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Freshman Norman Staub gives the pitch for his group, VeRiFID, at 3 Day Startup on April 7. The groups goal was to install radio frequency identification into camera equipment to make the camera rental process more efficient.

Ithaca College event gives students opportunity to pitch business ideas

By Cody Taylor, Staff Writer April 10, 2019
Ithaca College held its first 3 Day Startup, an event that provided students with the chance to practice pitching business ideas.
President Trump signed an executive order March 21 mandating that federal agencies to not provide funding for colleges and universities that fail to uphold their students free speech rights. Officials at Ithaca College say they do not believe it will have a significant impact on campus.

Trump’s free speech order will have minimal impact on campus

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor March 27, 2019
Officials at Ithaca College believe President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on free speech will have a minimal impact on campus.
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of New York recently appointed President Collado to its board of trustees.

President Collado appointed to higher ed board

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor March 4, 2019
The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities of New York recently named IC President Shirley M. Collado to its board of trustees.
In an email to current juniors, Dean of Students Bonnie Prunty and Rosanna Ferro, vice president of the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life, announced the launch of the Senior and Graduate Housing Community, which will be located in Eastman Hall. Seniors and graduate students can live in the community for either one semester or both during the 2022–23 academic year.

Student Affairs creates higher ed certificate program

By Erika Liberati, Staff Writer February 11, 2019
The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life is sponsoring a new program for students who are interested in pursuing careers in student affairs.
Paul Keane 68 reflects on his time at Ithaca College and the importance of institutions pursuing the truth in light of The Ithacans reporting on President Shirley M. Collados sexual abuse charge.

Commentary: Colleges should prioritize honesty and transparency

By Paul Keane January 22, 2019
The mission of the Academy — even a former party school — is the pursuit of truth.
From left, junior Grace Elletson; Luke Keller, Dana professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy; Jeff Selingo 95, member of the board of trustees; President Shirley M. Collado; and Orinthia Montague, Tompkins Cortland Community College president, discuss trends in higher education.

Panel discusses trends and issues in higher education

By Madison Fernandez, Assistant News Editor February 14, 2018
Collado said she wanted the campus community, not just the board, to have the opportunity to listen in on conversations regarding higher education.
Ithaca College president Shirley Collado condemned white supremacy following the weekend events in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Transition team prepares for incoming president Collado

By Nicole Pimental, Staff Writer May 3, 2017
The Ithaca College Board of Trustees has appointed a transition team to assist and support incoming president Shirley Collado during her first year.
Editorial: Focus on job training undervalues humanities

Editorial: Focus on job training undervalues humanities

March 29, 2017
Most courses in vocational studies, such as business or law, do not do enough to foster critical-thinking skills.
Editorial: NY must prioritize access for low-income students

Editorial: NY must prioritize access for low-income students

March 22, 2017
Tuition for Ithaca College is already astronomically high, placing low-income students at a greater disadvantage than others.
Trumps Universities: What Trump means for higher education

Trump’s Universities: What Trump means for higher education

By Ana Borruto and Grace Elletson December 7, 2016
The nation is looking to Trump to steer the republic — and he has made the direction he has chosen for higher education clearer since the election.
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump have differing positions on higher education.

Candidates’ higher education plans could affect private colleges

By Aidan Quigley, News Editor October 19, 2016
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's and Republican nominee Donald Trump's higher education plans could have a significant impact on private colleges and universities.
Benjamin Rifkin, provost and vice president for educational affairs, is head of a team monitoring Ithaca Colleges reaccreditation process. The college is currently in The Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation process, a procedure to evaluate if the college is reaching certain standards of quality higher education.

Ithaca College begins process for reaccreditation

By Ana Borruto, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Ithaca College is in the beginning stages of The Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation process, a procedure to evaluate if the college is reaching certain standards of quality higher education.
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