The College of Saint Rose
June 20, 2018
Saint Rose Enters Articulation Agreement with Bard High School Early College Program
The College of Saint Rose signed an articulation agreement with Bard High School Early College on Tuesday, June 19. The transition will create a smoother transition for new students coming to Saint Rose after graduating with an associate’s degree from Bard College.
June 20, 2018
The Writer's Foundry Presents "Life After the MFA"
The Writer’s Foundry at St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it will host an event entitled “Life After the MFA” to showcase and celebrate the opportunities that exist with an advanced degree in creative writing. The event will take place on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in SJC’s Tuohy Hall Parlors.
June 19, 2018
Avila University Faculty Attend University of Notre Dame’s Peace Studies Summer Institute
Three faculty members from Avila University came together to attend the tenth annual Summer Institute for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15. The team developed a five-year strategic plan for a new peace studies program during their time at the Summer Institute.
May 31, 2018
Redesigned Master of Science in Computer Science Announced
Fontbonne University is launching a redesigned Master of Science in Computer Science. The new program focuses on theoretical and practical application of computer science. Students are able to choose from one of three specializations: software engineering, cybersecurity and data science.
May 9, 2018
Deserving Students Benefit from 9th Annual Scholarship Gala
More than 200 people attended Chestnut Hill College's 2018 Scholarship Gala on May 5. Gala participants raised a record number of proceeds, specifically $300,000, to benefit student academic scholarships.
February 25, 2018
Admission Decisions Not Impacted by Peaceful Protest Participation
The College of Saint Rose respects, supports, and admires students who stand up for their beliefs in an effort to improve the world around them. Prospective students who are disciplined by their schools for peaceful protests about gun violence will not have it counted against them in the admissions process at Saint Rose.
February 23, 2018
Strength-based Leadership Workshop
Special talents lie within each of us. These talents are best understood as gifts, and these gifts are our strengths. The process to tap these strengths is awareness, acknowledgement and practice. Practice of these gifts leads to the talent becoming a core skill. This occurs when we share these unique talents with others.
February 23, 2018
Avila University Partners with St. Joseph Medical Center to Operate Campus Health Center
Avila University has partnered with St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), to enhance the health services offered on campus. Avila and SJMC will begin co-operating the college’s on-site student health center as of August 1, 2018.
February 20, 2018
Boston Medical Center Becomes a Preferred Partner of Regis
Regis has partnered with Boston Medical Center to create affordable opportunities for BMC employees to advance their career by earning a graduate degree from Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston.
February 14, 2018
Avila Glitter Girls Claim 5th Consecutive Heart Championship
Avila University’s dance squad, The Glitter Girls, made history on February 3, winning their record fifth consecutive Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitive Dance Championship.
February 9, 2018
News & Notes
Thanks to several groups including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Black Student Union, La Voz Latina, and the Office of Global Education, the month of February will feature several events to celebrate black heritage, as well as Asian heritage in a celebration of the Lunar New Year.
February 8, 2018
Alumna and Student Among Minnesota Business "Women Who Lead" 2018 Honorees
Daphne April Jalteco '20 and Kathleen Carter '83 were among those honored by Minnesota Business as "Women Who Lead". The honorees are women who lead tirelessly every day by example, supporting and empowering others. According to the magazine, "These women not only climb the ladder of success, they also lend a hand to those coming up behind them."
February 5, 2018
Fontbonne Lanuches ED.D. in Collaborative High Impact Instruction
The Ed.D in Collaborative High Impact Instruction, a 51-hour program to be completed in 2.5 to 3 years, is designed to support teachers interested in deepening and expanding their practice. The degree is meant for educators of all kinds, from K-12 teachers to corporate trainers and health literacy advocates. Admission requirements include holding a master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates may apply online here.
February 2, 2018
SJC Awarded Grant to Combat Violence
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a grant of more than $299,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women. The grant will allow both SJC Long Island and SJC Brooklyn to develop programs and policies to prevent and address sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence and dating violence over the next three years.
December 6, 2017
St. Kate's Welcomes Winter 2017 Commencement Speaker
The president of Saint Paul College, Rassoul Dastmozd, Ph.D. will be the Winter 2017 Commencement speaker. Dastmozd has led Saint Paul College to national recognition as the No. 1 community college in the U.S. for student engagement in active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction and support for learning.
December 6, 2017
Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ, Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees
The College of Saint Rose Board of Trustees announced on December 6, 2017, that Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ, has been elected Chair of the Board. An alumna of Saint Rose, Sister Mary Anne is the director of the Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the religious order that founded Saint Rose, and a former school superintendent.
November 30, 2017
Regis Partners with Riverside Community Care to Create Advance Degree Opportunities
Riverside’s employees to earn their advanced degrees while working full time.
November 30, 2017
SJC Introduces Mindfulness Minor
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest minor, Mindfulness and Contemplative Living, available at both SJC Long Island and SJC Brooklyn in spring 2018. SJC is one of the first colleges to offer this minor, which teaches students how to appreciate the importance of calmness and concentration in order to create an atmosphere in which clarity, wisdom and compassion thrive.
November 29, 2017
Spring Human/ Sex Trafficking Training Program Registration Now Open
This fall, in partnership with the Incarnate Word Foundation, Fontbonne University launched a five-day program for social service professionals involved in the identification, prevention and treatment of human/sex trafficking victims and survivors. Registration for the next session, scheduled to take place throughout March, is now open.
November 21, 2017
Health Care Experts Discuss the Difficulties of Treating Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar DIsorders at Regis
A panel of mental health experts explored schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders and addressed the increase in mental health diagnoses that affect more than 1 in 100 people throughout the world at the President’s Lecture Series on Health at Regis.
November 20, 2017
Fontbonne Set to Aquire Now-Closed John F. Kennedy Catholic High School
Fontbonne University is purchasing the campus of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Manchester, Mo., currently owned by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the university announced at a press conference Monday, Nov. 20. The property will serve as a campus extension for the university, providing additional space for academic and athletic growth. The final transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as zoning and financial contingencies. Financial details are not currently available.
November 17, 2017
Two OTA Faculty Receive Awards from the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association
Two St. Catherine University faculty members received awards at the 2017 Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) annual conference, which recognizes today's leaders in the Occupational Therapy field.
