Every Student Has a Story: Kyle Bissell '24

Kyle Bissell ’24 was a hair stylist for more than a decade. Despite long hours on his feet, he did his job well and enjoyed making his clients look good. But something was missing.

When Women Break the "Ultimate Glass Ceiling"

“The election of the first female head of state is a transformative event in the history of any country.” Ausra Park, Ph.D., has received a grant to continue her examination of what that means for five former post-Communist-bloc nations.

Saints Around the World: Dunedin, New Zealand

Hobbit Bilbo Baggins and Erin Herring '25 both sought adventure: the former in The Hobbit trilogy; the latter through the Siena study abroad program. Their adventures criss-crossed on a spectacularly green hillside in New Zealand.

An Education in Law and Life

Siena's Summer Legal Fellows Program offers Siena students the opportunity to work under the direct supervision of a law school professor while undertaking original legal research with second- and third-year law students. This summer, 12 rising seniors worked at six law schools affiliated with the program, where they provided legal assistance to the underserved while building on their early education in law.

Assisting the Greater Community

Community Assistant training inspires CAs to be role models for their Saints by putting the Franciscan and Siena value of compassionate leadership into action.

Every Student Has a Story: Chahna Choksi '24

Chahna Choksi '24 was told she's not Indian because she wasn't born in India; she was also told she's not American because she looks Indian. She often wondered, "Who am I?" She finally found herself, after getting very lost, at Siena.

Siena Soars into the Top 100

The Wall Street Journal just released its 2024 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” listing and Siena College has hit the Top 100 nationwide!