- 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).
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- The annual competition, endowed by Ken Freirich ’90, underscores Skidmore’s commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across disciplines.
- Artificial intelligence expert Meredith Broussard visited campus and challenged the Skidmore community to confront the ethical realities of AI.
- Komora, who begins June 1, brings more than 25 years of philanthropy leadership to her new role as Collyer Vice President for Advancement.
- The environmental studies major and student-athlete reflects on her journey from campus to her third Winter Games, in Milano Cortina.
- 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.
- Faculty and students share their perspectives on what artificial intelligence could mean for learning, careers, and creative thought.