November 16, 2017
Avila University Joins with U.S. Catholic Community to Deliver Climate Change Letter to President Trump and Congress
Avila University has joined with leaders of 161 Catholic communities in every state of the nation, in issuing a letter to President Trump and the U.S. Congress in support of climate change science, funding and international policy negotiations. The letter was organized by Catholic Climate Covenant and signed by Catholic colleges and universities, religious congregations, national organizations, and health care providers.
November 16, 2017
'Tis the Season to Celebrate at Regis' Annual Christmas Concert and Merry Mingle
The annual Regis Christmas Concert will include music from Russia, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and in African-American and Native-American traditions, as well as favorites such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and Mel Tormé’s “The Christmas Song.”
November 13, 2017
The Office of Spiritual Life Offers Students Self-Care and Stress Relief
As the weather begins to cool down our students' schedules are heating up with exams, essays, and presentations. The Office of Spiritual Life is reminding students to slow down and take care of themselves during this busy time of the year.
November 13, 2017
Starting a Bold, New Chapter in the History of Mount Saint Mary's University
Mount Saint Mary’s University has announced that it is making a tremendous new investment in its students and in the future of Los Angeles. During a kick-off gala this Saturday, Mount Saint Mary’s revealed that it is launching the largest comprehensive campaign in the 92-year history of L.A.’s only women’s university.
November 13, 2017
SJC to Partner with Grandma's Love to Serve Families in Need
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it will once again partner with Grandma’s Love to prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need in Brooklyn. Building upon the success of last year’s collection, this year’s project aims to provide 50 families across the borough with the staples they need to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.
November 12, 2017
Elms and BCC Add Bachelor's Degree-Completion Program in Early Care and Education
To expand degree-completion options for working people in the Berkshires, College of Our Lady of the Elms and Berkshire Community College have added a new early care and education bachelor’s degree-completion program.
November 7, 2017
Advocating for STEM Students: Welcome Jody Markley
For the first time, CHC has hired a director of the Tichenor-Greer Scholars Program to manage its rapid growth, mentor the participants and provide them with academic resources.
November 7, 2017
Legacy of the Russian Revolution
The ramifications of the 1917 Russian Revolution continue to reverberate in contemporary Russia and students of this era will find much of interest at the Legacy of the Russian Revolution conference, Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18 at CHC’s SugarLoaf campus. Visit www.chc.edu/russianrevolution for more information.
November 6, 2017
Eyes Wide Open: Amy Herman Wants People to See the World Clearly
Open your eyes. Turn on your ears. Engage all of your senses, and carefully, painstakingly observe the world around you.
November 3, 2017
Saint Rose Camerata Presents Chamber Music Spanning Three Centuries
Join Saint Rose’s faculty ensemble, the Camerata, as the group celebrates its 15th year with an evening of rich harmonies, gorgeous tonalities, and passions both secular and holy.
November 2, 2017
Avila University Announces New Alumni Board Members
Avila University has announced eight newly installed members of its Alumni Board. The Avila Alumni Board serves as an advisory body with the responsibility to advise the University on alumni-related policies and activities.
November 1, 2017
Victor and William Fung Foundation Grants Regis $5 Million to Establish the Fung Scholars Program
The Victor and William Fung Foundation in Hong Kong has donated $5 million to the Now We Fly campaign to establish the Fung Scholars Program at Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston. The program will support high-achieving students from Hong Kong and Mainland China who want to study abroad in the United States. The gift is in the name of alumna Julia Shen Fung, Victor’s wife, who graduated from Regis in 1967 and made the gift in honor of her 50th Reunion in 2017.
November 1, 2017
Girls- In- Science
Two years ago, Lane-deGraaf set out to create a space for middle school-aged girls to engage in science and to see women scientists in action. Her Girls-In-Science Summer Science Research Experience, held throughout two weeks on Fontbonne’s campus, began in 2015 with just five girls and no funding. This year, she was able to host 24 — and pay three female undergraduates as assistants — with the help of a $14,000 grant from Monsanto Fund and a donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
October 30, 2017
SJC and Patchogue-Medford Library Partner for WWI Program
The Callahan Library at St. Joseph’s College (SJC) and the Patchogue-Medford Library will host “Soldier’s Home,” part of the “World War I and America” initiative, on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in Patchogue, N.Y.
October 27, 2017
Mount Saint Mary's Opens Its Doheny Campus to the Community for Halloween
A tradition that began 28 years ago will continue this coming Tuesday, Oct. 31, when Mount Saint Mary’s University opens the gates of its historic Doheny Campus to provide nearby families and surrounding neighborhoods with a fun and safe central venue for trick-or-treating.
October 23, 2017
St. Catherine University Adjunct Faculty Reject Union Representation
Adjunct faculty at St. Catherine University voted against union representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #284. Today the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) counted the remaining votes, and the Union did not obtain a majority of the ballots cast.
October 23, 2017
Gedeon Luke & The People Set to Perform at Massry Center for the Arts
Gedeon Luke & The People are bringing their old-school rock and R&B infused sound to the Massry Center stage Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. The performance, held at the Massry Center for the Arts, costs $35.
October 20, 2017
International Volleyball Standouts Put Studies Ahead of Athletics
International students Daniel Bondarovsky ’18 and Gabriel Reis Levy ’18 may be gold medalists in volleyball, but they don’t let their love for the sport distract them from their main goal: getting as much as they can out of their educations.
October 17, 2017
Fontbonne University Alum Named 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by St. Louis
Fontbonne University alumnus Halbert Sullivan has been named 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the St. Louis American. Sullivan is the founding president and CEO of Father’s Support Center, which promotes fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives through intensive job training, group therapy, community service and parenting workshops.
October 17, 2017
Medical Trailblazer to Address Race-based Medical and Health Inequalities
Race-based inequities in U.S. medicine and public health are the subject of the 7 p.m. Thursday, November 2 talk at The College of Saint Rose by Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble, who led the 1997 committee that secured a Presidential apology for the treatment of black patients in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. The event, held at the Thelma P. Lally School of Education, is free and open to the public.
