Alexandra James graduated from Albertus Magnus College in the Spring of 2020 with a B.A. in Sociology. Coming into her undergraduate college experience, she had her mind set on social work. Taking her “Research Methods” and “Minorities and Diversity” courses with Professor Yeaman were some of her favorite subjects. It was in this program that
Read More.Falcons on the Front Line | Tina Jennings-Harriot ’20
Tina Jennings-Harriot is a student in the Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership (MSMOL) program at Albertus Magnus College. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Tina continues to work on the front lines at Yale New Haven Health as a guest services manager. Hear her perspective on the immediate real-world applications of her degree. “I’m
Read More.#FalconsUnite on the Frontline during COVID-19 Pandemic
Stephanie Presson-Lapre ’10 works as a Program Director for an eating disorder program. After COVID-19 hit, they had to quickly make the transition to virtual programs. “Since mid March, we have been able to implement both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an amazing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) all online! These times are certainly difficult
Read More.Battling COVID-19 On The Frontlines | Alumni Spotlight
As the Chief of Police for the Town of Orange, I have been extremely busy during the coronavirus pandemic, putting in very long hours. My role is to support our officers who are on the front lines, ensuring that they have the proper equipment and policies in place to do their jobs safely. Here in
Read More.Valentine’s Day 2020: Albertus Sweethearts
For this year’s Valentine’s Day, hear from some college sweethearts on the story of their relationships that began at Albertus Magnus College. Laura and James Although they didn’t start dating until senior year, Laura ’91 and James ’91 met as sophomores on the cross country team at Albertus Magnus College. Their favorite memory together is
Read More.Homecoming 2019 at Albertus Magnus College
Homecoming at Albertus is a time when we come together as a community to celebrate being a part of the #FalconFamily. The 2019 Homecoming festivities featured a carnival theme, where students, alumni, faculty, and staff enjoyed a fun filled weekend of events. Miss out on the fun? You can watch some of the weekend’s highlights here.
Read More.Alumni Profile: Debra Arrato ’90
Debra J. Arrato ’90 is a 25 year veteran entrepreneur who created Ice Cream Emergency – a mobile, full-service ice cream parlor disguised as a whimsical rescue vehicle, serving premium ice cream and frozen yogurt, which Debra calls “a social, congratulatory food that is always associated with appreciation, pride, and happiness.” Debra started out in
Read More.Alumni Profile: James Scott ’06
The added value of real life experience is something that differentiates Albertus Magnus from other colleges. A standout example of this is James T. Scott ’06, assistant professor and faculty advisor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He previously was a Sergeant with the Connecticut State Police and recently retired after 21 years
Read More.Alumni Profile: Alana DeChello, Esq. ’12
Alana DeChello, Esq. ’12 is our newest member on the Alumni Advisory Board for Albertus Magnus College. Graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Alana is an attorney who joined the DeChello Law Firm in North Haven, Connecticut in 2015. Alana’s primary focus is estate planning and probate law, where she assists
Read More.An Albertus Legacy: the Hamid Family
The Hamid family moved to the United States in 1989 and resided in New Haven for a number of years before moving to Hamden in 1993. Shortly after coming to the United States, the Hamid family started a family daycare service, which has now been running for over 25 years. First born, Salman and sister,
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