Teaching the Area Teachers

Siena is continuing to lead the way in computer science teacher education. The College welcomed partner teachers to campus the week of August 21 as part of its ongoing partnership to “teach the teachers” about course content and pedagogy for computer science instruction.
Admissions

Seven Common College Application Mistakes

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.

The Intern Journal: Volvo Car USA

The Volvo XC90 has a sticker price that starts at $56,000. It's a pretty sweet ride, and Madison Kenney '24 wold know: she spent part of the summer driving the luxury SUV around Mahwah, New Jersey. It was a perk of the internship.

Saints Around the World: London

Healthcare workers in England demand higher pay, and they're making their case on picket lines. Junior doctors walked out in August, and senior physicians have strikes scheduled for September and October. Political science major Nora Diede '25 had a front row seat for the dispute.

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.

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.