October 16, 2017
November Conference: Legacy of the Russian Revolution
The Legacy of the Russian Revolution is scheduled for November 16 to 18 in the Commonwealth Chateau on the Sugar Loaf campus, and is sponsored by the History and Political Science Department. The conference’s keynote speakers are major scholars and experts in the field.
October 16, 2017
St. Kate's Grad Paula Hart Among 50 over 50 in Minnesota
AARP Minnesota and Pollen has named Paula Hart, MAOL '15 among their 50 Over 50 in Minnesota — "50 exceptional people who are shattering myths about aging and writing their own rules." Hart is president and chief executive officer of Volunteers of America–Minnesota and Wisconsin.
October 15, 2017
Sand Painting by Tibetan Buddhist Monks
Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct a mandala sand painting and perform special ceremonies at Alumnae Library from Oct. 23-27, beginning with an opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 23, from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. During the ceremony the lamas use chanting, music and mantra recitation to consecrate the site and call forth the forces of goodness.
October 12, 2017
If You See a Red Flag, Say Something
Statistics show that nationally, more than half of all college students (57%) say that it’s difficult to identify dating abuse. Avila University is raising awareness through a “Red Flag” campaign as one of the events for National Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Scattered on the lawn in front of the campus dining hall are red surveying flags with handwritten “red flag” statements that are typical warning signs of sexual assault, dating violence or stalking.
October 12, 2017
Regis Hires New Director to Lead It's Fine Arts Center
In this dual role, Potts will enrich the Fine Arts Center by creating a strategic plan that enhances the academic opportunities for Regis students, supports the educational goals of the faculty, and provides opportunities for artistic expression through performances, workshops, art exhibits, and concerts. The goal is to bring rich creative and cultural experiences to both the Regis and Greater Boston communities.
October 12, 2017
STEM Pre-schoolers in Weston Get Salty Visit from the U.S Congresswoman Clark
U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark (5th District-MA) joined pre-schoolers for a lab tutorial on water displacement through the STEM program at the Regis Children’s Center. The pre-schoolers wore lab coats and goggles and work with salt to draw water out of apples and potatoes.
October 12, 2017
Meet the New Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
A new face greeted students arriving in the Office of Campus Ministry this semester. Lacie Ann Michaelson joined the staff at the end of the summer to work closely with Director, Sister Joannie Cassidy.
October 10, 2017
Fonbonne + Purple Briefcase = A Successful Combination!
“Students can do so much in Purple Briefcase to get noticed and prepared for a successful job search,” said Christine Keller, director of career development at Fontbonne. “They’re able to schedule appointments with career counselors, apply for on-campus employment, submit a resume for review, apply for jobs meant for Fontbonne students and receive tips and training in a fun and interactive way.”
September 29, 2017
University Community Honors Regis Founders with Volunteer Day
Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, sponsored a “Care for the Dear Neighbor” day of service on the Weston campus and in the community on Thursday, Sept. 28. The day was established to celebrate Founders’ Day which marks the anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Boston on October 2, 1873.
September 28, 2017
Lothar Osterburg, Who Draws from Imagination, Experience, Exhibits at Esther Massry Gallery
What inspired German artist Lothar Osterburg to create a dream world equipped with a 27-foot tower covered entirely in books in more than 25 languages? As a German immigrant, his artwork is a window into his past as well as into the future.
September 28, 2017
Award-Winning Poet and Writer to Deliver Myser Lecture, October 4
How can spiritual grounding and practice help us in this hectic era of fake news and the manipulation of fear for political ends? The answer will be revealed when Kathleen Norris takes The O’Shaughnessy stage at 7 p.m. on October 4. The New York Times–bestselling author will present St. Catherine University’s 11th annual Myser Lecture, “Spiritual Practice and Social Justice."
September 26, 2017
New Book Provides Insights on AIDS Pandemic- Past, Present , and Future
Dynamic leaders spearheaded the global response to the emergence of AIDS, but found themselves hampered by structural weaknesses in the United Nations, the political whims of governments and the complexities of the disease itself, according to the authors of a new book.
September 21, 2017
Brooklyn Voices Presents Jeffrey Eugenides
St. Joseph’s College (SJC), in partnership with Greenlight Bookstore, is pleased to announce that it will welcome Jeffrey Eugenides to present his latest work, Fresh Complaint, in conversation with Ruth Franklin on Monday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. in SJC Brooklyn’s Tuohy Hall Auditorium.
September 19, 2017
Elms College to Honor YWCA Director Elizabeth Dineen '77 with 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award
The award — presented annually to Elms College alumni who have made notable contributions in their lives professionally, spiritually, intellectually, personally, and through their loyalty to the college — will be presented to Dineen during the college’s opening convocation ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Veritas Auditorium.
September 13, 2017
Avila University's Upward Bound Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant
Avila University’s Upward Bound program has received a generous new federal grant from the Department of Education. The grant totals $1.4 million over the next five years and will make it possible to serve 60 additional students from Northeast High School and Central High School in Kansas City, MO.
September 7, 2017
Welcome to the New Dean of Graduate Studies
He has more than 25 years’ experience in academic and student programs including with strategic planning, assessment and program reviews, curriculum development, regional and specialized accreditation and global education. His areas of expertise include teaching, research and training in conflict resolution.
September 1, 2017
Alan Silva Appointed as St. Kate's Provost
President ReBecca Roloff announced today that Alan Silva has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Provost of St. Catherine University, effective immediately.
August 31, 2017
Regis Kicks Off Academic Year with New School and Programs
Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, will kick off the 2017 academic year on Sunday with 275 first-year students arriving on campus. Additions to the campus include a new School of Business and Communication and new majors in cybersecurity and environmental sustainability.
August 29, 2017
Professor Discusses Memoir on St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. Deborah Phelps, Fontbonne University professor of sociology, appeared on St. Louis Public Radio this week to discuss her memoir, “Frank’s Arms – Stories and Lessons From a Caregiver and Patient Advocate.”
August 27, 2017
David Johns, Obama Appointee, Speaks to Students about Leadership
The time to be leaders is now, David Johns, Obama appointee to the U.S. Department of Education, told a crowd of primarily first-year Saint Rose students on Sunday night as part of the College’s Signature Leadership & Learning Experience.
August 22, 2017
To Live and Write in L.A.
On Sept. 16 and 17, Mount Saint Mary’s University will bring together a diverse array of novelists, screenwriters, storytellers, journalists, poets and essayists whose career, life and art share a common link to the city of Los Angeles.
August 21, 2017
SJC Announces Fall Brooklyn Voices Lecture Series
St. Joseph’s College, in partnership with Greenlight Bookstore, is pleased to announce that it will welcome some of the most highly regarded writers in literature to SJC Brooklyn for the fall 2017 Brooklyn Voices lecture series.
August 15, 2017
Regis Awarded Grant from Davis Educational Foundation
The Davis Educational Foundation of Maine has awarded Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, a two-year grant worth more than $170,000. The grant will support implementing an e-portfolio best practices model at Regis.
August 11, 2017
Saint Rose Biology Students Help Professor Research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Dr. Rebecca Landsberg, a Saint Rose biology professor, has been collaborating with students to study the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on the precerebellar system. They have presented posters at the College’s annual undergraduate research symposium and before the Northeast meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology.
August 9, 2017
President Roloff Leads St. Kate's Cohort at 10th Annual YWCA Women's Triathlon
Ten years ago, President ReBecca Roloff of St. Catherine University founded the annual race during her tenure as YWCA Minneapolis president and chief executive officer. This week, Team Katie — 100 strong, and headed by President Roloff — will swim, bike, and run to the finish line.
August 8, 2017
Writer's Foundry Announces New Program Director
The Writer’s Foundry at St. Joseph’s College has selected Grace Bonner as its new program director. Bonner will join SJC Brooklyn and its faculty for the upcoming fall semester.
August 7, 2017
Hartsook Institute at Avila University to Host 2017 Inspired Fundraising Summit
The Hartsook Institute at Avila University held its fourth annual Inspired Fundraising Summit on August 14 in the Goppert Theater on the Avila University campus. The event was designed for fundraisers, CEOs, executive directors, philanthropists, board members and nonprofit professionals.
August 6, 2017
Maxims on the Wall
In 1650, the Sisters of St. Joseph were presented with 100 maxims, or short prayer guides to live by. This year, 3 of these maxims have been painted on the walls around Chestnut Hill College’s campus in order to promote and deepen the Sisters’ messages of of love, service, and inclusion.
August 6, 2017
How Does CHC's Garden Grow?
Members of the Griffin Garden Club, which started in 2014, laid the foundations of CHC's community garden from scratch. Since then, the garden has expanded, and the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown are donated to food kitchens and homeless shelters near the College and in the greater Philadelphia area.
August 3, 2017
Social Work Students Empower Homeless Communities to Vote
Katherine Hill, associate professor in the St. Kate's - St. Thomas School of Social Work, encourages the use of voter registration and engagement as a tool for social workers who work with people in low-income communities.
August 3, 2017
Communications Professor Becomes Expert on Millennial Behavior
Karen McGrath, a Saint Rose communications professor, is becoming a go-to expert in millennial behavior. In the fall, she will lead a regional conference addressing how baby boomers and millennials can work together.
July 27, 2017
Community Garden Grows on Campus
Members of the Food Justice Coalition and BioClub joined with local Sisters of St. Joseph and other community members to dig, plant, and build a community garden outside of the Coeur de Catherine.
July 20, 2017
Art Comes to Life for Young Artists at Fontbonne Workshop
This summer, eight St. Louis. teenagers immersed themselves in an intense, four-week college-level drawing and painting experience at Fontbonne University. The students were taught by university-level instructors who are active local artists.
July 19, 2017
Veterans Find Understanding at Saint Rose
Saint Rose has been named a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs for five consecutive years, and U.S. News & World Report has listed it among Best Colleges for Veterans. Marty Dinan, Director of Veteran Enrollment, has played a pivotal role in helping veterans adjust to student life.
July 17, 2017
Saint Rose Art and Design Interns Flourish at St. Martin's Press
Rob Grom ’04 has designed the covers of hundreds of New York Times crossword puzzle books, the memoir of Grateful Dead drummer William Kreutzmann, the crime fiction of Iris Johansen and four books of nonfiction by William Shatner.
July 12, 2017
Vansickle Named Vice President-Chief Financial Officer for Finance and Administration
Fontbonne University has named Lisa Vansickle, CPA, as vice president – chief financial officer for finance and administration.
July 12, 2017
Women's Leadership Conference - Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Over 40 speakers are lined up to present at Mount Saint Mary's University's 2017 Women's Leadership Conference, which is set for September 16. Registration is now open!
July 10, 2017
University Community Mourns the Death of Mary Thompson, CSL, '53, Professor Emerita
Professor emerita Mary Thompson, CSJ (Sister Gertrude), died on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at age 89. A St. Catherine University alumna, class of 1953, she was a professor of chemistry at the University from 1964 to 2000.
July 10, 2017
SJC Partners With TZU Chi University in Taiwan
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Tzu Chi University (TCU) in Hualien, Taiwan to provide for the exchange of students and faculty over the next two years between the two institutions. As part of this agreement, 20 SJC students from both SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island will study at Tzu Chi’s campus in Hualien, Taiwan this summer.
July 7, 2017
Enhanced Tuition Award Application Available
The Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) is a new program that The College of Saint Rose – along with only 29 other New York State private universities and colleges – will offer its students for the 2017-18 academic year. It provides qualified New York State residents who apply and are chosen by New York State with up to $6,000 toward their tuition. Saint Rose is the only Capital Region institution to opt in to this new program aimed at making college a more affordable investment.
July 6, 2017
Campaign Honoring Sister Carol Raises More Than $100,000!
Sister Carol has now served as president of Chestnut Hill College for 25 years during which time the College has experienced vast transformation. In honor of this milestone and her many achievements, CHC established the Sister Carol Fund for Academic Initiatives, which has now surpassed $100,000 in gifts from
more than 150 generous members of the CHC community.
June 20, 2018
Saint Rose Enters Articulation Agreement with Bard High School Early College Program
The College of Saint Rose signed an articulation agreement with Bard High School Early College on Tuesday, June 19. The transition will create a smoother transition for new students coming to Saint Rose after graduating with an associate’s degree from Bard College.
June 20, 2018
The Writer's Foundry Presents "Life After the MFA"
The Writer’s Foundry at St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it will host an event entitled “Life After the MFA” to showcase and celebrate the opportunities that exist with an advanced degree in creative writing. The event will take place on Thursday, June 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in SJC’s Tuohy Hall Parlors.
June 19, 2018
Avila University Faculty Attend University of Notre Dame’s Peace Studies Summer Institute
Three faculty members from Avila University came together to attend the tenth annual Summer Institute for Faculty at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies from June 11-15. The team developed a five-year strategic plan for a new peace studies program during their time at the Summer Institute.
May 31, 2018
Redesigned Master of Science in Computer Science Announced
Fontbonne University is launching a redesigned Master of Science in Computer Science. The new program focuses on theoretical and practical application of computer science. Students are able to choose from one of three specializations: software engineering, cybersecurity and data science.
May 9, 2018
Deserving Students Benefit from 9th Annual Scholarship Gala
More than 200 people attended Chestnut Hill College's 2018 Scholarship Gala on May 5. Gala participants raised a record number of proceeds, specifically $300,000, to benefit student academic scholarships.
February 25, 2018
Admission Decisions Not Impacted by Peaceful Protest Participation
The College of Saint Rose respects, supports, and admires students who stand up for their beliefs in an effort to improve the world around them. Prospective students who are disciplined by their schools for peaceful protests about gun violence will not have it counted against them in the admissions process at Saint Rose.
February 23, 2018
Strength-based Leadership Workshop
Special talents lie within each of us. These talents are best understood as gifts, and these gifts are our strengths. The process to tap these strengths is awareness, acknowledgement and practice. Practice of these gifts leads to the talent becoming a core skill. This occurs when we share these unique talents with others.
February 23, 2018
Avila University Partners with St. Joseph Medical Center to Operate Campus Health Center
Avila University has partnered with St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), to enhance the health services offered on campus. Avila and SJMC will begin co-operating the college’s on-site student health center as of August 1, 2018.
February 20, 2018
Boston Medical Center Becomes a Preferred Partner of Regis
Regis has partnered with Boston Medical Center to create affordable opportunities for BMC employees to advance their career by earning a graduate degree from Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston.
February 14, 2018
Avila Glitter Girls Claim 5th Consecutive Heart Championship
Avila University’s dance squad, The Glitter Girls, made history on February 3, winning their record fifth consecutive Heart of America Athletic Conference Competitive Dance Championship.
February 9, 2018
News & Notes
Thanks to several groups including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Black Student Union, La Voz Latina, and the Office of Global Education, the month of February will feature several events to celebrate black heritage, as well as Asian heritage in a celebration of the Lunar New Year.
February 8, 2018
Alumna and Student Among Minnesota Business "Women Who Lead" 2018 Honorees
Daphne April Jalteco '20 and Kathleen Carter '83 were among those honored by Minnesota Business as "Women Who Lead". The honorees are women who lead tirelessly every day by example, supporting and empowering others. According to the magazine, "These women not only climb the ladder of success, they also lend a hand to those coming up behind them."
February 5, 2018
Fontbonne Lanuches ED.D. in Collaborative High Impact Instruction
The Ed.D in Collaborative High Impact Instruction, a 51-hour program to be completed in 2.5 to 3 years, is designed to support teachers interested in deepening and expanding their practice. The degree is meant for educators of all kinds, from K-12 teachers to corporate trainers and health literacy advocates. Admission requirements include holding a master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates may apply online here.
February 2, 2018
SJC Awarded Grant to Combat Violence
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a grant of more than $299,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women. The grant will allow both SJC Long Island and SJC Brooklyn to develop programs and policies to prevent and address sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence and dating violence over the next three years.
December 6, 2017
St. Kate's Welcomes Winter 2017 Commencement Speaker
The president of Saint Paul College, Rassoul Dastmozd, Ph.D. will be the Winter 2017 Commencement speaker. Dastmozd has led Saint Paul College to national recognition as the No. 1 community college in the U.S. for student engagement in active and collaborative learning, student-faculty interaction and support for learning.
December 6, 2017
Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ, Elected Chair of the Board of Trustees
The College of Saint Rose Board of Trustees announced on December 6, 2017, that Sister Mary Anne Heenan, CSJ, has been elected Chair of the Board. An alumna of Saint Rose, Sister Mary Anne is the director of the Albany Province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the religious order that founded Saint Rose, and a former school superintendent.
November 30, 2017
Regis Partners with Riverside Community Care to Create Advance Degree Opportunities
Riverside’s employees to earn their advanced degrees while working full time.
November 30, 2017
SJC Introduces Mindfulness Minor
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest minor, Mindfulness and Contemplative Living, available at both SJC Long Island and SJC Brooklyn in spring 2018. SJC is one of the first colleges to offer this minor, which teaches students how to appreciate the importance of calmness and concentration in order to create an atmosphere in which clarity, wisdom and compassion thrive.
November 29, 2017
Spring Human/ Sex Trafficking Training Program Registration Now Open
This fall, in partnership with the Incarnate Word Foundation, Fontbonne University launched a five-day program for social service professionals involved in the identification, prevention and treatment of human/sex trafficking victims and survivors. Registration for the next session, scheduled to take place throughout March, is now open.
November 21, 2017
Health Care Experts Discuss the Difficulties of Treating Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar DIsorders at Regis
A panel of mental health experts explored schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders and addressed the increase in mental health diagnoses that affect more than 1 in 100 people throughout the world at the President’s Lecture Series on Health at Regis.
November 20, 2017
Fontbonne Set to Aquire Now-Closed John F. Kennedy Catholic High School
Fontbonne University is purchasing the campus of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Manchester, Mo., currently owned by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the university announced at a press conference Monday, Nov. 20. The property will serve as a campus extension for the university, providing additional space for academic and athletic growth. The final transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as zoning and financial contingencies. Financial details are not currently available.
November 17, 2017
Two OTA Faculty Receive Awards from the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association
Two St. Catherine University faculty members received awards at the 2017 Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) annual conference, which recognizes today's leaders in the Occupational Therapy field.
