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Dr. Betsy Smith was a beloved instructor, friend, family member and colleague at Elmira College before passing away in August.

Honoring the Life of Dr. Betsy Smith

Dr. Betsy Smith was a beloved instructor, friend, family member, and colleague who passed away tragically this past August. In her honor, the College is hosting an on-campus memorial service celebrating her life at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, October 14 in P...

Sep 28, 2021, 3:46pm EDT

Wade Hart is an accomplished fundraising professional with more than 20 years in the advancement profession with experience in annual giving, major gifts, planned giving and alumni affairs.

Elmira College Welcomes New Associate Vice President of Advancement

Wade Hart recently joined Elmira College as the associate vice president of Advancement. He is an accomplished fundraising professional with more than 20 years in the advancement profession with experience in annual giving, major gifts, planned giving ...

Sep 27, 2021, 1:40pm EDT

Forest Rohwer, professor of Biology at San Diego State University will deliver a lecture about Coral Reef erosion and projects to save them at 4:30 p.m., Sept. 23 in the Kolker Lecture Hall on the Elmira College Campus.

Visiting Scholar Talks About Coral Reef Future on Sept. 23

Often referred to as the rainforests of the sea, about 25 percent of marine wildlife depend on healthy coral reefs. But what happens when this habitat is destroyed? How to counter the effects of coral diseases and global reef decline is the subject of ...

Sep 22, 2021, 7:00am EDT

Kathleen McDermott, chief operating officer, will oversee the College’s financial and support operations including the Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR) and Facilities teams.

Elmira College Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

Elmira College is excited to bring onboard Kathleen McDermott to oversee the College's financial and support operations including the Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR) and Facilities teams. Her efforts will help ensure the institution c...

Sep 20, 2021, 9:14am EDT

Desiree Roy '25 and other Elmira College first-year students spent a day getting Eldridge Park ready for the winter months during their First-Year Service Day on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Elmira College Students Get Involved

Elmira College students have been busy getting involved recently. On Sept. 12, more than 100 first-year students spent an afternoon cleaning Eldridge Park, on Sept. 14 students signed up to join campus clubs, and on Sept. 16, members of the community c...

Sep 17, 2021, 10:23am EDT

Artwork shown by Ryleigh Hunt ‘25 depicts the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Other pieces in the exhibit similarly visualize Amendments including the First Amendment, which gives citizens the freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, and speech.

First-Year Students Use Art To Explore U.S. Constitution

Tomorrow is Constitution Day, which marks the date the Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Consitution in 1878. To honor the momentous document, a new exhibition opens today in the Gannett-Tripp Library lobby with depictions of some of the Amendments to t...

Sep 16, 2021, 11:34am EDT

W. Eric Sykes, vice president of enrollment management will use his previous experiences and analytic skills to help Elmira College make strategic decisions about programs and recruitment strategies.

Elmira College Welcomes New VP of Enrollment Management

Elmira College welcomes W. Eric Sykes as the new vice president of enrollment management, who will oversee the recruitment and enrollment efforts of the College. Sykes comes with extensive experience working for colleges and universities. He started...

Sep 15, 2021, 9:08am EDT

Lowman, founder and executive director of TREE Foundation in Sarasota, Florida, worked with Elmira College faculty to develop a sustainability minor.

Join "CanopyMeg" and Hilfiger in Sept. 23 Virtual Book Chat

Tree lovers, book lovers and more will be interested in an upcoming virtual chat at 7 p.m., Sept. 23 with Elmira native, renowned conservationist and author, Dr. Meg Lowman. Joining her in the chat is another renowned Elmira native, Betsy Hilfiger. The...

Sep 14, 2021, 10:01am EDT

US News and World Report announced its Best Colleges rankings and Elmira College ranked #9 in Regional Colleges North and #4 and #5 for the Undergraduate Teaching and Best Value subcategories.

Elmira College Continues To Rank Well in 2021

Today, the US News and World Report announced its Best Colleges rankings and Elmira College continues to rank well based on factors such as access to professors, graduation and retention rates, impact on the community, and student success. Some of the ...

Sep 13, 2021, 12:33pm EDT

Dr. Scott Oakes ’93 was chosen as this year's honoree of the Bette A. Mammone ’78 Memorial Academy and will provide business and life guidance to students and EC alumni in October.

Alumnus Scott Oakes Recognized For Business and Philanthropic Success

Each year, Elmira College alumni select an alumnus or alumna who is exceptionally successful in business, leadership, community, educational and philanthropic endeavors to become an honoree of the Bette A. Mammone '78 Memorial Academy. This year's reci...

Sep 9, 2021, 12:19pm EDT

About Elmira College

Elmira College is a private, coeducational, Phi Beta Kappa college founded in 1855, and located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of New York. The College is annually ranked by U.S. News & World Report, which has also ranked Elmira College as a leading college, nationally, for student internships. Proud of its history and tradition, the College is committed to the ideals of community service, and intellectual and individual growth.