Center for International Programs, School of Science, Environmental Studies and Sciences

Saints Around the World: San Jose, Costa Rica

"Pura Vida" is the ubiquitous mantra of Costa Rica. The saying translates to pure life or simple life. It means to be thankful for what you have and live stress free. It's a lifestyle Evan Blust '23 has wholeheartedly embraced.

A Blessing Upon St. Francis

A Franciscan friar who is in regular contact with Pope Francis will join the Siena College community in January to help lead environmental sustainability efforts related to a Vatican initiative.
Computer Science, School of Science

The World's Largest Gathering of Women Technologists

Two Siena computer science students, an alumna, and their professors recently traveled to a major computing conference and came away with job interviews, internship offers, and a slew of new professional connections.
Accounting, School of Business

Every Student Has a Story: Nittaya Casey '24

Nittaya Casey '24 spent countless lunches in Lonnstrom Dining Hall making countless pizzas. The 19-year-old line cook worked for College dining in 2015 and occasionally wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of the counter. It was a silly daydream, she thought. She would never be a Siena student...

Siena Appoints 13th President

At the recommendation of the presidential search committee, and by unanimous support of the College’s Board of Trustees, Charles Seifert, Ph.D., was officially appointed the 13th President of Siena College at the Board meeting this morning.
Political Science, School of Liberal Arts

The Fruits of a Deep Dive into White House Documents

Sarah Falgiatano ’24 spent much of her summer researching the evolution of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. Her hard work led to a presentation at a regional academic conference.
Computer Science, School of Science

The World's Largest Gathering of Women Technologists

Two Siena computer science students, an alumna, and their professors recently traveled to a major computing conference and came away with job interviews, internship offers, and a slew of new professional connections.
Environmental Studies and Sciences, School of Science, LAUDATO SI

$500K to Fund Ecological Research

A Siena professor and her colleagues will work with teams of faculty at other colleges to create collaborative, multi-institutional ecological research projects, thanks to a $499,750 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Siena Community Marches in Support of the People of Iran

Members of the Siena College community held a rally yesterday, November 30th, on campus in support of a call to action by the Iranian Scholars for Liberty, a collective group of scholars whose mission is to amplify the voice of the people of Iran.

The Untold Story of... Chuck Seifert, Ph.D.

Ten things you probably don't know about the next President of Siena College. Chuck Seifert, Ph.D. (pictured in the back of the boat), was appointed the 13th President of Siena College by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees on December 2.