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When people imagine college classes, they often think of lecture halls, notebooks, and exams. And yes, those exist. But at Siena, learning shows up in ways that feel far more immersive. A Siena education isn’t something you simply receive. It’s something you actively *do*. Sometimes that means swapping a desk for a kitchen. Other times it means stepping in front of a camera, standing on the sidelines of a live sports broadcast, or heading outside to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. It might even mean studying the night sky or traveling internationally as part of a class.

Holiday break often brings a slower rhythm. With fewer deadlines and more time at home, many students find themselves thinking more deeply about what comes next. For those navigating college decisions, this pause can be one of the most important moments in the process. Being away from the day-to-day pressures of school creates space to reflect on bigger questions. Not just where you will go, but why that choice feels right for you. As you spend time with family and think about the future, a few guiding reflections may help bring clarity.

On December 6, the Siena community gathered to grieve the loss and celebrate the life of Coach Liam Gleason, who died on December 3 from the injuries he suffered from a fall at his home the previous Sunday. Thousands of mourners attended.

A few months ago, Ashlyn Hunter '26 was running errands on a Saturday afternoon with her mom and sister. They tuned the "dial" into 88.3 FM, The Saint, Siena's on-campus, high-watt radio station and caught most of the 3:00 PM show, A Tune of One's Own. Hunter's mom loved the way the DJ focused on women artists and told well-researched stories about the musicians between songs. Hunter's sister had a different take. 

If fish, birds, insects and other non-human beings could speak on their own behalf to urge protection for their habitat, what would they say?

Hassan Rizwan '26 didn't talk much during freshman year. Feelings of self doubt and insecurity were allowed to fester, then they started to boil. Betraying every instinct, Rizwan did something he had never done before. And it changed his life.

A group of five early childhood/childhood education majors and their professors took part in the 2025 New York State Association of Teacher Educators and the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NYSATE/NYACTE) conference held this fall in Saratoga Springs. The students presented on results of a small-scale teacher survey about scripted subject curricula, and how it impacts their teaching.

Nursing students in Public and Population Health conducted an assessment to determine the needs of a local community – and then they went right ahead addressed those some of those needs themselves.

A famous tech conference provided Saints not only with renewed motivation, confidence, and clarity about their future careers, but with a true sense of belonging and representation.