Heather Mortell Honored at Western New England College

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(L-R) Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Jeanne Steffes, Heather Mortell, and College President Anthony S. Caprio

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/21/2011)(readMedia)-- Heather M. Mortell of Webster received the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England College. The award is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies outstanding citizenship and character, excellence in athletics, and excellence in academics.

A striker and captain of the women's soccer team, Mortell graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. She is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board, and Chi Alpha Sigma honor societies. She is a three time All TCCC Academic Team honoree and has been named in ESPN the magazine's All Academic Third team. In addition, Mortell has was named Regional All-American Honorable Mention by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in 2010.

Western New England College is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,700 students, including 2,500 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, and Pharmacy.