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Achievements: Sept. 9, 2026

Read about the achievements of Barbara Black; Tory Chase; Meg Hegener; Stephen Ives with Kyle Heise ’26, Elissa Miller ’24, and Will Quinn ’25; Aaron Kendall; Beck Krefting; Ryan Richard Overbey; Pushkala Prasad; A.J. Schneller; and Jamin Totino.

President Marc Conner stands in Scribner Library

‘What we do has never been more valuable’

With gratitude and excitement, President Marc Conner welcomes all new and returning students, faculty, staff, parents, and families to the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

Suzi Pond stands in front of a blossoming tree near Case Center's Porter Plaza

Suzi Pond ’01 translated a self-determined major into a self-started media company

The founder of Redbird Media Group, which inspires positive social and environmental change through storytelling, created her own path at Skidmore on the cutting edge of coding.

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September 1, 2026

Achievements: Sept. 3, 2026

Read about the achievements of Paul Arciero, Taha Bhatti ’25, Yelena Biberman, Hédi A. Jaouad, Sandi Kirshe, Emily Marcason-Tolmie, Corinne Moss-Rascusin, Dan Nathan, Gordon Ross Thompson, and Chris Vecsey with Rosanna Moi ’28 and Claire Christie ’28.

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August 26, 2026

Skidmore Encore faculty lecture series returns to campus this fall

Registration opens Sept. 1 to area residents ages 55 and older.

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August 25, 2026

Recovering the remains of Mongolian empires

Anthropology major and Asian studies minor Eben Drake ’27 spent part of his summer on the Mongolian steppe, applying what he’s learned at Skidmore to an archaeological excavation.

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August 3, 2026

Palamountain Benefit supports scholarships for Skidmore students

Established by Anne T. Palamountain in 1979, the annual benefit has expanded access to the life-changing opportunities of a Skidmore education for generations of students.

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July 29, 2026

What to do in Saratoga Springs when you visit Skidmore College

Planning a Skidmore College visit? Here’s how visiting families recommend making the most of a college-tour trip to Saratoga Springs, New York — from hotels and meals to downtown walks, museums, parks, performances, and a little time to unwind.

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July 9, 2026

Discovering American studies and a niche steeped in pink

Mia Finnan ’28 turned her love of film, history, and pop culture into an American studies major, finding a deeper connection to Skidmore as she learned about the College's former Moore Hall, more affectionately known as the Pink Palace.

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