Elizabethtown College Rankings & Distinctions
Elizabethtown College consistently strives to provide a top-quality educational experience to our students. With a proven record of doing so, Etown has been recognized by a variety of professional organizations as a top performer in the field of higher education.
College Rankings
Student Awards
Ava Barton ’27 received the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Scholarship. This prestigious program allows U.S. undergraduates to explore the culture, heritage, and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. | Read more.
Daniel Bellis ’26 and Ellayna Boyer ’27 received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Ellayna also earned the Critical Need Language Award. The Gilman Program aims to broaden the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting those who have been historically underrepresented. | Read more.
Callahan Beyer ’26 received the Alpha Lambda Delta James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship. This award supports ALD members in their pursuit of meaningful international academic experiences as part of their undergraduate studies.
Natalie Carter ’08 was selected for the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program. This U.S. Department of State program equips educators to bring an international perspective into U.S. schools. | Read more.
Caitlyn Jensen ’26 received both the Pennsylvania Academy of Science Undergraduate and Graduate Research Grant and a prestigious Basic Science Institute (BSI) Neuro Summer Internship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. These honors support her advanced research and hands-on experience in neuroscience.
Eric Schubert ’23 was named to the White House Historical Association’s Next Generation Leaders 2024 Cohort. The NGL program identifies and empowers the next wave of innovators in history and civic engagement. | Read more.
Samantha Small ’26 received the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for excellence in education and commitment to a career in scientific research. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious national awards for undergraduate STEM students. | Read more.
Elsa Woodarek ’26 earned a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in legislative research, policy analysis, and constituent services within the Commonwealth’s legislative branch.
View All 2024-25 Scholarships & FellowshipsFaculty Awards
Kirsten Johnson, Professor of Communications, is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Ranck Prize for Research Excellence. | Read more.
Oya Dursun-Özkanca, Professor of Political Science and College Professor of International Studies (Endowed Chair), is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising and Mentorship. | Read more.
Leyla Batakci, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. | Read more.
Wendy Bellew, Education Program Chair and Assistant Teaching Professor in Education, is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Schmidt Prize for Excellence in Student-Faculty Service. | Read more.