Elmira College

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elmira College Theatre closed the 2020-2021 academic year with the musical, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown."

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Each year Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award.

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 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 a multi-talented sophomore, Alexander Taylor '23.

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 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 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, two students received the award and today we feature Alyssa Waters '22.

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, two students received the award and today we feature Felicity Brockhuizen '22, a double major in biology and psychology.

The Pi of New York chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Elmira College held its annual induction ceremony on Friday, March 12. The ceremony, held virtually, recognized the newly inducted members-in-course in addition to the prize winners from the Classes of 2022 and 2023.

The 2021 Elmira College recipient of both the International Student Prize and the Marian Ames Memorial Prize is Robert Angus Adams '22.

The Elmira College Office of Admissions recently announced the awardees for this year's Elmira College Scholars Program.

The Elmira College Kappa Omicron Chapter of the Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemical Honor Society held a virtual student induction on February 26, inducting thirteen students to the Honor Society.

Professor Mathew Burr, assistant professor of business administration, recently published his second book, "Slay the Student Loan Dragon."

Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Fall 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.