Skip to Content

Elmira College

  • Sign in to your Merit page
Link to Elmira College’s website

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.

student Stories

See and share stories about what Elmira College students are achieving

student Profiles

Discover and explore profiles of Elmira College students

Newsroom

News and announcements from Elmira College

Hypatia Mathematics Prize Awarded

The Hypatia Mathematics Prize is awarded to a female junior who exhibits enthusiasm for mathematics and the desire to share that passion with others through education or other career endeavors. The goal of the prize is to recognize more women for their interest and competency in this important field of study.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 13

Inducted into Sigma Beta Delta

The Elmira College Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Society for Business, Management, and Administration, inducted eight students during a recent ceremony.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 May 12

Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize Awarded

The Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize is presented to a junior or senior who in daily living supports religious principles, is a good student, and an outstanding citizen in the College.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 11

The Class Of 2000 Prize Awarded

The Class of 2000 Prize is given annually to a deserving freshman man going into the sophomore class who exemplifies the standards and spirit of Elmira College.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 10

The Class of 1927 Prize Awarded

Jacie Beebe '25 has been awarded the Elmira College Class of 1927 Prize for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 10

Board of Trustees Prize Awarded

Each year, the Elmira College Board of Trustees Prize is presented by the Trustees to students whose college experience demonstrates continual growth and development academically, socially, or in service to the College community.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 10

Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize Awarded

The Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize, was endowed as an award for the Elmira College junior with a good overall average who has completed the most scholarly work in chemistry.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2022 May 9

Psi Chi Induction

The Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi held an induction ceremony on March 27 in Cowles Hall to recognize 10 students who earned membership in the honor society.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 Mar 28

Elmira College Dean's List for Winter 2022 Term

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2022 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 of 3.6 or higher.
Elmira College’s logo
Dean's List - 2022 Apr 25

Students Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Awarded Prizes

The Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College held its annual induction and banquet on Friday, March 11.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 Mar 17

Students Inducted into TriBeta Honor Society

The Eta Sigma Chapter of Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society held student inductions recentlhy. Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) has three major objectives: to promote scholarship in the biological sciences; to promote the dissemination of biological knowledge; and to encourage research.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 Mar 11

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Holds Member Induction

The Psi Tau Chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society inducted eight new members at an induction ceremony on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 Feb 23

Students Inducted Into Gamma Sigma Epsilon

The Elmira College Kappa Omicron Chapter of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemical Honor Society held a student induction on February 12, inducting six students to the Honor Society.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2022 Feb 21

Elmira College Welcomes New Students to Winter 2022 Term

The Winter 2022 Term is underway and Elmira College is pleased to welcome these new students to campus!
Elmira College’s logo
Enrollment - 2022 Jan 21

Elmira College Dean's List for Fall 2021 Term

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Fall 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 of 3.6 or higher.
Elmira College’s logo
Dean's List - 2021 Dec 15

2021 Moser Freshman Prize Awarded at Phi Eta Sigma Induction

The 2021 Moser Freshman Prize was recently awarded to seven recipients at the annual Elmira College Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society induction.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2021 Nov 30

Students Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma

On Friday, November 12, sixteen Elmira College students were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the International Honor Society rewarding first-collegiate-year scholarship.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2021 Nov 30

Twombly Delivers Paper on Rising Dissents on Presidential Cabinet Nominees

On November 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Twombly, Professor of Political Science at Elmira College, presented his latest research into the dynamics of votes in the U.S. Senate on presidential appointments to the Cabinet. At the annual meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association, held virtually for the second year in a row, Twombly presented his findings that presidential approval ratings are related to the number of votes a president's nominees get during their confirmation by the senate. The paper, " The Rise of Dissent: The Relationship Between Presidential Cabinet Nomination Dissenting Votes and Polarization," also suggested that recent increases in the level of political polarization were related to the increasing number of votes against presidential cabinet nominees. Noting that some nominees face extra scrutiny because of scandal or controversial positions, Twombly concluded "There will always be those occasional circumstances that bring negative attention to a cabinet nominee that cause her or him to withdraw or be withdrawn. Given, however, how rare those events are, it may be better to look more closely at the apparently rising number of dissenting votes on presidential cabinet nominations." Twombly noted that this paper was part of a series of papers he has presented at recent political science conferences and plans for it to serve as the centerpiece for his next book, which, if published, would be his fifth.
Elmira College’s logo
Business/professional - 2021 Nov 16

