SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Kennedy, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of James Kennedy of Summit and the late Lynn Kennedy.

Kennedy earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude with honor in art at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition she received the Marguerita Mergentime Award, awarded to the student who does the best work in textile design.

During her Skidmore career Kennedy 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. She also received a grant from the Jeffrey and Cynthia Treuhaft Fund for Art Technology, which provides technology in support of student opportunities to work with faculty in new and innovative ways in any art form or medium.

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.

Posted Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 11:35 am by Skidmore College
Last Updated Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 11:35 am