Siena College President Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D., 71, died July 30 following complications from non-emergency heart surgery at UR Medicine – Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Two decades ago this summer, Siena sent its first cohort of rising seniors to three partner law schools so they could work under the direct supervision of a law professor while undertaking original legal research.
Siena College announced today that its president, Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Ph.D., will leave office next summer at the conclusion of his current term.
John F. Murray Jr. ’79 has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Siena College Board of Trustees. Murray was formally elected chair for a two-year term in March, and oversaw his first trustees’ meeting on May 16. He presided at Siena’s commencement ceremony on May 12.
Siena students interested in careers in public policy, global affairs, and government or non-profit management can begin working on a master of public administration (M.P.A.) before the start of their senior year, thanks to a new articulation agreement.
May has been a standout month for Katie Dzikas ’19 – she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Siena, and was named one of the top nurses in the Capital Region.
More than 800 Siena grads in business, science and liberal arts picked up their diplomas and celebrated with classmates at Commencement on May 12 in the Times Union Center.