named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Lee L. Davenport Summer Research Fellowship
Supports 36 student research projects in STEM fields including engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, and geology.
Office of Intercultural Affairs
Provides educational programming and support to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community.
Steinmetz Symposium
Annual event where hundreds of students present their research projects to faculty, peers, and visiting parents, suspending classes for one day each May.
Student Accessibility Services
Provides accommodations and support for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all college programs and activities.
Undergraduate Research Program
Faculty-mentored summer research program supporting over 155 students annually across disciplines, funded by the College and external grants.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver undergraduate education in liberal arts and engineeringOffers undergraduate programs in classic liberal arts and innovative engineering disciplines, providing students with a comprehensive education that integrates academic rigor and real-world application.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Fund summer research fellowships in STEM fieldsFinances 36 summer research projects annually in engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, and geology through the Lee L. Davenport Summer Research Fellowship program.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintain historic campus infrastructure and facilitiesManages a 130-acre historic campus designed according to Joseph Ramée's 1813 master plan, featuring American collegiate architecture, and lists scheduled classroom and meeting spaces for academic and administrative use.
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Health Professions Education Programs 1 activity
- Offer undergraduate major in public healthProvides a public health major that requires 15 courses and a mandatory internship, preparing students for careers in public health with a broad perspective beyond medical science, beginning in fall 2026.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organize community service and outreach eventsCoordinates volunteer efforts to clean and improve public parks in Schenectady and hosts an annual fundraising event where students participate in an icy plunge to raise money for individuals affected by cancer.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce communications and digital content about college lifeProduces hundreds of social media posts, photographs, and videos annually to share the Union College experience and received two 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards for video storytelling.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Provide hands-on research opportunities for undergraduatesSupports over 155 undergraduate students annually in paid summer research across disciplines and facilitates collaboration between students and faculty on academic research projects.
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Student Club and Organization Support 1 activity
- Support student clubs and co-curricular lifeOperates and supports over 130 student clubs and organizations, enriching student life and fostering leadership, collaboration, and personal development.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conduct faculty and student-led research in humanities and social sciencesCarries out research in Russian and East European literature, Slavic and Balkan folklore (including studies of the evil eye and vampires), historical analysis of Hammurabi’s Code, and interdisciplinary projects combining literary and artistic expression with scientific observation, such as a guide to bird species on campus.
- Conduct natural sciences and environmental researchEngages in field and laboratory research in igneous petrology, volcanology, weathering of volcanic terrains, and ecological impacts of beaver dams on stream ecosystems in the lower Mohawk Watershed.
- Fund student, faculty, and alumni diversity initiativesProvides grants to support innovative diversity programming led by students, faculty, staff, and alumni, promoting inclusion and equity across the campus community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$245.07M
Contributions & grants$28.81M12%
Program service revenue$169.58M69%
Investment income$43.60M18%
Other revenue$3.07M
expenses
Total expenses$238.90M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$89.42M
Grants paid out$80.97M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.02B
Cash$21.21M
Investments$602.66M
Liabilities$232.68M
Net assets$790.86M
Liquid reserves31.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 19
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DAVID R HARRIS VOTING | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE EX OFFICO | 40 | $879K |
| MICHELLE ANGRIST | VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/DEAN FACULTY | 40 | $413K |
| SCOTT JONES | VP FOR ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE | 40 | $405K |
| MATTHEW MALATESTA | VP FOR ADMISSIONS, FA & ENROLLMENT | 40 | $388K |
| JAMES MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | 40 | $364K |
| ELLEN YU | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $336K |
| JOSHUA J HAUGE | MEN'S HOCKEY COACH | 40 | $294K |
| SCOTT RAVA | ASST. VP & CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $288K |
| MARK LAND | VP FOR COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING | 40 | $288K |
| ANNETTE DIORIO | VP STUD AFF & DEAN STUDENTS | 40 | $271K |
| DARCY CZAJKA | VP AND CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $255K |
| ASHRAF GHALY | CARL B JANSEN PROF OF ENGINEERING | 40 | $245K |
| BLAIR RAYMOND - SECRETARY | DIR. STRAT INITATIVE & EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 40 | $187K |
| JENNIFER CURREY | FACULTY TRUSTEE | 40 | $181K |
| SARAH FARSAD | REGISTRAR | 40 | $139K |
| KRISSANA SCHEITER | FACULTY TRUSTEE | 40 | $127K |
| MAURA MACK HISGEN - FORMER | VP FOR COLLEGE RELATIONS/ASST SEC | 40 | $120K |
| AJAY GONCALVES | STUDENT TRUSTEE | 1 | $8K |
| JONATHAN ANDERSON | STUDENT TRUSTEE (TERM ENDED 6/30/25) | 1 | $5K |
board members · 6
- ARTHUR HOLDEN — TERM TRUSTEE
- BRAD S KARP — TERM TRUSTEE
- DANIEL GILBERT — TERM TRUSTEE
- DAVID J BREAZZANO — LIFE TRUSTEE
- DENNIS M COLEMAN — TERM TRUSTEE
- DOUGLASS KARP — LIFE TRUSTEE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- CollegeNET Partner — Provider of the 25Live event scheduling platform used for managing campus space reservations.
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education Government — Recognized Union College with two 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards.
- Council on Undergraduate Research Network — Recognized by the Council on Undergraduate Research for excellence in undergraduate research programs.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Approved the new public health major at Union College.
- Office of Intercultural Affairs Partner — Office responsible for advancing intercultural programming and inclusion initiatives on campus.
- Schenectady Government — Geographic and community partner located adjacent to campus.
- Steinmetz Symposium Network — Hosts an annual student research symposium featuring presentations across academic disciplines.
- Student Accessibility Services Partner — Office providing accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Change-Agent Model of Educationmethodology: change-agent educationBy designing purposeful educational experiences, Union College cultivates students, faculty, and staff as change agents who advance cross-cultural understanding and inclusion, because structured developmental experiences build agency and social responsibility.
- Interdisciplinary Integration for Complex Problem Solvingmethodology: interdisciplinary educationBy combining science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities in education, Union College prepares students to address multifaceted public and community challenges, because complex issues require integrated perspectives to understand and solve.
- Liberal Arts-Engineering Synthesismethodology: liberal-arts-integrationBy integrating engineering education with liberal arts coursework, Union College develops technically skilled graduates with strong creative and ethical reasoning, because blending scientific rigor with humanistic inquiry produces more adaptable and socially aware professionals.
- Undergraduate Research as Foundational Learningmethodology: undergraduate_research_integrationBy integrating faculty-mentored research into the undergraduate curriculum across disciplines, Union College produces deeper academic engagement and prepares students for complex problem-solving, because hands-on inquiry fosters intellectual ownership and real-world readiness.