November 16, 2017
Avila University Joins with U.S. Catholic Community to Deliver Climate Change Letter to President Trump and Congress
Avila University has joined with leaders of 161 Catholic communities in every state of the nation, in issuing a letter to President Trump and the U.S. Congress in support of climate change science, funding and international policy negotiations. The letter was organized by Catholic Climate Covenant and signed by Catholic colleges and universities, religious congregations, national organizations, and health care providers.
November 16, 2017
'Tis the Season to Celebrate at Regis' Annual Christmas Concert and Merry Mingle
The annual Regis Christmas Concert will include music from Russia, Puerto Rico, Ukraine, and in African-American and Native-American traditions, as well as favorites such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and Mel Tormé’s “The Christmas Song.”
November 13, 2017
The Office of Spiritual Life Offers Students Self-Care and Stress Relief
As the weather begins to cool down our students' schedules are heating up with exams, essays, and presentations. The Office of Spiritual Life is reminding students to slow down and take care of themselves during this busy time of the year.
November 13, 2017
Starting a Bold, New Chapter in the History of Mount Saint Mary's University
Mount Saint Mary’s University has announced that it is making a tremendous new investment in its students and in the future of Los Angeles. During a kick-off gala this Saturday, Mount Saint Mary’s revealed that it is launching the largest comprehensive campaign in the 92-year history of L.A.’s only women’s university.
November 13, 2017
SJC to Partner with Grandma's Love to Serve Families in Need
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it will once again partner with Grandma’s Love to prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need in Brooklyn. Building upon the success of last year’s collection, this year’s project aims to provide 50 families across the borough with the staples they need to enjoy the holiday with their loved ones.
November 12, 2017
Elms and BCC Add Bachelor's Degree-Completion Program in Early Care and Education
To expand degree-completion options for working people in the Berkshires, College of Our Lady of the Elms and Berkshire Community College have added a new early care and education bachelor’s degree-completion program.
November 7, 2017
Advocating for STEM Students: Welcome Jody Markley
For the first time, CHC has hired a director of the Tichenor-Greer Scholars Program to manage its rapid growth, mentor the participants and provide them with academic resources.
November 7, 2017
Legacy of the Russian Revolution
The ramifications of the 1917 Russian Revolution continue to reverberate in contemporary Russia and students of this era will find much of interest at the Legacy of the Russian Revolution conference, Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18 at CHC’s SugarLoaf campus. Visit www.chc.edu/russianrevolution for more information.
November 6, 2017
Eyes Wide Open: Amy Herman Wants People to See the World Clearly
Open your eyes. Turn on your ears. Engage all of your senses, and carefully, painstakingly observe the world around you.
November 3, 2017
Saint Rose Camerata Presents Chamber Music Spanning Three Centuries
Join Saint Rose’s faculty ensemble, the Camerata, as the group celebrates its 15th year with an evening of rich harmonies, gorgeous tonalities, and passions both secular and holy.
November 2, 2017
Avila University Announces New Alumni Board Members
Avila University has announced eight newly installed members of its Alumni Board. The Avila Alumni Board serves as an advisory body with the responsibility to advise the University on alumni-related policies and activities.
November 1, 2017
Victor and William Fung Foundation Grants Regis $5 Million to Establish the Fung Scholars Program
The Victor and William Fung Foundation in Hong Kong has donated $5 million to the Now We Fly campaign to establish the Fung Scholars Program at Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston. The program will support high-achieving students from Hong Kong and Mainland China who want to study abroad in the United States. The gift is in the name of alumna Julia Shen Fung, Victor’s wife, who graduated from Regis in 1967 and made the gift in honor of her 50th Reunion in 2017.
November 1, 2017
Girls- In- Science
Two years ago, Lane-deGraaf set out to create a space for middle school-aged girls to engage in science and to see women scientists in action. Her Girls-In-Science Summer Science Research Experience, held throughout two weeks on Fontbonne’s campus, began in 2015 with just five girls and no funding. This year, she was able to host 24 — and pay three female undergraduates as assistants — with the help of a $14,000 grant from Monsanto Fund and a donation from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
October 30, 2017
SJC and Patchogue-Medford Library Partner for WWI Program
The Callahan Library at St. Joseph’s College (SJC) and the Patchogue-Medford Library will host “Soldier’s Home,” part of the “World War I and America” initiative, on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in Patchogue, N.Y.
October 27, 2017
Mount Saint Mary's Opens Its Doheny Campus to the Community for Halloween
A tradition that began 28 years ago will continue this coming Tuesday, Oct. 31, when Mount Saint Mary’s University opens the gates of its historic Doheny Campus to provide nearby families and surrounding neighborhoods with a fun and safe central venue for trick-or-treating.
October 23, 2017
St. Catherine University Adjunct Faculty Reject Union Representation
Adjunct faculty at St. Catherine University voted against union representation by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local #284. Today the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) counted the remaining votes, and the Union did not obtain a majority of the ballots cast.
October 23, 2017
Gedeon Luke & The People Set to Perform at Massry Center for the Arts
Gedeon Luke & The People are bringing their old-school rock and R&B infused sound to the Massry Center stage Saturday, October 28 at 8 p.m. The performance, held at the Massry Center for the Arts, costs $35.
October 20, 2017
International Volleyball Standouts Put Studies Ahead of Athletics
International students Daniel Bondarovsky ’18 and Gabriel Reis Levy ’18 may be gold medalists in volleyball, but they don’t let their love for the sport distract them from their main goal: getting as much as they can out of their educations.
October 17, 2017
Fontbonne University Alum Named 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by St. Louis
Fontbonne University alumnus Halbert Sullivan has been named 2017 Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the St. Louis American. Sullivan is the founding president and CEO of Father’s Support Center, which promotes fathers’ involvement in their children’s lives through intensive job training, group therapy, community service and parenting workshops.
October 17, 2017
Medical Trailblazer to Address Race-based Medical and Health Inequalities
Race-based inequities in U.S. medicine and public health are the subject of the 7 p.m. Thursday, November 2 talk at The College of Saint Rose by Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble, who led the 1997 committee that secured a Presidential apology for the treatment of black patients in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. The event, held at the Thelma P. Lally School of Education, is free and open to the public.
