As an Academic Advisor and Student Success Counselor at Albertus Magnus College, the best part of my job is getting to know my students. We have a very diverse student body – especially with our adult learning population – and everyone has a unique journey that brought them here.
Read More.Meet Our Veteran Advisor Timothy Kessell
Some unique challenges our veteran students face that our civilian student population may not, is that they are definitely coming from a background and a perspective that few of us – thankfully – have to experience and overcome. Those experiences are both a positive and a potential barrier to success for that student.
Read More.Hollywood Brings History to Life for an Albertus Magnus College Graduate Student
When Hollywood calls, it usually means someone gets a breakthrough role. In this case, Zania Collier ‘22, a Master of Science in Education student at Albertus Magnus College and a New Haven Social Studies teacher, is the star. The spotlight is on her seventh and eighth-grade students at King Robinson Magnet School.
Read More.Black Brilliance at Albertus: Earl McCoy, Jr. ‘17 ‘18 is Raising the F.L.A.G. for Needed Networking Opportunities for BIPOC Students and Beyond
Private, Catholic institutions are no stranger to Earl McCoy, Jr. Before coming to Albertus, the Hamden native attended Notre Dame High School in West Haven, where he made meaningful connections with his teachers. These connections continue to serve him as he grows in his career.
Read More.Black Brilliance at Albertus: Chelsea Sherrod ’16 is Not Afraid to Make the First Move
Chelsea Sherrod ‘16, a sports reporter/host in Boston, Massachusetts, did not get where she is today by patiently waiting for opportunities to come to her. After attending a large high school in Stratford, Connecticut, Chelsea found herself at Albertus Magnus College. Drawn in by our tight-knit community, Chelsea loved how she got to know everyone on campus so quickly.
Read More.Black Brilliance at Albertus: John Watts ‘13 Reminds Us that Kindness and Commitment Go a Long Way
John Watts ‘13 considers himself a lifelong learner. Now an esteemed criminal justice professional with 18 years in the industry, he admits his journey reaching this point in his career was not always smooth sailing.
Read More.Black Brilliance at Albertus: Briona Jenkins ’12 Talks Self-Worth and Setting Boundaries
As a student at Albertus Magnus College, Briona “Bri” Jenkins couldn’t help but get involved in everything. The Hamden native played volleyball, served as a Resident Assistant, Student Orientation Leader, President of the Student Government Association, and still made time to see every Albertus Men’s Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball home game. Her sense of community and drive to achieve would only grow stronger after graduation.
Read More.Albertus MPA Student Invited to DC to Speak About Impacts of Gun Violence
Albertus Magnus College students gain opportunities to bring their knowledge from the classroom to the community. Cecilio Vega, who is earning his Master of Public Administration Degree at Albertus, was chosen to speak about the effects of gun violence in underserved communities in early December of 2021.
Read More.Two Albertus Magnus College Student Affairs Leaders Win NACA Honors
Our Student Affairs division goes above and beyond the job description when it comes to helping students succeed and thrive in every facet of their college experience. The National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) is recognizing those efforts with two of its 2022 achievement awards.
Read More.Falcon Reflections on Fall 2021
The 2021 Fall Semester presented new challenges as the Albertus community readjusted back to in-person learning– but so many joyous, lasting memories were made, and the sense of community was stronger than ever. Students, Faculty, and Staff share their reflections as we head into the New Year.
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