Bard College's Surprising Real Estate Takeover Just 20 Miles Away

Bard College has quietly become a major real estate player in the Hudson Valley, acquiring dozens of local properties through the Galvan Initiatives Foundation. Discover how this small liberal arts college is reshaping the region.
In an unexpected move, Bard College, a small liberal arts institution in New York's Hudson Valley, has quietly become a major real estate player in the region. Through the Galvan Initiatives Foundation, a nonprofit organization, Bard has acquired dozens of local properties just 20 miles away from its main campus.
The 1818 building in Hudson, New York, which previously housed the public library, is just one of the many properties that the Galvan Foundation has donated to Bard College. This strategic real estate acquisition has allowed the college to expand its reach and influence beyond the confines of its traditional campus.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}The Galvan Initiatives Foundation, founded in 2004, has been instrumental in this real estate transformation. The foundation's mission is to
Source: The New York Times