October 16, 2017
November Conference: Legacy of the Russian Revolution
The Legacy of the Russian Revolution is scheduled for November 16 to 18 in the Commonwealth Chateau on the Sugar Loaf campus, and is sponsored by the History and Political Science Department. The conference’s keynote speakers are major scholars and experts in the field.
October 16, 2017
St. Kate's Grad Paula Hart Among 50 over 50 in Minnesota
AARP Minnesota and Pollen has named Paula Hart, MAOL '15 among their 50 Over 50 in Minnesota — "50 exceptional people who are shattering myths about aging and writing their own rules." Hart is president and chief executive officer of Volunteers of America–Minnesota and Wisconsin.
October 15, 2017
Sand Painting by Tibetan Buddhist Monks
Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct a mandala sand painting and perform special ceremonies at Alumnae Library from Oct. 23-27, beginning with an opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 23, from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. During the ceremony the lamas use chanting, music and mantra recitation to consecrate the site and call forth the forces of goodness.
October 12, 2017
If You See a Red Flag, Say Something
Statistics show that nationally, more than half of all college students (57%) say that it’s difficult to identify dating abuse. Avila University is raising awareness through a “Red Flag” campaign as one of the events for National Dating/Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Scattered on the lawn in front of the campus dining hall are red surveying flags with handwritten “red flag” statements that are typical warning signs of sexual assault, dating violence or stalking.
October 12, 2017
Regis Hires New Director to Lead It's Fine Arts Center
In this dual role, Potts will enrich the Fine Arts Center by creating a strategic plan that enhances the academic opportunities for Regis students, supports the educational goals of the faculty, and provides opportunities for artistic expression through performances, workshops, art exhibits, and concerts. The goal is to bring rich creative and cultural experiences to both the Regis and Greater Boston communities.
October 12, 2017
STEM Pre-schoolers in Weston Get Salty Visit from the U.S Congresswoman Clark
U.S. Congresswoman Katherine Clark (5th District-MA) joined pre-schoolers for a lab tutorial on water displacement through the STEM program at the Regis Children’s Center. The pre-schoolers wore lab coats and goggles and work with salt to draw water out of apples and potatoes.
October 12, 2017
Meet the New Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
A new face greeted students arriving in the Office of Campus Ministry this semester. Lacie Ann Michaelson joined the staff at the end of the summer to work closely with Director, Sister Joannie Cassidy.
October 10, 2017
Fonbonne + Purple Briefcase = A Successful Combination!
“Students can do so much in Purple Briefcase to get noticed and prepared for a successful job search,” said Christine Keller, director of career development at Fontbonne. “They’re able to schedule appointments with career counselors, apply for on-campus employment, submit a resume for review, apply for jobs meant for Fontbonne students and receive tips and training in a fun and interactive way.”
September 29, 2017
University Community Honors Regis Founders with Volunteer Day
Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, sponsored a “Care for the Dear Neighbor” day of service on the Weston campus and in the community on Thursday, Sept. 28. The day was established to celebrate Founders’ Day which marks the anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Boston on October 2, 1873.
September 28, 2017
Lothar Osterburg, Who Draws from Imagination, Experience, Exhibits at Esther Massry Gallery
What inspired German artist Lothar Osterburg to create a dream world equipped with a 27-foot tower covered entirely in books in more than 25 languages? As a German immigrant, his artwork is a window into his past as well as into the future.
September 28, 2017
Award-Winning Poet and Writer to Deliver Myser Lecture, October 4
How can spiritual grounding and practice help us in this hectic era of fake news and the manipulation of fear for political ends? The answer will be revealed when Kathleen Norris takes The O’Shaughnessy stage at 7 p.m. on October 4. The New York Times–bestselling author will present St. Catherine University’s 11th annual Myser Lecture, “Spiritual Practice and Social Justice."
September 26, 2017
New Book Provides Insights on AIDS Pandemic- Past, Present , and Future
Dynamic leaders spearheaded the global response to the emergence of AIDS, but found themselves hampered by structural weaknesses in the United Nations, the political whims of governments and the complexities of the disease itself, according to the authors of a new book.
September 21, 2017
Brooklyn Voices Presents Jeffrey Eugenides
St. Joseph’s College (SJC), in partnership with Greenlight Bookstore, is pleased to announce that it will welcome Jeffrey Eugenides to present his latest work, Fresh Complaint, in conversation with Ruth Franklin on Monday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. in SJC Brooklyn’s Tuohy Hall Auditorium.
September 19, 2017
Elms College to Honor YWCA Director Elizabeth Dineen '77 with 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award
The award — presented annually to Elms College alumni who have made notable contributions in their lives professionally, spiritually, intellectually, personally, and through their loyalty to the college — will be presented to Dineen during the college’s opening convocation ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Veritas Auditorium.
September 13, 2017
Avila University's Upward Bound Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant
Avila University’s Upward Bound program has received a generous new federal grant from the Department of Education. The grant totals $1.4 million over the next five years and will make it possible to serve 60 additional students from Northeast High School and Central High School in Kansas City, MO.
September 7, 2017
Welcome to the New Dean of Graduate Studies
He has more than 25 years’ experience in academic and student programs including with strategic planning, assessment and program reviews, curriculum development, regional and specialized accreditation and global education. His areas of expertise include teaching, research and training in conflict resolution.
September 1, 2017
Alan Silva Appointed as St. Kate's Provost
President ReBecca Roloff announced today that Alan Silva has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Provost of St. Catherine University, effective immediately.
August 31, 2017
Regis Kicks Off Academic Year with New School and Programs
Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, will kick off the 2017 academic year on Sunday with 275 first-year students arriving on campus. Additions to the campus include a new School of Business and Communication and new majors in cybersecurity and environmental sustainability.
August 29, 2017
Professor Discusses Memoir on St. Louis Public Radio
Dr. Deborah Phelps, Fontbonne University professor of sociology, appeared on St. Louis Public Radio this week to discuss her memoir, “Frank’s Arms – Stories and Lessons From a Caregiver and Patient Advocate.”
