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Recipients past and present reflect on ways that the prestigious merit scholarship continues to influence their lives and careers.

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Skidmore is the first liberal arts college to host a pop-up research hub within NASA’s prestigious DEVELOP program, with students assisting New York state land preservation work through GIS data analysis.

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Skidmore tennis is settling into its new home after the Sept. 15-17 Thoroughbred Invitational, the first-ever competition on the outdoor tennis courts at McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center.

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We look back at some of the fascinating things students have been up to as part of Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund — one of several College programs supporting students as they pursue their passions.

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Skidmore’s Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium explored some of the most challenging topics of the day and offered a positive model of dialogue and democracy in action.

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With engaging orientation programs and ceremonial tributes, Skidmore College welcomed 738 members of the Class of 2027 for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Barbara Lucas-Roberts' 73 was in the first cohort of Opportunity Program students to graduate from Skidmore, and Issy Mejia '23 was in the 50th. Five decades separate them, but their experiences connect them in powerful ways.

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Helena Yohannes ’04 and her twin sister, Feven Yohannes, were recently interviewed by “Good Morning America (GMA)” about their company, 2ˑ4ˑ1 Cosmetics, kicking off the new “GMA” Trailblazing Women series.

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The entrepreneurial workshop and competition helps students hone skills in business, marketing, and design – from turning an idea into a prototype to making a pitch to investors.

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The collaborative fellowship supports artistic education and development, connects artistry with advocacy, and helps increase diversity within entertainment industry leadership.

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SMMIC features a collection of microscopes that rivals those of larger research institutions while also providing incredible one-on-one research opportunities with knowledgeable faculty.

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Head coach of the men's team says the new facilities represent Skidmore’s commitment to the hockey program and athletics.

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Skidmore students are applying lessons from coursework to consider challenging topics facing free speech in a campus symposium featuring leading intellectuals, including New York Times columnist David Brooks, April 14-15.

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Dylan Telano ’23 has transformed an idea into a multi-million-dollar venture during his time at Skidmore.

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In addition to teaching business and marketing at Skidmore, Skidmore’s Minita Sanghvi recently published a lesbian-themed romance novel and also serves as commissioner of finance for the city of Saratoga Springs.

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Three Skidmore alumni and former Thoroughbred men’s soccer players created the Vermont Green Football Club, which is committed to achieving a range of ambitious environmental justice targets.

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The Skidmore community celebrated a rich array of music from 50 years ago and the talent of student musicians while supporting local community organizations at Skidmania ’73.

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Members of the Class of 2023 have pursued an impressive range of passions even as they have overcome once unimaginable challenges. And they’ve done it all with incredible grace. Here’s a look at some of their achievements.

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Skidmore alumnus Alex Carney ’22, who participated in a collaborative engineering program with Dartmouth College, is now chief technical engineer for SmartScope, a project that is using cutting-edge technology to speed up medical diagnoses.

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During his senior year at Skidmore, Alex Blaker ’08 boarded a plane for a study abroad program in Australia; he returned with an idea for Tech Supplier, a worldwide distributor of consumer electronics. HIs experience is an example of Skidmore's entrepreneurial spirit.

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Skidmore’s SEE-Beyond program makes transformative summer experiences possible.

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Hon. Christina L. Ryba ’98 is a trailblazer in New York’s legal landscape, serving as a Supreme Court justice in the third judicial district and as supervising judge of her district.

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The grant program funds summer opportunities — from internships to research projects and artistic productions — that are directly tied to learning goals in a student’s major or minor.

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Malika Sawadogo ’24’s Burkina Faso-inspired clothing line won the 2024 Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition and exemplified the creative, entrepreneurial spirit behind Skidmore College’s “Shark Tank”-like competition.

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A passionate advocate for the arts, the master textile artist has offered her entrepreneurial expertise and mentorship to Skidmore students and alumni.

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Classics Professor Amy Oh uses the popular video game to help her students learn about ancient Romans through world-building.

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New gift establishes the Frances Young Tang ’61 Professorship in Economics and the Frances Young Tang ’61 Asian Studies Program Endowment Fund.

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The course Forensic Anthropology: Bones, Bodies, and Trauma is an interactive introduction to crime scene investigation with a racial justice component.

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The 45th Palamountain Benefit celebrates achievement and supports student opportunities through scholarships.

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Associate Professor Sarah Sweeney speaks to her late father through her work ‘Conversations with My Deepfake Dad.’

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Skidmore Dining Services’ chocolate chip cookies and — a newer favorite — their decadent malva pudding have garnered fame from across campus and beyond; what is their recipe for success? Passion, innovation, and — most of all — their emphasis on putting students front and center.

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Best known for his ‘Skyrim,’ ‘Fallout,’ and ‘Marvel Anatomy’ creations, Lobe discusses independence, learning through challenge, and creativity in the age of AI.

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Skidmore president emeritus will speak about the importance of responsible citizenship and the future of our democracy.

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Political theorist Susan McWilliams Barndt opened Skidmore’s fall election programming with a lecture considering liberalism, race, and U.S. political thought — one of many election-related events on campus this fall.

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The spring semester featured a stellar lineup of lectures, panels, and discussions, where academic experts and alumni delivered talks on a range of topics and also shared advice with Skidmore students.

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The New York state grant will continue the Opportunity Program's efforts to provide a high-quality liberal arts education to talented and motivated students who otherwise would be unable to attend the College.

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Wondering if you can really make a difference? Brendan Woodruff ’09, inaugural director of sustainability for New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation, says sustainability can be “contagious.”

