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Members of the Alumni Board of Directors are an integral part of Admissions recruitment, campus events, fundraising, and student engagements. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at alumnirelations@elmira.edu or (607) 735-1855.

Elmira College Alumni Board Of Directors Welcomes Five Members

The Alumni Board of Directors eagerly welcomed five new members during Reunion 2021. John Hurley III '71, Rebecca Kingman Jackson '11, Alison Mandel '72, Joshua Poupore '02, and Frances Daniels Pulle '71 accepted our mission to promote the general welf...

Jul 14, 2021, 8:00am EDT

Students in the post-baccalaureate pre-med program at Elmira College will take courses in chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics plus two electives and an MCAT prep course.

Elmira College Launches Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

Beginning Fall 2021, Elmira College will launch a preparatory program for post-baccalaureate students interested in medical school, pharmacy school, or a master's program in medical sciences. Open to any individual who has completed a bachelor's de...

Jul 13, 2021, 9:00am EDT

The 2020 Park Church Summer Lecture Series, hosted by the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College, continues on July 14 with the online lecture, “Material Sanctity: Salvaging the Sacred in The Innocents Abroad.” The lectures in the series are available for free to the public.

July 14 Park Church Lecture Explores Mark Twain's Self-Deception During His Holy Land Trip

On July 14, Merav Schocken, a doctorate candidate in English at the University of California will lead a free, in-person lecture as part of the 2021 Park Church Summer Lecture Series, hosted by the Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College. The l...

Jul 12, 2021, 9:25am EDT

Elmira College students have a strong history of community service with local organizations and participating in community events like the Elmira Downtown Development's annual Downtown Clean-Up.

Leading the Charge for Social Justice in Elmira College Class

This is the final First-Year Friday article. To get a description of all of the courses, please visit us on the web at First-Year Seminar | Elmira College First-year students should submit their selection forms by July 1st. If you want to help crea...

Jun 25, 2021, 10:00am EDT

Elmira College Media Artist Served As Award Judge for Ithaca Photography Show

Elmira College media artist Jan Kather was asked to judge an online photo competition sponsored by the State of the Art Gallery Ithaca. The ten winning entries, along with Kather's explanations for why she chose the images, are available to view on the...

Jun 23, 2021, 11:22am EDT

Students in Mark Pitner’s Term III course, Introduction to Museums Studies, spent the term exploring the history of a genre of Japanese print art called Shin Hanga or “New Print,” that was most active from 1912 to 1950.

Elmira College Students Explore the Beauty of Japan in Elmira

Students in Mark Pitner's Term III course, Introduction to Museum Studies, spent the term exploring the history of a genre of Japanese print art called Shin Hanga or "New Print," that was most active from 1912 to 1950. The culmination of the students'...

Jun 22, 2021, 2:46pm EDT

2021 Park Church Summer Lectures Offered In-Person

The Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College is pleased to announce the 2021 Park Church Summer Lecture Series, which will be offered in-person at the historic Park Church, 208 W. Gray Street. The lecture series, which features three lectures i...

Jun 21, 2021, 11:23am EDT

Although widely divergent topics, ethical questions are at the root of three First-Year Seminar classes. Each of the courses encourages critical thinking and discussion around sometimes difficult topics.

The Ethics That Guide Us: From Conquering Our Inner Monsters To Mastering Our Finances

This is the sixth of seven First-Year Friday articles that will run every Friday through the end of June. Ethics play an important and guiding role in society. From managing personal and business finances to becoming more mindful of the contexts and c...

Jun 18, 2021, 10:00am EDT

The Gerace Research Centre on San Salvador Island has hosted Elmira College students for Term III and summer research for years.

University of Bahamas Agreement Provides New Study Abroad Opportunity

Beginning with the Fall 2021 Term, Elmira College students can choose to study at the University of the Bahamas during any of EC's three terms. Students at the University of the Bahamas have the same opportunity to study at EC. The agreement between t...

Jun 17, 2021, 2:09pm EDT

The 2021 Elmira College Douglas Anderson Award was presented to Wendy Fiscus, director of health services; Jeff Marvin, director of facilities; and Dave Tomkalski, head athletic trainer. Pictured (l-r): Marvin, Tomkalski, President Lindsay, and Fiscus.

Employees Recognized for Service and Dedication

Elmira College employees gathered for the annual Recognition Breakfast to honor colleagues for years of service, graduation from the College this year, and those who have retired or announced their retirement. In addition, the following faculty and st...

Jun 15, 2021, 3:07pm 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.