All Union News

September 14, 2026

No place like home: Union strengthens its commitment to Empire State students with ‘New York Garnet Guarantee’

nion College’s tradition of serving New Yorkers traces back more than 230 years to its founding in 1795 as the first college chartered by the state. Now, the College is reaffirming that longstanding commitment to its home state with the introduction of a powerful new financial aid investment exclusively designed to help New York students. Union’s New York Garnet Guarantee will award virtually any New York student accepted for admission with a $30,000 annual scholarship. That’s a guaranteed $120,000 award o

September 10, 2026

Reappointment review committee formed

A view of the Nott Memorial

September 10, 2026

Catching up with...Susan Manchester

Susan Manchester celebrated her 20 th year with Union this September. As the associate director and nurse practitioner at Wicker Wellness Center, she helps students achieve their health and wellness goals. “There’s never a dull moment as you never know who is going to walk through the door. Every day, week, month and trimester offer something new and exciting,” she said. Outside of work, Manchester enjoys teaching yoga, hiking, kayaking, gardening in her backyard and volunteering at Schenectady Urban Farms.

September 10, 2026

Tenure review committees formed

A view of the Nott Memorial

September 10, 2026

For the record: Week of September 11, 2026

For the record graphic

September 9, 2026

Toll Day gets a tweak: College’s largest day of community service expands to multiple days

Toll Day has a new name and more opportunities this year, but the mission remains unchanged: connecting students with Schenectady and the greater Capital Region to support ongoing projects and activities in the community. Started in 1996, the College’s largest day of community service has been known as John Calvin Toll Day since 2001. Hundreds of students typically fan out across Schenectady and the surrounding region to clean up parks and public spaces and provide other help as needed. But as relationships

September 8, 2026

Let’s go U: Convocation opens Union’s 232nd academic year

As chants of “Let’s go U” filled a packed Memorial Chapel, Union officially kicked off its 232nd academic year with an hour-long ceremony Tuesday afternoon. The athletic chants were a nod to a special guest on the dais, former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere ’15. Gostisbehere was back on campus to receive the Eliphalet Nott Medal. Established in 1995, the medal is awarded to alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their professional fields. The medal is named for Eliphalet Nott, presiden

September 3, 2026

Honoring the 2025-26 Dean's List

UNION sign in front of the Nott, outside.

September 2, 2026

Former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere ‘15 to receive Eliphalet Nott Medal

Nearly three months after winning the Stanley Cup, former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere ‘15 will collect some more hardware: the Eliphalet Nott Medal. President Elizabeth Kiss will present Gostisbehere with the medal at Convocation, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Memorial Chapel. Established in 1995, the medal is awarded to alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their professional fields. The medal is named for Eliphalet Nott, president of Union from 1804 to 1866, the longest tenure of a

August 19, 2026

Union set to welcome Class of 2030; Convocation is Sept. 8

When Lydia Manuel visited Union, she was impressed by what she discovered. A wealth of academic opportunities. Robust study abroad options. A range of student activities. Welcoming students and faculty. A sense of community. The Solon, Ohio, student felt at home on the College’s historic campus. “I am elated to start my journey of self-discovery and preparing for my future career while earning my degree at Union,” said Manuel, who is interested in neuroscience and economics. “I am a student with a lot of