- May's Art in America devotes 10 pages to the Alma Thomas show at Skidmore's Tang Museum. The Tang has also made headlines in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and elsewhere.
- Graham Roberts, senior editor in graphics at The New York Times, will discuss and share his work.
- The grant will support initiatives that build on existing strengths at the College, while adding and enhancing programs.
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the grant for "Project VIS," designed to advance visual literacy and communication.
- The $1.25 million award will fund teaching and learning around academic themes that have historical roots in upstate New York and also are of current consequence worldwide, such as sustainability and human rights.
- A new grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will allow Skidmore to invest in the future of the faculty through bridge appointments, which are designed to ensure stability and smooth transitions, according to Vice President for Academic Affairs Susan Kress.
- Living the Liberal Arts, an ongoing series of panel discussions featuring Skidmore alumni and faculty, is designed to help students learn more about the links between their college majors and post-graduate professional and/or educational opportunities.