Elmira College

The Friends of the Chemung River Watershed recently thanked Elmira College students for volunteering to clean trash and debris along the Chemung River by presenting them with a Volunteer Award. While any student could volunteer, members of the EC Environmental Club spearheaded the clean-up sessions with assistance from Dr. Trevor Browning, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and EC Environmental Club Advisor

The Elmira College Theatre recently performed Love/Sick, by John Cariani, an "unromantic comedy" consisting of nine short plays that explore the pain and joy that come with being in love.

Elmira College recently announced this year's recipients of its annual Key Award. This year's award was given to 783 students in 16 states. 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.

ROCHESTER, NY - Oscar Munoz Trinidad of the Elmira College men's volleyball team was named the 2022-23 Empire 8 Co-Male Senior Scholar Athlete of the Year, based

The 13th Annual Student Research Conference, held May 24 in Cowles Hall, showcased 18 research projects involving 24 students. The students presented projects from the natural and social sciences, delving into soil erosion, international student difficulties, the genetics of neurodevelopmental disabilities, classroom teacher practices, and more.

The Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize, was endowed as an award for the Elmira College junior with a good overall average who has completed the most scholarly work in chemistry.

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 202 students during its 165th Commencement on Sunday, June 4. The Class of 2023 included 75 honor graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.

On Sunday, June 4, 172 members of the Elmira College Promising Class of 2023 and 30 graduate students walked across the stage on Carnegie Lawn to receive their degrees and set forth to find their place in the world.

Recently, nine Elmira College students completed the 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.

Fifteen students were inducted into the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society during a ceremony on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2023 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.

James Blair '23, Psychology and Math double major, and Dr. Kelly Kane, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Elmira College, recently traveled to Boston to present the results of their research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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