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The Schick Art Gallery presents “BIG MIX,” an exhibition of work in printmaking, painting, ceramics, photography, drawing, graphic design, and video by members of the art faculty.

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Friends and family from the Skidmore community and beyond gather to celebrate the legacy of the longtime trustee, educator, activist, and DEI champion.

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The Skidmore community celebrated all things Pride during LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with mocktails, light snacks, music, Pride swag, and great company.

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During the residency, Charles and her team will participate in class visits, podcast and video recordings, and jam sessions, exploring themes of access, equity, education, technology, and artistic practice across a variety of disciplines.

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The partnership between the College and the national nonprofit will bolster efforts to attract talented students from diverse backgrounds.

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Skidmore faculty apply Creative Thought Matters across disciplines to meaningfully engage and challenge students through games and roleplay.

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The College is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.

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Billy Winter ’18 aka Zella Cullatore is working with Drag Out the Vote to mobilize voters ahead of this fall’s election.

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Love was in the air as students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Wyckoff Center for Lovefest, a colorful celebration that included reiki, a sound bath, chair massages, emotional support animals, arts and crafts, delicious treats, and so much more, courtesy of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Strategic Planning.

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A Scribner Seminar course for first-year students asks that and many other mental health-related questions that encourage critical, creative thought.

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As director of data and decision science for the Baltimore Ravens, Yam runs numbers and scenarios in the player scouting process.

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Linda Garrettson ’68 is a certified nutrition coach, chef, and food writer who created the brand Good Natured Cooking with a commitment to healthy eating.

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They started in isolation but ended in community: Like the sun that peeked through the eclipse this spring, joy, creativity, connection, and care for others always managed to shine through — meet Skidmore College’s Class of 2024.

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Ayelen Pagnanelli ’14 celebrated her 10th Reunion in 2024 with an exhibition at the Tang Teaching Museum — where she also curated her first exhibition as a student.

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With inspiring stories and a record fundraising effort, Skidmore College hosted the annual Friends of Skidmore Athletics (FOSA) Hall of Fame Benefit and Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 5.

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The partnership between Skidmore’s Social Work Department and the long-running Saratoga nonprofit, which is led by Skidmore alumna Sybil Newell ’00, has a powerful impact on the students and the struggling populations they’re serving.

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Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers presents some of her favorite images of Skidmore’s campus and community in 2024 and offers an inside look at the stories behind each shot.

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Lily Whelden ’25 and Cerys Forster ’26 dug into their summer research, applying creative thinking to uncover the history of a Revolutionary War-era hospital in Lake George.

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Ángel Pérez ’98, CEO of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling; Jessica Ricker, Skidmore's VP for enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid; and Janessa Dunn, its director of admissions, spoke to Scope magazine about a changing admissions landscape and how institutions of higher education are grappling.

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The Tang Teaching Museum’s exhibition catalogue "Christine Sun Kim: Oh Me Oh My" has won a prestigious award, highlighting the exceptional design and thoughtfulness that went into its creation.

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Skidmore’s annual Big Green Scream tradition has become a hallmark event where the community comes together to show the collective pride and passion that defines the Thoroughbred spirit.

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The New York Times best-selling author of Skidmore’s 2024 First-Year Experience summer reading selection, “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted,” speaks candidly with the Class of 2028.

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Ensemble Connect, a group of young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, is returning for their biannual residency. Their Oct. 25 performance will spotlight the music of South Africa and include a South African Kwela celebration in collaboration with students.

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Dr. Nicole Becker Katz ’16 is a resident physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, an official teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School.

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From holistic wellness to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, a generous gift from Trustee Peg Valentine P’09 and husband Mike Valentine P’09 invests in the College’s highest strategic priorities.

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Skidmore’s Board of Trustees has approved a project to move Skidmore Baseball from its current location on Denton Road to a new field on Daniels Road for the team’s spring 2025 season. Donors who will fund the bulk of the $3.4 million project, with the remainder covered by College capital reserves.

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The Skidmore Opportunity Program’s director discusses how OP listens to students' needs and helps them grow and thrive.

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Skip Kodak, regional president of the LEGO Group’s Americas business, discusses why constraints aren’t limitations during the 39th annual F. William Harder Lecture.

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Thanks to a match from Trustee James Zankel ’92 and hundreds of Skidmore community members, Skidmore Cares raised more than $30,000 and collected nearly 5,000 items for local community organizations.

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Josh Cutler ’94 was recently appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey as the undersecretary of apprenticeship, work-based learning, and policy.

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Phiwokuhle “Pibo” Shongwe ’14 is a senior software developer at Investec Bank who specializes in software development and integration, programming, and IT operations.

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Skidmore staff, faculty, alumni, and students gathered to honor veterans and reflect on their service at a campus Veterans Day ceremony.

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Skidmore is joining the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a new initiative convened by The Institute for Citizens & Scholars to facilitate shared learning and greater impact through partnership toward the goal of developing college students for democratic engagement as empowered citizens.

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A Skidmore business professor, two alumni, and two current students – with colleagues from two other universities – receive a $1.2 million, three-year National Science Foundation grant for the project.

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Women’s soccer stayed unbeaten. Women’s volleyball earned its first victory. Women’s field hockey fell to a Top 20 team. Men’s soccer ground out a tie and suffered a close loss.

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The 1:1 challenge grant will support Skidmore’s commitment to fostering a campuswide wellness culture and enhance facilities and programming for student health and fitness.

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Alumni tell current scholars to embrace your story, build your community, and remember that the network you create at Skidmore will always support you.

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Skidmore’s award-winning Dining Services team took home gold in the 10th annual American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and Competition at Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, marking its eighth gold medal at the event.