August 27, 2017
David Johns, Obama Appointee, Speaks to Students about Leadership
The time to be leaders is now, David Johns, Obama appointee to the U.S. Department of Education, told a crowd of primarily first-year Saint Rose students on Sunday night as part of the College’s Signature Leadership & Learning Experience.
August 22, 2017
To Live and Write in L.A.
On Sept. 16 and 17, Mount Saint Mary’s University will bring together a diverse array of novelists, screenwriters, storytellers, journalists, poets and essayists whose career, life and art share a common link to the city of Los Angeles.
August 21, 2017
SJC Announces Fall Brooklyn Voices Lecture Series
St. Joseph’s College, in partnership with Greenlight Bookstore, is pleased to announce that it will welcome some of the most highly regarded writers in literature to SJC Brooklyn for the fall 2017 Brooklyn Voices lecture series.
August 15, 2017
Regis Awarded Grant from Davis Educational Foundation
The Davis Educational Foundation of Maine has awarded Regis, a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston, a two-year grant worth more than $170,000. The grant will support implementing an e-portfolio best practices model at Regis.
August 11, 2017
Saint Rose Biology Students Help Professor Research Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Dr. Rebecca Landsberg, a Saint Rose biology professor, has been collaborating with students to study the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on the precerebellar system. They have presented posters at the College’s annual undergraduate research symposium and before the Northeast meeting of the Society for Developmental Biology.
August 9, 2017
President Roloff Leads St. Kate's Cohort at 10th Annual YWCA Women's Triathlon
Ten years ago, President ReBecca Roloff of St. Catherine University founded the annual race during her tenure as YWCA Minneapolis president and chief executive officer. This week, Team Katie — 100 strong, and headed by President Roloff — will swim, bike, and run to the finish line.
August 8, 2017
Writer's Foundry Announces New Program Director
The Writer’s Foundry at St. Joseph’s College has selected Grace Bonner as its new program director. Bonner will join SJC Brooklyn and its faculty for the upcoming fall semester.
August 7, 2017
Hartsook Institute at Avila University to Host 2017 Inspired Fundraising Summit
The Hartsook Institute at Avila University held its fourth annual Inspired Fundraising Summit on August 14 in the Goppert Theater on the Avila University campus. The event was designed for fundraisers, CEOs, executive directors, philanthropists, board members and nonprofit professionals.
August 6, 2017
Maxims on the Wall
In 1650, the Sisters of St. Joseph were presented with 100 maxims, or short prayer guides to live by. This year, 3 of these maxims have been painted on the walls around Chestnut Hill College’s campus in order to promote and deepen the Sisters’ messages of of love, service, and inclusion.
August 6, 2017
How Does CHC's Garden Grow?
Members of the Griffin Garden Club, which started in 2014, laid the foundations of CHC's community garden from scratch. Since then, the garden has expanded, and the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown are donated to food kitchens and homeless shelters near the College and in the greater Philadelphia area.
August 3, 2017
Social Work Students Empower Homeless Communities to Vote
Katherine Hill, associate professor in the St. Kate's - St. Thomas School of Social Work, encourages the use of voter registration and engagement as a tool for social workers who work with people in low-income communities.
August 3, 2017
Communications Professor Becomes Expert on Millennial Behavior
Karen McGrath, a Saint Rose communications professor, is becoming a go-to expert in millennial behavior. In the fall, she will lead a regional conference addressing how baby boomers and millennials can work together.
July 27, 2017
Community Garden Grows on Campus
Members of the Food Justice Coalition and BioClub joined with local Sisters of St. Joseph and other community members to dig, plant, and build a community garden outside of the Coeur de Catherine.
July 20, 2017
Art Comes to Life for Young Artists at Fontbonne Workshop
This summer, eight St. Louis. teenagers immersed themselves in an intense, four-week college-level drawing and painting experience at Fontbonne University. The students were taught by university-level instructors who are active local artists.
July 19, 2017
Veterans Find Understanding at Saint Rose
Saint Rose has been named a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs for five consecutive years, and U.S. News & World Report has listed it among Best Colleges for Veterans. Marty Dinan, Director of Veteran Enrollment, has played a pivotal role in helping veterans adjust to student life.
July 17, 2017
Saint Rose Art and Design Interns Flourish at St. Martin's Press
Rob Grom ’04 has designed the covers of hundreds of New York Times crossword puzzle books, the memoir of Grateful Dead drummer William Kreutzmann, the crime fiction of Iris Johansen and four books of nonfiction by William Shatner.
July 12, 2017
Vansickle Named Vice President-Chief Financial Officer for Finance and Administration
Fontbonne University has named Lisa Vansickle, CPA, as vice president – chief financial officer for finance and administration.
July 12, 2017
Women's Leadership Conference - Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Over 40 speakers are lined up to present at Mount Saint Mary's University's 2017 Women's Leadership Conference, which is set for September 16. Registration is now open!
July 10, 2017
University Community Mourns the Death of Mary Thompson, CSL, '53, Professor Emerita
Professor emerita Mary Thompson, CSJ (Sister Gertrude), died on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at age 89. A St. Catherine University alumna, class of 1953, she was a professor of chemistry at the University from 1964 to 2000.
July 10, 2017
SJC Partners With TZU Chi University in Taiwan
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) is pleased to announce that it has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Tzu Chi University (TCU) in Hualien, Taiwan to provide for the exchange of students and faculty over the next two years between the two institutions. As part of this agreement, 20 SJC students from both SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island will study at Tzu Chi’s campus in Hualien, Taiwan this summer.
July 7, 2017
Enhanced Tuition Award Application Available
The Enhanced Tuition Award (ETA) is a new program that The College of Saint Rose – along with only 29 other New York State private universities and colleges – will offer its students for the 2017-18 academic year. It provides qualified New York State residents who apply and are chosen by New York State with up to $6,000 toward their tuition. Saint Rose is the only Capital Region institution to opt in to this new program aimed at making college a more affordable investment.
July 6, 2017
Campaign Honoring Sister Carol Raises More Than $100,000!
Sister Carol has now served as president of Chestnut Hill College for 25 years during which time the College has experienced vast transformation. In honor of this milestone and her many achievements, CHC established the Sister Carol Fund for Academic Initiatives, which has now surpassed $100,000 in gifts from
more than 150 generous members of the CHC community.