Albertus Magnus College Turns 100 on September 24
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Albertus Magnus College Turns 100 on September 24
Truth, Tradition, Transformation: A Centennial Celebration
New Haven, Conn., September 18, 2025
– Turning 100 years old is a once in a lifetime milestone. The 2025-2026 academic
year marks a century of joy, purpose, and excellence at
Albertus Magnus College
. Founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Albertus is consistently on the
cutting edge — from being the first residential Catholic college for women in New
England to helping to pioneer online education.
Join us in celebrating Albertus, both then and now. Times have changed but our Dominican
values — our Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service — do not go out of style
— as evident in Albertus’ multimedia ad campaign that includes billboards, personal
appearances, and promotional ads.
September 19: The Pillar of Study
Who: Golden Society (50th Reunion of Class of ’75)
What: Featured Presentation: The Life of Margaret O’Shaughnessy Heckler ’53, ’72,
Political Trailblazer (Co-sponsored Title IX; authored Equal Credit Opportunity Act,
giving women credit in their own names) Criminal Justice Student
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Atrium of the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership
September 22: The Pillar of Prayer
Who: Albertus Family
What: Centennial Mass of Thanksgiving
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Behan Community Room, Hubert Campus Center
September 24: The Pillar of Community
Founders’ Day: Truth, Tradition, Transformation - A Centennial Celebration
Keynote Presentation
by Sr. Patricia Twohill, O.P., Prioress, Dominican Sisters of Peace
(9:30 a.m./BCR) Convocation Candlelight Ceremony
: the passage of light and knowledge to new students
(11:15 a.m./BCR) VERITAS Awards
: Given to an individual or group whose dedication complements and supports the College’s
Mission. It is presented to those who meet the following criteria: Gives service to
the College and the community; promotes the pursuit of truth (VERITAS); exemplifies
the Dominican values of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service; values holistic education;
witnesses to a life of integrity based a life of integrity; and embraces principles
of social justice in promoting the common good. (3:15 p.m./BCR)
About the recipients:
Professor Deborah Frattini, ’70
A proud alumna and devoted educator, Professor Frattini has served Albertus with distinction
and unwavering commitment for 34 years. Her teaching and mentoring in English and
Humanities, her dedication to inclusive pedagogy, and her tireless service across
academic and student support roles reflect the very best of our Dominican values.
Carolyn Behan Kraus, ‘86
Behan Kraus’ history with Albertus is deeply woven into the fabric, dating back to
its founding, with her grandmother being one of the College’s first students. Now
with 34-years of service, she has shaped the Albertus experience for generations of
students, alumni, and friends. Albertus salutes her more than two decades of leadership
in event planning, advancement, alumni relations, and program management — along with
her unwavering devotion to the College’s mission.
Professor Joseph Veth
Nominated and approved for the
VERITAS
Award in 2024, Professor Veth’s enduring contributions will be recognized posthumously
this year. His scholarship, mentorship, and deep commitment to the Albertus mission
continue to resonate across the community, and we are grateful to honor him during
the Centennial Year.
October 3, The Pillar of Service
Alumni Awards Presentation
Who: Albertus Community
What: Alumni of the Year and Premiere Achievement Awards
When: Friday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Behan Community Room
The celebration will continue through this Centennial Year — one in which Albertus
has already welcomed its largest incoming class and largest number of incoming student-athletes.
The beautiful 50-acre campus is decked-out with prominent 100th Anniversary banners
and the Centennial Logo is on full display on everything from Albertus gear to promotional
opportunities and community partnerships.
About Albertus Magnus College
Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition.
Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings
such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named
a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus
graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months
of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300
students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and
graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate
students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus
is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's
degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General
Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health.
Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in
Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a
Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic
100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the
Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a bold vision to "be a destination liberal
arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach
to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic
engagement and success." To learn more, please visit
albertus.edu
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