Local Student Kevin Wilson Earns Award From Wells College

Awarded 2010 Julia Taylor Martin Prize in American History

AURORA , NY (06/23/2010)(readMedia)--

Kevin Wilson, of Rome, has been awarded the 2010 Wells College Julia Taylor Martin Prize in American History for his paper, "The Republican Party and Abolition."|

The prize is awarded to the student who, during the college year, has submitted a superior paper essay within the field of American History.

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.

Wells College ~ the Education of an Extraordinary Life

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