Siena College

Siena College will soon become Siena University.

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Rome Saturday to attend the pope’s funeral Mass, according to the Vatican. Pope Francis is being remembered for his humility and calls to action. The late pontiff leaves a legacy of inspiring others to fight climate change, welcoming the LGBTQ community, and serving the poor. Among those who knew him personally is Brother Michael Perry, who from 2013 to 2021 served as General Minister of the Order of the Friars Minor. Perry, who arranged a delegation from Siena College to meet with Pope Francis in 2024, joined mourners in Vatican City to celebrate the life of Pope Francis and lay him to rest. Perry spoke with WAMC about the experience from Rome Saturday.

Capital Region Catholics are reflecting on Pope Francis's legacy and message.

A year ago, on April 20th, Siena College President Chuck Seifert, along with friars and members of the private college’s board of trustees, had the opportunity to meet with Pope Francis during a college pilgrimage to Italy.WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with Seifert this morning about his trip and the pope’s impact on the Franciscan college in Loudonville.

Four years ago, Columbia University launched the Columbia Climate School. We’ll speak with Climate School Dean Dr. Jeffrey Shaman.And a New York Congressman wants to place new restrictions on mobile sports betting. We’ll learn how sports betting affects student athletes

Siena College leaders are reflecting after a recent trip of a lifetime that included an audience with the pope.

The 2003 National Champion has spent the last 15 years coaching at his alma mater.

Siena College is absorbing 16 programs from Clarkson University.

Every four years, a class of Siena College students and their professor go to New Hampshire to see the presidential primary process up close. WAMC's Alexander Babbie spoke with some of them ahead of tonight’s election.

Shortly after announcing its closure at the end of the academic year, the College of Saint Rose said it would help all students continue their education and reach graduation. A "teach-out plan" has been launched toward that goal.