Recent News

Winter 2021 Dean's List Released

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2021 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...

Apr 26, 2021, 2:46pm EDT

For the 2019 Earth Day, Dr. Daniel Kjar’s Field Biology class planted a red and white oak tree. This year, the class will conduct a tree survey in the City of Elmira.

Field Biology Class Partners with County, TREE Foundation to Explore Green Equity

Trees are commonly a symbol for Earth Day because of their special significance to the environment. They reduce pollution, provide shelter for animals, and help regulate temperatures. But studies have also shown their significance extends to social ref...

Apr 22, 2021, 10:01am EDT

Mary Lou Parrella Prize Awarded to Alexander Taylor

The Mary Lou Parrella Prize is given by Lina Parrella in memory of her niece, a member of the Class of 1965, to a gifted Elmira College freshman or sophomore in the field of fine arts. This year the prize has been awarded to a multi-talented sophomore...

Apr 20, 2021, 12:08pm EDT

Elmira College students have presented at NE-1 district conventions in past years, most recently at the 2018 convention held at Russell Sage College. At that event, Heather Mustavs ’18 was awarded the 2nd place John C. Johnson Award for Excellence in Student Research.

Elmira College to Host Regional Undergraduate Biology Research Conference

Elmira College's Eta Sigma chapter of the Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) National Biological Honor Society is hosting this year's Northeast-1 (NE-1) Regional District Convention on Saturday, April 24. Undergraduate students and faculty members from colleges ...

Apr 16, 2021, 4:45pm EDT

Evelyn Schoenberger '22 Receives Iris Leadership Prize

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, two students received the award and today we feature Evelyn Schoenberger '22. "The Iris Leadership Award means so much to me as I am entering my senior...

Apr 15, 2021, 2:41pm EDT

Amayia Giscombe '23 Awarded Iris Leadership Prize

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, two students received the award and today we feature Amayia Giscombe '23. "To be awarded the Iris Leadership prize is not only an honor but also a bless...

Apr 13, 2021, 2:45pm EDT

Elmira College today announced an exciting new academic program in partnership with Elmira natives and siblings, Andy, Betsy, and Tommy Hilfiger. Named after the American fashion icon, the Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School will combine business education with real-world fashion industry experience. (Photo credit to © Craig McDean / Art + Commerce)

Elmira College Announces Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Business School

Elmira College announces an exciting new academic program, as part of its bachelor's degree in business administration, in partnership with Elmira natives and siblings, Andy, Betsy, and Tommy Hilfiger. Named after the American fashion icon, the Tommy H...

Apr 12, 2021, 10:28am EDT

Alyssa Waters '22 was one of two recipients of the Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award, which recognizes an Elmira College junior who has made the greatest contribution in academic achievement, general activities, and citizenship, and who has demonstrated most thoroughly the aims of the College.

Waters Receives Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award recognizes an Elmira College junior who has made the greatest contribution in academic achievement, general activities, and citizenship, and who has demonstrated most thoroughly the aims of the College. Th...

Apr 9, 2021, 1:33pm EDT

Felicity Brockhuizen ‘22, a double major in biology and psychology, is one of two students receiving the 2021 Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award.

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize Awarded

Apr 7, 2021, 2:18pm EDT

Robert Adams '22 Awarded International Student and Marian Ames Memorial Prizes

The 2021 Elmira College recipient of both the International Student Prize and the Marian Ames Memorial Prize is Robert Angus Adams '22. "Being recognized for this award means alot to me," said Adams. "My parents have given a lot to allow me to study i...

Apr 5, 2021, 4:20pm 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.