From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Simplicity Amid the Splendor Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College After spending my first week in Rome, I concluded it offers seemingly endless examples of breathtaking beauty. For me, my visit to Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Saint Mary Major) was
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Innovation and What It Means to Be Human Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Throughout our Rome Seminar experience, we spent considerable time looking toward the future, and in light of Pope Leo XIV issuing his Magnifica Humanitas encyclical just days
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome Liturgy and Lessons from St. Peter’s Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Our world is filled with places whose history and beauty can overwhelm the senses. As a first-time visitor, I can now unequivocally say St. Peter’s Basilica is one of
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From St. Peter’s to the Hill: Reflections from Rome A View From St. Peter’s Contributed by: Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., President of Albertus Magnus College Earlier this summer, while participating in the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities’ Rome Seminar, I shared a few moments from the journey through social media. With the benefit of
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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
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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
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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
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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
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