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Three seniors at Union have earned prestigious international fellowships that will take them abroad to teach, study and build professional experience after graduation. They will travel to Japan and Germany through programs that reflect their academic achievements, global interests and commitment to cross-cultural exchange.

Congratulations to Angelica Mosher, Papa Ndiaye and Alanna Byrne! Learn more about their time at Union and fellowships: https://bit.ly/4e0uJIm

Catching up with...Shruti Mahajan, Mary H. '80 and Richard K. Templeton '80 Assistant Professor of Computer Science. https://bit.ly/4x2OhnV

Congratulations to the more than 60 students, organizations and other members of the campus community who were honored this week at the annual Student Leadership Celebration.

Hosted by Student Affairs, the event seeks to recognize the leadership demonstrated by students and others in their co-curricular activities throughout the academic year. Top honors went to Marissa Gnitzcavich ‘26 for Student Leader of the Year and Ajay Goncalves '26 for True to Our Name Award.

Read the full list of award recipients: https://bit.ly/43AUav8

A cherished spring tradition: Lobsterfest! 🦞

Hosted by Student Forum, Lobsterfest is the quintessential spring campus event: friends, food, fun and t-shirts.

Before FEMA became a household name, there was Hurricane Camille.

In a new book, Union College professor Andrew Morris traces how the devastating 1969 storm transformed disaster relief in America and changed what citizens expected from the federal government in times of crisis.

A timely story about history, policy, and the lasting impact of disasters.

How one storm changed the way the nation responded to disasters subject of new book by Professor Andrew Morris Publication Date May 19, 2026 On Aug. 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille slammed into the Mississippi coast, leaving a path of death and destruction. The Category 5 storm, one of the strongest ever to make landfall in the U.S., killed more than 140 in the Gulf Coast region and leveled thousands of homes an...

A great turnout for Run, Ribs and Reggae!⚡️

“To be, or not to be….”

Experience one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies in a new way as Union’s Theater Department presents a q***r, feminist reimagining of “Hamlet,” adapted and directed by Jasmine Roth ’14. Performed in Yulman Theater, the immersive production transforms the black box space into a chessboard with the audience surrounding the stage on all sides.

The production runs May 20–24. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4wHHrEn