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Academics, Student Life Dec 13, 2016

Learning Locked Up

Once a week when Professor Rody-Wright is not on Siena’s campus, she is spending time at Greene Correctional Facility in Coxsackie, NY. Here, she teaches a group of twenty inmates at the medium-security prison the same curriculum she is working on with her Siena freshmen.

Service/Advocacy, Student Life Dec 9, 2016

Hats Off to Our Siena Saints

Now that temperatures have dropped and the snow is flying, wearing something snug and wooly on your head to keep warm is looking like a good option. There are three efforts underway at Siena to keep Saints’ heads warm while supporting charitable efforts: Twill, Love Your Melon, and Close-Knit Community.

Academics, Student Life Dec 8, 2016

Two Saints Earn Prestigious Gilman International Scholarship

This year, two Siena students were awarded the Gilman Scholarship for the upcoming spring study abroad semesters: Emma Henderschedt '19 (who will be going to Vietnam) and Stephanie Lopez '19 (who will be going to Ecuador).

Academics, Military Science (ROTC) Dec 1, 2016

Siena Awarded Military Friendly School Designation

For the fourth year in a row, Siena College was recognized by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School. <br />

Admissions Nov 29, 2016

Siena's Admissions Team Answers: "Should I write the optional essay?"

If you didn't already know, this year we made the essay on our application optional. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should absolutely skip it over. Our admissions team has a few suggestions for why you may or may not want to consider writing it.

Admissions Nov 21, 2016

10 Instances to Contact Your Admissions Counselor

We hear from students often that contacting an admissions counselor feels like a risky move. At some schools, that may be true. But at others, like Siena, not only is it totally okay to contact us, we wish you would! As long as you have a good reason to do so, connecting with our team shows that you're doing your homework and are seriously considering our school... and we love knowing that. Not sure if you should reach out? Here are 10 instances that are worthy of a call or email (at least at Siena).

Alumni, Campus Events Nov 18, 2016

2016 Maddalone Wall of Success

On Tuesday, November 15, the newest class of entrepreneurs was inducted into the Siena College Maddalone Entrepreneur Wall of Success. Made possible through the support of Guy Maddalone ’89, founder and CEO of GTM Payroll Services, the wall displays the logos of companies created by Siena graduates.

Campus Events, Siena in the News Nov 17, 2016

Siena to Host NYS Special Olympics Games

Siena College will host the 2017 and 2018 State Summer Games for Special Olympics New York, it was announced Thursday at a campus press conference.

Admissions Nov 16, 2016

College Admissions Tips From All Walks Of Life

One quick look at this long list of blog post titles and it's easy to see that we love dispensing college advice, straight from our admissions team. But every now and then, we like to branch out of Siena and tap other admissions consultants, college counselors and others for their best admissions tips to share with you. Here's our latest roundup (including advice from a Shark Tank contestant!).

Alumni, Campus Events Nov 15, 2016

2016 Veterans Recognition Dinner

Siena College honors the service and sacrifice of veterans of the United states military with the annual Veterans Recognition Dinner held at the College. This year’s event honored two veterans that are close to the heart of the Siena community, Colonel Andrew Morgado and Anthony F. Schmitz.