The value of a residential college experience is to immerse students in an environment that surrounds them with learning, and where lessons are not limited to the classroom. 

A pledge to provide such a rich educational atmosphere lies at the heart of the College's mission statement: “Learning at Ithaca extends beyond the...

Before accepting a position as the executive director of the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Inc. in Orlando, Floria, in January 2008, Craig Evans ’84 was the associate vice president for institutional advancement at IC. Everyone who worked with him knew how dedicated he was to the College, but even so the development staff was surprised when he...

Kelly Kessler ’07 had a dream of playing varsity field hockey. However when her plans did not work out, she discovered club sports instead and never missed a stride. After joining the student-organized field hockey team, Kelly participated on the field and also served in administrative roles. 

Club sports provide students...

Quality athletics programs contribute to every aspect of student life: they round out a full residential experience, provide a social setting to galvanize the campus community, and can even make the winning difference in attracting the best students. Revitalizing athletic resources is one of the lead priorities of the Campaign for Ithaca.

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Nearly half of IC students participate in sports, demonstrating how deeply the values and lessons of athletics are embedded in Ithaca’s culture. The Campaign for Ithaca is initiating a long-term commitment to support athletics. 

Approximately 700 student-athletes play intercollegiate sports on Ithaca’s varsity and junior ...