Local Student Valerie Schwartz of Bethesda Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

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

She is the daughter of Sherry Berson of Bethesda.

Schwartz received the Mente et Malleo Award, presented annually to a student for excellence in independent research projects in geosciences.

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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