Elmira College

Each year, one Elmira College student receives an endowed award that recognizes the student's ability to demonstrate academic and clinical excellence in nursing. This award is the Dr. Kathleen Sward Prize, which was established and endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Grandt. Dr. Kathleen Sward was the first Director of the Elmira College Nurse Education Program. Dr. Grandt, a highly respected physician and former trustee of the College, was instrumental in the development of the Elmira College Nurse Education Program.

Each year, one Elmira College student is awarded the Bruce Beaty Memorial Prize, to honor their excellence in the field of human services. The prize was given by Dr. Janice Beaty Janssen, Professor Emerita of Human Services, in memory of her son, Bruce.

Elmira College recently named the recipient of the 2022 Kathlene Arnott Watters '65 Prize. The Prize recognizes an exceptional graduating student in American Studies, Classical Studies, English Literature, History, or Philosophy and Religion, whose work exemplifies the ideals of scholarly inquiry and demonstrates a passion for the humanities.

Each year, one Elmira College student is awarded this prize, given by Hal Roach, Litt.D. '88 Sons of the Desert Tent and presented to a graduating theatre major who has demonstrated the potential of a professional career in theatre and film.

The Sharon Cosloy-Blank '66 Science Prize, given in memory of Sharon Cosloy-Blank '66 by her family, is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated excellence in scientific research in the areas of molecular biology, genetics, and/or biochemistry, including students who have completed a summer research program at another institution.

Each year the Emerson Liscum Diven Prize is presented to an Elmira College 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.

Recipients of the Elmira College Provost's Prizes in the Academic Disciplines are outstanding in the classroom in terms of their writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills. Such students take on new experiences in research, in learning new skills and techniques, and have frequently presented or published academic manuscripts. These students are members of national academic honor societies, and the faculty at Elmira College anticipates great accomplishments from them in their chosen fields.

Each year, in memoriam by her family, the Elizabeth Anne Graham '42 Prize is awarded to one graduating Elmira College student. This prize is presented to the graduate who, in the judgment 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 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.

Each year, the Dr. Louise Frances Potter Prize is given in memory of Dr. Potter, an outstanding microbiologist at Elmira College, to a superior graduate in Biology.

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 209 students during its 164th Commencement on Sunday, June 5. The Class of 2022 included 76 honor graduates receiving summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude honors.

The Elmira College Department of Athletics recognized the achievements made by its student-athletes and staff members throughout the 2021-2022 academic year during the 50th Annual Athletics Award Banquet on May 23.

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.

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.

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.

The First-Year 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.

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award recognizes an Elmira College 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 award was endowed by Harold McGraw, Sr., former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his mother. This year, Ryan Hardy '23, a Biochemistry major, was one of three students that received the award.

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award recognizes an Elmira College 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 award was endowed by Harold McGraw, Sr., former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his mother. This year, Madison Brown-Bloom '23, a Biology major, was one of three students that received the award.

The Corning Section American chemical Society Award is awarded each year to an outstanding freshman student studying chemistry. This year, Alexa Sitzer '25 received the award.

The Mildred Whittlesey McGraw Attainment Award recognizes an Elmira College 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 award was endowed by Harold McGraw, Sr., former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in honor of his mother. This year, Maria Antonio '23, a Childhood Education, Special Education, and English Literature triple major, was one of three students that received the award.

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.

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 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 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.