Marielle Genovesi Inducted into SUNY Oneonta Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma

2014 Apr 11

Marielle Genovesi of Glen Head, NY, was inducted into the SUNY Oneonta chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, on April 10. Genovesi, who is majoring in Anthropology, is a member of the Women's Track team at SUNY Oneonta.

Genovesi was one of 16 scholar-athletes inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma during a luncheon held in celebration of National Student Athlete Day and NCAA Division III Week. To qualify for induction into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student must have achieved at least junior standing with a cumulative 3.4 grade point average while earning a varsity letter in an NCAA intercollegiate sport. Each student athlete must also be of good moral character and have the endorsement of both the head coach of his or her sport and the chapter president.

A liberal arts college focused on teaching and learning, SUNY Oneonta ranks 16th among the "Top Public Regional Universities--North" in the 2014 U.S. News and World Report rankings, and has been named to the Kiplinger's magazine list of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for eight consecutive years. The college enrolls 6,000 students in its 70 undergraduate majors and 14 graduate programs.

SUNY Oneonta features outstanding and accessible faculty, students committed to academics and community service, exceptional technology, a modern field house and athletic facilities, and a beautiful campus. Athletes compete on 21 teams at the NCAA Division III level, and the college is a member of the SUNYAC conference.