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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.

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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.

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Elmira College Awards Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr. Award

Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr. Award. The Award is presented to a junior or senior who has excelled in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 11

Elmira College Awards Emerson Liscum Diven Prize

The recipient of this year's Emerson Liscum Diven Prize was recently announced at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is awarded annually to a senior who has high academic achievement and has contributed the most scholarly work in biology. The Prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Biology.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 11
Representation of the achievement named 'Elmira College Awards Julian Allen Prize'.

Elmira College Awards Julian Allen Prize

Elmira College recently named this year's recipient of the Julian Allen Prize at the 2018 Commencement exercises. The Prize was established for excellence in international business and is awarded annually on the basis of merit.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 11
Representation of the achievement named '2018 Elmira College Excellence in Nursing Award'.

2018 Elmira College Excellence in Nursing Award

The 2018 Elmira College Excellence in Nursing Award was presented at the annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony on Friday, June 1, as part of Commencement weekend activities.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named '2018 Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Leadership Award'.

2018 Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Leadership Award

The 2018 Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Leadership Award was presented at the annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony held as part of the College's Commencement weekend activities.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 8

2018 ANA Future Nurse Leader Award Presented

The 2018 ANA Future Nurse Leader Award was presented at the annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony held as part of the College's Commencement weekend activities.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 8

2018 Dr. Kathleen Sward Excellence in Nursing Award Announced

The 2018 Dr. Kathleen Sward Excellence in Nursing Award was announced at the annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony held as part of the College's Commencement weekend activities.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named '2018 Rho Gamma Scholarship Award Presented'.

2018 Rho Gamma Scholarship Award Presented

The 2018 Rho Gamma Scholarship Award was presented at the annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony held as part of the College's Commencement weekend activities.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Elmira College Students Graduate with Honors'.

Elmira College Students Graduate with Honors

The Elmira College Class of 2018 included more than 140 graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors at the College's 160th Commencement on Saturday, June 2 at the Murray Athletic Center, Pine Valley. The exercises included 270 undergraduate and 27 graduate students.
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Academic Award - 2018 Jun 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Women's Ice Hockey Seniors Hughson, Smith Earn Academic All-District Honors'.

Women's Ice Hockey Seniors Hughson, Smith Earn Academic All-District Honors

Elmira College women's ice hockey seniors Sarah Hughson '18 and Ari Smith '18 were both elected to the 2017-18 Google Cloud Academic All-District Women's At-Large Team, as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the playing field and in the classroom.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 24
Representation of the achievement named '10 Field Hockey Student-Athletes Receive NFHCA Awards for Academic Achievement'.

10 Field Hockey Student-Athletes Receive NFHCA Awards for Academic Achievement

Elmira College field hockey team placed 10 student-athletes on the 2017 Zag Field Hockey/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III National Academic Squad.
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Academic Award - 2018 May 23

Elmira College Class of 2018 Members Honored

The Marvelous Class of 2018 celebrated the Graduating Class Reception in Meier Hall on March 28. The annual celebration included presentations of the Outstanding Graduate Award, Alumnae and Alumni Rings, and alumni pins, as well as the announcement of Candlelight Speakers.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 30

Elmira College Awards Board of Trustees Prize

Elmira College recently named this year's recipients of the Board of Trustees Prize. The Prize is presented annually by the Elmira College Board of Trustees to students who most clearly exemplify the earnest desire to improve academically, socially, or in service to the College community.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'International Student Prize '.

International Student Prize

The International Student Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is awarded to a full-time student who has completed at least one-year of full-time study at Elmira College and who excels in academic and student life.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize Awarded'.

Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize Awarded

The Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize was endowed in recognition of an extraordinary member of the art faculty, and is presented annually to the full-time Elmira College student submitting the best portfolio of drawings.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize Awarded'.

Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize Awarded

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize was endowed by Harold McGraw, Sr., former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his mother, for a 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.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27

Freshman Writing Prize Awarded

The Freshman Writing Prize was awarded during the Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27

Daniel Lipson Prize Awarded

The Daniel Lipson Prize was awarded during the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Mary Lou Parrella '65 Prize Awarded'.

Mary Lou Parrella '65 Prize Awarded

The Mary Lou Parrella '65 Prize was presented to two students during the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
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Class of 1927 Prize Awarded

The Class of 1927 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is given annually to a deserving freshman woman going into the sophomore class who exemplifies the standards and spirit of Elmira College.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Class of 2000 Prize Awarded'.

Class of 2000 Prize Awarded

The Class of 2000 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is given annually to a deserving freshman man going into the sophomore class who exemplifies the standards and spirit of Elmira College.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27

Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize Awarded

The Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize was endowed to be awarded to the junior with a good overall grade point average who has completed the most scholarly work in chemistry.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27

Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize Awarded

The Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize has been endowed by members of her family in honor of Helen Bosworth Beers, a member of the Class of 1924, to be presented to a junior or senior who, in daily living, supports religious principles and who is a good student and an outstanding citizen in the College.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Margaret Locke Community Service Prize Awarded'.

Margaret Locke Community Service Prize Awarded

The Margaret Locke Community Service Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize was endowed by Barbara Linenthal '75 and other friends of Professor Emerita of Physical Education, Dr. Margaret Locke, to a student who has demonstrated a spirit of service to the campus and wider communities, provides a model of community involvement, and makes a difference in the lives of others through service.
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Academic Award - 2018 Apr 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Ari Smith '18 Wins Elite 90 Award Ahead of NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship'.

Ari Smith '18 Wins Elite 90 Award Ahead of NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship

Elmira College's Ari Smith '18, a senior from Eagle, Wisconsin, was named this year's recipient of the NCAA's Elite 90 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 90 championships.
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Academic Award - 2018 Mar 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Porrett Garners CoSIDA First Team Academic All-District Honors'.

Porrett Garners CoSIDA First Team Academic All-District Honors

On the day Justin Porrett '19 of the Elmira College men's basketball team was recognized as an Empire 8 All-Conference Honorable Mention, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced the third-year guard was named a First Team Academic All-District honoree.
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Academic Award - 2018 Feb 23

Elmira College Recognizes Key Award Recipients

Elmira College recently recognized many of its most promising new students with the 82nd awarding of the Elmira College Key Award.
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Academic Award - 2017 Oct 30

Moser Freshman Prize Awarded

The Moser Freshman Prize, established by Raymond and Nancy Crane Moser '34, is presented annually to the student achieving the highest grade point average at the end of the first year of full-time academic work. The 2017 Moser Freshman Prize was awarded to Sofia Moore '20. Sofia, a finance major from Allegheny, N.Y.
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Academic Award - 2017 Oct 25
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Elmira College Awards Board of Trustees Prize

Elmira College recently named this year's recipients of the Board of Trustees Prize. The Prize is presented annually by the Elmira College Board of Trustees to students who most clearly exemplify the earnest desire to improve academically, socially, or in service to the College community.
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Academic Award - 2017 Jun 14
Representation of the achievement named 'Elmira College Awards Mark Twain Prize'.

Elmira College Awards Mark Twain Prize

Elmira College recently named this year's recipient of the Mark Twain Prize. The Prize is presented annually to the student who has produced the best creative or scholarly project on the subject of Mark Twain.
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Academic Award - 2017 Jun 14
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