Emily Ellmann from Elma, NY, Named a Presidential Scholar at SUNY Geneseo

2017 Oct 18

Emily Ellmann from Elma, NY, is a Presidential Scholar for the 2017-18 school year at SUNY Geneseo.

Ellmann is among 15 new Geneseo Presidential Scholars, top-achieving members of the senior class who also serve as ambassadors for the college. They represent a variety of academic areas and exemplify the college's institutional values.

To receive the honor, a student must hold a minimum grade point average of 3.6 and have earned 70 credits. They also must demonstrate academic achievement across the curriculum, affirming Geneseo's values of excellence and innovation. Examples of such achievement could be involvement in major directed studies, substantial overseas studies, independent research, conference presentations, significant artistic projects and/or record of creativity. They also must demonstrate an active involvement with the community.