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Joan Lunden and Julie Chapman sit on the stage of Zankel Music Center with a Saratoga Book Festival sign between them.

Joan Lunden P’27 on the news industry, reinvention, and resilience

In a collaborative event between Skidmore and the Saratoga Book Festival during Homecoming and Family Weekend, the former “Good Morning America” host and best-selling author talks about her new memoir.

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Discover the people, ideas, and moments shaping Skidmore today — on campus, in the classroom, and through the accomplishments of our students and alumni.

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The Declaration’s unfinished promise and the responsibilities of citizenship

Political philosopher Danielle Allen, who received an honorary degree from Skidmore, emphasized the importance of civic participation and dialogue across differences.

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Achievements: Oct. 28, 2026

Read about the achievements of Patrick Daniels; Becca Johnson with Emily Cleveland '24, Nika Dolynuk '26, Merrick Fahrenwald '20, Sara Klompus '25, Sylvia Lavin '25, and Ashley Lupien '24; Pushkala Prasad; Elizabeth Pyle '28 and Neha Arora.

Susan Magrino '83 on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs

Susan Magrino '83: Making an imPRession

Susan Magrino ’83 has built a career representing some of the most iconic brands in the world by combining curiosity, strong relationships, and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education.

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October 19, 2026

Danielle Allen will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial at Skidmore

Renowned political philosopher, Danielle Allen, will present the 11th Kuroda Symposium in Early American Politics and Culture lecture at Skidmore.

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October 15, 2026

Sela Safo ’28: Skidmore has let me try ‘anything and everything I want to do’

The sociology and international affairs double major has made the most of experiential learning and community through a summer internship, research, and teaching, as well as academic-year leadership roles on campus.

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October 13, 2026

Achievements: Oct. 14, 2026

Read about the achievements of Aurelia Ball and Michaela Cohen with Jaden Ali ’27, Frida Anguiano ’23, Jorge Cardoso ’26, Colin McClure ’20, Ally Mujica ’25, Oluebube Onwuzulu ’24, Daniela Poaquiza ’27, and Sydney Rice ’27; Steve Ives; Alexandra Prince; and Masami Tamagawa.

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October 13, 2026

Protecting elections in an age of misinformation

During a Skidmore talk, Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky ’92, co-executive director of the New York State Board of Elections, highlighted how rigorous bipartisan oversight and other protections keep New York’s elections secure.

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Creative Thought Works

Susan Magrino '83: Making an imPRession Suzi Pond ’01 translated a self-determined major into a self-started media company Ivy Asamoah ’19 on creativity, community, and building Nourrir Drinks Independent consultant Sarah Faude ’09: There are so many ways to ‘plug in’

Media Highlights

The New York Times: I’m a Former Dean of Admissions. Colleges Shouldn’t Be Paying Rich Kids to Enroll. Forbes: Visit Saratoga Springs For A Fun, Exciting, Delicious And Historic Getaway The Washington Post: Three students. Lots of offers. Which college should they choose? Harper’s Bazaar: Chris Fleming Is Finally Where He’s Meant to Be

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