Union College

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At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.

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TRUE TO OUR NAME

At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.

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TRUE TO OUR NAME

At Union, things come together in ways that energize our community with opportunities for all.

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ACADEMICS

EXPLORE 62+ AREAS OF STUDY

RECENT ACCOLADES

U.S. News and World Report
'Best Colleges'

#21

Engineering programs (non-doctoral)

#13

Early career earnings for graduates among liberal arts colleges

Princeton Review 'Featured Colleges'

Top 40

Private college for return on investment

Money 'Best Value' colleges

4.5 stars

(out of 5)

U.S. News and World Report
'Best Colleges'

#21

Engineering programs (non-doctoral)

#13

Early career earnings for graduates among liberal arts colleges

Princeton Review
'Featured Colleges'

Top 40

Private college for return on investment

Money
'Best Value' colleges

4.5 stars

(out of 5)

FEATURED NEWS

As a first-year student, Elsie Paxton '27 joined a project led by Kristin A. Bidoshi, professor of Russian, to teach English to Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing war with Russia. Since then, the mechanical engineering major has taught (via Zoom) more than 60 children aged 6-16. “Despite coming from families fractured by the war, our lessons are filled with silliness,” said Paxton, who recently completed her minor in English literature. “Laughter is a common language, connecting us even when words f

Ukrainian children affected by war focus of Projects for Peace winner Elsie Paxton ‘27

Last fall, members of Union’s Rocket Club gathered to begin work on building a rocket from scratch. Working primarily in the 3D print lab and the make lab, students needed to construct a rocket that could reach a maximum altitude between 700 and 1,200 feet, descend on a parachute at no more than 15 feet per second and use a built-in camera to record the rocket descent. They also needed to use an electronic payload to stream and graph velocity, rotation rate, acceleration, altitude, pressure and temperature

Rocket Club soars to new heights with first-place finish at national competition

President Elizabeth Kiss was among three newly appointed college presidents invited to share their thoughts on how they are redefining leadership at a time of rapid change and financial pressure for a panel, “New Leaders, New Lens: Inside the Evolving State of Higher Ed.” Hosted by the Albany Business Review, the panel also included Michael Brophy, president of Hudson Valley Community College and Matthew Shaftel, president of Russell Sage.

President Elizabeth Kiss part of regional panel on the evolving state of higher education

Catching up with…Ellen Gasparovic

ACADEMICS

RESEARCH REIGNS

No matter your major(s), you’ll dive into hands-on research alongside expert faculty in labs, archives, studios, or out in the field.

Students testing the soil as part of a research project

Students strolling down Jay Street in Schenectady, NY

ABOUT UNION

THE ELECTRIC CITY

Schenectady blends city energy and outdoor adventure, offering restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events, plus hiking, biking and skiing just minutes from campus.

STUDENT LIFE

CURRENT INTERESTS + NEW PURSUITS

From beekeeping club and an off-road racing team to music festivals and movie nights, Union’s 130+ clubs and organizations ensure there’s always something to do and someone to do it with.

Students at the Club Expo seated at a table with model rockets placed nearby.

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