Maurice B. “Mick” Harrington Endowed Scholarship

The Maurice B. “Mick” Harrington Scholarship was established by his wife, Sheila Harrington `66, and his children to honor Mick’s life. The scholarship shall be awarded annually to a continuing student in Business Administration or Sports Management at SUNY Canton. The student must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship.

Mick Harrington graduated from St. Lawrence University with a Bachelor’s in English and Masters in Education. He taught high school English for five years before joining IDS Financial Services in 1974. He worked as a Divisional Manager with the company until 1988. Mick then took his extensive business experience to SUNY Canton, where he worked as a Business Administration professor for 16 years.

Mick brought the Business Administration curriculum to life for his students with lessons and anecdotes from his experiences in the business world. He also inspired them to remember the impact their decisions will make on the lives of others and stressed the importance of ethics in business.

A former high school and collegiate athlete, Mick was often found cheering on the SUNY Canton athletic teams. He continued to support SUNY Canton athletics until his passing in April 2015.

The Canton College Foundation is grateful for the support received from its alumni and friends for creating this scholarship.