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Huron helped Ithaca College administrators decrease the college's first-year student enrollment target student body size to 4,500 students to make more accurate revenue projections.

Ithaca College restructures amid budget deficit

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • August 28, 2025
President La Jerne Cornish said during the All-College Welcome that administrators are working to align the size of the faculty and staff with the student body size.
In addition to receiving a portion of the $1.5 million settlement, eligible students will also receive a one-time tuition credit of $800 for graduate school at the college.

IC students enrolled in Spring 2020 eligible for financial compensation

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • August 28, 2025
Ithaca College students who were enrolled in Spring 2020 for in-person learning are entitled to financial compensation. Erik Akerman, a student at IC during Spring 2020, filed a class action lawsuit against the college on behalf of himself and other students who were unable to engage in college classes and activities as usual, but still paid tuition when the COVID-19 pandemic forced shutdowns. 
Students harassed at LGBTQ+ orientation event

Students harassed at LGBTQ+ orientation event

By Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo • August 27, 2025
On Aug. 22, unidentified individuals threw water balloons and tomatoes at students attending Glow with Pride, also called the Glow Party, an orientation event.
The Ithacan was invited to observe a behind the scenes shooting for “In Fading Light” at Ithaca Farmers Market Aug. 20. At the film set, student production assistants stayed busy by taking and giving directions into their walkies and aiding in the scene setting process.

Independent sci-fi film beams with student talent

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor • August 27, 2025

Since July 28, through summer rain or sunshine, Ithaca College students have been darting through town with walkies, filming equipment or makeup supply bags slung over their shoulders. Science fiction...

The AI Ready program will provide AI education to Ithaca College faculty and staff. The program offers monthly virtual session on AI in private education. (Photos via Pexels)

New educational program helps faculty and staff become AI Ready

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • August 27, 2025
The AI Ready program offers monthly virtual sessions on AI in private higher education for faculty and staff throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
SAFE IC, Ithaca College's new mobile safety app, includes features like alerts from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, contacts for emergency services and a campus map with resources.

New app expands features to increase Ithaca College campus safety

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2025
SAFE IC, Ithaca College's new mobile safety app, includes features like alerts from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, contacts for emergency services and a campus map with resources.
The position of Vice President for Marketing Communications has been held by Mark Eyerly since its formation in July 2023 and will be cut Aug. 31.

IC cuts Vice President for Marketing Communications position as part of cost-reduction efforts

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • August 18, 2025
Effective Aug. 31, the position of Vice President for Marketing Communications at Ithaca College will be eliminated as part of ongoing cost-reduction measures. The position has been held by Mark Eyerly since its formation in July 2023.
On Aug. 2, Adam Turck ’11 was fatally shot after stopping to help a woman involved in a domestic dispute in Richmond, Virginia.

Alum killed in Richmond after attempting to stop domestic dispute

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • August 7, 2025
On Aug. 2, Adam Turck ’11 was fatally shot after stopping to help a woman involved in a domestic dispute in Richmond, Virginia. Turck was 35 years old. 
The Academic Support Center will be located in 106 Muller Faculty Center with additional offices located on the second floor.

Ithaca College announces creation of new Academic Support Center

By Eamon Corbo, Assistant News Editor • August 7, 2025
The Academic Support Center will combine members of the deans’ offices who focus on student support with staff from the Center for Student Success.
Ithaca College released its response to the claims made by IC professor Brad Hougham on June 27 in which a motion for dismissal was requested. (Illustration by Kaiden Chandler/The Ithacan; photo by Mikhail Nilov/Pexels)

Ithaca College professor files response opposing college’s motion to dismiss Title IX case

By Kaeleigh Banda, Eamon Corbo, and Julian DeLucia • June 30, 2025
Brad Hougham, a professor in the Department of Music Performance, filed a memorandum in opposition to Ithaca College’s motion to dismiss his civil lawsuit July 18.
Tim Downs, chief financial officer and vice president of Finance and Administration, shared the projected FY 2025 budget summary and compared it to the FY 2025 forecast.

Ithaca College to lower discount rate by 2028 as part of plan to decrease deficit

By Kaeleigh Banda, News Editor • June 5, 2025
The Ithaca College Division of Finance and Administration hosted a Dollars and Sense presentation May 29. The session was open to faculty, staff and students to discuss the college's performance in fiscal year 2025 and the FY 2026 budget. To continue to combat the college’s financial deficit, the discount rate for first-year students will be dropped from 64% to 60% by FY 2028. 
Aaron Bouyea has been hired as the next director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation. 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.

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.
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