Image of the chairperson for civic engagement of the NAACP speaking at a podium. Siena University's logo is behind her.

Image of a large group of middle and high school students in a large community room. They are sitting in circles and writing on large paper.

Image of the event's Emcee, Dr. Tibisay Hernandez, speaking at the podium. Behind her is Siena's logo and Educate to Empower's logo.

Image of high school students posing with their ideas for civic engagement written on a large notepad.

What a wonderful day! We were joined by Albany's NAACP and almost 300 students and educators from over 20 Capital Region schools. We explored what civic engagement looks like for young people alongside the history of voting rights. #STOPConference #DontSTOPFighting #NAACPAlbany #SienaUniversity

Image of student speaking at the 2025 STOP Conference. Above the image is a quote from a Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School Teacher which reads: "STOP Conference was relevant to the issues of today and really got our students thinking and wanting to act."

Image of a second student speaking at the 2025 STOP Conference. Above the image is a quote from a Colonie Central High School Teacher which reads," Amazing conference. Best one I attend all year on any topic."

Image of two students posing for local news at the 2025 STOP Conference. Above the image is a quote from a Troy High School Counselor which reads, "A wonderful learning experience."

Excited to share that the 2026's STOP Conference will focus on The Legacy of Voting Rights in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

We can't wait to see you in January!
#EducateToEmpowerNY #STOPConference #STOPConference2026 #VotingRightsActOf1965

Image of the Disability Rights Movement with activists in wheelchairs holding a sign that says "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr." Above the image is the text, "In Partnership with Siena College: Students Together Opposing Prejudice Conference, 20th anniversary. Today we welcome 300 participants from over 20 local schools to the 20th anniversary of the Students Together Opposing Prejudice Conference!"

Today we welcome 300 students and educators from over 20 local schools to the 20th anniversary of STOP Conference where we'll have timely conversations on the impact of the Disability Rights Movement! #20thanniversary #STOPConference2025 #STOPConference #EducatetoEmpowerNY