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Lisa Shan ’28, from Beijing, China, chose Skidmore in upstate New York for the freedom to explore interests from the arts to the sciences. The studio arts major is now using wearable art to explore themes of home, distance, and connection.

Djeneba Sanogo ’26, a first-generation student, describes how Skidmore clubs, campus mentors, and taking a few risks helped her grow into a confident leader.

Sociology major and economics and philosophy minor Weiqi Tao ’26 recently researched the rise of livestreaming in China’s fashion economy.

Della Huntley ’26, a sociology and environmental studies double major, conducted research with Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies Xiaoshuo Hou that examined how TikTok food content communicates hidden ideological messages about health, sustainability, and modern food systems.

Aminah Hopewell ’26, inspired by lessons in dance and Black studies, moves through the world by blending art and activism.

At Skidmore, Lane Grey ’26 discovered a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research community that empowered her to explore new ideas, build close faculty partnerships, and develop meaningful skills through hands-on inquiry.

Computer science major Hamza Mustafa ’27 conducted research with Assistant Professor Wenlu Du that used artificial intelligence to teach a robotic dog how to walk upright.

At Skidmore, music and psychology major Jonah Cadorette ’26 discovered new passions in woodworking, integrating “mind and hand” through Skidmore’s spirit of exploration and experiential learning.

Skidmore’s student club TBreds Raising Pups is building community while preparing Labradors like Finn for a lifetime of service.

Aimee Holland ’25 knew she wanted to blend her two passions — anthropology and geosciences — into something meaningful. She just didn’t know it would lead her to spend five weeks uncovering centuries-old history in a small town in County Meath, Ireland.

Isiah Karitanyi ’26, a physics major with a management and business minor, has built a Skidmore experience that spans engineering and entrepreneurship, blends creativity with leadership, and opens doors to a promising future in engineering.

Internships with the Tang Teaching Museum help students envision and prepare for the future they want in the arts and across related disciplines.

The neuroscience major from Beijing, China, has been working with Professor of Neuroscience Chris Vecsey to study how sleep is regulated in fruit flies.

Jordan Diamond ’27, a neuroscience and biochemistry double major, is one of more than 120 students this year to benefit from Skidmore’s Faculty-Student Summer Research program — the opportunity to pursue creative research questions while benefiting from close mentorship from faculty.

For Paige Stephenson ’26, choosing a college wasn’t just about great academics — it was about finding a great location: Take a tour of Saratoga Springs, New York, a lively small city full of coffee shops, cozy bookstores, and outdoor escapes — with easy access to Boston, New York City, and Montreal.

Skidmore offers transformative experiences in every season — from winter festivals and springtime research to summer concerts and fall traditions. Lila Smith ’26, a political science major from Moorestown, New Jersey, shares how Skidmore and Saratoga Springs provide year-round opportunities for learning, connection, and discovery.

The first-year English course What’s in it for Me? pairs writing with community service, pushing students to reflect on empathy, responsibility, and their roles as civic-minded writers.

Classics major and English minor Mia McCormack '27 shares her passion for classics through Skidmore’s individual peer tutoring program, helping classmates and learning valuable lessons along the way.

For her senior project in theater at Skidmore College, Adelaide Lance ’25 designed a deeply immersive set for a fully student-run play about friendship, identity, and love — blending storytelling and scenic design in a powerful example of how creativity and hands-on learning come together in Skidmore’s Theater Department.

Chiara Garcia-Ugarte ’25 discovered her love for museum work and community through the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery.