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.
(see more)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.
Alpha Phi Sigma Induction
The Elmira College Epsilon Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma recently announced the induction of its new members for 2020. The national honor society recognizes outstanding criminal justice majors and minors.
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2020 Apr 2
Margaret Locke Community Service Prize Awarded
Elmira College recently named this year's Margaret Locke Community Service Prize winner. 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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2020 Mar 31
Marian Ames Chemistry Prize
Elmira College recently named this year's recipient of the Marian Ames Memorial Prize. The Prize is presented each year in memory of Miss Ames, an outstanding Professor of Chemistry, by the Class of 1936, to an outstanding an outstanding junior concentrating in chemistry.
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2020 Mar 27
Three Student-Athletes Named Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division III Scholars of Distinction
Academic honors continued to roll in for the Elmira College field hockey team on March 25, as a trio of student-athletes were named Zag Field Hockey/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Scholars of Distinction.
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2020 Mar 27
Elmira College Lands 63 Student-Athletes on E8 Fall President's List
The Empire 8 Conference recognized 64 Soaring Eagles on its semi-annual President's List, which honors student-athletes who achieved a grade-point of 3.75 or higher during the fall term.
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2020 Feb 13
2019 Moser Freshman Prize Awarded
The 2019 Moser Freshman Prize was awarded to Jenna Cowder '22 at a ceremony during Family Weekend.
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2019 Nov 11
14 Skaters Named AHCA All-American Scholars
The Elmira College men's and women's ice hockey programs continued to earn recognition for outstanding academic achievement by the team's respective student - athletes, as 14 skaters were announced as American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-American Scholars on August 29, 2019.
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2019 Sep 3
Elmira College Awards Joseph Robinson Prize
Elmira College recently named the 2019 recipient of the Joseph Robinson Prize. The Prize was endowed by Grace Robinson Billard, 1902 Class President, in memory of her brother and in order to recognize an outstanding student in philosophy and religion.
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2019 Jun 17
Elmira College Recognizes Key Award Recipients
Elmira College recently recognized many of its most promising new students with the 84th awarding of the Elmira College Key Award.
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2019 Nov 6
Elmira College Awards Kathlene Arnott Watters '65 Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of the 2019 Kathlene Arnott Watters '65 Prize. The Prize recognizes an exceptional graduating student in American Studies, Classical Studies, English Literature, History, or Philosophy and Religion, whose work exemplifies the ideals of scholarly inquiry and demonstrates a passion for the humanities.
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2019 Jun 17
Elmira College Awards Elizabeth Anne Graham '42 Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Elizabeth Anne Graham '42 Prize. The prize is presented to the graduate who, in the judgement of the Department of Art, shows the greatest promise in the field of applied art.
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2019 Jun 17
Kathryn Jenkins Education Prize Recipient Named
The 2019 recipient of the Kathryn Jenkins Education Prize was recently announced at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is awarded to the graduating student, either graduate or undergraduate, who shows the greatest promise in the field of childhood education.
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2019 Jun 17
Elmira College Awards The 1917 Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's 1917 Prize at the College's Commencement exercises. The award is given to the graduate who has shown the most creative ability in English language and literature.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Jeannette Elizabeth Sheldon '78 Prize in Foreign Language
Elmira College recently awarded the Jeannette Elizabeth Sheldon '78 Prize in Foreign Language. The Prize was endowed by Albert Smith Sheldon in memory of his sister, a member of the Class of 1878, and is awarded to the member of the graduating class with the highest achievement in foreign language study.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Bruce Beaty Memorial Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Bruce Beaty Memorial Prize. The Prize, established by Dr. Janice Beaty Janssen, Professor Emerita of Human Services, in memory of her son, is given to an exceptional graduate in the field of human services.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Julian Allen Prize
Elmira College recently named this year's recipient of the Julian Allen Prize at the 2019 Commencement exercises. The Prize was established for excellence in international business and is awarded annually on the basis of merit.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Abraham Shabanowitz Mathematics Prize
Elmira College recently announced the recipient of this year's Abraham Shabanowitz Mathematics Prize at its Commencement exercises. Established by Dr. Harry Shabanowitz, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, in memory of his father, the award recognizes graduates showing outstanding achievement in the field of mathematics.
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2019 Jun 14
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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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Dr. Louise Frances Potter Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Dr. Louise Frances Potter. The Prize is given in memory of Dr. Potter, an outstanding microbiologist at Elmira College, to a superior graduate in biology.
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2019 Jun 14
Alpha Sigma Lambda Prize Awarded
The recipient of this year's Alpha Sigma Lambda Prize was announced at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is awarded to the part-time graduating student with the highest cumulative grade point average at Elmira College, by the Elmira College chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Carmine John Parker '79 Prize
Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Carmine John Parker '79 Prize. The Prize recognizes a graduate with promise as a leader in global citizenship. The recipient must be an international relations or political science major with a related field of study such as foreign languages, economics, history, or business.
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2019 Jun 14
Elmira College Awards Emerson Liscum Diven Prize
The recipient of this year's Emerson Liscum Diven Prize was 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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2019 Jun 14
2019 ANA Future Nurse Leader Award Presented
The 2019 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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2019 Jun 6
2019 Dr. Kathleen Sward Excellence in Nursing Award Announced
The 2019 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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2019 Jun 6
Elmira College Students Graduate with Honors
The Elmira College Class of 2019 included more than 115 graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors at the College's 161st Commencement on Sunday, June 2 at the First Arena, Elmira. The exercises included 204 undergraduate and 22 graduate students.
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2019 Jun 6
The Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Award Presented
The Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Award was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 28, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is awarded annually to the nursing student who demonstrates leadership and high academic standards.
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2019 May 2
"Excellence in Nursing" Senior Year Award Presented
The "Excellence in Nursing" Senior Year Award was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 28, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is presented by the Nurse Education Program faculty each year to an outstanding graduating senior nursing student that represents the profession of nursing.
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2019 Apr 12
Corning Section American Chemical Society Award Presented
The Corning Section American chemical Society Award was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 28, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is awarded each year to an outstanding freshman student studying chemistry.
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2019 Apr 8
Rho Gamma Scholarship Awarded
The 2019 Rho Gamma Scholarship Award was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 28, in Stephens Lounge.
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2019 Apr 8
CRC Basic Chemistry Prize Awarded
The CRC Basic Chemistry Prize was presented at the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 28, in Stephens Lounge. The Prize is awarded each year to an outstanding freshman student studying chemistry.
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2019 Apr 8