A picture-perfect fall celebration
From Career Jam and Skidtoberfest to athletics and the arts, Skidmore students, families, and alumni came together to cheer on the Thoroughbreds and enjoy a beautiful Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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Achievements: Oct. 14, 2026
Read about the achievements of Aurelia Ball and Michaela Cohen with Jaden Ali ’27, Frida Anguiano ’23, Jorge Cardoso ’26, Colin McClure ’20, Ally Mujica ’25, Oluebube Onwuzulu ’24, Daniela Poaquiza ’27, and Sydney Rice ’27; Steve Ives; Alexandra Prince; and Masami Tamagawa.
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Protecting elections in an age of misinformation
During a Skidmore talk, Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky ’92, co-executive director of the New York State Board of Elections, highlighted how rigorous bipartisan oversight and other protections keep New York’s elections secure.
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Former lawmakers call for civility, bipartisan dialogue
Republican Ann Marie Buerkle and Democrat John Yarmuth discussed political polarization, congressional gridlock, and civil discourse during a two-day campus visit.
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October 8, 2026
Pulitzer Prize winner and top IRS official: Human stories and lifelong learning matter
Former Wall Street Journal correspondent Geraldine Brooks and longtime Internal Revenue Service staff member Jarod Koopman share career and civic lessons with Skidmore’s first-year class.
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Achievements: Oct. 7, 2026
Read about the achievements of Heather Hurst; Steve Ives; and Christine Reilly.
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Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect program returns to Skidmore for October 2026 residency
Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect returns to Skidmore for its fall residency Oct. 20-24, part of a biannual program now in its 20th full year.
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Achievements: Sept. 30, 2026
Read about the achievements of Lia Ball with Sophia Liras ’28, Ace Snyder ’28, and Izzy Streeper ’28; Joe Ballard; Kathryn Baustian with Alex Garcia-Putnam ’11 and Aimee Holland ’25; Sarah DiPasquale with Caitlin Koto ’22 and Lilah Duboff ’23; Kimberley Frederick; Duncan Keller; Mohammad Asif Hasan Khan; Brooke Paradise.
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