Ithaca College

From day one, Ithaca College prepares students for personal and professional success through hands-on experience with internships, research and study abroad. Its integrative curriculum builds bridges across disciplines and uniquely blends liberal arts and professional study. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region, the College is home to 6,100 undergraduate and 460 graduate students and offers over 100 degree programs in its schools of Business, Communications, Humanities and Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Performance, and Music.

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Ithaca College Student Yetunde Smalls '21 Named Newman Civic Fellow

For her dedication to the Ithaca College community and commitment to advocacy work, Yetunde Smalls '21 has been named a 2020 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a national organization committed to advancing community service in higher education. Through the Newman Civic Fellowship, students are provided with training and resources to help them develop strategies for social change.

Community Service - May 19

Maria Bushby Earns National Recognition for Helping Homeless

In recognition of her work addressing housing insecurity and homelessness, Ithaca College student Maria Bushy '20 has been named a 2019 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national organization committed to advancing community service in higher education. The sociology major was one of 262 college students selected for a fellowship.

Community Service - 2019 Jul 18

Adrienne Smith Named Newman Civic Fellow

For her dedicated work in support of adoptees and adoptive families, Ithaca College sophomore Adrienne Smith has been named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national organization committed to advancing community service in higher education. The television-radio major was one of 268 college students selected for a fellowship.

Community Service - 2018 Mar 16

Ithaca College Students Give Back through Alternative Spring Break

Dozens of Ithaca College students will spend their spring break volunteering for a variety of causes across the country through the college's Alternative Spring Break Program.

Community Service - 2018 Mar 9

Across the U.S. and Canada, Ithaca College Students Give of Themselves Over Spring Break

As Ithaca College students depart for Spring Break next week, 40 will disperse throughout the country and Canada to spend their time volunteering for a variety of causes, while another three will trek to Alaska to help locals prepare their income taxes.

Community Service - 2017 Mar 10

Ithaca College Students Recieve 'MLK Now' Award

Eleven Ithaca College students recieved the "MLK NOW" Award for their above-and-beyond service during the college's annual MLK Day of Service, which concluded a week of educational workshops and performances. The "MLK NOW" Award is given to one student from each volunteer group who demonstrates servant leadership and exceptional teamwork. The winners are voted on by the members of their group.

Community Service - 2017 Feb 17

Ithaca College Cheerleaders Lend a Hand to Community Squad

This fall, the IC Cheer Club teamed up with the Ithaca Youth Bureau to mentor its cheerleading team of five to 12-year-olds. It was an opportunity for the IYB cheerleaders to learn from strong female role models, and for the IC cheerleaders to pass on their skills and give back to the Ithaca community.

Community Service - 2016 Nov 18

From New York to North Carolina, Community Service was Spring Break Destination for Ithaca College Students

39 Ithaca College students participated in the college's Alternative Spring Break program.

Community Service - 2015 Mar 18

Ithaca College Students Build Houses in North Carolina

Ithaca College students spent six days over winter break building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Community Service - 2015 Feb 17

Nanuet Native Nicole Coghlan Enriches Lives of Ithaca Elders Through Intergenerational Relationships

Project Generations co-President Nicole Coghlan is enriching the lives Ithaca of elders.

Community Service - 2013 Nov 18

Washingtonville Native Mary Claire Hartford Enriches Lives of Elders Through Intergenerational Relationships

Project Generations co-president Mary Claire Hartford is enriching the lives of elders and expanding the organization.

Community Service - 2013 Nov 15

Ithaca College Students Enrich Lives of Elders Through Intergenerational Relationships

Ithaca College students build intergenerational relationships by adopting elderly matches through Project Generations

Community Service - 2013 Nov 15