Local Student Hilary Knecht of Richmond Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/28/2012)(readMedia)-- Hilary Knecht, a member of the Class of 2013 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Heidi Katz of Richmond.

Knecht received support from Skidmore's Messa and Direnzo Family Student Opportunity Fund for Study in Italy. Grants from the fund are awarded to students studying in Italy who wish to engage in cultural activities there such as attending performances, visiting museums, reviewing archives, and traveling to important sites.

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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