A Journey Across Spain

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Since January 2024, Casey Hintz, director of recruitment and training in the Mount’s Office of Admissions, has been preparing for the trip of a lifetime: a 17-day exploration of the South Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

The Dr. Sarro Scholarship takes root

Alumni and Friends

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Mount’s annual golf, tennis tournament raises $120k for scholarships

The 47^th Annual Golf and 14^th Annual Tennis Invitational Tournament in June earned approximately $120,000 for scholarships at the college.

Go Blue raises more than $114k for scholarships, athletics, and more

The Mount’s annual Go Blue fundraiser recently raised more than $114,000 for a variety of departments and scholarships at the college.

Blast from the past: Beloved Mount faculty return for luncheon

Familiar faces filled the James F. Cotter Villa Library for this year’s Emeriti Faculty Luncheon.

Alumni Notes

From births to retirements, catch up with news and photos from the classes of 1967 - 2022.

The main goal is to bring joy.”

– Heidi Gardner

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Mount honors pair of powerhouse employees

Mount Saint Mary College celebrates the dedicated service of two longtime employees who retired at the end of the Spring 2025 semester – Barbara Connolly and Elaine O’Grady – who together have devoted a combined 60 years to the institution.

Bringing joy: ‘SNL’ star Heidi Gardner performs one-woman show at the Mount

Saturday Night Live cast member Heidi Gardner brought her comedic talents to Mount Saint Mary College recently, discussing the ins and outs of her life on television.

Mount bids a fond farewell to three retiring faculty

With the Spring 2025 semester at an end, Mount Saint Mary College bids a fond farewell to three outstanding faculty members with nearly a century of service to the college community between them.

Mount named an Opportunity College by Carnegie Classification

Mount Saint Mary College was recently named an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Mount graduates take flight

The Class of 2025

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Then and Now: Mount roomies look forward to their teaching careers

Mount roomies look forward to their teaching careers, while looking back at the past four years.

Grad looks forward to teaching the next generation

As her excitement for graduation grew, so too did Riley Senk’s enthusiasm for her burgeoning career as a teacher.

Degrees of success: Math student earns Master and Bachelor at the same time

No one can say that Darla Petricca, a Mathematics major on the Adolescent Education track, isn’t a hard worker: When she graduated, she walked away with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.

Graphic Design senior draws from experience at the Mount

The last four years at the Mount have been filled with new opportunities for Brooke Mulqueen, a Visual Communication – Graphic Design major.

First-gen Bio grad sets sights on medical school

A major milestone in Nicole Kalinowski’s journey to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine happened on Saturday, May 17, when she graduated with a degree in Biology.

Embracing intensity: Nursing grad looks forward to career in the ICU

For some, the excitement of the intensive care unit (ICU) is a bit too fast-paced. For May graduate Lauren Fitzgerald, that kind of work environment is her dream.

History/ Pol Sci grad prepares for career in international affairs

With the search for jobs and grad schools kicking into high gear, Spring can be a stressful time for many college graduates – but not so much for John Creighton, who had already locked down his graduate school plans before graduating.

Business student from Ghana earns job before graduating

When Amanda Asare walked across the Commencement stage on Saturday, May 17, she graduated with both a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and a job lined up at The Arc Greater Hudson Valley in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Mount families share milestone moment with daughters

Two Mount graduates received their diplomas from some very familiar faces.

Dominican Spirit, healing hands: Mount pins nearly 120 nurses

Nearly 120 graduates of the Mount’s Nursing program and about 40 graduates from the Nurse Practitioner program were recently honored for their achievements.

Last but not least: Nursing student is final graduate in Mount procession

At the very end of a long line of graduates on Saturday, May 17, was Nursing major Caitlin Walsh.

Mount grad celebrates 17 years of perfect attendance

Corey Sowers, a Game Programming major, made it through his elementary, middle, and high school years without every missing a day of classes.

Athletics

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Women’s Basketball team conquers Skyline, makes NCAA debut

The 2024-2025 season was a rollercoaster of triumphs and challenges for the Mount Saint Mary College Women’s Basketball team, culminating in a historic Skyline Conference Championship and a memorable appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Reich named head softball coach

Mount Athletic Director Shane Bell recently announced the permanent hiring of Victor Reich as head softball coach.

Athletics Hall of Fame welcomes new group of all-stars

The Mount’s Athletics department inducted a beloved coach, an exceptional administrator, and a pair of outstanding teams into the Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

More than a fan: Fr. Fluet inducted into Saint Bernard HS Athletics Hall of Fame

Fr. Gregoire Fluet, Vice President for Mission and Ministry, recently added another title to his impressive résumé: Saint Bernard High School Athletics Hall of Famer.

News and Notes

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Conferences

The Mount hosted several conferences on campus during the Spring 2025 semester.

Service

The Spring 2025 semester once again saw our Knights in the community.

Leadership

Four members of the Mount community are making strides in their new roles.

Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness

The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness goes hand-in-hand with the Mount’s commitment to service and community.

Mount’s positive economic impact on region calculated at nearly $120 million

According to a recent report by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU), the Mount is a massive economic engine for the local community, with a total positive impact of nearly $120 million.

Dr. Robert Gervasi, Mount president, named Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Dr. Robert Gervasi, president of Mount Saint Mary College, was recently named the Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Greater Hudson Valley Council, Scouting America.

Catholic and Dominican Institute

The Mount’s Catholic and Dominican Institute (CDI) held several events and fundraising efforts throughout the Spring 2025 semester.

Student Engagement

See what MSMC was up to during the Spring 2025 semester.

Student Achievement

Celebrating our student’s academic achievements throughout the Spring 2025 semester.

Bishop Dunn Memorial School

From science experiments and sharing the joy of reading, here’s a look at what Bishop Dunn Memorial School has been up to.

Looking Back: The Class of ’64

The Bonura scholarship sets the table for success

For over half a century, Joseph and Mary Bonura haven’t just served delicious meals; they’ve provided leadership and community spirit throughout the Hudson Valley. Now their enduring legacy takes on a new form with the Bonura Family Scholarship, a gift established to support the dreams of students at the Mount.

Matt Frey ’05 MSEd ’10 7/8/25 Matt Frey ’05 MSEd ’10 7/8/25

Counting on excellence

Investing in the next generation of financial leaders – that's the aim of the DeBenedictus Family Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Thomas C. DeBenedictus.

Matt Frey '05 MSEd '10 & Rosemarie Horne '20 7/8/25 Matt Frey '05 MSEd '10 & Rosemarie Horne '20 7/8/25

Service

The Spring 2025 semester once again saw our Knights in the community.

Matt Frey ’05 MSEd ’10 7/8/25 Matt Frey ’05 MSEd ’10 7/8/25

Larkin’s legacy of service continues

The Senator Bill Larkin Memorial Scholarship honors the late veteran’s love for the Hudson Valley by supporting the region’s next generation of teachers.