Senior Splash: alumni reflect on the origins of beloved graduation tradition 40 years later

By Ally Dheeradhada, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • May 15, 2026

One of Ithaca College’s biggest traditions is Senior Splash, when hundreds of graduating seniors jump into the Dillingham Fountains to celebrate the effort and dedication they put into their time at IC. Many students spend their four years thinking about the day they get to jump in the fountains, but few know of the group of friends that started it all: Scott Kunz ’86, Evan Cutler ’86 and Rob Holley ’86. 

Q&A: Alum to be awarded for contributions to trauma care and college vision

By Dominick Petrucci, Staff writer • September 26, 2023

C. William “Bill” Schwab graduated from Ithaca College in 1968 with a degree in Chemistry. After attending medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Schwab served as a military surgeon during the Vietnam War. Schwab started working in trauma care surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he has pioneered Damage Control Surgery — which is now a worldwide medical procedure.

Q&A: Alum discusses experience of owning a food truck business

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2023

Katie Foley ’01, owner of the Silo Food Truck, is returning to Ithaca College’s campus beginning April 13. 

Q&A: IC alum and New York State Senate candidate discusses platform

By Lorien Tyne, Editor-in-Chief • March 22, 2023

Caleb Slater ’18 is running for the New York State Senate District 48. Slater credits his time at Ithaca College for his interest in politics.

Park alum gives students networking and career advice

By Vivian Rose • March 1, 2023

On Feb. 27, Ithaca College’s chapter of NYFTSA invited Amanda Cerruti ’19, who currently works for Access Hollywood, to speak with students.

IC alumni release book for aspiring physical therapists

By Liam McDermott, Senior Writer • January 31, 2023

Two Ithaca College alumni released a collaborative book and podcast targeted toward aspiring professionals in the field of physical therapy and movement science.

College encourages alumni engagement beyond financial donations

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • November 30, 2022

Ithaca College is changing its approach to alumni engagement, focusing on creating relationships with alumni beyond financial contributions.

IC alum Joe Pera returns to Ithaca for stand-up show

By Joshua Pantano, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022

After comedian Joe Pera ’10 walked onto the stage, he soon had the audience laughing during his stand-up performance at the State Theatre of Ithaca.

Alum receives three presidential awards for service work

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • September 21, 2022

Maggie Eckerson ’18 was recently awarded three presidential honors for her work in the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.

College offers Class of 2020 an in-person commencement

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • September 20, 2022

Ithaca College has sent out a survey to the Class of 2020 graduates to gauge their interest in having an in-person commencement ceremony in May 2023.

Thesis film drives across the pond

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • September 14, 2022

“Road Kill,” a thesis project among four Ithaca College alumni, made its way across the pond to the International Motor Film Awards in London, where it will compete against other films.

Giving Day creates mixed reactions within IC community

By Clare Shanahan, Former Opinion Editor • April 27, 2022

Some were frustrated by promotional materials like spam emails, while others enjoyed the opportunity to support specific organizations they care about at the college.