Adam J. Horey Receives ODK Scholarship to Attend Georgetown University

Adam J. Horey, a resident of Arlington, Va., has received a $1,000 scholarship from Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) to attend graduate school at Georgetown University. Horey graduated summa cum laude from Elmira College in June 2021 with a double major in history and political science and a minor in American studies. In addition to being a member of ODK, he was also selected for Phi Beta Kappa. Horey was treasurer for the Elmira College Circle (chapter) during his senior year. He completed internships for the New York State Assembly, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, and Berman and Company. These positions helped inform Horey's political science senior thesis on civic education standards in the United States and their effect on democratic participation. In recognition of his academic excellence, he was awarded the Barbara H. Palmer '67 Prize in History by Elmira. Horey is attending Georgetown University pursuing a Master of Arts degree in American government. While continuing his education, he will also serve as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate introductory course in American government. After completing graduate school, Horey plans to work in education policy and is deeply committed to improving civic literacy and efficacy.
Omicron Delta Kappa’s logo
Scholarship - 2021 Oct 13

Elmira College Recognizes Annual Key Award Recipients

Elmira College recently announced this year's recipients of its annual Key Award. This year's award was given to 790 students in 14 states. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2021 Aug 26

Elmira College Welcomes Students to Fall 2021 Term

Elmira College was pleased to welcome students to the Fall 2021 Term!
Elmira College’s logo
Enrollment - 2021 Sep 29

Senior Show Art Exhibit Featured in George Waters Art Gallery

Each year, the George Waters Art Gallery exhibits select pieces from current senior students as a part of the annual Senior Show. This year the Senior Show exhibits are online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Elmira College’s logo
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Jun 16

ROTC Commissioning

During ceremonies prior to Commencement, members of the graduating class were recognized with multiple honors and prizes, including officer commissioning with the United States military.
Elmira College’s logo
Military Achievement - 2021 Jun 16

Elmira College Students Graduate with Honors

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 192 students during its 163rd Commencement on Sunday, June 6. The Class of 2021 included 95 honor graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2021 Jun 16

Elmira College Celebrates 163rd Commencement

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 192 students during its 163rd Commencement on Sunday, June 6 on Carnegie Lawn at the College. The exercises included 169 undergraduate and 23 graduate students.
Elmira College’s logo
Graduation - 2021 Jun 15

Pinning Ceremony Honors Elmira College Nursing Graduates

The annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony, held in Gibson Theatre as part of Commencement activities, recognized 60 students who have completed the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Elmira College’s logo
Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jun 10

Elmira College Dean's List for Continuing Education

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for students in the Continuing Education Division for the 2020-2021 academic year. Part-time undergraduate students who have, during the current academic year, achieved a grade point average of 3.600 or higher at the end of the Spring Term and who have completed at least twelve graded credits during the current academic year are placed on the Dean's List for the Division of Continuing Education.
Elmira College’s logo
Dean's List - 2021 Jun 9

Annual Investment Club Competition Winner Announced

The Elmira College Investment Club recently announced this year's winner of the Club's annual virtual trading contest. Over 15 students from a variety of majors participated in the contest which ran from October 1, 2020 to April 31, 2021.
Elmira College’s logo
Student Competition - 2021 Jun 8

Students Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recently inducted 26 student members into the Elmira College circle, or chapter.
Elmira College’s logo
Honor Society - 2021 Jun 8

Alpha Phi Sigma Induction

The Elmira College Epsilon Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma recently announced the induction of its new members for 2021. The national honor society recognizes outstanding criminal justice majors and minors.
Elmira College’s logo
Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
« First ‹ Prev … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Last »
Copyright © 2025 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out