Center for International Programs

Saints Around the World: Glasgow, Scotland

As a muggle (someone with no magical ability or connection to the wizarding world), Bella Ferragine '26 never could have studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. Or so she assumed...

Leaving It All on the Ice

The college hockey season is over... almost. Eight Saints have been chosen to represent the Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) in this weekend's American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 2 All-Star Challenge.

A Survivor's Last Wish

Most current Siena students were not even born at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The events of that fateful 2001 day are now a small entry in social studies textbooks, but Gordon Huie wants to make sure young people know exactly what it was like near Ground Zero.
Academic Community Engagement, health studies

A Celebration of Undergraduate Research

A team of Saints took part in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) to present papers and posters on their work.

Nursing Professor Studies Early Warning System

Nursing surveillance saves lives. That is the key takeaway of a new academic article co-authored by Jenna Thate, Ph.D., RN, CNE, associate professor of nursing. Thate has been involved with a team of researchers in a trial study of an early warning system called Communicating Narrative Concerns Entered by RNs (CONCERN).
Pre-Law, School of Liberal Arts

A Double Celebration: Program and Founder

It was a double celebration for the pre-law community at Siena: 25 years of the Summer Legal Fellows program, with a very special honor for the professor who founded and has shepherded it for a quarter century.
Alumni

The Saint of Secret Service

“Hi, I’m Barack Obama,” the president said extending his hand. “Hi, I’m Patrick Freaney,” said the Siena graduate, Class of ’98. Of course, Freaney (and the whole world) knew who Obama was. That’s the person Freaney had vowed he would take a bullet to protect.
Admissions

How to Find a College that gets You

You’re not just another application. The right college should feel like it really gets you. Choosing a college is about more than rankings, programs, or campus size. It’s about finding a place that truly sees you—your story, your background, your goals—and welcomes you for exactly who you are. For students and families navigating the college decision process, knowing whether a school offers a real sense of belonging can make all the difference. Here's how to tell if a college is ready to support, celebrate, and champion you.
Admissions

What Does a “Good Value” College Actually Look Like?

Let’s face it—college is a big investment. But what makes it worth it? As students and families begin comparing colleges, one of the biggest questions they face is: What’s the return on this investment? Choosing a college with strong value goes beyond finding the lowest price—it’s about identifying a school that provides the right support, real opportunities, and long-term outcomes that matter.