Center for International Programs, Biology

Saints Around the World: Siena, Italy

Fortunately, Kylie Hilborne '25 never had to explain herself to the Italian authorities. In fact, her trespassing turned out to be no more than a memorable story. It's the night her B&B stay in Pisa began as an unlawful B&E.

The Saint Baloo

Baloo is well on his way to Siena and social media fame. The College's all-new mascot is making friends nearly as fast as he's gaining followers.
Pre-Law

Opening Arguments

The teams suited up to scrimmage in preparation for a big regional competition – but no helmets were required here. Sweat? Maybe just a little.
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Every Student Has a Story: Klaudia Poplawski '22

Klaudia Poplawski '22 is among the most prolific and in-demand artists on campus. She'd be happy to design your next wall covering, or logo, or album cover... once she's finished with her biochemistry homework.
Environmental Studies and Sciences, School of Science, Finance, LAUDATO SI, Sustainability

Billion Dollar Green Challenge

Jessica Dupont ’22 has been passionately interested in sustainability issues since she was in high school. Her efforts to raise awareness – and funds – to support sustainability efforts at Siena have culminated in the College signing on to the Billion Dollar Green Challenge.

Neighbor Helping Neighbor

Keeping schools open, and students and staff healthy, has been a tremendous challenge throughout the COVID pandemic. To that end, the North Colonie School District - which does not have the benefit of being a fully vaccinated community like Siena - has enlisted the help of Siena College students to conduct testing at their district’s offices, just a stone’s throw from campus.
Physics & Astronomy, School of Science

Initiating Contact

Noah Franz '23 spent the summer of 2021 searching for intelligent extraterrestrial life. His search came up empty, but his research will be featured this year in The Astronomical Journal.
School of Liberal Arts, Modern Languages & Classics

Now Taking Reservations at La Centralita

An oasis of Spanish food and culture has come to a downtown Albany historic townhouse, thanks to a Siena faculty member and her spouse.
Biology, School of Science

The Discovery of the Shrew

An international team of researchers, including Thomas Giarla, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Siena, recently discovered 14 new species of shrews, the largest number of new mammals described in any scientific paper since 1931.