Gordon MacPherson of Wilbraham Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/27/2012)(readMedia)-- Gordon MacPherson II, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

He is the son of Brad and Nancy MacPherson of Wilbraham.

MacPherson earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition, he was one of two students to receive Environmental Studies Faculty Awards, awarded to outstanding graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional promise in addressing environmental issues.

During his Skidmore career MacPherson was elected to the Skidmore Periclean Honors Forum, which recognizes academic achievement and promotes intellectual and creative activity as well as citizenship and civic engagement. He also was named a Porter Scholar and recipient of a scholarship awarded on the basis of superior accomplishment and exceptional promise.

Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The college grants the bachelor's degree in some 60 majors, including both traditional liberal arts disciplines and preprofessional programs. Skidmore also awards the master of arts in liberal studies degree.