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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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Amoddio Named Winner of Inaugural Trading Contest

The Elmira College Investment Club recently announced Matt Amoddio '22 as the winner for the Club's inaugural virtual trading contest.
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Student Competition - 2020 Jun 4

Kathryn Jenkins Education Prize Awarded

Each year, one Elmira College student is recognized with the Kathryn Jenkins Education Prize. 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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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 8

Students Inducted Into National Honor Society for Mathematics

The Elmira College New York Alpha Rho chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the National Mathematical Sciences Honor Society, recently inducted three new members, Destiny Decker '21, Tyra Holden '22, and Zackarie Stedge '21.
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Honor Society - 2020 Jun 3

Senior Show Art Exhibits Now Available

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 - 2020 Jun 2

2020 Outstanding Graduate Recipient Named

Among the awards given out as a part of the Elmira College 100 Days Class Reception, one student typically receives the Outstanding Graduate Award. Today we highlight this year's recipient, Zach Williamson '20.
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Alumni - 2020 May 29

Alumnae and Alumni Ring Recipients Announced

Each year, graduating seniors receive honorary awards and position appointments as a part of the Graduating Class Reception. Among these awards and positions are the Alumnae and Alumni Ring recipients. This year's recipients are Rachel Berg '20 and Anthony Parrucci '20.
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Alumni - 2020 May 29

Board of Trustees Award Annual Prize

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. This year, four students have been named recipients: Jesse Adelson '20, Alex VanAernam '20, Jacob Weber '20, and Nicole Hanselman '20.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 28

Students Inducted Into National Theatre Honor Society

The Elmira College Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega recently inducted new members to the honor society.
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Honor Society - 2020 May 26

Class of 2020 Candlelight Speakers Announced

Each year students in the Elmira College graduating class vote for one male and female speaker to represent the experiences, hopes and dreams of the graduating class at the annual Candlelight Ceremony, held the evening before Commencement. This event marks the final night of a four year experience for Elmira College graduates just before they Commence or begin a new part of their lives. This year's Candlelight Speakers are Cierra Marino '20 and Landon Miller '20.
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Alumni - 2020 May 28

Stand Energy Prize Awarded to Zackarie Stedge

The Elmira College President's Council is pleased to announce Zackarie Stedge '21 as this year's recipient of Stand Energy Prize. The Prize, established by Stand Energy Corporation, recognizes an Elmira College student who, in the course of performing an internship with regional businesses or community organizations, has demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative, creativity, and responsibility.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 26

Featured Artist Exhibits Various Forms of Drawing

Kristen Tull '22 was recently the Featured Student Artist as a part of the Annual Arts Alive Celebration. Her work can be found on display online.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 May 26

Students Awarded Performing and Fine Arts Prizes

Several awards are given out each year to both students and faculty, including those that highlight the arts. This year, two prizes have been awarded for excellence in the arts, The Daniel Lipson Prize, and the Mary Lou Parella '65 prize. This year's recipients include Breanna Millard '22, Taylor Kibbler '21, and Marisa Woodley '23.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 22

Students Receive Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award recognizes 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. This year, three students have earned the award, Cameron Sanderson '21, Shawn Backus '21, and Rachel Feltz '21.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 21

Brendan Leong '23 Awarded Class of 2000 Prize

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. This year, Brendan Leong '23 has been named the recipient of the prize.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 21

Student Inducted Into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

Jennifer Lewis '20 was recently inducted into the Elmira College Beta Tau Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society.
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Greek Organizations - 2020 May 14

Students Honored for Awards in Auditing, Accounting, and Tax

Each year, awards are presented to students who exemplify excellence and knowledge of their respective concentrations within the accounting major. This year, three students have been named recipients for the Excellence in Auditing, Excellence in Accounting, and Excellence in Tax Awards. The recipients are Taylor McDuffee '20, Margaret Soper '17, and Harry Kramer '20, respectively.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 11

Celebrating National Nursing Week, Nursing Student Award Recipients

Each year three awards are given out to dedicated students within the nursing major, the Excellence in Nursing Senior Year Award, the Rho Gamma Scholarship, and the Professional Nurse of the Twin Tiers Leadership Award.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 11

Students Honored with Iris Leadership Award

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. This year, the award was presented to Evelyn Schoenberger '22 and Noah Dorchester '21.
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Academic Award - 2020 May 11

Students Honored With Chemistry Awards

Each year Elmira College awards the Corning Section American Chemical Society Award, CRC Basic Chemistry, and the Algernon DeWaters Gorman Prize to students in the chemistry major. The recipients for this years prizes include Paige Stilts '23, Jordan Holt '23, and Emma Kelly '21.
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Academic Award - 2020 Apr 30

2020 Twain Art and Writing Contest Winners Announced

The Center for Mark Twain Studies announced the winners of the Annual Portraying Mark Twain Art Contest and the Mark Twain Essay Contest.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Apr 28

"Latina Authors Project" Virtual Exhibit Highlights Student Work

Recently a group of Elmira College students enrolled in the "Contemporary Latina Literature" course created an exhibit titled, "Latina Authors Project." The project combines the study of notable Latina authors and the creative talent from students who portrayed them through art.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 May 11

Featured Student Artist: Amayia Giscombe '23

Amayia Giscombe '23 was recently the Featured Student Artist as a part of the Annual Arts Alive Celebration. Her work can be found on display online.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Apr 24

Highlighting Student One Act Plays: Boys and Girls Sit The Same

Each theatre season Elmira College highlights student directed one-act plays in which students direct a fully-produced short play. Each student is responsible for their choice of play, casting, and both technical and performance preparation.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Apr 24

Elmira College Dean's List for Winter 2020 Term

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2020 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.
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Dean's List - 2020 Apr 17

Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize

The Helen Bosworth Beers '24 Prize has been awarded to Janice Teeter '21. The Prize has been endowed by members of her family in honor of Helen Bosworth Beers, a member of the Class of 1924, to be presented to a junior or senior who, in daily living, supports religious principles and who is a good student and an outstanding citizen in the College.
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Academic Award - 2020 Apr 15

Highlighting Student One Act Plays: Skin

Each theatre season Elmira College highlights student directed one-act plays in which students direct a fully-produced short play. Each student is responsible for their choice of play, casting, and both technical and performance preparation.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Apr 16

Highlighting Student One Act Plays: Cicadas

Each theatre season Elmira College highlights student directed one-act plays in which students direct a fully-produced short play. Each student is responsible for their choice of play, casting, and both technical and performance preparation.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Apr 10

Visionary Class of 2020 Reunion Chairs Selected

Each year lifetime positions, including Reunion Chairs, are named for the graduating class. This year the Visionary Class of 2020 has named Liberty Hager '20 and Tom Fogarty '20 as its Reunion Chairs.
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Alumni - 2020 Apr 9

Freshman Writing Prize

The Freshman Writing Prize is awarded to a first-year student who has taken both courses in the Academic Writing Program sequence and has demonstrated mastery of the writing, critical thinking, and oral communications skills studied in those courses.
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Academic Award - 2020 Apr 8

Anderson Named Empire 8 Rookie of The Year, Men's Volleyball Sees Six Student-Athletes Earn Recognition from Conference

Despite a shortened season, the Elmira College men's volleyball team earned plenty of recognition from the Empire 8 Conference as six student-athletes were honored for their standout performances this spring.
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Sports - 2020 Apr 3
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