avigating gender identity and sexuality can be a challenging journey for many individuals. With societal norms and expectations, it can be difficult to find acceptance and support from those around you. However, peer support groups like the Albertus Pride Club have emerged as an invaluable resource for members of the LGBTQ+ community who are seeking a safe space to explore their identities and connect with others who understand their struggles.
Read More.Senior Success Stories 2023
Each class at this Catholic College in the Dominican Tradition represents one of the Four Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. The Class of 2023 highlights Service. Here is a snapshot of just a few of the Servant Leaders who are ready to apply the skills they learned at Albertus to the real world.
Read More.Surviving Finals Week with Mikayla Lyston
Albertus Magnus College senior Mikayla Lyston is no stranger to balancing activities- from Lotus Club, Breakwater, Choir, Esports, and even being an Orientation leader. With nearly four years of finals under her belt, Mikayla shares her advice and experience with studying for final exams.
Read More.April 2023 Highlights
They say April showers bring May flowers, but our students really blossomed this month! Here are some of our favorite April 2023 highlights: Announced Albertus Career eXcelerator April started off with a bang, with Albertus launching its newest program: the Albertus Career eXcelerator. These certifications and micro-credentials are offered through Coursera and will further prepare
Read More.School Of Rock
CONTINUING ALBERTUS’ MERCURY AWARD-WINNING BLOG SERIES ON BLACK BRILLIANCE AND CELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE 365. Submitted by Rockenson Charles ’23 My name is Rockenson Charles, but I go by Rock. I am a senior, graduating in May 2023. I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the US in March 2015 with my family,
Read More.Career-Ready
CONTINUING ALBERTUS’ MERCURY AWARD-WINNING BLOG SERIES ON BLACK BRILLIANCE AND CELEBRATING BLACK EXCELLENCE 365. I am a first-generation Liberian-American, born and raised in Connecticut. I consider myself a Connecticut nomad. My formative years were split between Ansonia and West Haven, as I consider both towns to be my home. I had an unconventional upbringing which
Read More.Albertus Magnus: Making Private Catholic Colleges Affordable
For many families considering a college education for their upcoming high school graduate, tuition fees are at the top of the list of deciding factors. In a recent podcast, Mike Cardinal of SpringPath, a college-matching service for high school students, sat down for a second interview with Carli Colavolpe, the Admissions Counselor and Athletic Liaison
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.Jared McKenzie-Smith ’26 is comfortable in his skin
CONTINUING ALBERTUS’ MERCURY AWARD-WINNING BLOG SERIES ON BLACK BRILLIANCE Jared McKenzie-Smith ’26 (he/him) is a current Political Science and Finance major here at Albertus. Originally from Hartford, Connecticut, Jared attended the University High School of Science and Engineering, which he described as a predominantly white institution. “When I was in high school, I felt like
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
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