Recent News
Sam Shaw Sees Hope in Good Bones
Where others see empty, abandoned buildings in Elmira, New York, Sam Shaw '22 sees potential. His optimism for the city led him to put together a photo book called 'Good Bones.' Shaw, a psychology major, began taking photos of local, abandoned buildi...
Dec 14, 2021, 9:15am EST
Spotlight: Cultivating Skilled And Confident Nurses
In recent years, the Elmira College Nursing Program has added new, high-tech simulators and adjusted its technology to facilitate the remote learning required in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, no matter when Elmira College students atten...
Dec 13, 2021, 10:07am EST
A Path To What Really Matters
Elmira College has a new women's wrestling team and the team captain is helping to make sure they are a success. Leslie Monterrosa '24 decided to come to Elmira College after a surprising phone call from Cody Griswold, head coach, Men's & Women's Wres...
Dec 10, 2021, 2:10pm EST
Jan Kather And The 'This Face Has Faced' Project
A lightbulb went off for Jan Kather, media artist, when she saw a full-page skincare ad that celebrated strong women who surmounted adversity. What if she used a similar prompt with her Electronic Art Studio course students in their culminating project...
Dec 8, 2021, 4:50pm EST
Changing Elmira One Child At A Time
Hannah Whittier '23, a childhood education major, wants to change the city of Elmira, one child at a time, and she believes education is the key to making that happen. Informing her beliefs are the experiences she's gained volunteering, and now working...
Dec 7, 2021, 9:59am EST
Chris Longwell Featured In New Ceramics Exhibit
The Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center in Wellsboro will host a reception from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 10 to launch a new ceramics exhibit featuring Chris Longwell, assistant professor of art. The exhibit is called "All My Favorite Texture...
Dec 6, 2021, 3:03pm EST
Planned Giving With Rob and Cheryl Shallish '71
Rob and Cheryl Shallish '71 made a planned gift to their alma mater. Cheryl is an Elmira College Alumnus and we recently spoke to them about their decision and the advice they have for others considering a similar gift. We ran this article in the lates...
Dec 6, 2021, 12:02pm EST
Don't Miss Free Money! Apply By Dec. 12 For Elmira College Scholars Program
The deadline to submit an application for the 2022-2023 Elmira College Scholars Program is quickly approaching. If you're considering Elmira College, don't miss out on the opportunity to receive one of five full-tuition scholarships per year granted to...
Dec 3, 2021, 3:19pm EST
Center for Mark Twain Studies Receives Grant From Corning Incorporated Foundation To Preserve Twain's Study
The Corning Incorporated Foundation granted the Center for Mark Twain Studies (CMTS) $10,000 to help restore and preserve the historic octagonal study where Mark Twain penned many of his most iconic literary works. "We are excited for the outpouring o...
Dec 2, 2021, 10:13am EST
A Little Praise Goes A Long Way
On Oct. 22, Rashaad Nurse '22, received some unexpected praise. During a press conference to introduce the Tommy Hilfiger Gallery that included College representatives, the EC Board of Trustees, local media, and members of the Hilfiger family, Nurse's ...
Nov 29, 2021, 4:35pm EST