- 'Vigorous civility': Leading scholar engages Skidmore in challenges of free speech, academic freedomFrederick M. Lawrence, secretary and CEO of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and a leading scholar of free speech, participated in a three-day residency at Skidmore focused on advancing free speech in challenging times.
- The New York state grant will continue the Opportunity Program's efforts to provide a high-quality liberal arts education to talented and motivated students who otherwise would be unable to attend the College.
- Skidmore is joining the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a new initiative convened by The Institute for Citizens & Scholars to facilitate shared learning and greater impact through partnership toward the goal of developing college students for democratic engagement as empowered citizens.
- The partnership between the College and the national nonprofit will bolster efforts to attract talented students from diverse backgrounds.
- The Skidmore community celebrated a rich array of music from 50 years ago and the talent of student musicians while supporting local community organizations at Skidmania ’73.
- Skidmore College continues to receive recognition as a top liberal arts college in the nation and for offering exceptional financial aid, value, social mobility, quality of life, and innovative experiences to students.
- Activists, artists, scholars, and the community will have opportunities to engage together through in-person and virtual lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and more, highlighting a variety of perspectives from and about the borderlands, Sept. 18 through Oct. 16.
- With engaging orientation programs and ceremonial tributes, Skidmore College welcomed 738 members of the Class of 2027 for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- The 44th Palamountain Benefit on July 18 supported scholarships and financial aid at Skidmore.
- Matthew Lucas, an accomplished senior sales executive with a robust background in business strategy, marketing, sales, and global management, has been named Skidmore College’s 10th Harder Professor of Business Administration.