A Hands-On Training in Tactical Communications

In law enforcement, it's sometimes referred to as verbal judo. The practice, also known as tactical communications, is a de-escalation technique used in high-stress situations. Siena's Public Safety officers learned the skills, then gave it a try.
Center for International Programs, Psychology, Political Science

Saints Around the World: San José, Costa Rica

Uno is among the top-selling card games of all time. The goal, of course, is to shed all of your cards, but picking up a second language at the same time is a happy bonus win or lose.

Every Student Has a Story: Brandon Gruttemeyer '27

It was after midnight and Brandon Gruttemeyer ’27 was sound asleep when a co-worker barged into his bedroom, hysterical and pleading for help. In a stupor, Brandon grabbed a flashlight and wearing only his underwear, stumbled into the darkness and toward the water. What he saw next, he’ll never forget. And what he did next, saved a man’s life.
School of Science

Welcome to Nobel Hall

Siena’s spectacular addition to its science complex is complete.

"The Highest Quality of Writing..."

Research and writing on women as leaders in post-communist countries has netted a Siena faculty member a prestigious international award and a new publication. Ausra Park. Ph.D., professor of international relations, has been selected as the 2025 Bertha Lutz Award recipient by the International Studies Association (ISA) Diplomatic Studies Section.
School of Business

Winnowski Conference Benefactor Gives Again

The School of Business has received a gift of $50,000 from the founder of an annual conference bearing his name. Ted Winnowski ‘63 recently made the gift to expand The Ted R. Winnowski Conference in Business and further support student research. This gift is in addition to his initial endowment that provides an invaluable opportunity for faculty to offer scholarly mentoring for students outside the classroom, leading to lifelong professional connections.

A Christmas Dream Come True

Kaitlyn Delmar '25 has all the passion, talent, and Christmas spirit needed to make an exceptional Rockette. She's missing only one thing – an inch.
Computer Science, School of Science

Turn the Robots Loose

What fun is programming a robot if you can’t actually build it and let it rip?
Center for International Programs

Saints Around the World: Belfast, Northern Ireland

The word “crack,” in Northern Ireland spelled “craic,” is derived from Middle English “crak,” meaning “loud conversation.” That brief etymology lesson would have saved Harini Karnati ’25 some confusion.