The Ithacan

IC hires new athletic director

By Isabella McSweeney, Sports Editor • May 29, 2025

Ithaca College announced that Aaron Bouyea has been hired as the next director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation. The announcement was made by Stanley Bazile, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, on May 27. The college began searching for a new director when Susan Bassett ’79 announced in February that she planned to retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Bassett had been director of the program since 2013.

Ithaca College administration shares updates on enrollment and FY26 budget

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • May 22, 2025

Ithaca College administrators shared updates on enrollment and the college’s finances going into the 2025-26 academic year at the State of the College meeting May 20.

David Muir ’95 surprises Class of 2025 graduates at Commencement

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • May 19, 2025

The students concluded their undergraduate studies with a fist bump from President La Jerne Cornish and remarks from two of the college’s most famous alumni, Bob Iger ’73 and David Muir ’95.

Ithaca College professor files Title IX lawsuit claiming anti-LGBTQ+ environment

By Prakriti Panwar and Kaeleigh Banda • May 9, 2025

Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a civil lawsuit against Ithaca College on April 30. Hougham, through his attorneys, claims that he experienced a “hostile sexual environment” and anti-LGBTQ+ work environment on campus.

Faculty Council elects new executive committee and discusses enrollment

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • May 8, 2025

The Ithaca College Faculty Council met May 6 for its last meeting of the 2024-25 academic year to hear an update on the college’s enrollment from Rakin “Rock” Hall, vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, amid other agenda items.

SGC confirms members to vacant positions in final meeting of the semester

By Julian DeLucia, Assistant News Editor • May 6, 2025

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met May 5 for its last meeting of the semester and the first with the newly elected members of the council. Rishabh Sen, president of the student body, introduced confirmations in which new members who did not run in the elections get voted into their new roles.

Izzy Award Ceremony held at Ithaca College to recognize independent media

By Isabel Alasio, Newsletter Editor • May 5, 2025

On April 30, the 17th annual Izzy Award Ceremony was back in person at Ithaca College after being held via Zoom for six years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Title IX case against Ithaca College and former associate dean closes over a year since filed

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • May 4, 2025

The Title IX court case against Ithaca College and Bryan Roberts, former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications, has closed after a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice was filed May 3.

Exploring the intersection of management in music

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • May 4, 2025

A violin player herself, senior Lily Milkis originally majored in music education in hopes of eventually teaching string instruments. As she immersed herself in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance,...

English major works toward promoting diversity in literature

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • May 3, 2025

Driven by her passion for promoting diversity in literature, senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures...

Petition gathers community support for Ithaca College Deaf studies program

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • May 3, 2025

After word spread across Ithaca College and the Deaf community, IC American Sign Language instructors shared a petition to save the program — and their jobs.

Aspiring pediatrician uplifts campus community voices

By Kalysta Donaghy-Robinson, Former Photo Editor • May 3, 2025

When senior Umu Barry moved to Ithaca from the Bronx, NY, she knew she wanted to make an impact and achieve academic success as the oldest sibling in her large family. What came as a surprise, however,...