Melinda Kiefer of Mt. Vernon Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Melinda Kiefer, a member of the Class of 2011 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Joann Kiefer of Mt. Vernon and Zachary Kiefer.

Kiefer received a B.S. degree cum laude with honor in art at Skidmore's 100th commencement. She also received high honors for academic work completed during the spring semester.

In addition, Kiefer was the recipient of the Jesse Solomon Memorial Award, annually presented to the student who shows promise in painting.

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.