Teaching About the World's Worst Atrocities

Exploring the topic of genocide is complex and heartbreaking – but it must be done so that we can also explore ways to prevent it. Ausra Park, Ph.D., associate professor of international relations, has been selected in a national competition to attend a workshop that will develop best practices to teach this challenging subject.
Admissions

THE BEST COLLEGE RESOURCES TO USE DURING THE SEARCH & APPLICATION PROCESS

For nearly every single step of a high school student's road to college, there are countless resources that can really help you (or your parents) make things easier and clearer. Twitter accounts to follow. Guides to download. People to answer your questions. Here are our top picks to bookmark stat.

My Hijab Is a Badge of Honor

The hijab is not a symbol of oppression – it stands for respect for Allah and oneself, and is often seen as empowering by those who wear it.
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WHAT ARE THE FRANCISCAN VALUES?

Service toService to the poor and marginalized, affirmation of the unique worth of each person, appreciation for beauty, reverence for all creation, and faith in a personal and provident God—these are the values and vision of St. Francis of Assisi.

Siena, as you may already know, is a Franciscan community. Friendship and respect are of the utmost importance to us, as is our commitment to building a world that is more just, peaceable, and humane.

Flash of Genius

The Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship held a virtual Spring 2021 Spark Tank on March 30, with winners announced the following day. Entering teams represented undergraduate students from all three schools at Siena, as well as the graduate MBA program.

The Intern Journal: Regeneron

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a multi-billion dollar biotechnology company that develops life-transforming medicines to combat serious illnesses. In 2012, the company produced approximately $1.4 billion in revenue. A modest figure compared to its $7.8 billion haul seven years later. The company employees more than 8,000 people in five different locations throughout the U.S. Amal Thomas '22 is hoping to join the payroll next year.

Our Beacon of Hope

The COVID vaccine is safe, effective, and it will allow Siena to get back to regular campus life.
Academics, Admissions

Every Student Has a Story: Emily Nash '23

Emily Nash '23 was unexpectedly pulled out of class and directed to the principal's office. She hadn't done anything wrong, but a fleet of news vehicles and live trucks had descended on tiny Lunenburg High School. The reporters were all there to speak to Nash...
Center for International Programs

Saints Around the World: Dakar, Senegal

St. Louis, Missouri was founded by French fur traders in 1764. They named the new trading post along the Mississippi River, St. Louis, in honor of Louis IX, the only King of France to be canonized in the Catholic Church. But Ndeye Tall '22 (above, right) isn't spending her spring semester in Missouri.