A new report from the Marist Bureau of Economic Research shows that nearly 56 percent of all Hudson Valley residents who work commute to their jobs and employment within the Hudson Valley remains the norm at 59 percent of all jobs held.

Arts Place, Portland, Indiana is the location of a current exhibit by Ed Smith, associate professor of art and art history and art gallery director at Marist College.

Marist has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2016. Marist climbed six spots on the list of Best Private College Values, to 57 from 63. Introduced in 1998, the rankings highlight public schools, private universities and private liberal arts colleges that combine outstanding academics with affordable cost. In addition, Kiplinger has ranked the top 100 best values in each category.

Youth comprise a third of the homeless population in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

David Woolner's new book, The Last 100 Days: FDR at War and at Peace, paints a detailed portrait of the final 100 days of FDR’s life and presidency.

Andrey Pavlov ’02/’03M tried to avoid taking Professor of Strategy Helen Rothberg’s class, but when his friends registered, so did he. Andrey figured it would be better to suffer through Professor Rothberg than to take his capstone course alone. That was nearly 16 years ago, and it was the spark of a magnificent and lasting friendship.

Damian Bednarz ’04 has received the Gold Cross of Merit from the Republic of Poland.

The Office of Academic Affairs will sponsor the 2017 Autumn Lecture Series with the speakers listed below. All lectures are free and open to the public.

For the ninth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has included Marist on its list of the country’s best values in private colleges, where the College is ranked 63rd. Kiplinger’s annual list ranks the best values in both private universities and liberal arts colleges. The full list is available online now at www.kiplinger.com/links/college.

Dozens of Marist student athletes and alumni among top finishers as College welcomes 2,300 racers

With topics ranging from an examination of genocide to the role of leadership in municipal government, 24 students from Marist’s Honors Program shared a fascinating array of senior research projects at the Senior Thesis Exhibit on December 4 in the Student Center.

Brooke DiPalma had just turned 14 when her father, Joseph, dropped her off at school one day in West Islip, New York.

For the eighth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has included Marist on its list of the country’s best values in private colleges, where the College moved up four spots to 58th. Kiplinger’s annual list ranks 100 private universities and 100 liberal arts colleges. The full list is available online now at www.kiplinger.com/links/college.

The Marist College Social Work Association and Black Student Union will host "Networking With Professionals of Color" on Friday, April 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Henry Hudson Room (FN301) in Fontaine Hall. Community leaders and other professionals of color will share personal stories of success, activism, and growth, along with networking opportunities.

Longtime journalist and Editor-in-Chief of ESPN's The Undefeated Kevin Merida visited campus recently to meet with students, discuss his nearly four decades in the news business, and share his thoughts on the state of the media and the complex intersection of sports and race

Four Marist students have been recognized for national excellence by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for their contributions to the Marist Fashion Magazine

Honoring our Veterans

The Marist College Center for Sports Communication has named Jon Frankel, a correspondent for HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, the inaugural "Distinguished Pro in Sports Communication" adjunct professor.

On November 16, Colonel James M. Johnson (U.S. Army, Ret.), Ph.D. was honored recently by the Dutchess County Historical Society for his tireless efforts to preserve and promote Hudson River Valley history.

New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat will kick off Marist's Autumn Lecture Series on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., when he speaks on "Bad Religion: Culture Wars, Political Polarization, and the Transformation of Christianity" in the College's Nelly Goletti Theatre. All events in the series are free and open to the public.