Local Student Nicole Newell of Warrensburg Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

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

She is the daughter of Shane and Diane Newell of Warrensburg.

Newell earned a B.A. degree summa cum laude with honor in music at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition she received the Barbara Gruntal Allen '35 Prize, named in honor of a graduate and presented annually to a student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of voice and has contributed to the furtherance of musical activities at the college.

During her Skidmore career Newell 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 earned honors for academic work completed during the spring semester.

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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