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Through Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund program, students can participate in internships, research projects, community service, artist residencies, and apprenticeships.

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Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Hassan Lopez, a game designer with popular titles such as Clockwork Wars and Maniacal to his name, debuted a Tabletop Game Design course at Skidmore this past spring.

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An abundance of lectures, performances, and athletic events has campus buzzing about a spring semester that is truly difficult to eclipse.

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President Marc Conner welcomes everyone in our Skidmore community — students, staff, faculty, parents, and families — to another great year on campus.

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Dana Crosley Naberezny ’95 is chief innovation officer of jewelry for Tiffany & Company and vice president of the company’s Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop, which she launched in 2018.

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Frederick M. Lawrence, secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and a leading scholar of free speech, participated in a three-day residency at Skidmore focused on advancing free speech in challenging times.

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Anna Graves ’14 and Danika Robison ’10 are applying Creative Thought Matters to high school, offering at-risk students a rich world of learning opportunities and helping them graduate on time.

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Academic Festival offers an opportunity for students to showcase their work, gain feedback in a supportive environment, and reflect on the next steps in their journeys.

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Lavere Foster ’11 is associate director of the African American Community Service Agency, a nonprofit that supports the African American community in Santa Clara County, California.

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Women’s soccer, men's soccer, and field hockey are moving on to the Liberty League semifinals after clinching pivotal wins in first round competitions.

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The Skidmore Scholars in Science and Mathematics (S3M) program was established in 2007 as a way to provide financial support to students pursuing STEM majors; since then, some 130 students have benefitted. Hear the stories of five S3M alumni who have gone on to do amazing things.

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Women’s basketball forward Julia Blanck ’24 is Liberty League’s Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while men’s ice hockey goalie Tate Brandon ‘24 is New England Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Year. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams set 19 program records.

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U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Michael Cavanagh ’03 brings creative thought to his service to his country and fellow citizens through search and rescue.

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From word puzzlers to reinvented classic board games, independent designer Gage’s creations have been downloaded millions of times.

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The longstanding Skidmore tradition recognizes academic accomplishment, leadership, and service as students look forward to the future.

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The popular Skidmore Encore faculty lecture series for Saratoga area residents 55 and older is returning to Arthur Zankel Music Center on Tuesdays, Oct. 1 through Nov. 12.

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Skidmore College is working to educate students and the broader community about the important issues at stake in the Nov. 5, 2024 U.S. elections and to prepare them to participate in the democratic process.

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President Marc Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner express their gratitude to the entire Skidmore community for a year filled with creativity and achievement and extend wishes for a new year filled with health, happiness, and harmony.

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The work of Molly Burt-Westvig, Skidmore College’s 2024 Work+Space program resident and whose art combines the digital with the physical world through projected video, sculpture, and salvaged objects, will be on display in the Schick Art Gallery Tuesday, Nov. 19, through Friday, Dec. 8.

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From founding Kitchen Work magazine to supporting aspiring writers, Matthew Straus ’95 is providing opportunities to explore the unique nexus of literature and food.

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Themba Shongwe ’18 is a Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) associate whose diverse client base includes governments, banks, and public institutions.

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Catherine Headrick ’17 has the job of her dreams as a material and trend designer of performance footwear at New Balance.

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Israeli and Palestinian peace activists share stories of their personal transformation, their reconciliation efforts, and the exceptional challenges of their work amid spiraling violence in the region since October.

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Katie Riker Sternberg ’90 is applying creative thought to philanthropy, supporting experiential learning for Skidmore students and another cause dear to her family — opportunities for individuals with autism.

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The team will embark on a new era as an associate member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference beginning in 2025-26.

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Drawn from the most selective applicant pool in College history, Skidmore's first-year and transfer students were officially welcomed during New Student Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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Skidmore alumna Cristina Velez ’12 is making history as the first woman to head a men’s national team in an international lacrosse competition.

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Elizabeth Amira Streeter ’09 is senior government affairs and community engagement manager at Voltera, a company that builds infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles and operates electric vehicle charging facilities.

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Luis A. Miranda Jr. and Luz Towns-Miranda will receive honorary degrees and address graduates.

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Support Skidmore on Charter Day, May 23, and honor our shared history and belief that Creative Thought Matters.

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Skidmore College has earned the distinction of being a top-producing institution of Fulbright U.S. scholars in 2023-24, a testament to the College’s deep commitment to international exchange and global engagement and understanding.

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Kate Brittenham ’14 is an ecological landscape designer and owner of Front Stoop Gardens in Troy, New York, with an eye toward using native plants that provide natural habitat.

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A new book by Skidmore College President Emeritus Philip A. Glotzbach offers guidance to students and their parents on how to make the most of their college journeys.

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Ben Van Leeuwen ’07, a founder of the eponymous, premium ice cream brand that can now be found in shops from New York City to Singapore, says some of the most valuable lessons he has learned about building a business came from courses at Skidmore — including a studio art class.

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Margaret “Maggie” Stack ’09 is an instructor and choreographer at Loft Dance Theater Arts in Reno, Nevada, where she teaches ballet and contemporary dance.

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Ethnomusicologist, performer, and educator Joseph Alpar explores the intertwined histories of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Ottoman Empire through music at a free performance at Arthur Zankel Music Center, Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Mariel Martin shares their hopes and highly collaborative vision for the Wyckoff Center, a gathering space on campus that centers DEI.

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Skidmore faculty and a Republican pollster reflected on the significance of shifts in the vote and assured students and the public about the health of the American electoral system.

