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October 30, 2024

Russell Sage College Becomes First College in Nation to Partner with The Center for Positive Education, Ensuring Education Graduates are Ready for Today’s Classroom

Fueled by a new partnership with The Center for Positive Education, all Russell Sage College students who graduate from teaching and school counseling programs in the Esteves School of Education will enter the workforce with training in Positive Education, preparing them to address the social and emotional learning needs of today’s students and manage their […]
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October 25, 2024

Russell Sage College Hosts Inaugural ICAN Healthcare Summit to Discuss Building a Diverse Healthcare Workforce, Addressing Health Inequities

Russell Sage College held its inaugural ICAN Healthcare Summit on October 25 at the Armory Building on its Albany campus. The event was focused on solutions to building a more diverse healthcare workforce and the role that plays in creating better health outcomes for communities. Headlining the event was Joel Bervell, a social media star […]
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October 16, 2024

Russell Sage College Celebrates Inauguration of Matthew Shaftel, the 11th President, Announces $10 Million Gift

Russell Sage College celebrated the inauguration of its 11th president, Dr. Matthew Shaftel, with the announcement of a $10 million gift during an October 16 ceremony in the Schacht Fine Arts Center on its Troy campus. Shaftel – a longtime higher education leader who last served as dean and full professor in Ohio University’s College […]
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