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Joan Lunden P’27 on the news industry, reinvention, and resilience

In a collaborative event between Skidmore and the Saratoga Book Festival during Homecoming and Family Weekend, the former “Good Morning America” host and best-selling author talks about her new memoir.

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Discover the people, ideas, and moments shaping Skidmore today — on campus, in the classroom, and through the accomplishments of our students and alumni.

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Capital-izing on connections

The Summer Legal Fellowship at the Government Law Center at Albany Law School is one of the many notable internship opportunities available to Skidmore students right here in the Capital Region.

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Achievements: Nov. 4, 2026

Read about the achievements of K. Aurelia Ball, Paul Benzon, Rebecca Fisher ’27, David Howson, Jesse O’Connell, Laurie Rabinowitz, Jessica Somerville-Braun, Adam Tinkle, and other Skidmore College community members.

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The Declaration’s unfinished promise and the responsibilities of citizenship

Political philosopher Danielle Allen, who received an honorary degree from Skidmore, emphasized the importance of civic participation and dialogue across differences.

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October 29, 2026

Jakob Roze ’16: A full-circle journey in fitness and wellness

The former anthropology major has returned to Saratoga Springs to run his personal-training business, Rozefit, combining his passions for biology, exercise science, and education.

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October 27, 2026

Achievements: Oct. 28, 2026

Read about the achievements of Patrick Daniels; Becca Johnson with Emily Cleveland '24, Nika Dolynuk '26, Merrick Fahrenwald '20, Sara Klompus '25, Sylvia Lavin '25, and Ashley Lupien '24; Pushkala Prasad; Elizabeth Pyle '28 and Neha Arora.

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October 22, 2026

Susan Magrino '83: Making an imPRession

Susan Magrino ’83 has built a career representing some of the most iconic brands in the world by combining curiosity, strong relationships, and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education.

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October 19, 2026

Danielle Allen will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial at Skidmore

Renowned political philosopher, Danielle Allen, will present the 11th Kuroda Symposium in Early American Politics and Culture lecture at Skidmore.

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Media Highlights

NPR: With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating The New York Times: I’m a Former Dean of Admissions. Colleges Shouldn’t Be Paying Rich Kids to Enroll. Forbes: Visit Saratoga Springs For A Fun, Exciting, Delicious And Historic Getaway The Washington Post: Three students. Lots of offers. Which college should they choose?

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