Kelsey Scott, of Elba, who is a freshman this fall at the State University of New York at Geneseo, has been named an Edgar Fellow at the college, one of 30 new recipients of the honor.
The college's Honors Program is named after the its founder, William Edgar, distinguished teaching professor emeritus of philosophy.
Students must exhibit a high level of motivation and academic accomplishment to be admitted to the program, which entails honors courses, research opportunities and close work with honors advisers.
SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education and for its master's level programs. The college combines a rigorous curriculum and a rich co-curricular life to create a learning-centered environment.
On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Kelsey-Scott-Among-new-Edgar-Fellows-this-fall-at-SUNY-Geneseo/3026026.
