She’s traveled, taught, and performed all over the world, but when it comes to Ithaca College, Associate Professor Cynthia Henderson plans on staying put.

And that’s not just good news for the theater arts department, but for the entire Ithaca community.

Professor Henderson directed IC's production of The Exonerated. Listen to her students talk about...

Executive producer of the Late Show with David Letterman and Ithaca alum Barbara Gaines talks to Fuse about her experience at IC and the journey that led her to a successful career in television.

In eleven years as a producer on the show, Gaines has garnered 11 Emmy nominations and won five consecutive awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program. She is up...

Who says it isn't easy being green?

Move to Ithaca, frog! Being green here isn't just easy, it's a way of life.

Buildings, homes, businesses, and transportation in Ithaca have become more environmentally friendly, and sustainability is a governing force in town.

But what about food?

Yes, even the way we eat is green (organic...

If you're wondering what life in Ithaca is really like, you can see for yourself with our interactive guide to the city -- now bigger and better than ever before! Ithaca Places now features more than 135 locations around town -- and we're adding more all the time.

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So many classes, so little time!

If you're like me, you'll find that there are so many exciting classes to take at IC -- both required courses and electives -- that you may end up having to set aside some opportunities, like learning a language.

I took Spanish for five years, from 8th grade to senior...

This fall you don't need to leave campus to see some exciting events and speakers. IC has plenty of distinguished visitors in the lineup, so get out your calendars and plan ahead!

Two Days with Trouble the Water Filmmakers

Indie filmmakers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal will be on campus September 15 and 16 to talk about the challenges of indie filmmaking and to show...

Jumping rope is more than just a pastime for Liz Butterfield '10.

At the age of 22, this Ithaca College clinical exercise major holds national titles, including Grand National Champion for Women’s Single Rope Freestyle in 2009.
 

Check out Butterfield's competition routine below:

She and her sister Emily...

It's summer and the music is hot!

Ithaca's Ford Hall has seen dozens of reputable performers this summer, including the fascinating, international New Zealand String Quartet.

As part of the 35th annual Ithaca College Suzuki Institute, the New Zealand String Quartet graced the stage at Ford Hall,  performing two quartets by Haydn to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his...

Ithaca College Theatre's 2008-09 season featured the demanding, “sung-through” musical A New Brain.

Ben Fankhauser '11 talks about IC's musical theater program and his experience as the lead in A New Brain. Audio slideshow by Nick Deel '09.

Now, the 2009-10 season promises not a new brain but six new productions, more...

Imagine driving around the country in a vehicle that hasn’t even gone on sale yet, completing "special missions," and sharing your experiences with the world.

Sound like a superhero? Try Fiesta agent.

Ithaca alum Alex Morrison ’02 is now cruising around the country in the new Ford Fiesta, a high-efficiency vehicle set to go on the U.S. market in...

Great experiences can be anywhere: Many students are drawn to big cities when it comes to internships, but it’s not necessary to travel far and wide to do something worthwhile for your future. John O’Hara ’09 learned that last fall while interning with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA).

The DIA is a nonprofit organization that serves as a...

The city of Ithaca recently celebrated its 32nd annual Ithaca Festival. The Ithaca Festival is an incredibly unique combination of small-town and big-city celebrations on the Ithaca Commons and surrounding streets, as well as in Stewart Park on the final day of festivities.

The four-day celebration kicked off with the festival's must-see annual parade. The parade began with the...

Junior cinema and photography major Christina Bryant has been selected to participate in the Fusion Arts Exchange (FAX) Screenwriting and Film Production program this summer.

Sponsored by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, FAX is a highly competitive program that provides cutting-edge technical training and works to foster multi-national collaboration...

After losing her brother to suicide, University of Pennsylvania student Allison Malman was determined to find a way to change the conversation about mental health and help students become more aware of the mental health resources available to them. The student organization Active Minds, originally called Open Minds, was her answer.

Started by Malman in 2001, Active Minds was officially...

Lectures and seminars can introduce you to the business world, but there’s nothing like an internship to show you the inner workings of a real company. Ithaca College student Christie Parlamas ’09 got her taste of business merchandising during a demanding internship at Tommy Hilfiger last summer.

Parlamas, a business administration major, has always wanted to work in...

Every semester, Ithaca College sends students to Washington, D.C., for the Washington Semester Program. The program is designed for juniors and seniors of all majors and offers meaningful internships as its core opportunity. Students earn credit for their internship experience while taking academic courses to maintain a normal course load.

While a Monday-through-Thursday...

While stock market crashes and problems on Wall Street have created a great deal of uncertainty in the world of finance, Ithaca College’s business programs continue to run strong. With extraordinary faculty, new state-of-the-art facilities, and a nationally renowned sustainability initiative, students now more than ever appreciate the operations of the Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Center...