Union College
Private college in Schenectady
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| 2023 | The college rebranded its athletic nickname from 'Dutchmen' and 'Dutchwomen' to 'Garnet Chargers', referencing Schenectady's electrical technology legacy and highlighting the school's official color of garnet which has been used for 150 years. |
| 2023 | Union College received 9,484 applications for the Class of 2027, with an acceptance rate of 44% (4,175 students accepted). |
| 2023 | Union College received 9,484 applications for the Class of 2027, with an acceptance rate of 44% (4,175 students accepted). |
| 2023 | The college rebranded its athletic nickname from 'Dutchmen' and 'Dutchwomen' to 'Garnet Chargers', referencing Schenectady's electrical technology legacy and highlighting the school's official color of garnet which has been used for 150 years. |
| 2021 | 33% of female students and 24% of male students belonged to sororities and fraternities, respectively. |
| 2021 | 33% of female students and 24% of male students belonged to sororities and fraternities, respectively. |
| 2018 | Jake Fishman graduated from Union College and became the first Union player to be drafted in the MLB, later playing for the Miami Marlins and representing Team Israel in the 2020 Olympics. |
| 2018 | David R. Harris became the current president of Union College, continuing the institution's leadership tradition. |
| 2018 | Jake Fishman graduated from Union College and became the first Union player to be drafted in the MLB, later playing for the Miami Marlins and representing Team Israel in the 2020 Olympics. |
| 2018 | David R. Harris became the current president of Union College, continuing the institution's leadership tradition. |
| 2015 | Union College expanded its motto by adding 'et soeurs' (and sisters) to be more inclusive, modifying the original French motto that surrounds the Minerva seal. |
| 2015 | Union College expanded its motto by adding 'et soeurs' (and sisters) to be more inclusive, modifying the original French motto that surrounds the Minerva seal. |
| 2010 | Approximately 50% of Union College's sophomores, juniors, and seniors were members of twelve Greek-letter organizations. |
| 2010 | Approximately 50% of Union College's sophomores, juniors, and seniors were members of twelve Greek-letter organizations. |
| March 12 2010 | Union College participated in the longest NCAA Men's Hockey History game, losing to Quinnipiac University 3-2 in the ECAC Hockey League Quarter-Finals after 90:22 of overtime. The winning goal by Greg Holt was scored just after 1:00 am local time. |
| March 12 2010 | Union College participated in the longest NCAA Men's Hockey History game, losing to Quinnipiac University 3-2 in the ECAC Hockey League Quarter-Finals after 90:22 of overtime. The winning goal by Greg Holt was scored just after 1:00 am local time. |
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