Siena College faculty, staff, administrators and students appear regularly in the local and national news media as their accomplishments are celebrated or their expertise is highlighted. Here are links to some of the media placements that occurred recently:
Rising in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Siena continues to be recognized as one of the “best” colleges by U.S. News & World Report. This year, Siena improved its ranking from #126 to #113 among the top tier of liberal arts colleges. Click here to view the U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” profile of Siena. The College was also included on the Princeton Review’s “Best 379 Colleges” and Forbes “Top Colleges” lists this year.
Painting as Performance Art
Siena College Creative Arts Professor Scott Nelson Foster was profiled in this Times Union article, which highlights his participation in “The Matador’s Prayer: A Celebration of Spanish Music and Culture,” from the Musicians of Ma’alwyck. During the program, Foster will be painting onstage with the canvas projected onto a video screen.
Siena College Move-in Day
Siena’s annual Move-In Day was once again a popular event that was covered by several local news organizations, including News 10 ABC, FOX 23 News, the Times Union, Albany Business Review, Daily Gazette and Spotlight Newspapers. Click here to view the Times Union Move-in Day SEEN Gallery.
Zipcars Come to Campus
New students were not the only new additions to campus this fall. The College also added Zipcars. The car sharing service gives all members of the Siena community affordable access to cars by the hour or day. The addition was featured on the Times Union’s “Getting There” blog.
How Snakes Climb Trees
Assistant Professor of Biology Greg Byrnes, Ph.D. was the lead author of a paper detailing how snakes climb trees. His research was published in Biology Letters and featured in many national publications. Click here to read an article that appeared in National Geographic.
Robin Williams Death Heightens Discussion of Depression
Word of Robin Williams’ death spread on social media faster than the frenetic pace at which the actor delivered many of his famous lines. Professor of Social Work Carla Sofka, Ph.D. has researched death and grieving, including celebrity deaths, throughout her career. She is currently researching public responses to tragedy and the impact of social media on how people cope with loss. Sofka’s expert opinions were included in this article about Williams’ death from The Christian Science Monitor.
Conditioning to the Core
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Taylor’s new book “Conditioning to the Core” and his expertise on strengthening this important part of the body was featured in several national media outlets. Click here to read an article from the Fox News website.
