A new report from the Marist Bureau of Economic Research shows that nearly 56 percent of all Hudson Valley residents who work commute to their jobs and employment within the Hudson Valley remains the norm at 59 percent of all jobs held.

Marist has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2016. Marist climbed six spots on the list of Best Private College Values, to 57 from 63. Introduced in 1998, the rankings highlight public schools, private universities and private liberal arts colleges that combine outstanding academics with affordable cost. In addition, Kiplinger has ranked the top 100 best values in each category.

For the ninth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has included Marist on its list of the country’s best values in private colleges, where the College is ranked 63rd. Kiplinger’s annual list ranks the best values in both private universities and liberal arts colleges. The full list is available online now at www.kiplinger.com/links/college.

With topics ranging from an examination of genocide to the role of leadership in municipal government, 24 students from Marist’s Honors Program shared a fascinating array of senior research projects at the Senior Thesis Exhibit on December 4 in the Student Center.

Brooke DiPalma had just turned 14 when her father, Joseph, dropped her off at school one day in West Islip, New York.

For the eighth consecutive year, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has included Marist on its list of the country’s best values in private colleges, where the College moved up four spots to 58th. Kiplinger’s annual list ranks 100 private universities and 100 liberal arts colleges. The full list is available online now at www.kiplinger.com/links/college.