Embracing Black History

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month, but at Albertus, we want to celebrate Black Brilliance all 365 days of the year. Today, we want to explore why we celebrate Black History Month and Black History at Albertus. Why do we Celebrate Black History Month? In the United States of America, there is

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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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First to Fly

National First Generation Day is when we celebrate all those strong enough to be the first in their families to take flight and go to college. Joshua Austin `25 is one of the many outstanding students at Albertus Magnus College who has excelled despite the obstacles he has faced.

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Department of Languages and Cultures Testimonials

As one of the youngest and most “Americanized” in my family, I chose to pursue a minor in Spanish to – properly and fluently – speak, read, and write Spanish and reconnect with my culture through literature. The Department of Languages and Culture allowed me to do more than that! The courses offered were diverse, digestible, and intriguing.

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What Does Hispanic Heritage Month Mean to You?

While Hispanic Heritage Month has come to an end, that does not mean that we stop celebrating Hispanic Heritage. In today’s article, Juan Felipe Valencia ’26, a Columbian international student majoring in Business Management at Albertus Magnus College, discusses his Colombian heritage and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we wish to go beyond stating that we occupy Native lands, but rather acknowledge the Quinnipiacs and how they lived. The Quinnipiac Tribe is one with a rich history and a strong culture. Evidence suggests that the Quinnipiacs lived in the New Haven area centuries before any contact with European settlers.

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