Local Student Dana Bowman of Houston earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/21/2012)(readMedia)-- Dana Bowman, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Jeff and Carol Bowman of Houston.

Bowman earned a B.A. degree cum laude with honor in history at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May.

She also earned honors for academic work completed during the spring semester.

During her Skidmore career, Bowman was elected to membership in the Alpha Delta Tau Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in history.

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.

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