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To give Saints more learning and career opportunities, Siena has updated its French and Spanish language programs and revamped its international studies minor.

When Alex Farabaugh ’27 was learning to play the piano as a kid growing up in the Pittsburgh area, his music teacher would arrange for her recital students to play at local nursing homes to entertain residents. That experience inspired him to organize musically talented Saints to spread the same happiness to the elderly in the Capital Region.

From repurposed essays to college name misspellings, believe us—admissions teams have seen it all. And while these application mistakes may be common, it doesn't mean they're unavoidable.

Goldman Sachs is the largest investment bank in the world by total revenue (north of $50 billion), so that's exactly where Aidan Ryan '26 wanted to be. There was just one problem. Goldman Sachs is where a majority of finance majors want to be. Ryan needed an "in" – so the women's panel was worth a shot.

Rae Holder '26 was too young to understand it, but her parents always had a plan for her. The hurt and the longing, unfortunately, had to be part of it.

"Service to the poor and marginalized" is part of Siena's Franciscan mission. Often, it's the students who take the lead, but all Saints are empowered to serve.

The leader of Siena’s Laudato Sí Center for Integral Ecology took part in a historic climate conference that teed up strategy and talking points for a crucial upcoming United Nations gathering.

Financial scams are increasing online – along with losses from these crimes – as cybercriminals continue to find new ways to trick people and move money. Siena University is responding with an array of academic offerings to prepare Saints for careers dedicated all or in part to combatting cybercrime.

Ten things you probably don't know about the Assistant Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development.