Food Summit '24: The Power of 'Why'

Learning exactly why people need a food pantry can help those who serve them better tailor their services to the needs of their clients. Cynthia Bott, Ph.D., associate professor of social work, and Sarah Toledano, associate director of the Center for Academic Community Engagement (ACE) surveyed more than 200 clients of Food Pantries for the Capital District and learned that their growing home delivery service is making a big difference.
Center for International Programs

Saints Around the World: Lisbon, Portugal

You may not like sardines, but if you're committed to immersing yourself in the culture, on June 12 in Lisbon, everyone eats sardines.
communications, School of Liberal Arts

Best Seat in the House

The Winner's Circle at the Saratoga Race Course was the epicenter of the sports universe on June 9. Most horse racing fans watched the Belmont Stakes celebration on TV, while the lucky ones cheered from the grandstands. Hunter Dipace '26 couldn't believe where he found himself.
Pre-Law, School of Liberal Arts

The Power of Mentorship: From Poverty to the Bench

Andra Ackerman ‘94 grew up in very troubled circumstances. Her mother had a substance use disorder. She never met her father. Living in poverty and neglect, she rotated among a variety of foster homes starting at the age of nine. Thanks to supportive mentors along the way, she was able to turn her life in a positive direction.
Center for International Programs, Psychology

Every Student Has a Story: Gus Byrne '26

Gus Byrne ’26 is equally at home in a worldwide range of settings. He’s also adept at learning life lessons wherever he goes.
Psychology, Computer Science, School of Liberal Arts, School of Science

Saints Respond to War-Related Trauma

A joint course on trauma resilience was capped off with a trip to Poland, where students visited sites that manifested both heaven and hell on earth.
Admissions

Your Siena Bucket List

We can't wait for your Siena life to officially begin this fall, but we don't want to wish away your summer either! You've worked hard all year and deserve a little fun in the sun!