- With AI, social media, and information overload reshaping how we consume news, Professor of Sociology Andrew Lindner offers a formula for navigating toward credible news and information — and away from the noise.
- Atlantic staff writer Thomas Chatterton Williams examines the fragility of free speech and the importance of open debate in a polarized era as part of Skidmore College’s “Dialogues Across Differences” series.
- Professor of Biochemistry Kelly Sheppard has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for contributions to protein synthesis research and STEM education.
- Theko Lekena ’16, who majored in computer science, says curiosity, recalibration, and persistence are key — especially in the age of AI.
- Lisa Grady-Willis, associate teaching professor and director of Skidmore's Intergroup Relations (IGR) Program, talks with Djeneba Sanogo ’26 about how the interdisciplinary program challenges students to engage in dialogue and lead with purpose.
- 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.

