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Kermit the Frog once sang, “It’s not that easy being green,” but if the monochromatic Muppet studied chemistry at Siena College, he’d be singing a different tune.

Siena’s chemistry professors are committed to creating lab experiments that are as green as Kermit himself. “They’re one of the few universities in New York State that actually does green chemistry at the college level,” said Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Program Specialist Deborah Knight.

Siena College’s dining hall is getting a fresh start under a new name. The building, which first opened in 1959 as Serra Hall, will now be known as Lonnstrom Dining Hall in honor of Professor of Quantitative Business Analysis Doug Lonnstrom ’66, Ph.D. and his wife Cristine.

Siena’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (CURCA) received nearly $10,000 from a fundraiser held at a soft opening for Bellini’s Italian Eatery’s new location on Route 9 Thursday evening.

Shaker High School student Gili Rusak is gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Switzerland thanks to help from students and professors in Siena College’s computer science department.

Photos: A record number of Siena alumni, more than 1,000, traveled back to campus from near and far to see old friends and re-live their college days this past weekend.

Class of 2018: We’re also sharing some of our favorite res hall room ideas ... after all, this will be “home base” for the next year. Get creative!

Siena College president, Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D., announced today that he has been elected provincial minister of Holy Name Province, the largest Franciscan community in the United States.

In a vote conducted today by the friars of Holy Name Province during their triennial provincial chapter, Siena College President Fr. Kevin Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Ph.D. was elected to a six-year term as provincial minister. Mullen will resign as Siena College president to serve in this prestigious position of leadership within the largest Franciscan community in the United States.

Siena received a 2014 Educational Fundraising Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education on Tuesday for its “superior fundraising programs” over the past three years.

Photos and videos of Siena's 74th Commencement ceremony.