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Siena University Scores High in Independent Rankings

Siena University has received recognition from two independent sources that measure the reputation and financial health of the nation’s colleges and universities. Money gave Siena 4.5 stars out of five (the second highest ranking) in its 2026 Best Colleges in America ratings, while Open School rated Siena in its top category as “Healthy,” finding it one of most financially resilient universities in New York state.
Admissions, Graduate Admissions

What If Earning a High-Quality MBA Didn't Require Putting Your Life on Hold?

Most graduate programs force an impossible choice: sacrifice your life for an in-person degree, or sacrifice real human connection for a sterile online portal. Siena’s MBA rejects that compromise. We built a program for professionals who want the tech-forward agility of modern business without losing the power of real relationships. Here, you aren't an anonymous student ID completing modules in isolation—you are part of a tight-knit, values-driven community engineered to elevate your career from day one.
Admissions

How to Choose a College That Prepares You for Your Career

Choosing a college means thinking about what you will study, where you will live, and what kind of community you want to join. It also means considering how your college experience will prepare you for life after graduation. The right college will help you explore your interests, connect classroom learning to the real world, and graduate prepared for what comes next.
Alumni

Dake Family & Stewart’s Shops Give $1M to Siena University

Siena University has received a transformational, student-focused gift of $1 million from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family. This gift will provide equity of experience for generations of Saints. The Stewart’s and Dake Family Opportunity Fund is a direct investment in Siena students, providing them with expanded access to the full breadth of the Siena education.

In the Footsteps of Saints

The concept of servant leadership is a powerful pillar of Siena University’s mission. To fully immerse themselves in its tenets, a group of Saints studied them for a semester then walked in the footsteps of the real-life saints who inspired them.
Admissions Carter Costello '27

More Than Campus: Things to Do Around Siena

One of the best parts about going to Siena is that there is so much to do beyond campus. Whether you want to spend a day outdoors, grab some food and go shopping, or catch a concert or sporting event, there are plenty of options throughout the Capital Region and beyond. From local favorites like the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market and Thacher State Park to day trips to Indian Ladder Farms and Saratoga Springs, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to check out when you want to get off campus and explore the area.

The Intern Journal: Senator Chuck Schumer

Kylie Maher '27 applied for a summer internship with the U.S. Senate minority leader, but realistically, she didn't expect to hear anything back. Of course, she had no way of knowing just how good Siena was going to look on the application.

Every Saint Has a Story: Rebecca Williams '29

Amanda Williams strolled through campus on Freshman Move-In Day, blending in with all of the first-year Saints. Her mom, Rebecca, was at her side, blending in with all of the other anxious parents. The only difference...

"I brought Amanda to orientation as my emotional support daughter. She looks like the other students."

...at 52, Rebecca Williams '29 is going back to school to get her bachelor's in nursing.
Physics & Astronomy, School of Science

Two Siena Students Teach Up Teachers on Particle Physics

Not everyone can travel to CERN, the lab in Geneva that houses the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), so how can the study of particle physics be brought into classrooms? You develop a workshop for teachers that focuses on how to use datasets from the Data Preservation and Open Access (DPOA) working group at CERN, and enlist the aid of two Saints to help facilitate it.

Faculty Participate in Advanced AI Workshops

Just before the new academic year got underway, more than 100 Siena faculty members participated in a two-day series of AI workshops on September 1-2. Building on introductory workshops offered in May, faculty took part in advanced sessions on AI literacy and LLM Notebook.

A Saint's First-Hand Account as a 9/11 First Responder

“The stuff I saw, no one should ever see. You can imagine what we found in the rubble.” Today marks a quarter century since terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon – and a passenger-foiled attempt at another strike – brought the United States to a standstill and changed the world forever.
Accounting, School of Business

The Siena 3+1 Accounting Pathway

Four Years. Two Degrees. One Powerful Start. Siena's 3+1 Accounting Pathway gives motivated students the opportunity to earn both a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Accounting in just four years. Students accelerate their undergraduate coursework during the first three years and transition into graduate study, completing the M.S. in their fourth year. The result is an efficient pathway to two degrees, advanced accounting preparation and the educational foundation needed to pursue CPA licensure.