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Events

Campus and Regional Events

Sep19

Lecture

Constitution Day Lecture: "The Supreme Court's New…

Calendar Only Calendar Only : Marc DeGirolami, Professor of Law, St. John’s University School of Law Associate Director, Center for Law and Religion “The Supreme Court’s New…

Sep19

Film

Whole Grain: Films for One to Eight Projectors…

Tang Teaching Museum Somers: Join us on Thursday, September 19, at 6:00 pm, as filmmaker, curator, and professor Roger Beebe—who has been crisscrossing North America with his multiprojector…

Sep19

Lecture

Greenberg Residency Lecture

PALMTN Gannett Auditorium: Where has ISIS gone? A lecture by Nimrod Hurvitz, 2019 Greenberg Middle East ScholarinResidence with an introduction by Murat Yildiz, Assistant Professor, Department of…

Sep20

Film

1954: Are We Living in a Post-Truth Era? with Ben…

Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium: “1954” is a humorous examination of the question: “Are we living in a posttruth era?” Ben Tumin explores coverage of the 1954 U.S.led coup in Guatemala and…

New faculty bring expertise to Skidmore
Skidmore is welcoming 35 new faculty members to campus this fall — a diverse group of scholars and artists who strengthen the College’s academic offerings and enrich the Skidmore community.
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Liberal arts education “exactly what the world needs”
Skidmore College President Philip A. Glotzbach joined representatives of other leading institutions of higher education and national media outlets to discuss issues facing U.S. colleges and universities.
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From prerequisite to passion
How Skidmore’s liberal arts curriculum put Harry Mooney '21 in a class he never planned to take, with results he never expected.
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Class of 2023 arrives at Skidmore
Skidmore College is welcoming an incoming class of 740 students, a diverse group that brings an impressive record of volunteerism and involvement in athletic and entrepreneurial activities.
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Club Fair stirs up excitement for student groups
Skidmore has nearly 130 student clubs, many of which attended the fall semester's festive Student Government Association Club Fair.
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 academic year
President Philip A. Glotzbach warmly welcomes all students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends to the 2019-2020 academic year.
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From one student to another, a few words of wisdom
What do current students know now that they wish they knew then? From advice on academics to remembering your winter coat, current Skidmore students offer words of wisdom to the incoming class.
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Skidmore’s Opportunity Program family
For the 40 students who just completed Skidmore’s rigorous Summer Academic Institute, the Opportunity Program isn’t just about boosting their promising academic and professional careers — it’s about joining an OP family at Skidmore.
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Campus visit tips from Thoroughbred Ambassadors
A Skidmore student and Thoroughbred Ambassador who has guided many prospective students through campus shares some tips to make your visit to Skidmore even more memorable.
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Creative
Thought
Matters

We believe that every life is made more profound with creativity at its core.

Curriculum

Study what
speaks to you.

No matter what discipline you pursue, you'll look at it from every angle, connecting different modes of thinking and unrelated ideas. Choose a major, combine interests, or forge your own path altogether.

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Campus

Find yourself here.

With award-winning dining and dorms, the perfect college town, and 1,000 acres of natural beauty – there’s a lot of ground to cover. But, like any home, our campus is both a comfortable place to return to and a launchpad for exploring the world around you.

Community

Join a community of individuals.

Welcome to a place thriving with individual expressions, and a unique setting where they all work together. With hundreds of student-run clubs, including dozens of sustainability, health, and wellness programs–you’re invited to explore your unexpected.

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Careers

Create your difference.

No matter what you’re meant to be, do, or inspire, Skidmore is the start of your path to a life of purpose. Here, you’ll find personalized, on-campus resources to explore what’s possible, define your vision, and jump-start your life’s work.

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SUSTAINABILITY

It's much more than "going green."

We’re completely committed to environmental action. From our own solar field and 29 buildings with geothermal heating and cooling, to student-run composting, gardens, and more–we’re doing it ourselves so our ecosystems, and those beyond them, can reap immediate benefits.

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Skidmore Facts

$50,200

Average First-year Skidmore Grant

Majors

100+

Clubs and Organizations

8:1

Student-faculty ratio

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Creative Thought Works

See how Skidmore alumni are putting creative thought to work in their fields, their passions and the world in which we live.

'08

"I had the unique freedom at Skidmore to dive into a major of my own design, where I could investigate how art and marine biology inform one another. The chance to go crazy and study my exact interests was incredible."

Courtney Mattison '08

Artist and Ocean Advocate

'06

"Study what excites you. Don't worry how different two areas of study appear. There's always a connection to be made or a new idea sparked. Find something that excites, and you'll use your liberal arts education."

Dan Marino ‘06

Head of Operations, Freight Farms

'98

"Even though I was an economics major, I was also able to take piano lessons each semester and play the viola in the orchestra. I recommend that you enjoy all of the diverse course offerings that Skidmore has to offer."

Christina Ryba ’98

NYS Supreme Court Judge