Local Student James Hopkins Earns Prize from Wells College

AURORA , NY (06/24/2010)(readMedia)-- James Hopkins, of Orchard Park, has earned the 2010 Wells College Ruth M. Dunlap Prize in Chemistry. Hopkins recently graduated from Wells this past May with a degree in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology.

The Ruth M. Dunlap Prize in Chemistry is awarded to the student, who, at the end of his or her senior year has established the best record in his or her class in chemistry courses.

Wells College is a nationally recognized private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. It was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, founder of the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies. The College is known as an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable tuition. Wells boasts small class sizes, an extensive experiential learning program, and a wide range of off-campus study options. The academic program allows students substantial freedom to create individually unique educational experiences. Small, smart, and connected to the world around it, Wells is currently strengthening its off-campus study offerings and introducing new athletics programs.

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