When Women Break the "Ultimate Glass Ceiling"

“The election of the first female head of state is a transformative event in the history of any country.” Ausra Park, Ph.D., has received a grant to continue her examination of what that means for five former post-Communist-bloc nations.

Saints Around the World: Dunedin, New Zealand

Hobbit Bilbo Baggins and Erin Herring '25 both sought adventure: the former in The Hobbit trilogy; the latter through the Siena study abroad program. Their adventures criss-crossed on a spectacularly green hillside in New Zealand.

An Education in Law and Life

Siena's Summer Legal Fellows Program offers Siena students the opportunity to work under the direct supervision of a law school professor while undertaking original legal research with second- and third-year law students. This summer, 12 rising seniors worked at six law schools affiliated with the program, where they provided legal assistance to the underserved while building on their early education in law.

Assisting the Greater Community

Community Assistant training inspires CAs to be role models for their Saints by putting the Franciscan and Siena value of compassionate leadership into action.

Every Student Has a Story: Chahna Choksi '24

Chahna Choksi '24 was told she's not Indian because she wasn't born in India; she was also told she's not American because she looks Indian. She often wondered, "Who am I?" She finally found herself, after getting very lost, at Siena.

Siena Soars into the Top 100

The Wall Street Journal just released its 2024 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” listing and Siena College has hit the Top 100 nationwide!

Teaching the Area Teachers

Siena is continuing to lead the way in computer science teacher education. The College welcomed partner teachers to campus the week of August 21 as part of its ongoing partnership to “teach the teachers” about course content and pedagogy for computer science instruction.
Career and Internship Center, Internships

The Intern Journal: Volvo Car USA

The Volvo XC90 has a sticker price that starts at $56,000. It's a pretty sweet ride, and Madison Kenney '24 wold know: she spent part of the summer driving the luxury SUV around Mahwah, New Jersey. It was a perk of the internship.

Saints Around the World: London

Healthcare workers in England demand higher pay, and they're making their case on picket lines. Junior doctors walked out in August, and senior physicians have strikes scheduled for September and October. Political science major Nora Diede '25 had a front row seat for the dispute.