International Affairs Program Director Mahesh Shankar talks with Leila Ekendiz '28 about what makes Skidmore’s IA Program distinctive and how it equips students to navigate a complex, interconnected world.
Skidmore College continues to receive recognition for its distinctive academic experience and excellent teaching; great campus life; strong financial aid; and commitment to student success and sustainability, affirming the College’s position as a leading liberal arts institution in the nation.
With expanded financial aid, the College is ensuring access to a world-class liberal arts education for more than 700 new students.
Matt Walsh ’13, who majored in chemistry at Skidmore and was Student Government Association president, now works at the intersection of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and global security policy.
At Skidmore, Emily Gunter ’19 transformed her dual passions (and majors) — dance and classics — into a creative career bridging both fields. She has traveled the world to showcase her choreography, which takes inspiration from Greek myths.
Math majors Riley Vavolizza ’26 and Rachel Xia ’26 teamed up with Associate Professor Kirsten Hogenson to turn a board game into cutting-edge research — an example of Skidmore faculty research with students over the summer.
With the help of alumni mentors and experiential learning at Skidmore, Vermont native and former student-athlete Paige Karl ’24 has transformed a lifelong interest in the environment into a corporate sustainability role in New York City.
Beck Krefting, professor of American studies; director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL); and a standup comedian, leads the Skidmore community in laughter and learning.
Stuart (Stu) Zicherman ’90 (FX's “The Americans,” Apple TV+'s “The Shrink Next Door,” and Showtime’s “The Affair”) revisits campus to mentor and inspire future media creators, just as a Skidmore class inspired him 35 years ago.
A celebration of the liberal arts at Skidmore, the symposium demonstrated how deeply creativity and humanistic inquiry are woven into the College’s academic fabric.