In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we decided to write a post about a growing industry that needs more women in leadership roles—and a fantastic department at Siena that wants more female students, too. Computer Science. Whether or not you’re interested in it (maybe you know nothing about it yet, and that’s okay!), read on. We chatted with MaryAnne Egan, Siena’s Chair and Professor of Computer Science, about the workforce’s need for more women and what we can do to #makeithappen.

Whether you’re a senior getting ready to submit your enrollment deposit, or a junior just starting out on your college search, we’ve got tips to keep you on track throughout the process. Here are the things you should be doing this month:

We’ve written about the perks of going to school in the Capital Region before (great job opportunities, awesome restaurants, cool landmarks). But if you need an added bonus, we’ve got an idea to bounce off you.

Fast-forward four years and picture yourself on job interviews. One way to make a good impression on potential employers is to show off your effective decision-making abilities. Leaders need to be thoughtful but quick when it comes to choosing between A or B. Think you could use some improvement in that department?

Did you know that allied health care workers represent 60 percent of all health care providers? And according to ExploreHealthCareers.org, there are more than 5 million allied health care providers in the U.S., working in more than 80 professions. So what's that mean exactly?

You’ve submitted your applications—now what? First, take a breath. You’re almost done! Then, read this list of to-dos while you wait for your admissions decisions.

Valentine's Day is in the air! Which means one thing: time to share some love stories. Here at Siena College, if there's one thing all of us crush on day in and day out, it's, well, Siena College. Need a few extra reasons to make the decision to enroll here? Here's what made various members of our community fall for our darling school. Who, by the way, loves us back. 

The long-awaited day has come and gone: you woke up from a good night’s sleep, ate a well-balanced breakfast, and spent five hours at an SAT test center filling in bubbles that corresponded to your answers. Whether or not you scored in the range you were hoping for, you may be wondering if retaking the SAT is the right move for you. Here are some things to think about before you decide.

Off to college soon—or hope to be? Here’s some advice, straight from Admissions, about what you should consider working on this time of year to better prepare yourself for what lies ahead. Wherever you are in the college application process, you’ll find a tip that applies to you below!

Congratulations to our future Saints! As you know, one of the most important factors in choosing a college is campus visits, where you can get to know the school, speak with faculty and current students, and predict your fit. Now that you’ve been accepted, however, your perspective when visiting campuses will change.