Recent News
EC Welcomes the Ascendant Class of 2026!
A small army of orientation leaders, student-athletes, coaches, staff, and more helped greet the Ascendant Class of 2026 to the campus Thursday during the annual Move-In Day. A logistical feat that involves everyone unloading cars and trucks and climbi...
Aug 25, 2022, 5:23pm EDT
Elmira College Recognized Key Award Recipients
On Friday, August 19, some of the region's most promising high school students stepped up to receive recognition for their academic and community leadership during the annual Elmira College Key Award ceremony. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Ke...
Aug 23, 2022, 12:42pm EDT
Move-In Monday: Letting Go
Summer days are getting shorter and temperatures are cooling. At Elmira College, that means Fall Term is nearly here and the campus move-in day is just days away. While college is a big transition for students, it is also a big adjustment for parents. ...
Aug 22, 2022, 8:00am EDT
EC Named to 'Best 388 Colleges' by The Princeton Review
Elmira College was named one of the nation's best undergraduate colleges and best regional colleges in The Princeton Review's 2023 edition of The Best 388 Colleges. Only about 14% of America's four-year colleges are profiled in the printed guide, wi...
Aug 19, 2022, 4:11pm EDT
A Year Of Announcements For The Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School
The first announcement introducing the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School (THFBS) was in April 2021. Since then, we've shared significant updates about the program. On October 22, 2021, Elmira College representatives and Hilfiger family members he...
Aug 17, 2022, 5:04pm EDT
Move-In Monday: Fall Events
Term I classes begin in only two short weeks, with Elmira College's newest students arriving in less than one. While academic work is the focus of a student's years on campus, a large part of the college experience includes activities, events, and gene...
Aug 15, 2022, 1:04pm EDT
Move-In Monday: Campus Hotspots
Soon, residential and commuting students will be arriving for the first time to live and learn on campus. We know arriving at a new place, even one you have visited can be a bit disorienting. That's why our "Move-In Monday" series continues today with ...
Aug 8, 2022, 9:20am EDT
Move-In Monday: Campus Traditions, Lingo, and Tips
Our summer "Move-In Monday" series continues with some vocabulary lessons as well as tips and tricks for campus newcomers. The Office of Residence Life team shared a bit of the lingo and traditions unique to Elmira College, along with general tips and ...
Aug 1, 2022, 9:00am EDT
Incorporating Sustainability Into The Campus Community
As communities across the globe work to address climate change by finding sustainable ways to reduce their carbon footprints, Elmira College has put this topic front and center by making it a mission to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of t...
Jul 29, 2022, 11:37am EDT
Move-In Monday: The Roommate Connection
There is about one month left for incoming first-year students to prepare for the Fall Term and make sure they're ready for campus life. The Office of Residence Life sent housing and roommate assignments earlier this summer and, for those that haven't ...
Jul 25, 2022, 9:16am EDT