The Sage Colleges

The Sage Colleges is an independent comprehensive university enrolling nearly 3,000 students in programs in 71 major areas of study. Sage is comprised of Russell Sage College for women in Troy, NY; the coeducational Sage College of Albany in Albany, NY; the graduate schools of Education, Health Sciences and Management, with programs on both campuses; and Sage Online for distance learning courses and programs.

The Russell Sage motto, "To Be, To Know, To Do," informs the educational mission of The Sage Colleges: to provide the individual student with the opportunity and means to develop and advance personally and professionally, and thus to be successful in achieving life goals; to contribute to the larger society a group of diverse, thoughtful and competent citizen-leaders who continue to be engaged in the pursuit of lifelong learning; and to translate learning into action and application, recognizing the obligation of educated persons to lead and serve their communities.

Sage students are engaged in the community via service projects, academic service learning, work-study positions in non-profits and more. Sage provides a global perspective through extensive study abroad opportunities, a vibrant community of international students, and academic and co-curricular programming that celebrate diversity. Formal partnerships with the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, Mahidol University in Thailand and the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women integrate global and cultural awareness into life at Sage.

Sage is home to a thriving arts scene. Performances and exhibits are often linked to the curriculum, creating a culturally-rich learning experience. Sage's arts resources enrich both campus and community. The Theatre Institute at Sage provides arts-in-education programming to area youth and enhances the education of Sage students through involvement as support staff and student teachers. The Opalka Gallery holds exhibitions showcasing artists of national and international importance.

Sage has invested significantly in athletics over the last several years and now hosts 12 men's and women's varsity sports teams competing in the NCAA Division III Skyline Conference.

Russell Sage College, founded in 1916, offers competitive programs in the liberal arts and sciences, professional programs focusing on women's leadership and entrepreneurship, and an excellent performing arts program. Russell Sage is one of the only women's colleges in the country with a core curriculum based on women's experiences and a technology-business incubator on campus. The Incubator for New Ventures and Emerging Sciences and Technologies (INVEST) provides space and resources for young companies, while advancing Sage's programs in science, technology and business. The Discovery Degree, "Your Bachelor's Degree in Three," allows exceptional students to enhance almost any major, through interdisciplinary coursework and exploration of the Hudson River Valley.

Sage College of Albany, founded as a coeducational junior college in 1949 and awarding bachelor's degrees since 2002, offers a celebrated visual arts program and interdisciplinary programs in business, legal studies, computer science and more. The core educational curriculum is a course sequence in Innovation Thinking, affectionately dubbed i.Think. Students practice creative problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, design thinking and community engagement. The Sage After Work program offers bachelor's degree completion programs designed specifically for working adults.

In 2009, Sage restructured its graduate programs around areas of expertise to create the Sage Graduate Schools--of Education, Health Sciences and Management. The schools offer advanced study for practice and leadership through master's degrees and post-master's certificates in professional disciplines, as well as doctorates in physical therapy, nursing science, and educational leadership.