Aided by artificial intelligence, Political Science Professor Beau Breslin and sophomore Prairie Gunnels ’28 offer a multigenerational take on the U.S. Constitution.
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.
“Tingwon,” installed just outside the College’s Saisselin Art Building, was gifted to the College by sculptor Fitzhugh Karol ’04 and marks a meaningful full-circle moment in his career — an offering to the institution that helped shape him.
The graduates are resilient, creative changemakers who are using their liberal arts education to build community, pursue bold ideas, and make a global impact.
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.
The tradition continues as Skidmore College’s annual Senior Thesis Art Exhibition brings together 41 senior studio art majors to display their work as a capstone to their studies at Skidmore College.
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.
Both alumni believe in giving back — and now they’re rallying the next generation of philanthropy at Skidmore through mentorship, generosity, and even a hot “wing” challenge.
The 20th annual String Festival will feature the Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted chamber orchestra composed of 18 outstanding Black and Latino musicians, scheduled for Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6.