, the Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr. Award is given to an Elmira College student who has excelled in the field of speech-language pathology or audiology. The award was given by Warren and Louise Hewitt Aldrich '49 in memory of Louise's brother, Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr.

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 209 students during its 164th Commencement on Sunday, June 5 on Carnegie Lawn at the College. The exercises included 180 undergraduate and 29 graduate students.

During ceremonies prior to Commencement, members of the graduating class were recognized with multiple honors and prizes, including officer commissioning with the United States military.

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 209 students during its 164th Commencement on Sunday, June 5. The Class of 2022 included 76 honor graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.

The Elmira College Department of Athletics recognized the achievements made by its student-athletes and staff members throughout the 2021-2022 academic year during the 50th Annual Athletics Award Banquet on May 23.

The Elmira College Investment Club recently announced this year's winner of the Club's annual virtual trading contest. Over 15 students from a variety of majors participated in the contest which ran from October 1, 2020 to April 31, 2021.

On November 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Twombly, Professor of Political Science at Elmira College, presented his latest research into the dynamics of votes in the U.S. Senate on presidential appointments to the Cabinet. At the annual meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association, held virtually for the second year in a row, Twombly presented his findings that presidential approval ratings are related to the number of votes a president's nominees get during their confirmation by the senate. The paper, " The Rise of Dissent: The Relationship Between Presidential Cabinet Nomination Dissenting Votes and Polarization," also suggested that recent increases in the level of political polarization were related to the increasing number of votes against presidential cabinet nominees. Noting that some nominees face extra scrutiny because of scandal or controversial positions, Twombly concluded "There will always be those occasional circumstances that bring negative attention to a cabinet nominee that cause her or him to withdraw or be withdrawn. Given, however, how rare those events are, it may be better to look more closely at the apparently rising number of dissenting votes on presidential cabinet nominations." Twombly noted that this paper was part of a series of papers he has presented at recent political science conferences and plans for it to serve as the centerpiece for his next book, which, if published, would be his fifth.

Adam J. Horey, a resident of Arlington, Va., has received a $1,000 scholarship from Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) to attend graduate school at Georgetown University. Horey graduated summa cum laude from Elmira College in June 2021 with a double major in history and political science and a minor in American studies. In addition to being a member of ODK, he was also selected for Phi Beta Kappa. Horey was treasurer for the Elmira College Circle (chapter) during his senior year. He completed internships for the New York State Assembly, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and Berman and Company. These positions helped inform Horey's political science senior thesis on civic education standards in the United States and their effect on democratic participation. In recognition of his academic excellence, he was awarded the Barbara H. Palmer '67 Prize in History by Elmira. Horey is attending Georgetown University pursuing a Master of Arts degree in American government. While continuing his education, he will also serve as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate introductory course in American government. After completing graduate school, Horey plans to work in education policy and is deeply committed to improving civic literacy and efficacy.

The Eleventh Annual Elmira College Student Research Conference, was held virtually via Zoom and Gather Town on May 12, 2021. The event showcased 11 independent research projects from 17 students presenting on a wide range of topics in psychology, criminal justice, biology, mathematics, human services, and more.

The Elmira College President's Council awarded its highest honors, The President's Council Award and the Stand Energy Prize, during a recent ceremony in Peterson Chapel.

As part of National Video Games Day on Saturday, September 12, the Elmira College esports team raised $2,000 to benefit American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Among the awards given out as a part of the Elmira College 100 Days Class Reception, one student typically receives the Outstanding Graduate Award. Today we highlight this year's recipient, Zach Williamson '20.

Jennifer Lewis '20 was recently inducted into the Elmira College Beta Tau Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society.

The 2020 Obler Summer Research Program at Elmira College concluded with its student research mini-conference on June 30, 2020.

Elmira College Equestrian team captain Sydney Stringham '19 recently competed at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Zone 2 Region 1 Regional Competition.