Administrator, educator, researcher, textbook writer, translator, and award-winning author, Tomoko Takahashi ’77, ’06 D.H.L, Ph.D., Ed.D. has worn many different hats throughout her accomplished career in academia. Tomoko’s Albertus story began as an international student during the College’s 50th anniversary year. Now, almost five decades later, she is returning to Albertus filled with excitement, beginning a new term of service on the Board of Trustees and ready to celebrate her alma mater’s historic Centennial. Kierran Broatch, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, recently interviewed Tomoko to gain more insight about her lifelong journey in the world of higher education and what led her to this new chapter with the College.
Read More.Albertus Alumnus Paves the Way
By George Hainaj ‘25, MarCommWeb Writing Intern Pete Civitello ’99, an alumnus and former baseball player at Albertus MagnusCollege, was recently inducted into the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club Hall ofFame this year. After graduating, Civitello went on to play baseball professionally, eventually pursuing a career in coaching and secondary school administration. He currently works for
Read More.Stars Aligning: An alumna on a mission to help others | From the Hill Summer 2024
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.Chelsea Sherrod ‘16: Leadership and Service; Poise and Dignity
As you know, Albertus Magnus College follows the Four Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. But if there were to be a pillar for poise and dignity, Chelsea Sherrod ‘16 would have that pegged, too.
Read More.Alumna’s Positive Impact on Nursing is Rewarded
From becoming a nurse in the Island of Jamaica to the prestigious Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing, Ena Williams MS ‘07, MBA ‘08 is riding the wave of success.
Read More.Albertus grad saves a life – leads with heart and empathy
On October 12th of 2023, Albertus Magnus College alumnus and police officer Brendan Clark ‘23 arrived on the scene of a heart attack while on duty in Berlin, CT. Along with Officer Aimee Kryzkowski, Clark performed twenty to thirty minutes of CPR on the victim, Henry Lavette. Miraculously, Lavette regained his pulse and was taken to the hospital, where he would go on to make a full recovery.
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