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Read More.Lasting Latinx Legacy at Albertus: Meet Kervin Franco ‘21
Kervin Franco is now a staff member at Albertus Magnus College in the Registrar’s Office, but his journey began in his undergraduate years after moving to the United States from Colombia. The Finance and Business Management Double Major expected to face challenges, knowing English was not his first language. The Albertus community supported him in his college transition.
Read More.Introducing: The Falcon Bike Share Program
In October 2021, Albertus Magnus signed on to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform, an international effort for Catholic institutions to build cultures of sustainability and environmental justice. Throughout this year, our Laudato Si’ Action Plan group will be engaging in conversations on campus to find ways in which we might, in the words of Pope Francis, “recover a serene harmony with creation, reflecting on our lifestyle and our ideals” (Laudato Si’ 225).
Read More.Leader of the Albertus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Launches First Podcast at the College
From Metropolitan Learning Center in Bloomfield, Connecticut to Albertus Magnus College for both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Kobéy Smith ’20, 21′ has always been an entrepreneur at heart. Kobéy now introduces Albertus Innovates, a podcast with the mission of showing young creative minds where innovation and boldly following dreams can take them.
Read More.Albertus Alum, Wallingford Chief of Police Reflects on Impact of Master of Public Administration Program
Wallingford Chief of Police John Ventura ’22 did not think earning a master’s degree was in his future, but Albertus made it achievable. Chief Ventura says it wasn’t easy, but the challenge is part of what made the entire experience worth it.
Read More.Albertus Welcomes Three New Full-Time Faculty Members
The fall semester has begun at Albertus, and starting with it are three new full-time faculty members dedicated to student success and the college’s second century of excellence.
Read More.Albertus Professor and Mathematics Student Reflect on Profound Study Abroad Experience in Southern France, Dominican Mission
Every other year, Albertus Magnus College sends a student and a faculty or staff member to study abroad in Fanjeaux and Carcassonne, France where Dominican higher education finds its roots in St. Dominic’s vision of a worldwide order. In the summer of 2022, mathematics major and international student Chisunta Chikwamu ’24 and Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry Dr. Rosemary Whelan were selected for the journey.
Read More.Albertus Biking Awareness Initiatives Align With Mission and Urban Studies Program
Dean of Academic Affairs for the Albertus Traditional Undergraduate Program, Dr. Ross Edwards, reflects on his cycling journey from New Haven, Connecticut to Southwick, Massachusetts. He draws connections between local and nationwide biking initiatives and Albertus’ mission and curriculum, shining a light on the community benefits of bike riding. On June 25th, my wife and
Read More.Jasmine Jones ’23 Is Becoming Career Ready During Her Paid Internship at Yale
Jasmine Jones ‘23 is a mathematics and biology double major at Albertus Magnus College gaining real-world experience through her paid internship in the Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry department at Yale University. After stepping out of her comfort zone and discovering her potential, Jasmine now has the confidence and the skillset that makes her career ready.
Read More.Albertus Graduate Students Speak to First Lady, Education Secretary About Impact of the Horizons Program on Campus, Accessible Education
Joyce Hines and Jacqueline Taylor went back to school with their children in mind, and Albertus Magnus College helped them succeed. Their stories are proof that it’s never too late to finish your degree and reclaim your future. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona visited the Horizons at Albertus
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