In a recent letter from a group of elected state officials, it was incorrectly suggested that Russell Sage College is eliminating courses that teach about the Holocaust and antisemitism from our curriculum. That is false.

Russell Sage College was founded over 100 years ago as a place for open dialogue and oppressed voices. In staying true to our mission, we’ve offered two courses on the Holocaust for years, History 234: Holocaust and Genocide and History 322: Final Solution and Genocide. At least one of these courses has been offered every year, often both, and we plan to continue making these courses available to students.

History 322: Final Solution and Genocide is being offered this fall, and students are already enrolled. History 234: Holocaust and Genocide is scheduled to be offered in the spring semester. 

We believe it is crucial for higher education institutions to foster an understanding of historical events and their impact on current global circumstances. We are committed to equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to navigate and contribute positively to today’s complex world.

In addition, Russell Sage College works to maintain an environment where all members of our community feel a sense of belonging, and discrimination and harassment are not tolerated. If any student or employee feels they have experienced discrimination, harassment, hate, or bias, we encourage them to utilize our reporting resources.

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June 20, 2025

Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Honors, Research, Publications, and Service 

Russell Sage College’s Office of the Provost recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of faculty during the 2024–2025 academic year. These achievements reflect the dedication, creativity, and expertise that define the college’s academic community.  Distinguished Honor Recipients The Russell Sage College Exemplary Service Award for Faculty was awarded to Tom Gray, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry. The […]
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June 17, 2025

Q&A with Speech Pathologist Julie Hart, Director of The Aphasia Center at Russell Sage College

Aphasia is a language disorder that results typically from a stroke, brain injury, or a progressive neurologic condition. “It impacts a person’s ability to speak, to understand, read, write, and basically participate in their life,” says speech pathologist Julie Hart, MS, CCC-SLP, director of The Aphasia Center at Russell Sage College.  Hart has worked with […]
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Russell Sage Partners with New York State Probation Officers Association to Offer Tuition Discount to Members and Advance Probation Workforce

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