Binghamton University Student receives Graduate Excellence in Service and Outreach Award

BINGHAMTON, NY (05/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Each year, Binghamton University honors the special achievements of those graduates who distinguish themselves in the areas of service to their department/academic program, school, and/or the University. The University also recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions through their efforts to reach out to the community by applying their skills, knowledge and experiences related to their graduate education.

Donna Crossman of Binghamton, NY, who is pursuing studies in clinical psychology, has received a Graduate Student Excellence in Service and Outreach award from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Crossman was recognized for her volunteer work, witnessing the effect that social support and feelings of self-efficacy can have to improve the quality of life for many. She ultimately wants to provide service and outreach to the mental health community and is working toward that goal through her many activities. On campus, Crossman has been a member of the Psychology Graduate Student Organization, and a representative to the psychology clinical faculty and the Student Action Task Force. In the community, she has mentored high school students, participated in elementary school science fairs and serves as vice president of the Junior League of Binghamton.

Binghamton University is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. Known for the excellence of its students, faculty, staff and programs, Binghamton enrolls close to 15,000 students in programs leading to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Its curriculum, founded in the liberal arts, has expanded to include selected professional and graduate programs.