Hartwick College

The National Field Hockey Association recently announced their 2024 Division III Scholars of Distinction. The NFHCA Scholars of Distinction program recognizes and highlights the academic achievements of student-athletes who have earned a cumulative 3.9 GPA or higher through the fall 2024 semester. This year, the program features over 550 student-athletes, three of which represent the Hartwick Hawks. Among these honorees is sophomore Natalie O'Malley (Pleasantville, N.Y. / Pleasantville), who has landed on the list for her second consecutive year. Also joining O'Malley are first year players Makayla Bales (Sidney, N.Y. / Sidney) and Tessa Cox (Poughkeepsie, N.Y. / Our Lady of Lourdes). All three of these honorees have also been named to the NFHCA Division III National Academic Squad. The full NFHCA release can be found here.

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association recently recognized the academic accolades of 14 Hartwick field hockey players in a pool of over 1,880 undergraduate players by adding them to the 2024 Division III National Academic Squad. This program, sponsored by OPA Winning Teams, recognizes undergraduate student-athletes who have achieved a cumulative GPA of over 3.5 or higher in the most recent fall semester, and are nominated by their NFHCA member coach. The Hawks who have been recognized this year include: Hope Angioletti (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay) Makayla Bales (Sidney, N.Y. / Sidney) Jessica Betts (South Glens Falls, N.Y. / South Glens Falls) Tessa Cox (Poughkeepsie, N.Y. / Our Lady of Lourdes) Kiara Dolan (Cazenovia, N.Y. / Cazenovia) Dani Hand (Queensbury, N.Y. / Queensbury) Makenzie Kensel (San Diego, CA / Scripps Ranch) Kayla Kinkel (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay) Erica Leeson (Auburn, N.Y. / Auburn) Natalie O'Malley (Pleasantville, N.Y. / Pleasantville) Ava Reynolds (South Glens Falls, N.Y. / South Glens Falls) Katelyn Sanzone (Manlius, N.Y. / Fayetteville-Manlius) Sami Shortino (Webster, N.Y. / Webster) Ashley Tricarico (Hopewell Junction, N.Y. / John Jay) The full NFHCA release can be found here.

College Sports Communicators announced the Men's Basketball College Division At-Large Academic All-District Teams on March 25, with Mike Gitz receiving recognition. The sophomore guard boasted an impressive second season with the Hawks, leading the team with 272 points and ranking first on the Hawks with 70 three-pointers made. The Commack, N.Y., native also ranks second on the team with a total of 94 field goals made. Gitz was also recently named Hartwick's representative for the Empire 8 Sportsman of the Year Award. Off the court, Gitz was also recognized for outstanding academic achievement, having been named to the Empire 8 Fall 2024 President's List. To qualify for All-District consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and be a starter or important reserve for their respective teams.

College Sports Communicators announced the Women's Basketball College Division At-Large Academic All-District Teams on March 25 and three Hartwick Hawks received recognition. Macy Durkin of Syracuse, N.Y., Emma Cohen of Utica, N.Y., and Trinity Thornton of Sherburne, N.Y., all were selected to represent women's basketball on the Women's At-Large team. Durkin started in all 24 games for the Hawks this season, leading the team with 106 field goals made and a .380 field goal percentage. The sophomore guard also ranked first on the team with 262 points and 203 rebounds, averaging a total of 8.5 rebounds per game. She also leads the team in assists with 50 and steals with 56. This season, Durkin was also named to the Empire 8 All-Conference Third Team and held three Hawk of the Week honors. Cohen was also a starter for the Hawks in all 24 games, ranking second on the team with 214 points and third on the team with 41 assists. She is also tied for leading the team with 27 three-pointers made and 14 blocks. Cohen also displayed great academic achievement off the court, having been named to the Empire 8 Fall 2024 President's List. Thornton played in 23 games for the Hawks. This season, she led the team with a .800 free throw percentage. The sophomore forward also tallied 68 points on the court, 6 assists, and 39 rebounds. In addition to her athletic achievements, Thornton was also recognized and named to the Empire 8 Fall 2024 President's List. To qualify for All-District consideration, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore academically, hold at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA, and be a starter or important reserve for their respective teams.

Daniella DeBiase '25 of Staten Island, N.Y., was recognized as Hartwick College's representative for the Empire 8 Sportswoman of the Year Award on Feb. 27. One member of each Empire 8 team was named that institution's representative on the 2024-25 Women's Basketball 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.

Macy Durkin of Syracuse, N.Y., represented the Hartwick Hawks with her first All-Conference selection, being selected to the Third Team. Durkin was the engine for the young Hawks squad, leading the team in scoring, rebounds, assists, and steals while starting all 24 games for the Royal Blue and White. She poured in 262 points, snagged 203 rebounds, dished out 50 assists and posted 56 steals for a career year. Durkin made waves in the conference as well, ranking fourth in two categories with an average of 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 steals. Durkin's 16 boards versus the Pioneers places her at second in the conference for a single game total.

Hartwick College congratulates approximately 425 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

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.

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.