The value of a liberal arts education is not lost on Dianna Macchiaverna Colman ’70. Growing up in a blue-collar environment in Danbury, Connecticut, Dianna was the first in her family to graduate high school, let alone college. Her father, a first generation American, dropped out to proudly serve in World War II, and Dianna distinctly remembers her mother getting her GED.
Read More.Building a Healthy Community | From the Hill Summer 2024
An Albertus education is all about pursuing the truth, applying what you learn to make a difference in the world, and sharing the fruits of your search for truth with others. Since graduating from Albertus in 2005, Jenny Willets Rice has done just that through a career in building healthy communities.
Read More.Trustee Leadership Answering the Call | From the Hill Summer 2024
The blanket definition of leadership is the ability of an individual or group of people to influence
and guide followers or members of an organization, society, or team. Leadership — and the
seamless transfer of it — is defined by how one responds to challenges.
Why I Give: Tina (Barsh) Mulhare ‘77 | From the Hill Summer 2024
Whether it’s her liberal arts foundation or lifelong friendships, Albertus has given Tina much to
be grateful for, and she has been expressing her thanks as a loyal supporter of the College ever
since.
Reflecting on 40 Years at Albertus | From the Hill Summer 2024
Throughout her four decades teaching at Albertus, Dr. Patricia Yeaman found unique ways to connect with the thousands of students who attended her sociology classes. Retiring in 2019, Dr. Yeaman recalled, “I spent my entire adult life at Albertus, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Read More.Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Expands To Become Albertus West
It was during President Camille’s visit to Los Angeles, California on January 9, 2019 that the idea of a Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Albertus Magnus College was born. Inspired by President Camille’s enthusiasm about forming a Chapter, and Gio Duaqui’s long-held dream, Gio and Barbara Chesney Schmir, the two alumni attendees, became a committee
Read More.AMC and me, after 50
Contributed by Albertus alumna Frances R. Kondziela ’72, a recent inductee into Albertus’ Golden Society. An abridged version of this post appears in the Spring 2023 edition of From The Hill Magazine. There we are! Starting our first year at Albertus Magnus College, standing in rows on the stately, majestic and yet so beautifully welcoming
Read More.Meet the new Vice President for Advancement: Mary Young ’91 | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. “They created a confidence in me that made me feel as though I could achieve anything.” That’s the kind of personalized attention and roadmap to success that Mary Young ’91 received from her
Read More.Experiential Learning in MarComm | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. A hallmark of an Albertus education is participating in experiential learning. Several campus departments host internships and work-study, providing real-world experience prior to graduation. Here are three students who had such experiences in
Read More.The Value of a Liberal Arts Education | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. At a time when some ask, “Is a liberal arts degree worth it?” Albertus Magnus College can answer with a resounding, “Yes!” Evidence supporting this was recently revealed in a study completed by
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