Carlos Chaparro had a secret. Although he had all the trappings of success – a full-time job at a bank and a home of his own – he spent a lot of energy hiding his past. In and out of foster care for most of his childhood, Carlos thought he found salvation when his biological
Read More.Albertus Spotlight on Joy Morrison
Submitted by the Division of Professional and Graduate Studies The first comment anyone makes about Joy Morrison is that she lives up to her name. Upbeat and spirited, her enthusiasm is contagious. And when she speaks about her studies in the Albertus Magnus College Accelerated Degree Program, her enthusiasm amplifies. Although she started her college
Read More.Alumni Spotlight: Larry Cole and The AMpower Fund
By: Larry Cole For our own individual reasons we are all proud of the degree we obtained at Albertus Magnus. Personal achievements have a way of shaping our lives for years to come. The class of 1997 will celebrate its 20th Reunion in 2017. I find it amazing that 20 years have passed so quickly!
Read More.Albertus Sings Its Faith in Your Future
We’ve written a new tag song, and you’re going to love it. Why a tag song? Because while for years we have been talking about how much pride we have in our Albertus community, now we want to (literally) sing your praises. After all, in the words of Tolstoy, “Music is the shorthand of emotion.”
Read More.Career and Technological Advancement
What is the main reason you are thinking about going back to school? You want to return in order to advance your career, right? And in order to do that, you’ll want to go to a school where you’ll have the opportunity to not only learn new skills, but to also learn them on the
Read More.Financial Aid for the Working Adult
Times are tough; there’s no doubt about that. And while you really want to go back to college, you might be worried about paying for it. On the other hand, you understand the financial rewards of furthering your education, and that is one of the reasons you want to return. So, what should you do?
Read More.Why Returning to College is Easier Than You Think
Enrolling in college: you know you want to do it. You’ve been thinking about it for a long time, but something is holding you back. Logically you know that going back is the key to advancing and having that career you’ve always dreamed about. So, what’s stopping you? It’s anxiety, isn’t it? You’re nervous that
Read More.The Benefits of Returning to College as an Adult
When you think about returning to college as an adult, you may think of doing so for career advancement or changing careers altogether. These are both exciting prospects that should fill you with a sense of upcoming achievement. However, you may also have a little voice in the back of your mind telling you that
Read More.Veterans Should Apply for Financial Aid (and it’s easier than you think!)
First of all, thank you for your service. We’re happy that you are interested in applying for financial aid and are here to take the confusion out of the process. Have you visited the Registrar’s Office to let them know that you’re a veteran and to submit all of your documents for VA Educational
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