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Evan Andrews ’27 and Thaddeus Luke ’27 sit on chairs.

Evan Andrews and Thaddeus Luke Receive Associated General Contractors of New York State Scholarships

Utica University Construction Management majors Evan Andrews ’27 and Thaddeus Luke ’27 have been awarded scholarships by the Associated General...

Dr. Christopher Riddle in gray suit jacket sits in front of a wall of windows and smiles.

Faculty

Dr. Christopher Riddle Awarded Prestigious Clark Endowed Professorship

Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Dr. Christopher Riddle has been awarded the prestigious Harold T. Clark Endowed Professorship. The award is...

Faculty

Alumni

WPNR-FM Sets New Mark With Record Game Broadcasts

WPNR-FM staff members called a record 140 games over the Empire 8 Digital Conference Network with the help of Utica University’s Sports Information and Athletics departments.

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Alumni

A Year of Achievement: Dr. Jeff Miller Presents Research, Exhibits Artwork and Concludes Historic Film Series Run

Last July, Dr. Jeff Miller, Professor of Communication and Media, presented his paper titled, "Communication and the Metaverse: Teaching Virtual Selves in Virtual Worlds," at the 2025 Biennial World Communication Association Conference, held at Kristiania University College in Oslo, Norway.

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Alumni

Swann Publishes 4th Edition of Cases in Public Relations Management

For decades, Distinguished Professor of Public Relations and Management Patricia Swann has helped students prepare for careers in public relations and marketing by teaching them to think strategically and communicate effectively.

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Alumni

Raymond Simon Institute Recognizes Outstanding Students

The Raymond Simon Institute recognized top public relations, journalism, communication and digital media marketing students at Utica University in April.

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Professor Thomas Rossi acts as Macebearer, leading a procession of faculty down the sidewalk surrounded by cheering students.

On Campus

Marking 80 years of Academic Excellence at Utica’s 2026 Convocation Ceremony

“Provost Damiano, I declare the 2026-2027 academic year of Utica University to be in session.” With ceremonial mace in hand,...

On Campus

Kimberly Hill Ridley '94 receiving award

Alumni

Kimberly Hill Ridley ’94 honored as 2026 RSI Outstanding Alumna

Utica University Public Relations/Journalism alumna Kimberly Hill Ridley ‘94 was honored as RSI’s 2026 Outstanding Alumna at the institute’s annual awards ceremony on April 11.

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Students in orange t-shirts happily shout and wave their arms to greet newcomers to campus.

On Campus

Move-In Day 2026: A Welcoming Start to a New Academic Year

It was bright skies and even brighter smiles all around Utica University as a new class of Pioneers and their...

On Campus

Utica University to Mark 80th Anniversary with Recreation of 1946 Opening Ceremony

Eight decades after University’s founding, local leaders and community members will gather at the site where Utica University’s enduring partnership with the community began.