THE ITHACAN

New provost Benjamin Rifkin passionate about study abroad

By Jack Curran, Editor-in-Chief • January 21, 2015

Benjamin Rifkin, newly hired provost and vice president for educational affairs, said he is very passionate about offering study abroad to as many students as possible.

Ithaca College sends students to Australia for a semester abroad

By Kate Nalepinski, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2014

Ithaca College students describe their experiences with living and studying in Australia as a part of the college's study abroad program.

Faculty offer short-term study abroad programs for students

By Taylor Zambrano, Assistant News Editor • December 2, 2014

Ithaca College faculty and staff members have taken it upon themselves to create short-term programs for students who want a study abroad experience.

Director of study abroad recognized as Volunteer of the Year

By Alexandra Peksa, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2014

Ithaca College’s study abroad program was recently recognized through the work of director Rachel Gould, honored with the Volunteer of the Year award.

Drawing on the past

By Vicky Wolak, Chief Copy Editor • December 11, 2013

Senior Genevieve Cohn makes art based off of her international experiences and the world around her.

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon confirmed a commitment to discuss the proposed China center at Shanghai Normal University. This will be the first center, besides the London Center, that the college...

Video: Snap Judgement – Is the college’s proposed learning center in China worth the investment?

By Jaclyn CataldiShawn Steiner • March 28, 2013

Students on campus share their opinions on whether they think Ithaca College's proposed learning center in China is worth the investment.

College aims to prepare students for new frontiers of China

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer • March 7, 2013

Ithaca College seeks to prepare students academically for the new economic and political frontier of China, with new courses, study abroad programs and the IC 20/20 strategic plan.

Students assist Malawian citizens through summer study program

By Emma Rizzo, Staff Writer • February 13, 2013

Mary Taylor, a nurse at the Hammond Health Center, takes students to Malawi to help in orphanages, hospitals and schools.

IC changes short-term study abroad requirements

By Noreyana Fernando • September 13, 2012

This semester, Ithaca College faculty and staff looking to organize short-term study abroad programs for students will have to go through the Office of International Programs.

Goodbye North Face, hello stylish outerwear!

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • January 24, 2012

Ciao Ithacans! As I write this, the view outside my window is of the beautiful night skyline of Milan, one of the fashion capitals of the world. This semester, I'll be blogging live from Italy, with the latest updates on fashion from a country known for its distinctive style. The weather's been chilly here in…