Recent News
Exploring Career Paths in Italy, Leaves Lasting Impression
This weeks #SoaringToSuccess features Caroline Connolly '19. Caroline is a biochemistry major with a concentration in pre-health. Caroline recently had the opportunity to enroll in the Atlantis Fellow as a part of the Atlantis Project in Italy. Let's h...
Aug 3, 2018, 1:44pm EDT
Living Well: Term III Class Connects With Ecuadorian Culture
Dr. Lauren Shaw, associate professor of Spanish & Hispanic studies, took a group of students to Ecuador as part of a Term III class focusing on the Ecuadorian Constitution, literature, and indigenous culture. The course, "Caring forPachamama and Her...
Aug 2, 2018, 1:34pm EDT
Students SLAM the Summer With Literacy Event and First-Ever Reading Clinic
Reading, writing, art, and music fused together last week during the Third Annual Literacy SLAM Showcase, and first-ever Elmira College Summer Reading Clinic Showcase for area middle and high school students. The events were hosted by students in the E...
Aug 1, 2018, 4:22pm EDT
Elmira College Women's Lacrosse Named as IWLCA Academic Honor Squad
The Elmira College women's lacrosse program was named as a Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Squad for the sixth consecutive season, as announced by the organization on Monday afternoon. Elmira was one of 33...
Jul 31, 2018, 10:00am EDT
Operating Room to Daily Rounds, Exploring a Future Medical Career
This week's #SoaringToSuccess features Anthony Abate '19. Anthony is a biology and chemistry double major who had a recent internship with Hughston Orthopedics in Florida. Let's hear about Anthony's experience: The opportunity to shadow with Hughsto...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:58am EDT
Elmira College's Porrett and Abate Named to NABC Honors Court
Academic accolades continue to pour in for the Elmira College men's basketball team, who after receiving the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award, saw two rising seniors recognized for their outstanding work ...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:54am EDT
Elmira College Women's Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
Once again, the Elmira College women's volleyball team has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in the classroom, as the Soaring Eagles earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. Elmira was one of the record-s...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:52am EDT
New "Dodge and Burn" Book Features Student Photography
Dodge and Burn 2017-18, a print-on-demand book, features selected photos and statements by Elmira College students enrolled in Photography I courses during the academic year. The words "dodge and burn" are rarely spoken in digital photography, but it i...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:46am EDT
#SoaringToSuccess: Justin Porrett '19
This week's #SoaringToSuccess story spotlights Justin Porett '19. Justin is an economics and finance double major who interned with the Chemung Canal Trust Company. Let's hear from Justin himself about his experience: After months of searching, inte...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:43am EDT
Elmira College Alumni Place Third in Street Painting Festival
Two Elmira College art alums teamed up to win 3rd Place at the 11th Annual Elmira Street PaintingFestival the weekend of July 7. Angela Niforatos '10 and Amanda Baroody '02 endured a very warm three days of drawing on their knees to create the colorful...
Jul 31, 2018, 9:41am EDT