Hartwick College

Gianna Leggieri '27 of Ballston Lake, NY, was recognized as Hartwick College's representative for the Empire 8 Sportswoman of the Year Award on Oct. 29. One member of each team was named that institution's representative on the 2024 Women's Tennis Sportswoman of the Year Team. The Empire 8 Conference emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. These honorees have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.

The Hartwick Hawks Women's tennis team was well represented on the Empire 8 All-Conference teams with six players earning recognition on Oct. 29. Newcomers, Alexandra Krasinska of Pine Island, NY, and Samantha Lantzy of Valatie, NY, highlight Hartwick's first team singles selections. Krasinska went 8-2 overall and 7-0 in conference play in her debut season, playing all season in the 1st singles spot. Lantzy split duties in her first year at 3rd and 4th singles, going 10-1 overall in the third spot and 2-0 in the 4th spot. She was also a perfect 8-0 in Empire 8 play. Phoebe Olson of Jamestown, ND, earned Second Team Singles honors after posting a 5-1 conference record in the 2nd singles slot. Joining Olson on the Single's Second Team is sophomore Gianna Leggieri of Ballston Lake, NY, playing in three different spots with an overall record of 11-1 and 8-0 in the Empire 8. Ryann Ashby of Malta, NY, and Lily Vanuga of Springville, NY, rounded out Hartwick's honorees as both received Third Team Singles nods. This recognition marks Ashby's fourth-straight all-conference selection in singles play. Vanuga, who went 5-2 in conference play, was also recognized as the Empire 8 Conference Tournament MVP. All six individuals also collected All-Conference Doubles Team Honors with their partners. Krasinska and Olson led the way with First Team honors as Hartwick's 1st doubles pairing. The 2nd doubles tandem of Ashby and Leggieri and 3rd doubles tandem of Vanuga and Lantzy both earned Second Team nods. All three of the Hawks' doubles teams went undefeated in conference play.

Alexandra Krasinska '27 of Pine Island, NY, and Phoebe Olson '26 of Jamestown, ND, were recognized on Oct. 29 as the inaugural E8 Doubles Team of the Year, as voted upon by the conference coaches. Krasinska and Olson posted not only a perfect 6-0 record in Empire 8 play, but also a 9-0 overall record.

Alexandra Krasinska '27 of Pine Island, NY, was recognized as the 2024 Empire 8 Women's Tennis Player of the Year on Oct. 29. This award is voted on by the league's head coaches. Krasinska went 8-2 overall in Hartwick's 1st singles slot and 7-0 in conference play. The first year was dominant against her Empire 8 opponents, winning all seven contests in straight sets.

Stella Giustino '25 of Monroe Township, NJ, was recognized as Hartwick College's representative for the Empire 8 Sportswoman of the Year Award on Nov. 13. One member of each team was named that institution's representative on the 2024 E8 Women's Soccer Sportswoman of the Year Team. The Empire 8 Conference emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. These honorees have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.

Katelyn Sanzone '25 of Manlius, NY, was recognized as Hartwick College's representative for the Empire 8 Sportswoman of the Year Award on Nov. 13. One member of each team was named that institution's representative on the 2024 Empire 8 Field Hockey Sportswoman of the Year Team. The Empire 8 Conference emphasizes that "Competing with Honor and Integrity" is an essential component of a student-athlete's experience in conjunction with an institution's educational mission. These honorees have distinguished themselves and consistently exhibit the critical traits as outstanding sportswomen.

Timmy McQueeney of Wading River, NY, was recognized as Hartwick College's representative for the 2024 Empire 8 Sportsman of the Year Award on Nov. 12. This honor is awarded to one member of each institution that has distinguished themselves and consistently exhibits the critical traits as outstanding sportsmen.

Hunter Bulich of Catskill, NY, was recognized as the 2024 Empire 8 Men's Soccer Rookie of the Year on Nov. 12. This award is voted on by conference coaches. The first year forward enjoyed a stellar debut season with the Hawks, amassing eight points on three goals and two assists, ranking second amongst the team in both categories. Bulich played in all 17 matches this season, starting 13.

