Joseph Chicoine is named as "The Best and Brighest" at SUNY College at Oneonta

• by SUNY College at Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (11/16/2009)(readMedia)-- Joseph Chicoine, a Political Science major from Rensselaer, NY is among 85 students from SUNY College at Oneonta who are being honored as "The Best and Brightest" students for the fall 2009 semester.

"The Best and Brightest" program acknowledges students for outstanding performance in academic work, community involvement, research, or special projects. Faculty and staff members at SUNY Oneonta nominate the students for the recognition.

The SUNY College at Oneonta, which enrolls over 5,800 students, is a liberal arts college with a pre-professional focus. Established as a state normal school in 1889 and incorporated as a founding member of the state university system in 1948, the College is well known for its outstanding faculty, strong academic programs, educational technology, community service and character-building activities, and scenic campus.