Local Student Katherine Kenny of Marion Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Katherine Kenny, a member of the Class of 2011 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Michael and Susan Kenny of Marion.

Kenny was one of two students to receive support from the Joanna Schneider Zangrando Fund. Named in honor of a former professor, the fund supports student projects in American studies and women's studies.

In addition, she earned honors for academic work completed during the spring semester at the college.

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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