A Lifetime of Dominican Leadership Sister Anne Kilbride, O.P. concluded her service at Albertus Magnus College on June 30, 2026. This closes a remarkable chapter of leadership shaped by decades of commitment to Dominican life and mission and opens a new one in service to the global Dominican community. A native of Connecticut with deep
Read More.A Lasting Legacy
HOW ONE FAMILY’S CONNECTION TO ALBERTUS SPANS GENERATIONS, FRIENDSHIPS, AND DOMINICAN VALUES A Lasting Legacy For Karen Coughlin ’93, Albertus Magnus College has never been just a school. It has been part of her family’s story for generations. That connection began long before Karen stepped onto campus as a student in the 1990s. Her aunt,
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PHILANTHROPY 11,000 Miles to Albertus Born in Shanghai during the tumultuous 1930s, Lisa (Cheng) Tou ’56, experienced a childhood shaped by upheaval and resilience. Just before the Communists seized control of mainland China in 1949, Lisa, her parents, and two younger brothers fled to the British colony of Hong Kong where she received a sound
Read More.Faith in Action
LIVING OUR DOMINICAN MISSION Faith in Action During their spring break, six students traveled to Columbus, Ohio to serve alongside the Dominican Sisters of Peace. By engaging directly with the community, they brought core Dominican values to life. Rather than a traditional break, students immersed themselves in ministries serving individuals and families in need. One
Read More.Experiential Learning Through the Decades
Experiential Learning Through the Decades For 16 years, Albertus Magnus College has set aside one day each spring to celebrate learning that happens beyond the traditional classroom. During Experiential Learning Day (ELD), classes pause as students present internships, research projects, service-learning experiences, and other hands-on work to the campus community, showcasing how practical experience deepens
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Beyond the Classroom For Fiona Kolaj ’26, studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, was the opportunity of a lifetime. Study abroad experiences like Fiona’s exemplify Albertus’ commitment to experiential learning. The defining moments of college are often found when students’ eyes are opened to the world around them in new and exciting ways. For
Read More.Momentum in STEM and Nursing
FROM HERITAGE TO HORIZON Momentum in STEM and Nursing As Albertus celebrates its Centennial Year, the institution isn’t just reflecting on a storied past, it is accelerating into its second century with unprecedented momentum. Recently honored with the 2026 Corporate Heritage Award by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, the College is proving that
Read More.More Than an Online Degree
More Than an Online Degree Contributed by: Ceili Roberts ’26 MBA I joined the Albertus Magnus family back in August when I accepted the role of Graduate Assistant Swim Coach while pursuing my Master of Business Administration. Coming straight out of undergrad, I was unsure of what the future held for me. When I learned
Read More.Life Didn’t Pause for My MSMOL Program, So I Kept Going
Life Didn’t Pause for My MSMOL Program, So I Kept Going Contributed by: Samantha Pannone ’09, ’22 M.S., Albertus Magnus College Human Resources Generalist After having my daughter, I took a year away from work and realized I wanted to change directions following postpartum. In 2020, I started working at Albertus Magnus College just four
Read More.Experiential Learning in “The Big Apple”
Experiential Learning in “The Big Apple” Contributed by: William Lavigne ’27, President of Finance & Accounting Club at Albertus Magnus College Sometimes, the best learning experiences happen outside the classroom. A great example of this occurred recently when a group of 13 Albertus Magnus College students, many from the College’s Finance & Accounting Club, took
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