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Jason Breves, who conducts much of his research with Skidmore students, is the first researcher from a liberal arts college to receive a top honor in comparative endocrinology that is only given every four years.

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Skidmore College has been named the top school in the nation for “Great Financial Aid” and has received praise for its excellent First-Year Experience Program, impactful teaching, and high quality of life.

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Four Class of 2013 alumni have inspired and encouraged one another for over a decade, leading to a growing production company and now an acclaimed short film.

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Skidmore embraces the enduring traditions that form the vibrant heart of campus life and bring together the College in celebration of the remarkable talent, intelligence, and creativity that defines our community. Check out scenes from the first month of classes.

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Using resources from Skidmore's Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Leo Parra ’24 was asked to help try to solve two archaeological mysteries during his senior year at Skidmore.

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Berke Tinaz ’16 is a senior scientist at SMi Systems with more than a decade of lab experience in molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques.

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Zeynep Inanoglu ’21 is a registered nurse at Yale New Haven Health pursuing her master’s degree at Yale University School of Nursing to become a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care.

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If you’re looking for something new to watch or read, look no further than the work of these rising Skidmore stars.

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Grant awards totaling $90,000 are part of New York state’s investment in arts and culture.

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Summer at Skidmore exemplifies how Creative Thought Matters year-round by blending lively campus activities, exceptional academic programs, and rich cultural experiences into a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and inspires limitless learning.

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Skidmore alumnus Fred Guttenberg ’88, whose daughter was murdered in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and former Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh modeled dialogue, empathy, and respect across differing points of view during a campus visit.

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Jono Pandolfi ’99 owns Jono Pandolfi Designs, which produces hand-crafted ceramic dinnerware used in high-end restaurants around the world and serves more than 500 hospitality clients.

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Scott Berman ’05 is the founder and host of Sky Cave Retreats, a darkness retreat center nestled in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument wilderness of southern Oregon.

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Leighla Waterman ’21 enjoys making a ‘tangible impact’ as a consumer insights analyst for the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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A major gift from the estate of Dr. Pamela Shaw ’80 will support endowed scholarships at Skidmore College to help meet financial need for students majoring in science. The legacy gift is one of the largest ever bequeathed to the College by an alumna.

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Experience “Voices of Ukraine,” a moving celebration highlighting rarely heard works from Ukrainian opera, art song, and folk traditions, at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center.

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Read about the achievements of Hajar Hussaini, James J. Kennelly, Josephine LoRicco, and David Domozych.

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Professor of Mathematics and First-Year Experience (FYE) Director Rachel Roe-Dale uncompromisingly explored many interests before discovering a fulfilling career formula.

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Skidmore and Union colleges will cohost a two-day residency with acclaimed dance duo Baye & Asa, Oct. 29-30, featuring student workshops and two public events in Schenectady.

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Read about the achievements of Patrick Daniels, Steve Ives, Beck Krefting, Mahesh Shankar, Sonia Silva, and Edgard Soares.

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Read about the achievements of Joseph Cermatori, Masako Inamoto, Aaron Kendall, Ben Harwood, Beck Krefting, and Brooke Paradise.

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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.

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Faculty members from a variety of disciplines will explore the theme of Time at the annual tradition celebrating humanistic inquiry and the liberal arts, with a keynote address by Thomas DeFrantz, March 21-22.

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Hua Hsu visited Skidmore’s campus to engage with students, faculty, and staff in an intimate exploration of “Stay True,” the Class of 2029 First-Year Experience summer reading.

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A Skidmore research experience rekindled an interest in medicine for Adriana Cuibus ’24, who is now a research technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with plans to become a physician scientist.

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“Trill 101” premieres March 1, culminating a year-long collaboration with Brooklyn-based musician Melanie Charles and students across music, dance, and the humanities.

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Read about the achievements of Jason Breves, Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore, Angela Beallor-Press, Siobhan Hart, Sarah Kizuk, Xander Prince, and Kieron Sargeant.

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Read about the achievements of Heather Hurst, Masami Tamagawa, Laurie Rabinowitz, Edgard Soares, and Lena Retamoso Urbano.

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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.

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Read about the achievements of Beck Krefting and Emilio Vavarella.

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The conservative columnist for The New York Times explored global politics, demographic shifts, and the role of religion in shaping the 21st century during a campus visit.

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“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.

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Read about the achievements of Pushkala Prasad, Laurie Rabinowitz, Dennis Schebetta, and Jess Somerville-Braun.

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Skidmore Dining Services has a No. 4 ranking for Best College Food in New York and recently picked up yet another medal in an American Culinary Federation-sanctioned competition, but it’s the people who truly make Skidmore’s dining experience special.

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Eleven artists from across the country will display their work in “Telepathic Jungle,” a Schick Gallery exhibition that presents collage processes across a range of materials, opening Wednesday, March 26.

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Sarah Feingold ’02 has gone from Etsy’s first in-house attorney to the writer of the play “Dirty Legal Secrets,” which premiered in New York City to sold-out audiences. But, above all else, Feingold says she’s “an artist first.”

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Make a gift on May 22 and tell the world that Creative Thought Matters more than ever. Thanks to the generosity of lead Charter Day challengers, every gift to the Skidmore Fund will be matched up to $200,000, doubling the impact.

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Schick Art Gallery presents the Juried Skidmore Student Exhibition, a perennial favorite showcasing the imagination and skill of art students, on display Feb. 6 - March 4.

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Read about the achievements of Crystal Dea Moore and Kieron Dwayne Sargeant.

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The Skidmore social work major is now supporting New York City firefighters through trauma and addiction recovery. Her path from Skidmore began with a change in her course of study, transformative mentorship, and a call to serve others.

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The 46th annual Palamountain Benefit honors the Saratoga Hospital resident physician and debuts the Palamountain Community Service Award for dedication to Skidmore’s scholarship mission.

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A College and community partnership, this year's Adirondack Trust Lecture on Finance considered the expanding role of artificial intelligence in financial systems.

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The Miranda Family Fellowship at Skidmore is more than a launchpad for arts careers — it's a lasting community of mentors, collaborators, and changemakers.

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The program — a showcase of the College’s commitment to the arts within a liberal arts context — offers the winners scholarships, music lessons, and the freedom to pursue any major at Skidmore.

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Community members from departments across campus came together to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues during this year’s Retirement and Recognition Ceremony.

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Bennington and Skidmore colleges will cohost an inaugural Folk Festival, a two-day celebration of American and Celtic folk traditions, featuring concerts, workshops, and jam sessions with guest artists.

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Read about achievements of Jason Breves, Jill Greenleaf, Leo Litovsky, Dave Longbrake, Amon Emeka, Beth Hallenbeck, Kirsten Hogenson, Edgard Soares, and Mason Stokes.

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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.

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Skidmore's winter sports teams capped off their seasons with dramatic finishes and standout achievements, while spring teams wasted no time making an impact.

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Read about the achievements of Gary Wilson, Leo Litovsky, John Mosier, Kyle Bernard, Kirsten Hogenson, Darren Drabek, Gove Effinger, David Cohen, and Laurie Rabinowitz.

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Gifts of more than $3.3 million from the late Sibyl Vaughan Kirby ’47 will expand scholarship support at Skidmore College, a reflection of the alumna’s lifelong dedication to her alma mater, her service to others, and her belief in the transformative power of education.

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The Frances Young Tang ’61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery — a national model for campus museums — is celebrating 25 years as a hub of interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and curiosity.

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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.

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Skidmore’s career mentorship programs — including Zankel Experience Network (ZEN) mentoring — prepare students for enriching opportunities during and after college.

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The annual summer series, made possible by a generous grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, celebrates community through music, readings, and discussion by acclaimed artists and scholars.

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‌President Marc Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner extend their heartfelt appreciation to the Skidmore community for a year enriched by creativity, connection, and accomplishment. They offer their warmest wishes for a new year filled with health, happiness, and renewal.

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Renowned poetjournalist and social entrepreneur Aaron P. Dworkin and prolific advocate and curator of the arts Adam D. Weinberg will receive honorary degrees.

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Read about the achievements of Barbara Black, Jason Breves, Ruben Castillo, Monica Das, Steve Ives, Dan Nathan, Jay Rogoff, Jess Somerville-Braun, Lacey Walsh, and Juliane Wuensch.

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For 20 years, Skidmore Cares has united departments, disciplines, and generations in service, raising over $225,000 and collecting more than 86,000 essential items for individuals and families in need.

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Architect Gregory Kahn Melitonov ’04 describes how Skidmore’s creative, interdisciplinary approach continues to shape his socially driven, community-centered design work.

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Aided by artificial intelligence, Political Science Professor Beau Breslin and sophomore Prairie Gunnels ’28 offer a multigenerational take on the U.S. Constitution.

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Read about the achievements of Heather Hurst, Charlie Bettigole, Steve Ives, Ruth M. McAdams, Rebecca McNamara, and Christopher Seaton.

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Read about the achievements of Edward Reardon, Renalda Board, Jason Winters, Tammy Ost, John Everett, Ian Bradley, Timothy Thompson, Jessica Parker, Rosa Ramos, Emilie Paulino, Paul Arciero, and Ruben Castillo.

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Read about the achievements of Barbara Black, Jason Breves, Ruben Castillo, Mark Huibregtse, David Vella, Darren Prodger, Laurie Rabinowitz, and Christopher Seaton.

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Honors Convocation recognizes students’ individuality and accomplishments and marks the beginning of the College’s farewell to the graduating class.

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Paul Bierman, celebrated researcher and author, will examine the key importance of Greenland as record global temperatures rapidly transform the region during this year's Lester W. Strock Lecture in Geosciences, on Monday, April 7.

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Read about achievements of Joerg Bibow, Joseph Cermatori, and Josh Ness.

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Read about the achievements of Stephen Ives and Pete Murray.

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A childhood coach’s words on sportsmanship at the Little League World Series continued to echo through Trey Bourque ’25’s time at Skidmore, where heart, grit, and service defined his leadership on and off the field.

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Read about the achievements of Paul Arciero, Patrick Daniels, Steve Ives, Pushkala Prasad, Laurie Rabinowitz, and Cate Talley.

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The appointment highlights Skidmore’s expanding leadership in higher education and civic engagement.

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Skidmore College Faculty-Staff Achievements, Jan. 15, 2025

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Skidmore College welcomed alumni, families, and friends to campus Oct. 17–19 for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 — a joyful celebration of community, creativity, and Thoroughbred pride.

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Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Scott Jacoby ’93 never expected to make a career in music. Now he’s helping the next generation of Skidmore musicians find their own rhythm in the industry.

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In conversation with ABC News correspondent and “20/20” co-anchor Deborah Roberts, the iconic education activist and Nobel laureate discusses navigating friendships, love, mental health, and more.

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Guided by the College’s ethos of Creative Thought Matters, social entrepreneur Ariela Suster ’00 has built design and wellness businesses that transform personal challenges into healing and strengthen communities worldwide.

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The first-year special interest housing option through Residential Life and Sustainability offers a living-learning experience that allows friendships and campus connections to bloom.

