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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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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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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The ultimate Skidmore bucket list: 100 things to do before you graduate
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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May 5, 2026
Confidence built in the classroom packs Lunchbox
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.
Read the articleMay 4, 2026
The community we built: Why the Class of 2026 is giving back
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.
Read the articleNovember 12, 2025
Summer experiences empower through creativity, community, and career preparation
Through Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund program, students can participate in internships, research projects, community service, artist residencies, and apprenticeships.
Read the articleOctober 17, 2025
Little league lessons on leadership
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.
Read the articleAugust 19, 2024
From farm fields to film scores: How creative thought shaped students’ summer experiences
Through Skidmore’s Summer Experience Fund program, students can participate in internships, research projects, community service, artist residencies, and apprenticeships.
Read the articleAugust 12, 2024
From diplomacy in Switzerland to medicine in Tanzania
Skidmore’s SEE-Beyond program makes transformative summer experiences possible.
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