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Morrisville State College Athletic Director Gregory Carroll announced Friday morning, Curt Fitzpatrick head coach of the Mustang football program for the upcoming 2013 season.

Four Morrisville State College ice hockey student-athletes have received academic honors from the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), as announced Wednesday morning, earning all-Academic Team and Commissioner’s List accolades. To be named to the Commissioner’s List, members must maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average for at least three semesters while competing.

Two Morrisville State students were recently awarded the Bridget Kate Publicover Scholarship. The scholarship, based on academic achievement and campus involvement, is awarded annually by the Morrisville College Foundation to an equine major(s).

Morrisville State will host more than 1,100 high school junior boys and staff at this year’s Boys State government camp, sponsored by the American Legion, June 23-28. Classified as a Leadership Action Program, Boys State accepts young men with outstanding qualifications in leadership, character, service and citizenship who reflect on the image of the youth of America.

Morrisville State College will welcome four new members into its Athletics Wall of Fame on Friday, June 21, as announced by Athletic Director Greg Carroll. Slated to be inducted are Susan Schmidtka (grounds staff), Dr. Raymond Cross (President), Elisa Oliver (basketball) and Ousman Jobe (soccer).

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) announced the winners of the 2012-13 President’s Cup during the conference’s annual spring retreat this week, with Morrisville State College capturing the men’s crown for a second consecutive year.

The ECAC announced its 2013 Division III Mid-Atlantic Women’s Lacrosse All-Star Awards, naming Morrisville State College sophomore midfielder, Shelby Wood (Duanesburg, N.Y.) to its first team.

Deng Kiir was 10 years old when he fled the violence of his country. He walked two months from Sudan to Ethiopia in hopes of a better life. Today, Kiir, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan who were forced to flee their homes and families, shared one of the greatest journeys in his life—graduating from college.

The Morrisville State College athletics department will be offering a week-long Mustang Basketball Camp and All-Sports Camp this summer, on the Morrisville State campus.

Morrisville State College athletic director, Greg Carroll, announced today, Kevin Krogol has been named head coach of the men’s ice hockey program for the 2013-14 season.

The Morrisville State College athletic department has named juniors Cassie Edmondson (Oshawa, Ontario) and Tom Huber (West Islip, N.Y.) the Mustang Athletes of the Year for 2012-13.

Third seed Morrisville State College women’s lacrosse posted a 20-14 victory over sixth seed Medaille College to advance to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Mid-Atlantic Championship Tournament semi-final round Wednesday afternoon on Drake Field in Morrisville. The Mustangs improve to 10-7 overall and will play at second seed McDaniel College on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Green Terrors advanced with an 18-1 defeat of seventh seed Cazenovia earlier this evening.

Five Morrisville State College faculty/staff members were recently honored by the State University of New York and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. Receiving the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching are: Dr. Kurt Reymers, of Poolville Dr. Clare Armstrong-Seward, of Smyrna 

Gilroy Alvarez's dorm room is decorated with some of his most-prized possessions. There's a championship soccer medallion hanging in a window, a poster of Jesus Christ, a Morrisville sweatshirt, award and leadership certificates, a soccer ball, and a majestic sky blue and white-trimmed flag representing his Guatemalan heritage. Soon he will add college diploma to his treasures.

Freshman Kelsey Stewart (Cuttingsville, Vt.) wrapped up a stellar freshman campaign with a 16th place overall finish at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania over the weekend.

The Morrisville State College women’s lacrosse team was one of seven teams to receive a bid to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Mid-Atlantic Women’s Lacrosse Championship Tournament Monday, for the second straight season. The third seeded Mustangs (9-7) will host sixth seed Medaille College (8-7) on Wednesday. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Drake field in Morrisville.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) has announced its 2013 Women’s Lacrosse All-Conference selections, naming six Morrisville State College players to its first, second and third teams. Three earned first team honors, including Shelby Wood (Duanesburg, N.Y.), Cassie Edmondson (Oshawa, Ontario) and Abby Muraco (Amherst, N.Y.).

Morrisville State College faculty member Lisa Rusch, of Hamilton, has received the Morrisville State College Distinguished Faculty Award. The award is presented annually to a faculty member who displays professional growth, personal and professional achievement, and has provided outstanding service to the college. She will be recognized during the college's 102nd commencement ceremony on May 18 at 1 p.m. in the recreation center.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) has announced its 2013 Softball North Division All-Conference team selections, naming freshman Tiffany Burks (Macedon, N.Y.) and junior Jenna D’Ercole (Highland, N.Y.) to its first and second team, respectively.

Focus is key to success in any team’s season, but 2013 brought more than just wins and losses for the Morrisville State College women’s lacrosse team.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) office announced its individual award winners, naming Morrisville State College freshman attack, Louis Geswaldo (Lafayette, N.Y. / Lafayette HS) the 2013 Men’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year.

The State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, recently announced the winners of the 2012-13 Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement at the Division I, III and NJCAA levels.

The North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) has announced its 2013 men’s lacrosse All-Conference selections, naming five Morrisville State student-athletes to its first and second teams.

The #4 seed Morrisville State College men’s lacrosse team concluded the 2013 season Wednesday afternoon, falling 11-5 to top seed Keuka College in the semi-final round of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) Championship Tournament, held in Keuka. Morrisville State concludes the season with a 4-9 overall record, and finish fourth in the conference with a 4-3 record.

The Morrisville State College athletic department has named freshman Tiffany Burks (Macedon, N.Y.) and junior Brandon Shannon (Stanhope, N.J.) the Mustang Athletes of the Week for the Week ending April 29.