Keely Higgins is a Biochemistry and Applied Physics double major. She grew up on a farm in Oneonta, New York, and wants to become a veterinarian. Keely is a certified CrossFit coach and coaches a group fitness class at the fitness center. Keely also plays several instruments.
The Physics & Astronomy Seligmann Award
In Honor of Carol & Peter Seligmann, this award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Ithaca College. The awardee's excellent grades, their contributions in research with their professors, and their active engagement in department events are all greatly appreciated. This award comes with the sincere appreciation and admiration of their hard work and success.
2024 Physics & Astronomy Seligmann Scholarship Award
Keely Higgins, recipient of the 2024-2025 Seligmann Award.
Past Seligmann Scholarship Awardees
| 2025 | Keely Higgins |
| 2024 | Bella Scolaro |
| 2023 | Iris Pellani |
| 2022 | Ted Mburu |
| 2021 | Antara Sen |
| 2020 | Liana Rodelli |
| 2019 | Stavrini Tsangari |
| 2018 | Annie Cooney |
| 2017 | Joseph Quinn (J.Q.) |
| 2016 | Amy Parker |
| 2015 | Megan L. Kelleher |
| 2014 | Kat Kennovin |
| 2013 | Heather Hill |
| 2012 | Joyce Wu |
| 2011 | Emily Backus |
| 2010 | Judith Olsen |
| 2009 | Colin Howard |
| 2008 | Maria Jorgelina Gonzales |
| 2007 | Lia Stelljes |
| 2006 | Melissa Gilbert, Sweta Shah |
| 2005 | Natalie Burek |
| 2004 | Philip Slingerland |