- 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.
- 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.
- Professor of Mathematics and First-Year Experience (FYE) Director Rachel Roe-Dale uncompromisingly explored many interests before discovering a fulfilling career formula.
- At Skidmore, Emily Gunter ’19 transformed her dual passions (and majors) — dance and classics — into a creative career bridging both fields. Now, she has traveled the world to showcase her choreography, which takes inspiration from Greek myths.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.