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Danielle Allen will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial at Skidmore

Renowned political philosopher, Danielle Allen, will present the 11th Kuroda Symposium in Early American Politics and Culture lecture at Skidmore.

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Sela Safo ’28: Skidmore has let me try ‘anything and everything I want to do’

The sociology and international affairs double major has made the most of experiential learning and community through a summer internship, research, and teaching, as well as academic-year leadership roles on campus.

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Achievements: Oct. 14, 2026

Read about the achievements of Aurelia Ball and Michaela Cohen with Jaden Ali ’27, Frida Anguiano ’23, Jorge Cardoso ’26, Colin McClure ’20, Ally Mujica ’25, Oluebube Onwuzulu ’24, Daniela Poaquiza ’27, and Sydney Rice ’27; Steve Ives; Alexandra Prince; and Masami Tamagawa.

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October 13, 2026

Protecting elections in an age of misinformation

During a Skidmore talk, Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky ’92, co-executive director of the New York State Board of Elections, highlighted how rigorous bipartisan oversight and other protections keep New York’s elections secure.

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October 9, 2026

Former lawmakers call for civility, bipartisan dialogue

Republican Ann Marie Buerkle and Democrat John Yarmuth discussed political polarization, congressional gridlock, and civil discourse during a two-day campus visit.

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October 8, 2026

Pulitzer Prize winner and top IRS official: Human stories and lifelong learning matter

Former Wall Street Journal correspondent Geraldine Brooks and longtime Internal Revenue Service staff member Jarod Koopman share career and civic lessons with Skidmore’s first-year class.

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October 6, 2026

Achievements: Oct. 7, 2026

Read about the achievements of Heather Hurst; Steve Ives; and Christine Reilly.

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October 6, 2026

A picture-perfect fall celebration

From Career Jam and Skidtoberfest to athletics and the arts, Skidmore students, families, and alumni came together to cheer on the Thoroughbreds and enjoy a beautiful Homecoming and Family Weekend.

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October 5, 2026

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect program returns to Skidmore for October 2026 residency

Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect returns to Skidmore for its fall residency Oct. 20-24, part of a biannual program now in its 20th full year.

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