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Rachael Shine
  • Psychology
  • Clifton Park, NY

Rachael Shine Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

2017 Apr 6

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY, is among a select group of State University of New York students chosen to receive the 2017 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presented the awards to the students during a reception in their honor Wednesday, April 5, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

Shine is a psychology major who has established herself as a top student athlete at both the conference and national level. She earned multiple NCAA Division III All-American honors and set SUNYAC records in the 800- and 1,500-meter indoor and outdoor track events. Coupled with this are her leadership in the St. Jude Giants student club and her excellent academic performance, which has resulted in two honor society inductions and consistent recognition as a scholar athlete.

"It is my honor to celebrate the achievements of students who have surpassed SUNY's highest standards of academic excellence and leadership both on and off campus," said Zimpher. "Every student we recognize has demonstrated a strong commitment to their degree program, home campus, greater community, and much more. Congratulations to all of the students receiving this year's award."

The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence is the highest honor that SUNY bestows upon students. It is presented annually to SUNY students who demonstrate academic excellence and integrate it with accomplishments in other areas, such as leadership, career achievement, campus involvement, athletics, community service, or creative and performing arts.

Since 1998 when the Chancellor's Award program was implemented, 84 SUNY Oneonta students have received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.