Our Stories

Numeracy permeates modern life. Quantitative literacy makes it possible for individuals to manage their own finances, assess crime statistics in their neighborhood or city, and understand a news story about climate change. It is a skill that Le Moyne graduates will undoubtedly use to improve communities around the world, regardless of their profession. To that end, the College launched the Quantitative Reasoning Center, a first-of-its-kind resource for students and faculty.

Le Moyne's Honors Program captures the imaginations of Le Moyne’s most passionate, curious and driven students, and honors courses are among the most visible and dynamic on The Heights. As the College continues to build its academic reputation, it is making strategic investments in programming, particularly in the Honors Program.

Bob '59 and Kay Fagliarone have remained close to the College for nearly 60 years. They recently decided to give back Le Moyne by making a generous gift to its Quantitative Reasoning Center. Among its chief aims is to imbue students with an appreciation for the importance of quantitative literacy, regardless of the field they pursue.

Kurt '86 and Karen Ohliger recently made a generous gift to the College's Honors Program. With their donation, they have helped to create a space that is commensurate with the level of education the students receive. They wanted to provide the students with a place where members of the program can gather, learn and collaborate with one another.

Across the U.S., approximately 20 million college students have returned to their respective campuses. They are greeted by professors who are eager not only to teach, but also to engage, inspire and empower them. Le Moyne faculty members Jeff Chin, Brenda Kirby, Monica Sylvia and Dennis O’Connor are supporting their colleagues across the nation in performing this critical work. They are sharing what they have learned over the course of their careers in higher education, which collectively...

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Hilary McManus recently returned from a three-week journey to Antarctica as part of Homeward Bound, a groundbreaking leadership and science initiative whose aim over the next decade is to equip 1,000 women with science backgrounds to lead, influence and contribute to policy and decision-making as it informs the future of the planet.

Singing, composing music, playing an instrument – Le Moyne students do it all! Their artistry was front and center at the College’s talent show. Fun, moving and endlessly entertaining, these Phins connected with the audience and each other, and showed that they have some serious skills!