Elmira College

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.

Elmira College recently awarded the Jeannette Elizabeth Sheldon '78 Prize in Foreign Languages. 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.

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.

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.

The 2018 recipient of the Kathryn Jenkins Education Prize was recently announced at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is given by Dr. Janice Beaty Janssen, professor emerita of human services, in memory of an outstanding teach in the Elmira City Schools. The Prize is awarded to the graduating student, either graduate or undergraduate, who shows the greatest promise in the field of childhood education.

Elmira College recently named 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.

Two students were named this year's recipients of the Hal Roach, Litt.D. '88 Theatre Prize at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is given by Hal Roach, Litt.D. '88 Sons of the Desert Tent (Elmira) and presented to a graduating theatre major who has demonstrated the potential of a professional career in theatre and film.

The recipient of the 2018 Sharon Cosloy-Blank '66 Science Prize was recently named at Elmira College's Commencement exercises. The Prize is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in scientific research in the areas of molecular biology, genentics, and/or biochemistry.

Elmira College recently named the recipients of this year's Elizabeth Anne Graham '42 Prize. The Prize is given in memory of Graham '42, by her family. Her father, Professor of Economics, Grover C.T. Graham, was serving as a College bursar at the time of her death in 1943. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Daniel Lipson Prize was awarded during the Elmira College Academic Honors and Student Recognition Celebration, held Thursday, March 29, in Stephens Lounge.

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.

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.

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.