Melanie Aracena '24 was prepared to work two part-time jobs, three if necessary, to afford her graduate education. But for the second time, Siena has her back.
They finally had a proper graduation ceremony. The Class of 2024 – most of whom marked their high school graduations four years ago with drive-by diploma pick-ups and Zoom speeches – got to don caps and gowns and proudly walk across a stage to the applause of family and friends.
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan is just one of several Capital Region leaders who spoke to the HER Power and Leadership class this semester. Taught by Ausra Park, Ph.D., and Taewoo Kang, Ph.D., the one-credit life skills class explores how female underrepresentation in politics, business and the sciences can be addressed.