Michael Kuchinski of Owego, NY, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Computer Sciences during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation celebrated on May 1. A fellow is selected by the faculty in Hartwick's Computer Science Department to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their department and receive a tuition credit.

Baily Ernst won the Vice President's Purchase Prize.

Emily Heller took home the second annual President's Purchase Prize.

10 students were selected for the 2024 Silicon Valley Experience.

Hartwick College congratulates 211 students who received their academic degrees on May 18, 2024.

Hartwick College congratulates 250 students who received their academic degrees on May 20, 2023.

Sara VanValkenburg of Oneonta, NY was recognized with the Excellence in Education award during Hartwick College's annual Honors Convocation, celebrated on May 1. The award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to teacher preparation.

During the Hartwick College's Athletics Award Ceremony held in late spring, over 100 student-athletes received Philip S. Wilder Jr. Awards for Academic Distinction.

During Hartwick College's Athletics Award Ceremony held in late spring, over 100 student-athletes received the Philip S. Wilder Jr. Award for Academic Distinction.

Sarah Kipruto of Nairobi, Kenya, was recognized with multiple awards during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Kipruto was named a Faculty Scholar in Mathematics. Faculty Scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their discipline. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty in their major departments on the basis of academic achievement, leadership and character. Kipruto was also awarded the Dr. Ronald M. Brzenk Endowed Scholarship. Established in his honor by former student John C. Doolittle, the scholarship is awarded to a continuing mathematics major for outstanding academic achievement and professional promise in mathematics or a mathematics-related career.

Tristani Makharashvili of Tbilisi, Georgia, was awarded a John Hartwick Scholarship (JCH), the highest distinction Hartwick can confer, during the College's Honor's Convocation on May 3. Established by the Hartwick College Board of Trustees in 1967 on the recommendation of then-president Frederick M. Binder, the award is given to rising seniors nominated by the faculty of their major departments and based on academic achievement, leadership and character. Students nominated to compete for the JCH Scholarship are named Faculty Scholars. From among the Faculty Scholars, six are selected by the College's Scholarship Awards Committee to receive the JCH Scholarships. Beginning in 1997, in honor of the 30th anniversary of the scholarship, each JCH Scholar receives a medallion, which is to be worn at commencement and other appropriate academic occasions. The names of this year's JCH scholars will join those of the 299 previous winners on a plaque located in the foyer of Hartwick's Stevens-German Library. In addition, each JCH Scholar receives a substantial tuition grant and an honored place among those who stand for the very best of Hartwick College. Makharashvili was named Faculty Scholar in Computer Science. All scholars have excellent academic records and have demonstrated an outstanding mastery of their respective disciplines. Rising seniors are nominated by the faculty of their major departments based on academic achievement, leadership, and character. Additionally, Makharashvili was presented with an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellowship in Mathematics. A fellow is selected by the Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. Fellows serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Chelsea Kotey of Accra, Ghana, was recognized as an Andrew B. Saxton Undergraduate Fellow in Biochemistry during Hartwick College's Honors Convocation on May 3. Fellows are selected by the Hartwick faculty to recognize outstanding achievement. They serve as student assistants in their major department and receive a tuition credit.

Hartwick College congratulates approximately 350 students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List.

Hartwick College congratulates over 400 students who were named to Fall 2023 Dean's List.

Rishpa Baidya Named to Hartwick College's Spring 2023 Dean's List.

Hartwick College congratulates close to 350 students, including those from international backgrounds, who were named to Spring 2023 Dean's List.

Hartwick College congratulates close to 350 students, including those from international backgrounds, who were named to Spring 2023 Dean's List.

Hilda Oduya of Nairobi, Kenya, was named to Hartwick College's Spring 2023 Dean's List. Oduya, who is pursuing a major in music education, was among a select group of approximately 350 students named to the spring 2023 list. To be included on the Dean's List is an indication of excellence in academic work. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during the term