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More than 70 percent of selected Gilman Scholars come from rural areas and small towns across the United States, and 55 percent are first-generation college students.

The series, which highlights the Northeast’s lakes, streams and ponds as vital sources of both recreation and drinking water, begins Thursday, July 10, at 6 p.m.

The five-year, quarter-million-dollar match challenge has been made by Hartwick College Trustee Raymond “Larry” Miller ’73.

Guided by the theme “Striking a Balance,” the week aligned closely with Hartwick’s Life Balance College philosophy, emphasizing student wellness, purpose-driven education and meaningful preparation for life after college.

Adilyam Imyarova ’27 will work with the institute’s co-directors, Professors Matt Chick, Laurel Elder and Zachary McKenney, on a range of projects, including preparing Hartwick to serve as an official polling place for the fall’s elections.

Among the Class of 2025 were 40 Summa Cum Laude, 41 Magna Cum Laude, and 52 Cum Laude graduates. The class also included 111 departmental distinctions, 22 College Honors students, 21 who completed their degrees in three years, and 27 legacy students.

This state-of-the-art center reflects the College’s commitment to blending academic, extracurricular and personal growth, while celebrating the growing Esports culture on campus.

Themed “Striking a Balance,” the 2025 conference connects directly with Hartwick’s Life Balance College initiative, emphasizing wellness, career readiness and holistic student success.

The Winifred D. Wandersee Scholar-in-Residence award is designed to encourage the activity of scholarship in the context of a liberal arts college through financial support and course release.

Associate professor of psychology and department chair, knows that research isn’t just about what goes on in the lab