Hotspotting Program Scores Major Grant

Siena has just received a $100,000 grant from Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York to support teams of students placed in the community each semester to practice hotspotting.
Computer Science

Laptops for Ukraine

A dearth of laptops in Ukraine means that many students are keeping up with their lessons on a parent’s smartphone, if at all. To address this need, the Siena community is spearheading a used laptop drive for Ukrainian students.

Old Uniforms Find a New Squad

Siena women's soccer assistant coach Lauren Mackay was running out of room in the team's storage closet. They had multiple sets of old, worn uniforms, and Mackay figured it was time to free up the space. She didn't want to just throw them out, but she was having a hard time finding a better option... until she was connected with a youth club in Nigeria.

Siena Dining Partners with GrubHub

Siena Dining Services has signed on with GrubHub as a more effective mainstream solution for mobile ordering and pick up options on campus.

Every Student Has a Story: Kam Vanderbosch '26

In the waning minutes of Siena's 3-0 home loss on August 20, Kam Vanderbosch '26 struck a free kick powerfully toward the net. The Syracuse goalie slid over to make the save, and said after the match she knew exactly where the ball was going. Call it a twin's intuition.
Admissions

Quiz: What Type of Colleges Should I Consider?

What kind of college would you enjoy, based on your personality, interests, and goals? Take our quick quiz to find out, so you can start planning visits and constructing your list. 

Congratulations, You're Hired! - Sandu Family Dentistry

Alison Gillam '23 is getting her first professional taste of family dentistry as a dental assistant for Sandu Family Dentistry in her hometown of Queensbury. Next year, she plans to attend dental school, but the May graduate decided to first take a gap year to jumpstart her career.

The Now Sparkling Ring of Honor

The area around the circle of granite benches honoring Siena’s transformative donors has been upgraded to make it a more welcoming space for the campus community.

Saints Around the World: Hong Kong

Noelle LeBlanc '25 is aware that, at first look, she blends right in. Every other student in her History of China in the 20th Century class (above) was from either Hong Kong or mainland China. Most assumed the same of Noelle, until she opened her mouth to talk (which, admittedly, she did a lot).