Russell Sage College, women's college in Troy, New York, USA
Russell Sage College is a private not-for-profit college in Troy, New York, offering programs focused on health, education, and the arts. The campus sits in a walkable part of the city and combines older brick buildings with newer structures arranged around shared outdoor spaces.
The college was founded in 1916 by Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage to give women access to higher education at a time when that was far from common. During World War II it briefly admitted men, and a second campus opened in Albany in 1949.
The college takes its name from Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, who founded it as a place where women could pursue higher education. That original focus still shapes the feel of campus life today, where students tend toward programs in health, education, and the arts.
The campus is in the heart of Troy and is easy to reach by public transit from other parts of the city. Anyone hoping to visit the archives or specific facilities should contact the college in advance to arrange access.
Although the college was founded specifically for women, it carries the name of a man: Russell Sage, the late husband of its founder. Many visitors find it surprising that an institution created to advance women's education would bear a man's name.
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