Caroline Garvey Brainerd Earns Dean's Award at Colgate University

HAMILTON, NY (02/16/2012)(readMedia)-- Caroline Garvey Brainerd is a recipient of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University, where Brainerd is a member of the class of 2014.

To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while enrolled in four courses. Brainerd is majoring in Sociology and Anthropology and is a graduate of The Loomis Chaffee School.

Brainerd is the daughter of Mr. Gregory D. Brainerd Mrs. Lisa G. Brainerd.

Colgate is a liberal arts college that "thinks big" and succeeds on the highest level. Whether in fields of academic distinction, off-campus study programs, the scope of our student activities program, or the success and tradition of our Division I varsity athletics, Colgate has high expectations. Visitors quickly sense the energy, enthusiasm, and talent that abounds in this community. In this highly personalized setting, individual contribution is essential; every voice makes a difference.

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