Albertus Magnus College Marks Centennial with Frankie the Falcon’s “Sweet 16” Celebration
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Albertus Magnus College Marks Centennial with Frankie the Falcon’s “Sweet 16” Celebration
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Albertus Magnus College Marks Centennial with Frankie the Falcon’s “Sweet 16” Celebration
April 22 celebration highlights school spirit, athletics pride, and a landmark year
for the College
New Haven, Conn., April 22, 2026
– As
Albertus Magnus College
marks a historic Centennial milestone, the College’s Athletic Department is inviting
the campus community to celebrate another major moment: the “Sweet 16” birthday of
its beloved mascot, Frankie the Falcon. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans
are invited to gather on April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Cosgrove Marcus Messer
Athletic Center for a festive celebration honoring the Fearless Falcon who has become
a spirited symbol of Albertus pride.
A Historic Legacy with a Modern Face
Although Frankie officially “hatched” on April 6, 2010, appropriately on National
Student-Athlete Day, the Falcon’s connection to Albertus Magnus College stretches
back far beyond sixteen years. While Frankie may be the youngest collegiate mascot
in New Haven, the Falcon carries one of the city’s oldest symbolic ties.
The Falcon was chosen in honor of the College’s namesake, St. Albert the Great (Albertus
Magnus), whose family were renowned expert falconers. The mascot also pays tribute
to Albertus’ roots as a women’s institution. In traditional falconry, the term falcon
refers specifically to the female of the species, prized for her size, strength, and
courage,a fitting emblem for the Albertus community.
Centennial Spirit Meets Falcon Pride
Frankie’s Sweet 16 arrives during a landmark chapter in College history, as Albertus
celebrates its Centennial year (1925–2025) and boldly launches into its second century.
“Celebrating Frankie’s Sweet 16 during our Centennial year makes this moment especially
meaningful,” said Michael Kobylanski, Director of Athletics at Albertus Magnus College.
“Frankie embodies the Fearless Falcons spirit and has become an unmistakable part
of our campus identity. This shared milestone reflects both our proud traditions and
the momentum carrying us forward.”
The Albertus community and local fans are invited to join the festivities and celebrate
Frankie’s lasting impact on campus life.
What:
Frankie the Falcon’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party
When:
April 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Where:
Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center
Albertus Magnus College
303 Huntington St.,
New Haven, CT 06511
Highlights:
Photo opportunities with Frankie and refreshments for Falcon faithful
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
.
Degrees
Dominican & College Traditions
Faculty
Fast Facts
History
Our Campus
Contact
Andrea Kovacs
Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations
media@albertus.edu
(203) 773-0129
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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Albertus Magnus College Marks Centennial with Frankie the Falcon’s “Sweet 16” Celebration
April 22 celebration highlights school spirit, athletics pride, and a landmark year
for the College
New Haven, Conn., April 22, 2026
– As
Albertus Magnus College
marks a historic Centennial milestone, the College’s Athletic Department is inviting
the campus community to celebrate another major moment: the “Sweet 16” birthday of
its beloved mascot, Frankie the Falcon. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans
are invited to gather on April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Cosgrove Marcus Messer
Athletic Center for a festive celebration honoring the Fearless Falcon who has become
a spirited symbol of Albertus pride.
A Historic Legacy with a Modern Face
Although Frankie officially “hatched” on April 6, 2010, appropriately on National
Student-Athlete Day, the Falcon’s connection to Albertus Magnus College stretches
back far beyond sixteen years. While Frankie may be the youngest collegiate mascot
in New Haven, the Falcon carries one of the city’s oldest symbolic ties.
The Falcon was chosen in honor of the College’s namesake, St. Albert the Great (Albertus
Magnus), whose family were renowned expert falconers. The mascot also pays tribute
to Albertus’ roots as a women’s institution. In traditional falconry, the term falcon
refers specifically to the female of the species, prized for her size, strength, and
courage,a fitting emblem for the Albertus community.
Centennial Spirit Meets Falcon Pride
Frankie’s Sweet 16 arrives during a landmark chapter in College history, as Albertus
celebrates its Centennial year (1925–2025) and boldly launches into its second century.
“Celebrating Frankie’s Sweet 16 during our Centennial year makes this moment especially
meaningful,” said Michael Kobylanski, Director of Athletics at Albertus Magnus College.
“Frankie embodies the Fearless Falcons spirit and has become an unmistakable part
of our campus identity. This shared milestone reflects both our proud traditions and
the momentum carrying us forward.”
The Albertus community and local fans are invited to join the festivities and celebrate
Frankie’s lasting impact on campus life.
What:
Frankie the Falcon’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party
When:
April 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Where:
Cosgrove Marcus Messer Athletic Center
Albertus Magnus College
303 Huntington St.,
New Haven, CT 06511
Highlights:
Photo opportunities with Frankie and refreshments for Falcon faithful
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
.
Degrees
Dominican & College Traditions
Faculty
Fast Facts
History
Our Campus
Contact
Andrea Kovacs
Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations
media@albertus.edu
(203) 773-0129
Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Copyright ©
Albertus Magnus College, All Rights Reserved
Website Privacy and Cookie Policy
Copyright ©