Impact PR & Communications, a leading public relations agency based in New York’s Hudson Valley with a roster of clients across the country, is doubling its impact on the next generation of public relations professionals. For the second year in a row, the agency made a donation to the Marist University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), doubling its support to cover the membership fees for 20 students this school year. This investment gives aspiring communicators the tools and opportunities to sharpen their skills, expand their network and gain hands-on, real-world experience. PRSSA is more than a student organization […]

July 31, 2025The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students. The Grant Supports “Finding Common Ground: Support and Preparation of Students for Interdisciplinary STEM Careers”Congratulations to Joseph Skrivanek, PhD, Distinguished Service Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mark Jonas, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology, and Athar Abdul-Quader, PhD, Associate Professor of Mathematics/Computer Science, who together received a major grant of $1,998,661 from the National Science Foundation to train and support 34 undergraduates in the disciplines of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and mathematics/computer science. Funded through the NSF’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics […]

In its 2026 guide, U.S. News & World Report places Purchase at number eight on its list of Top Public Schools among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Purchase also ranks #30 on the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility among national liberal arts colleges, which evaluates how well colleges serve low-income students. Also notable—the Psychology BA program is among the guide’s list of Top Undergraduate Psychology Programs. “We’re thrilled that Purchase is once again a Top 10 Public School among National Liberal Arts Colleges. This accolade from U.S. News & World Report is much more than a number: it is […]