At Russell Sage College, our close-knit community prepares you for professional success in an affordable, supportive environment where you’ll be empowered to thrive. Broad, flexible academic programs offer caring faculty mentors, a focus on your well-being and countless opportunities for hands-on learning across our two campuses in Albany and Troy.

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Advancing our historic dedication to women’s empowerment

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May 31, 2023

Russell Sage College Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List

More than 400 students were named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List.
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May 19, 2023

Russell Sage Employees Celebrated at Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

On May 18, Russell Sage College celebrated its employees at the Employee Recognition Luncheon, held in the Armory at the Albany campus. Below are the employees receiving special recognition or celebrating milestones with the College. Distinguished Service Awards Each year, Russell Sage College recognizes employees who have shown distinguished service within the Sage community. Recipients […]
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May 15, 2023

2023 Russell Sage College Graduates Challenged to ‘Imagine a New America’ at 106th Commencement Ceremony

“You must dream dreams and see visions. In this time of storm and stress, the imagination is the battlefield,” Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Ph.D., a noted scholar, commentator, and bestselling author, told graduates at the 2023 Russell Sage College commencement ceremony. “We must imagine the world as it ought to be, in the full light […]
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“Small classes allowed me to build relationships with professors who were mentors outside of class. The school has everything to help you succeed.”

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Students engaged in an internship, clinical, research project or experiential learning

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of graduates received a job offer or attended grad school within 6 months

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Athletics at Sage

The Gators have 21 varsity programs and are a member of the NCAA in Division III. We are primarily a member of the Empire 8 Conference, while some programs compete in other conferences. To date, our Gator athletic teams have garnered seven NCAA tournament appearances.

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Russell Sage College policy prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status, and acts in conformity with all applicable state and federal laws. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, educational and athletic programs, housing, employment, compensation, employee benefits, and the providing of, or access to services or facilities. Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of any of these classes should contact the Title IX Office or the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.