Ithaca College is a private institution of higher education located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York. The school was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music. Known internationally for its communications program, the college also offers a wide blend of liberal arts education. The college is at the center of a sophisticated cultural community, with a stunning backdrop of Cayuga Lake, Cornell University, and hundreds of waterfalls and gorges. The college is perhaps best known for its large list of alumni who play or have played substantial roles in the world of broadcasting. of_Ithaca_College_People#Journalists" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ithaca_College_People#Journalists
The college has been ranked among the top ten master's universities in the _North by U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years. In 2006, the college was ranked 7 in this category. http://www.ithaca.edu/news/release.php?id=1968
