Admissions

BOOK YOUR VIP VISIT TO SIENA COLLEGE

As much as we seriously love hosting Open House at Siena—from the full-on pep rally to the petting zoo to the alumni panels and more—well, you know, COVID-19.

So in an effort to keep our visiting families safe and still provide a campus visit that exceeds your expectations, we’ve created a brand new way to see Siena.

The VIP Visit. It’s private, personalized, socially distant and still full of surprises. (And food.)
School of Science, Environmental Studies and Sciences

Lab Work, and Lichens, from Home

One of the bigger challenges for online teaching is making science research compelling and replicable outside the classroom or lab. Dr. Kolozsvary found a way.

Looking for Clues in the Toilet

Research is being conducted on campus wastewater to supplement clinical testing for SARS-CoV-2. In simpler terms, let’s find out if the coronavirus is present by checking out the stuff we flush down the toilet.

A Role Model for Boys and Girls

Lorenzo Sibilia ’20 was looking for a job after graduation that would combine his interests (and double major) in political science and sociology. He also wanted to hang on to an ideal apartment in downtown Albany.

Finding His "Something More"

It was a persistent and unshakable feeling... there must be something more than this. A six-year journey to find his something more culminates on September 5
Academics

Strengthening the Bonds of Racial Justice

Among the first campus activities for the new academic year are – fittingly – those offered as part of the “Strengthening the Bonds of Racial Justice” initiative by Siena’s Mission Office.

Every Student Has a Story: Rami Ghanem '21

The Syrian American Medical Society conducts missions in Lebanon. There are no teenagers among the ranks of medical professionals and volunteers. Rami Ghanem '21 was the 18-year-old exception.
Academics

"Warm" Wishes for the Class of 2020

To show some love and appreciation for the hard work of our graduates, and to take a little of the sting out of the cancelled Commencement ceremony, the College is mailing out gift boxes to every member of the Class of 2020.