Elmira College

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recently inducted 21 student members into the Elmira College circle, or chapter.

The Mary Lou Parrella Prize is given by Lina Parrella in memory of her niece, a member of the Class of 1965, to a gifted Elmira College freshman or sophomore in the field of fine arts. This year the prize has been awarded to Cassidy Ryan '24.

The 2022 Elmira College recipient of the Marian Ames Memorial Prize is Ryan Hardy '23.

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, James Blair '23 was one of the two students who received the award.

Hannah Whittier '23 is this year's recipient of the Margaret Locke Community Service Prize. The award is given annually to an Elmira College 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.

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, Marc Artuz '24 was one of the two students who received the award.

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.

The Elmira College Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Society for Business, Management, and Administration, inducted eight students during a recent ceremony.

The International Student Prize is awarded to a full-time international 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 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.

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.

Jacie Beebe '25 has been awarded the Elmira College Class of 1927 Prize for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College held its annual induction and banquet on Friday, March 11.

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.

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.

The Winter 2022 Term is underway and Elmira College is pleased to welcome these new students to campus!

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 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.

The 2021 Moser Freshman Prize was recently awarded to seven recipients at the annual Elmira College Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society induction.

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 was pleased to welcome students to the Fall 2021 Term!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.