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. 

Commencement ceremony held to honor graduating Class of 2023

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • May 22, 2023

The Class of 2023 gathered May 21 in Glazer Arena to celebrate the completion of their undergraduate degrees with a procession, fanfare and a fist bump from President La Jerne Cornish.

Commencement Ceremonies held for graduating Class of 2022

By Elizabeth Kharabadze, Former Newsletter Editor • May 26, 2022

Students cheerfully donned blue and white caps and gowns in celebration after a long academic year alongside family, faculty and staff for the Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremonies.

Rainbow Reception Held for LGBT Students

By Evan Miller, Maggie Bryan, and Morgana Zendejas Peterson • May 4, 2022

On April 29, Ithaca College held its annual Rainbow Reception in Emerson Suites. The reception is for LGBT graduating seniors to receive their rainbow cords that are worn at graduation.

Ithaca College holds virtual commencement ceremonies

By Alexis Manore, Caitlin Holtzman, and Jordan Broking • August 13, 2020

Graduates from the Class of 2020 popped bottles of champagne and celebrated with their families and pets over Zoom at commencement ceremonies.

BREAKING: College announces 2019 Commencement speaker

By Krissy Waite, Assistant News Editor • March 26, 2019

Mildred García, president of the American Association of State Colleges and University, will address the class of 2019 at Commencement.

Class of 2018 to walk and have names read at Commencement

By Madison Fernandez, Assistant News Editor • January 24, 2018

The Ithaca College Commencement Committee has decided that the Class of 2018 will walk and have their names read at the Commencement ceremony.

Commencement Committee searches for ceremony feedback

By Meredith Burke, Staff Writer • November 29, 2017

The Ithaca College Commencement Committee is looking for feedback in response to a charge given by President Shirley M. Collado when she took office in July.

Editorial: Commencement would be too long with walking

October 4, 2017

Graduation is a time for recognition and celebration, and it is understandable if students at the college feel that the current commencement ceremonies are lacking in this aspect.

Students struggle to graduate due to the ICC

By Falyn Stempler, Staff Writer • January 30, 2017

Some seniors are just barely able to achieve their graduation requirements because of complications arising with the Integrative Core Curriculum.

Ithaca College senior plans to leave behind a musical legacy

By Silas White, Staff Writer • April 30, 2016

Tyson, a vocal performance major, is no stranger to performing onstage. He has performed with Ithacappella for three years, singing popular sultry songs by artists, like Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran, as well as older songs from bands like Earth, Wind & Fire. Tyson has also performed with the Ithaca College Choir and the IC Opera Workshop.

Ithaca College senior explores concept of control through art

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • April 11, 2016

After a year of preparatory school at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Aguirre injured her foot and left the military to pursue her career in art.