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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Senior Show Art Exhibit Featured in George Waters Art Gallery'.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Elmira College Celebrates 163rd Commencement'.

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.
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Graduation - 2021 Jun 15
Representation of the achievement named 'Pinning Ceremony Honors Elmira College Nursing Graduates'.

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2021 Jun 10
Representation of the achievement named 'Elmira College Dean's List for Continuing Education'.

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.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 9

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.
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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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Annual Investment Club Competition Winner Announced'.

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.
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Student Competition - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Board of Trustees Prize Awarded '.

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Daniel Lipson Prize Awarded'.

Daniel Lipson Prize Awarded

The Daniel J. Lipson Prize is presented to an Elmira College sophomore or junior who excels in performing arts.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'CRC Basic Chemistry Prize Awarded'.

CRC Basic Chemistry Prize Awarded

The Elmira College CRC Basic Chemistry Prize is presented to an outstanding freshman student studying chemistry, based on performance in both the lecture and lab classes.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize Awarded'.

Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing Prize Awarded

The Helen Hitchcock Bjorvand Drawing 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 - 2021 Jun 8

Student Honored With Chemistry Awards

Each year, the Corning Section of the American Chemical Society Award is presented to an outstanding freshman student studying chemistry, based on performance in both the lecture and lab classes.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8

The Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Award Presented

The Professional Nurses of the Twin Tiers Award is presented annually to a graduating Elmira College senior who demonstrates leadership ability and lives in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben or Tompkins counties or intends to practice in the area.
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Academic Award - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'EC Theatre Presents Term III Musical'.

EC Theatre Presents Term III Musical

Elmira College Theatre closed the 2020-2021 academic year with the musical, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Holds Member Induction'.

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Holds Member Induction

The Psi Tau Chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society inducted five new members at a virtual induction ceremony on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 8
Representation of the achievement named 'The Class of 1927 Prize Awarded'.

The Class of 1927 Prize Awarded

Lindsey Smith '24 has been awarded the Elmira College Class of 1927 Prize for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 20

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 20

President's Council Presents Annual Awards

The Elmira College President's Council awarded its highest honors, The President's Council Award and the Stand Energy Prize, during a recent ceremony in Peterson Chapel.
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Internship - 2021 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Present at 11th Annual Student Research Conference'.

Students Present at 11th Annual Student Research Conference

The Eleventh Annual Elmira College Student Research Conference, was held virtually via Zoom and Gather Town on May 12, 2021. The event showcased 11 independent research projects from 17 students presenting on a wide range of topics in psychology, criminal justice, biology, mathematics, human services, and more.
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Academic competition - 2021 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society'.

Students Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

The Rho Gamma Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Sigma) held its annual induction on April 30, 2021. There were 12 Elmira College nursing juniors and seniors among those inducted and one nursing leader.
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Honor Society - 2021 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize and The Rho Gamma Scholarship Prize'.

Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize and The Rho Gamma Scholarship Prize

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 Rho Gamma Scholarship Prize is given annually to a Rho Gamma member who is a graduating senior nursing student who demonstrates scholarship and excellence in nursing.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Nurse Education Faculty Recognition for Excellence in Nursing'.

Nurse Education Faculty Recognition for Excellence in Nursing

Each year the Elmira College Nurse Education Faculty Recognition for Excellence in Nursing is presented to an outstanding graduating senior nursing student that represents the profession of nursing. He or she has actively participated in the Nurse Education Program, such as, serving as a student representative with the standing committees, ad hoc committee, and/or active involvement in the Nursing Club of Elmira College.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Psi Chi Induction'.

Psi Chi Induction

The Elmira College Chapter of Psi Chi held an induction ceremony in Cowles Hall to recognize 23 students who earned membership in the honor society throughout the prior calendar year.
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Honor Society - 2021 May 17

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 20

Kappa Delta Pi Induction

The Elmira College Rho Mu Chapter chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently inducted 10 members from education and speech and language disabilities majors into the honor society.
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Honor Society - 2021 May 17
Representation of the achievement named 'Margaret Locke Community Service Prize Awarded'.

Margaret Locke Community Service Prize Awarded

Kyle Kokoskie '22 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.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 17
Representation of the achievement named 'Iris Leadership Prize Awarded'.

Iris Leadership Prize Awarded

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, two students received the award and today we feature Evelyn Schoenberger '22.
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Accepted - 2021 May 17
Representation of the achievement named 'Iris Leadership Prize'.

Iris Leadership Prize

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 17
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