Emma Cohen receives Academic Achievement Award

2018 May 3

Emma Cohen of Stillwater, NY, was one of more than 50 outstanding SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2018 Academic Achievement Award this spring. Each academic department or program selected one to three outstanding seniors to receive the award.

Cohen received the Political Science award.

To be considered for the award, a student must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 in his or her major and must demonstrate exceptional academic improvement over four semesters, as well as excellence in research; leadership and involvement in department, campus and community activities; and/or participation in academic and/or professional situation outside the college.

Cohen has been highly involved with the Political Science Department in a variety of ways, including experiential learning and studying abroad in Denmark. As a senior, she participated in the National Model United Nations class trip to New York City as a representative of Malaysia working with undergraduates around the world to solve real world issues. She has also been involved with the Political Science Club, helping to plan their annual Undergraduate Research Conference and was awarded the David Brenner '57 Scholarship for career interest in public service. After graduation, Cohen will be returning to her hometown in Upstate New York to work on local political campaigns. She hopes to continue working in the public sector and ultimately end up in Washington, D.C. someday.