Abby L. Schneider of Lycoming County Receives Award at Millersville University Honors and Awards Convocation

MILLERSVILLE, PA (05/18/2011)(readMedia)-- Abby L. Schneider of Lycoming County, Pa., received the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award at Millersville University's Honors and Awards Convocation April 30, 2011. The Honors and Awards Convocation was held on campus in Pucillo Gymnasium.

More than 600 students were recognized at this convocation for their academic accomplishments including impressive grade point averages, departmental awards for excellence in an academic major, community involvement and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference scholar athletes.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a top-ranked, public university located in the northeast region of the United States. It is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, Millersville offers academic opportunities that are supported by outstanding faculty who are accomplished scholars and practitioners. Founded in 1855 as the first Normal School in Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of 14 universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.