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Offering a holistic vision of health and wellness, the state-of-the-art center offers a range of services supporting all aspects of students’ well-being.

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Historian Field Horne and Co-Founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center Paul and Mary Liz Stewart will highlight the vast Black history of Saratoga Springs and the greater Capital Region in an event taking place on Monday, Feb. 10.

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Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees came together to honor veterans’ service and the democratic ideals they stand for during a campus Veterans Day ceremony.

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Students gain valuable insights through a visit from a top marketing executive and a visit to the tech company’s NYC headquarters.

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Read about the achievements of Anthony Ashmore, Neha Arora, Jason Breves, Winston Grady-Willis, Siobhan Hart, and Kieron Sargeant.

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Internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems will present two special events as part of her 2025 McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholar Residency.

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Members of Skidmore Dining Services competed alongside top chefs from institutions across the Northeast and Texas in a “Chopped”-style competition on Friday, Jan. 10, hosted by the College.

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Annie and Andrew Brill '03 are blending community and creativity at The Saratoga Winery.

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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.

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Read about the achievements of Adrian Bautista, Carly Connors, Ben Harwood, Katie Hauser, Xiaoshuo Hou, Rachel Mann Rosan, Shannon Rodriguez, Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Tory Chase, Marc Conner, David Domozych, Catherine J. Golden, Jason Ohlberg, Ryan Overbey, Robert ParkeHarrison, Rodrigo Schneider, Smriti Tiwari, Michael Swellander, and Masami Tamagawa.

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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.

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Earlier this year, Matt Ferrari ’05 successfully summited Mount Everest — with a Skidmore flag in hand.

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In It 10 connects past and present, encouraging Skidmore students, staff, faculty, and community partners to reflect on our collective responsibility to learn, remember, and act.

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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.

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Get to know Christina Montville, Skidmore’s assistant vice president for the residential experience, as she shares tips and tricks for a successful first year on campus — and explains how she and her team help every new student feel right at home on campus from day one.

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The executive producer of “American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute” is honoring Veterans Day by weaving together theatrical storytelling, orchestral music, and rare archival film to reimagine America’s experience in the Great War. The program airs on PBS Nov. 11.

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Women’s soccer marks 100th win. Volleyball rallies from 0–2 deficit. Field hockey sweeps early road trip and wins at home. Men’s soccer stuns Springfield with late goal. Women’s tennis holds its own at Middlebury. Men’s golf posts best Duke Nelson finish since 2016.

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Associate Professor of Political Science Ron Seyb, this year’s faculty speaker at Commencement, offers some wisdom — delivered with his classic wit — to graduates ahead of their big day.

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Teaching Professor of Biology Erika Schielke reflects on her Scribner Seminar, Pollinators in Peril, and describes how hands-on learning helps first-year students cultivate the curiosity and confidence that will grow throughout their Skidmore experience.

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Keith Murray ’91, a Skidmore history major and head mechanic at Coachworks of Saratoga, exemplifies the College’s longstanding “mind and hand” ethos.

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Community members from across campus came together to celebrate Skidmore’s third annual Lovefest, an event honoring love in all its forms, at Wyckoff Center.

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Drawing on his experience at Skidmore, Tyler Arnot ’08 has made it his life’s work to ensure children across the world have access to the transformative power of education — even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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Through Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund program, students can participate in internships, research projects, community service, artist residencies, and apprenticeships.

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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.

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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.

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Skidmore educators are using emerging technologies to enrich learning experiences — from simulating Henry David Thoreau’s life in the 19th century to exploring the human heart.

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Read about achievements of Katie Baustian, Ruben Castillo, Sarah Day-O'Connell, Masami Tamagawa, and Gordon Ross Thompson.

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Mark Newport will join campus on Wednesday, April 9, to share his experiences as a widely-exhibited artist who is using textiles, performance, print, and photography to reveal the vulnerability inherent in traditional western ideals of masculinity.

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Read about the achievements of Paul Arciero, Karen Arciero, Hope Casto, Beck Krefting, Laurie Rabinowitz, and Jeff Segrave.

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Abigail Caldwell ’03, a theater major at Skidmore, found her true calling in care. She now oversees Skidmore’s Health Services — an essential part of the integrated care approach underlying the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center.

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Alumni Laura Marston ’02, Luke Myers ’97, and Megan White Abercrombie ’98 have helped build a mini-Skidmore community in South Portland, Maine, that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

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From composting to community art, Skidmore has showcased a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and creative action this spring.

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A gift from gaming industry executive Frank Gibeau P’27 will enhance Skidmore Theater by creating new hands-on learning experiences, professional development opportunities, and additional pathways to careers for theater students.

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Read about the achievements of Kathryn Baustian, Barbara Black, Jenny Day, Ryan Homsey, Sara Lagalwar, Christine Reilly, and Patrick Reilly.

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Read about the achievements of Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Hajar Hussaini, Bernardo Ramirez Rios, Mike Salisbury, and Rodrigo Schneider.

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The graduates are resilient, creative changemakers who are using their liberal arts education to build community, pursue bold ideas, and make a global impact.

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Best-selling author, ecologist, and educator Robin Wall Kimmerer visits Skidmore as a distinguished scholar in STEM, raising thought-provoking questions and making impactful connections with students, faculty, and staff.

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College employees, students, and friends gathered for a June panel, "Pride in Place: Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices in Our Region," to reflect on the importance of community connections with local leaders.

