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Scholarship, creativity and innovation on display at annual Steinmetz Symposium

Wellington Matos Bias was among the more than 500 students who took part in the 36th annual Steinmetz Symposium Friday. Overseen by Matt Anderson, director of undergraduate research and associate professor of computer science, the symposium showcases the type of hands-on, faculty-mentored research that is a staple of the Union experience. This included 190 oral presentations and 118 poster presentations. Also, more than 200 students were involved in dance performances, two musical concerts and an art exhib

Dani Brown ’26 and Mai Tran ’26 win top honors at Prize Day

Dani Brown ’26 and Mai Tran ’26 captured the top two awards at Prize Day Saturday afternoon in Memorial Chapel. More than 100 awards were presented to honor students for achievement in academics, leadership and community service. Many of the prizes carry a monetary reward.

Prize Day winners 2026

Dani Brown ’26 and Mai Tran ’26 captured the top two awards at Prize Day Saturday afternoon in Memorial Chapel. More than 100 awards were presented to honor students for achievement in academics, leadership and community service. Many of the prizes carry a monetary reward.

Phi Beta Kappa elects new members

A springtime view of the Nott

Lothridge Festival of Dance returns with celebration of artistry, culture and community

Lothridge Festival of Dance 2017

Spotlight on Steinmetz: Annual symposium showcases scholarly and artistic works of students

The first Steinmetz Symposium in April 1991 was a modest effort to showcase undergraduate research featuring presentations from 130 students over the course of an afternoon. When the 36th anniversary of the symposium arrives Friday, May 8, the number of students involved will have swelled to beyond 500 – including 190 oral presentations and 118 poster presentations. More than 200 students are involved in dance performances, two musical concerts and an art exhibit. The symposium is no longer squeezed into a

For the Record - Week of April 24, 2026

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

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.

For the Record - Week of April 17, 2026

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Union announces new accelerated master’s degree through partnership with University of Rochester’s Simon Business School

A student listens closely during a political science class at the college.