Administrator, educator, researcher, textbook writer, translator, and award-winning author, Tomoko Takahashi ’77, ’06 D.H.L, Ph.D., Ed.D. has worn many different hats throughout her accomplished career in academia. Tomoko’s Albertus story began as an international student during the College’s 50th anniversary year. Now, almost five decades later, she is returning to Albertus filled with excitement, beginning a new term of service on the Board of Trustees and ready to celebrate her alma mater’s historic Centennial. Kierran Broatch, Assistant Vice President for Advancement, recently interviewed Tomoko to gain more insight about her lifelong journey in the world of higher education and what led her to this new chapter with the College.
Read More.Stars Aligning: An alumna on a mission to help others | From the Hill Summer 2024
The value of a liberal arts education is not lost on Dianna Macchiaverna Colman ’70. Growing up in a blue-collar environment in Danbury, Connecticut, Dianna was the first in her family to graduate high school, let alone college. Her father, a first generation American, dropped out to proudly serve in World War II, and Dianna distinctly remembers her mother getting her GED.
Read More.Building a Healthy Community | From the Hill Summer 2024
An Albertus education is all about pursuing the truth, applying what you learn to make a difference in the world, and sharing the fruits of your search for truth with others. Since graduating from Albertus in 2005, Jenny Willets Rice has done just that through a career in building healthy communities.
Read More.Trustee Leadership Answering the Call | From the Hill Summer 2024
The blanket definition of leadership is the ability of an individual or group of people to influence
and guide followers or members of an organization, society, or team. Leadership — and the
seamless transfer of it — is defined by how one responds to challenges.
Why I Give: Tina (Barsh) Mulhare ‘77 | From the Hill Summer 2024
Whether it’s her liberal arts foundation or lifelong friendships, Albertus has given Tina much to
be grateful for, and she has been expressing her thanks as a loyal supporter of the College ever
since.
Reflecting on 40 Years at Albertus | From the Hill Summer 2024
Throughout her four decades teaching at Albertus, Dr. Patricia Yeaman found unique ways to connect with the thousands of students who attended her sociology classes. Retiring in 2019, Dr. Yeaman recalled, “I spent my entire adult life at Albertus, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Read More.Golden Society Induction: Class of 1970 | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. Once again, we are reminded that “The Albertus Story is Your Story.” The latest example is the many fun, fond, and fabulous memories of the Class of 1970 as they were welcomed into
Read More.The Inspiration for a Scholarship Fund | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. In 1939, Catherine Pierson and Marguerite Flannery ’43, two life-long friends since their early days at St. Francis School in Fair Haven, began their college careers at Albertus Magnus College. Catherine also studied
Read More.A Career Dedicated to Philanthropy | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. Mary Beth White Congdon ’74 has dedicated much of her career to teaching donors about ways they can make a difference and leave their legacies. Now serving as Yale University Director of Planned
Read More.The Value of Friendship | From The Hill 2020
The following article appeared in the From The Hill Magazine 2020 Issue. Follow these links to make a gift, update your information, or submit a class note. Jeanne Dennison ’78 and Patricia Epperly ’78, met in 1974 on their first day at Albertus Magnus College on the grand staircase of McAuliffe Hall. Little did they
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