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Skidmore College Faculty-Staff Achievements, Jan. 22, 2025

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Skidmore College Faculty-Staff Achievements, Jan. 8, 2025

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The theater and business double major says the faculty and opportunities he accessed at Skidmore supported his ambitions, helping him on his path to a star-studded production of ‘Twelfth Night.’

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Journalist, broadcaster, and media historian Gilad Halpern in residence for the 2025 Jacob Perlow Series, Oct. 20–23.

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What began as a love for the viola at Skidmore became the spark that carried the Grammy Award-winning alumna from Saratoga Springs to Hollywood.

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Read about the achievements of Tory Chase, Heather Hurst, Stephen Ives, Becca Johnson, Julia Marco, Jamie Parra, Laurie Rabinowitz, and Matt Wilt.

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TranslaSite won $20,000 and first place in the Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition. An app to maximize credit card rewards and hockey equipment designed for women were also top contenders.

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MacArthur Fellow Aaron Dworkin returns to Skidmore to lead a wide-ranging discussion on poetry, identity, the arts, and mental health at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall at Arthur Zankel Music Center.

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Camp Abilities, a summer sports camp Aug. 3-9 for children and teens with visual impairments, adds adapted tennis to their programming — made possible by the indoor courts at Skidmore’s McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center.

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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.

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Read about the achievements of Sarah DiPasquale, Catherine J. Golden, Brooke Paradise, and Juliane Wuensch.

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With expanded financial aid, the College is ensuring access to a world-class liberal arts education for more than 700 new students.

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Read about the achievements of Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Jason Breves, Joseph Cermatori, Jenny Day, Stephen Ives, Catherine Golden, and David Howson.

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Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect returns to Skidmore College for its fall residency Oct. 21–25, part of a biannual program now in its 19th year.

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Read about the achievements of Janelle Sadarananda, Casey Schofield, Christoher Seaton, and Jeff Segrave.

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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.

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President Conner welcomes the Skidmore community to the start of the 2025-26 academic year.

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NPR Correspondent Elissa Nadworny ’10, who studied documentary filmmaking at Skidmore, describes her recent experience reporting from the war in Ukraine.

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Produced at Skidmore, the streaming series “Dance to Success” — now featured on PBS Learning Media — supports learning in elementary school classrooms while offering learning and career experience to Skidmore students.

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Skidmore is recognizing the alumna's leadership and service by naming the largest single academic project in College history in her honor.

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Senior research yields year-round growing and gathering space that will bolster sustainability efforts, coursework, and well-being at Skidmore.

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The natural partnership between Skidmore and The Wild Center in the nearby Adirondacks demonstrates the power of combining the arts and sciences.

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For two decades, Skidmore students and faculty put their own creative spins on Beatles classics. Now, they're expanding the playlist as they reimagine Skidmania, a quintessential Skidmore tradition.

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Skidmore’s dedicated space for prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice has been named in recognition of the leadership and support of parents Alicia and Bob Wyckoff.

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Associate Professor of Psychology Erica Hsiung Wojcik is using crossword puzzles to build a more inclusive society.

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Skidmore’s GIS program merges science, creativity, and access to extensive data and resources to enhance faculty-student research, including a study of landscape-altering caterpillars.

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Skidmore College recognized eminent alumna, trustee, and donor Billie Tisch ’48 by naming its ambitious new science center in her honor.

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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education designation recognizes Skidmore’s commitment to sustainability across all areas of the College.

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Tour Skidmore College's Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences facility, which brings all of Skidmore's science departments and programs under one roof and creates new opportunities for students and faculty to learn, teach, and conduct research across disciplines.

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Hannah Traore ’17 discusses her journey from curating her first show at Skidmore to opening Hannah Traore Gallery in NYC in 2022, and the difference it’s making in the art community.

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As Pride Month invites reflection on LGBTQ+ experiences and histories, Skidmore alum Tory Abbott ’23 reviews Professor Mason Stokes’ young adult novel “All the Truth I Can Stand,” exploring Matthew Shepard’s legacy, LGBTQ+ identity, and the complexities of truth, memory, and representation.

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The environmental studies major and student-athlete reflects on her journey from campus to her third Winter Games, in Milano Cortina.

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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.

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Read about the achievements of Jason Breves, Patrick Daniels, Beck Krefting, Laurie Rabinowitz, Rodrigo Schneider, Eileen Sperry, and Michael Swellander.

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Community members from departments across campus came together to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues during this year’s Retirement and Recognition Celebration.

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Alvarez ’15 serves as a grant program manager at 11th Hour Racing, a global nonprofit headquartered in Rhode Island that partners with the sailing community and maritime industries to protect ocean health.

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The Skidmore community pays tribute to Wilma “Billie” Stein Tisch ’48, a dedicated alumna, a visionary trustee, and one of Skidmore’s most generous benefactors, who died Sunday, June 7.

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At Dattner Architects, three Skidmore alumni find purpose in public service, sustainability, and design.

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Read about the achievements of Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Joseph Cermatori, Stephen Ives, Rodrigo Schneider, and Christopher Seaton.

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Theko Lekena ’16, who majored in computer science, says curiosity, recalibration, and persistence are key — especially in the age of AI.

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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.

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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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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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Selected from more than 11,800 applications, 711 accomplished first-year students and 25 transfer students begin their Skidmore experience this fall.

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With AI, social media, and information overload reshaping how we consume news, Professor of Sociology Andrew Lindner offers a formula for navigating toward credible news and information — and away from the noise.

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Atlantic staff writer Thomas Chatterton Williams examines the fragility of free speech and the importance of open debate in a polarized era as part of Skidmore College’s “Dialogues Across Differences” series.

