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Tom Smalley ’20 used to spend hours every day on his compulsions. Literally hours. If he didn’t tap an object 100 times or take 500 steps, it meant his family would get in a car wreck. Or he’d lose his next sports game. Or God wouldn’t love him. Or he’d injure someone accidentally. Those fears were in his head constantly, and he devised compulsions to ensure himself that everything would be OK.

Ten things you probably don't know about the lecturer in nursing.

A Siena professor is part of an international team of scientists whose recent findings suggest that what we thought we knew about the universe may be wrong.

Maureen (Krant) Van Woert ’98 met her future husband when they were both Saints during a service trip with Habitat for Humanity. This March, their daughter made her first Habitat trip through the chapter her dad founded.

Choosing a college isn’t just about rankings or campus amenities—those matter, but so does finding a place where you can truly thrive. The experiences that shape your time on campus often come from moments of unexpected discovery: joining a club that challenges your perspective, taking a class that sparks a new passion, or finding a community that makes campus feel like home. These moments don’t happen by accident—they happen when a school fosters an environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and valued.

When this semester began at the University Institute of Lisbon, Sean Donnelly '26 (above, right) made sure he was in his seat for each class 10 minutes early. He's that kind of student. But now, Donnelly's barely strolling in by the start of class. He's not struggling; he's acclimating.

Starting college is exciting, but let’s be real—it can also feel overwhelming. You’re stepping into a new place, surrounded by new people, and somehow, you’re just supposed to find your people?

Good news: You don’t have to fake being an extrovert or force connections. Making friends at Siena happens naturally when you put yourself in the right situations. Here’s how to actually meet people and build real connections from day one.

College is all about new experiences, new friends, and discovering what makes you thrive—and staying active can be a big part of that. Whether you played sports in high school or just want a fun way to move, Siena offers plenty of opportunities to keep fitness in your routine—without the pressure of varsity athletics.

We've been profiling interns' stories in for more than five years. How has the internship experience and Siena education launched those students into their careers? Let's find out...