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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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Kappa Delta Pi Induction

The Elmira College Rho Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently inducted 19 members from Education and Speech and Language Disabilities majors into the honor society.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 30

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 March 31, 2023. The induction included six Elmira College nursing students and two nursing leaders from the community.
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Honor Society - 2023 Apr 13

Student Research Presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference

James Blair '23, Psychology and Math double major, and Dr. Kelly Kane, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Elmira College, recently traveled to Boston to present the results of their research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Mar 24

Elmira College Education Students Share Research In Kentucky

Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Elmira College Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor of Inclusive Special Education, along with members of her Creating Inclusive Learning Environment course recently presented research at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Mar 24

Students Inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, recently inducted 11 student members into the Elmira College circle, or chapter.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 16

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 10.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 13

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 4, inducting seven students to the Honor Society.
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Honor Society - 2023 Feb 16

Elmira College Dean's List for Fall 2022 Term

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Fall 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.
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Dean's List - 2022 Dec 13

Students Inducted Into Triota Honor Society

The Elmira College Chapter of Iota Iota Iota (or Triota), the National Women's Honor Society, recently held its annual induction ceremony. Triota strives to maintain the feminist values central to Women's Studies: egalitarianism, inclusiveness, and a celebration of the diversity of women's experiences.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 9

Twelve Elmira College Students Graduate From Soaring Higher Leadership Program

Recently,12 Elmira College students completed the inaugural Soaring Higher Leadership program. Over the course of 10 weeks, the students learned about the importance of knowing their values and skills, listened to speakers talk about their leadership journeys, and helped each other grow as leaders.
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Leadership - 2022 Nov 28

Term I Student Art Show Featured In George Waters Art Gallery

Each year in the Term I 2022 Student Art Show, select artwork from students in the First Year Seminar courses along with work by students taking art courses at all levels is displayed in the George Waters Art Gallery. This year's pieces include paintings, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, prints, and videos.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Nov 16

Elmira College Welcomes Students to Fall 2022 Term

Elmira College was pleased to welcome students to the Fall 2022 Term!
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Enrollment - 2022 Oct 27

2022 Moser Freshman Prize Awarded at Phi Eta Sigma Induction

The 2022 Moser Freshman Prize was recently awarded to 12 recipients at the annual Elmira College Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society induction.
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Honor Society - 2022 Oct 21

Students Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma

Recently, twenty-two Elmira College students were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, the International Honor Society rewarding first-collegiate-year scholarship.
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Honor Society - 2022 Oct 17

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 761 students across 14 states and Puerto Rico. 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.
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Accepted - 2022 Aug 23

Elmira College Celebrates 164th Commencement

Elmira College celebrated the graduation of 209 students during its 164th Commencement on Sunday, June 5 on Carnegie Lawn at the College. The exercises included 180 undergraduate and 29 graduate students.
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Graduation - 2022 Jul 7

Pinning Ceremony Honors Elmira College Nursing Graduates

The annual Elmira College Nurse Pinning Ceremony, held in Gibson Theatre as part of Commencement activities, recognized 36 students who have completed the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jul 6

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 2021-2022 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 - 2022 Jul 6

Abraham Shabanowitz Mathematics Prize Awarded

The Abraham Shabanowitz Mathematics Prize was established by Dr. Harry Shabanowitz, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, in memory of his father. The annual Prize is awarded to a graduating student who shows outstanding achievement in the field of mathematics.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 6

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 - 2022 Jul 6

Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr. Award Recipient Named

Each year, the Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr. Award is given to an Elmira College student who has excelled in the field of speech-language pathology or audiology. The award was given by Warren and Louise Hewitt Aldrich '49 in memory of Louise's brother, Dr. Ryland Hugh Hewitt, Jr.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 6

Elmira College Awards Joseph Robinson Prize

Elmira College recently named the 2022 recipient of the Joseph Robinson Prize. The Prize was endowed by Grace Robinson Billard, 1902 Class President, in memory of her brother and in order to recognize an outstanding student in philosophy and religion.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 6

Elmira College Awards Barbara H. Palmer '67 Prize In History

Elmira College recently named the 2022 recipient of the Barbara H. Palmer '67 Prize In History, which awards funds to a graduating student who has shown exceptional achievement in the field of history and is chosen by members of the College's history faculty.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 6

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 - 2022 Jul 6

Elmira College Awards Carmine John Parker '79 Prize

Elmira College recently named the recipient of this year's Carmine John Parker '79 Prize. The Prize recognizes a graduate with promise as a leader in global citizenship. The recipient must be an international relations or political science major with a related field of study such as foreign languages, economics, history, or business.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5

Elmira College Dr. Kathleen Sward Prize Awarded

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5

Bruce Beaty Memorial Prize Awarded

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5

Elmira College Awards Kathlene Arnott Watters '65 Prize

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5

Hal Roach, Litt.D. '88 Theatre Prize Awarded

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5

Sharon Cosloy-Blank '66 Science Prize Awarded

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.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jul 5
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