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What does it mean to act on the information we trust? Associate Professor of Political Science Chris Mann explores how credibility shapes the choices we make — from our personal lives to our civic engagement — and why informed participation is essential to a healthy democracy.

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Now the in-house principal counsel for the global online marketplace Taskrabbit, he says exploring questions of gender, sexuality, and race at Skidmore expanded his worldview.

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Read about the achievements of Neha Arora, Evan Mack, Eric Morser, and Jeremy Day-O'Connell.

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Read about the achievements of Aurelia Ball, Jeff Segrave, John Cosgrove, and Teresa Rockwell.

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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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At a time when others were eager to define their generation, the Class of 2026 chose to write their own story — one shaped by resilience, creativity, community, and the confidence to pursue their passions.

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Artificial intelligence expert Meredith Broussard visited campus and challenged the Skidmore community to confront the ethical realities of AI.

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Margaret Cronan, news director at WCVB Channel 5 in Boston, delivered the annual Harder Lecture in Business Administration — among offerings at Skidmore College that help students navigate today’s complex information landscape and engage with credible news and information.

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The annual competition, endowed by Ken Freirich ’90, underscores Skidmore’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.

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Read about the achievements of Kathryn Baustian, Jason Breves, Siobhan Hart, Heather Hurst, and Daniela Wolin.

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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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Read about the achievements of Nelson Dellis, Kieron Sargeant, and Jeff Segrave.

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Skidmore will bestow honorary degrees upon esteemed Mohawk educator and storyteller Kay Olan (Ionataie:was) and distinguished physician, epidemiologist, and endocrinologist JoAnn E. Manson during the College’s 2026 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 16, at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC).

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Read about the achievements of Anthony Ashmore, Rodrigo Schneider, Gordon Ross Thompson, and Adam Tinkle.

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Students in the Class of 2026, as well as other students and recent alumni, are honored through the College tradition recognizing achievement in academics, leadership, service, and creativity.

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Read about the achievements of Diana Barnes, Stephen Ives, Nurcan Atalan Helicke, Hajar Hussaini, Ruth McAdams, and Laurie Rabinowitz.

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From orange-ginger salmon to pan-roasted cod, Skidmore Dining pairs culinary creativity with environmental responsibility — making Skidmore the first college named a Seafood Watch “Best Choice Restaurant.”

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Read about the achievements of Sam Hawke, Stephen Ives, Elzbieta Lepkowska-White, David Cohen, Ting Li, Ruth McAdams, Bakary Diaby, and Laurie Rabinowitz.

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Skidmore College women’s basketball standout Angela Botiba ’15 shares how mentorship, academic rigor, and community support helped her land a successful career in healthcare finance and sustain a lasting commitment to the College.

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The pop icon’s life and music are a lens for examining politics, transnational feminism, AI, social media, and more while encouraging personal reflection and community-building in the classroom.

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Abby Kanter ’26 offers a must-do bucket list for Skidmore College students before graduation, from reflective moments and campus traditions to unforgettable adventures in and around Saratoga Springs.

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Gender studies majors Jules Katz ’25 and Abby Savitz ’27 describe how their academic experiences made them more creative contributors to the student-run magazine.

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Zankel Professor of Management for Liberal Arts Students earns Skidmore’s top teaching award for her interdisciplinary, globally focused approach to business education.

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Faculty and students share their perspectives on what artificial intelligence could mean for learning, careers, and creative thought.

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Professor of Biochemistry Kelly Sheppard has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for contributions to protein synthesis research and STEM education.

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Read about the achievements of Jason Breves, Lindsay Buchman, Edgard Soares, and Murat C. Yildiz.

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Komora, who begins June 1, brings more than 25 years of philanthropy leadership to her new role as Collyer Vice President for Advancement.

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Read about the achievements of Ian Berry, Rebecca McNamara, Corinne Moss-Racusin, Jason Breves, Daesha Devón Harris, and Kim Frederick.

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The $175,000 award will support SkidMORE Discourse: Meaningful Open Respectful Engagement (M.O.R.E.), a two-year initiative to help students build the habits of listening, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue that strengthen both campus life and democracy.

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From a Bronx kitchen to 300+ grocery stores, Skidmore alumna Ivy Asamoah ’19 has blended Ghanaian-inspired flavors with entrepreneurial grit to build the fast-growing Nourrir Drinks brand.

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Read about the achievements of Kris Covey, Reg Lilly, Christopher Seaton, Jeff Segrave, Lisa Trumble, Lena Retamoso Urbano, and Murat C. Yildiz.

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Read about the achievements of Sarah DiPasquale, Jesse O’Connell, and Penny Jolly.

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Read about the achievements of Katie Hauser, Heather Hurst, Bernard Possidente, Laurie Rabinowitz, Adam Tinkle, and Lena Retamoso Urbano.

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Faude applies her experiences in Skidmore sociology and IGR to her work with nonprofits and encourages students to think cyclically and flexibly about how they can make a difference.

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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.

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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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Read about the achievements of Kathryn Baustian, Jim Kennelly, Beck Krefting, and Masami Tamagawa.

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Read about the achievements of K. Aurelia Ball, Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Brooke Paradise, and Laurie Rabinowitz.

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Djeneba Sanogo ’26 shares how Senior Gift offers the Class of 2026 a meaningful way to express gratitude for the people and experiences that have defined their time at Skidmore.

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

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Lisa Grady-Willis, associate teaching professor and director of Skidmore's Intergroup Relations (IGR) Program, talks with Djeneba Sanogo ’26 about how the interdisciplinary program challenges students to engage in dialogue and lead with purpose.

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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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