Admissions

Five reasons to choose Siena by...a transfer student

Time for a new series on the blog! Look for a post like this one every month that begins with "Five reasons to choose Siena by a..." to get exclusive insights on our school from all kinds of students, with diverse backgrounds, varied interests and different reasons for why they love it here. First up...
Academics, Campus Events, Siena in the News

Siena Hosts Annual Green Chemistry Institute

Siena College recently hosted its third annual Green Chemistry Summer Institute. This free three day workshop brings together more than a dozen high school chemistry teachers from all over New York to participate in discussions and hands-on experiments to broaden their knowledge of Green Chemistry.
Admissions

Admissions counselors' biggest pet peeves

Did you know 20 percent of high school students show up to their college interviews wearing pajamas? Kidding, kidding. If that were true, that would definitely be a high-up-there pet peeve among Admissions counselors! But thankfully, we've yet to see someone's PJs...
Admissions

Advice for campus visits: What to take home with you

Last month, we helped you prepare for college visits with a list of questions to ask professors if you get the chance to meet faculty. Now, we want to help you beef up your college-decision folders with the items you should be taking home with you post-visit. (If you don't have folders set aside for each of the schools on your list, get to it! It's the best way to keep your notes, applications and other materials organized.)
Academics, Alumni, Siena in the News, Student Life, Success Story

Albany Named a Best City for Young Professionals

Citizen Bank has named Albany, N.Y. one of Five Best Cities for Young Professionals in the Northeast. The Albany area was featured for its affordability, parks and recreation, as well as local festivals and entertainment venues.
Alumni, Student Life

Siena Student Returns to Give Back to School

When presented with the opportunity to leave his mark on Siena’s campus, recent graduate Luke Lavera ’15 didn’t hesitate. Lavera was approached this past fall about coming back after graduation to paint a mural in the Sarazen Student Union, and he thought it was the perfect way to combine his love of Siena with his passion for creative arts.