News

• 05/13/13

• Emmanuel Celebrates Graduates, Honorees at 91st Commencement

  Emmanuel celebrated its 91st Commencement Exercises on the College's campus on May 11th, conferring 561 degrees to bachelor's and master's candidates.  Full Story »

• 05/07/13

• Boston Medical Center President and CEO to Give 91st Commencement Address

  Kate Walsh, President and CEO of Boston Medical Center (BMC), will deliver the 2013 Commencement address at Emmanuel College's 91st Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11th.  Full Story »

• 05/06/13

• Bruno '14 Captures New England Championship; Ranks No. 1 Nationally in 400-Meter Hurdles

  Nathan Bruno ’14 made history on Saturday, May 4th, at Colby College, when he became Emmanuel College's first student-athlete to win a New England Division III Track Championship. His incredible time in the 400-meter hurdles set a new championship meet record and Bruno is now ranked No. 1 in the country in his event.  Full Story »

• 05/01/13

• Student Accomplishments 2012-2013

  From research and publications to grants and scholarship awards, 2012-2013 was an exciting and productive academic year for Emmanuel students.  Full Story »

• 04/29/13

• Muddy River Restoration Project

  In January 2013, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the city of Boston, the town of Brookline and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a two-phase environmental restoration project on the Muddy River, located across The Fenway from Emmanuel College.  Full Story »

• 04/26/13

• Alumnae Panel to Discuss Emmanuel in the 1970s, Celebrate New Dorothy Day Lecture Series

  A panel of alumnae from the early 1970s will revisit the realities of life for students at the College during that turbulent era, as well as how an Emmanuel education affected their futures, in a discussion on “Changing Times, Changing Lives” on Sunday, April 28th.  Full Story »

• 04/24/13

• Saints to Run Laps for Boston Marathon Victims

  Emmanuel's track & field team will host the "Saints Mini-thon for Boston” on Saturday, April 27th, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on the Roberto Clemente Field track. Participants will be asked to run or walk for up to an hour and keep track of their laps. The goal of the event will be to determine how many marathons the community can run collectively in support of those affected by the tragedy. Online donations available!  Full Story »

• 04/23/13

• Emmanuel Community Continues to Cope with Marathon Tragedy

  More than a week after tragedy struck the Boston Marathon, members of the Emmanuel College community continue to keep those affected by the traumatic event in their thoughts and prayers.  Full Story »

• 04/22/13

• Dance Marathon Raises More than $40K for Boston Children’s Hospital

  After a year of planning and fundraising, the 2013 Emmanuel College Dance Marathon (ECDM) raised $40,796.23 for Boston Children’s Hospital, more than twice their $20,000 goal.   Full Story »

• 04/22/13

• College Reopens, Observing Moment of Silence

  Emmanuel College is open today, Monday 4/22/13. All classes will be held as scheduled. A moment of silence will be observed at 2:50 p.m.  Full Story »

• 04/19/13

• Special Message to Parents and Families: April 19, 2013

  All of us are grappling with the aftermath of the tragic events at the Boston Marathon and the subsequent search for the perpetrators of these horrific crimes.  Full Story »

• 04/18/13

• Barile ’90 Honored with Inspirational Teacher Award

  Nancy Barile ’90, M.Ed. ’93, longtime Revere High School English teacher and an adjunct professor in Emmanuel’s Graduate Studies program, was recently named one of six recipients of the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.   Full Story »

• 04/16/13

• A Message from Sr. Janet Eisner, SND

  The Emmanuel community extends its prayers to those affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon and urges students to stay safe.  Full Story »

• 04/08/13

• Blaisdell ’05 Bridges the Gap Between Art and the Sciences

  As the senior art director of New York-based global health care marketing agency Harrison and Star, Blaisdell is responsible for creating and evolving health care brands in both digital and print mediums.  Full Story »

• 04/04/13

• Emmanuel College Theater Presents Monty Python's Spamalot

  Beginning on Friday, April 5th, the Performing Arts Department will present “Monty Python’s Spamalot” as Emmanuel College’s spring musical.  Full Story »

• 04/03/13

• Stewart ’15 Finishes Fourth at World Irish Dancing Championships

  During the week of March 24th, Emily Stewart '15 competed in the World Irish Dancing Championships, which were held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.  Full Story »

• 04/02/13

• Emmanuel's 1804 Society Receives ASACCU Mission Integration Honor

  The Association for Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) has named Emmanuel College's 1804 Society as the winner of the "Student Activities" category of the 2013 ASACCU Mission Integration Project.  Full Story »

• 03/28/13

• Research Opportunities Shape Hillsburg's '13 Emmanuel Experience

  A psychology major with a concentration in neuroscience, Dylan currently spends close to 20 hours a week conducting research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in its transcranial magnetic stimulation lab.   Full Story »

• 03/26/13

• Cilenti '13 Realizes Passion for Advocacy and Service through Internship

  At Emmanuel, there are countless ways for students to immerse themselves in the culture and history of the city of Boston. Some students, like Ashley, have found a way to incorporate a passion for recognizing and promoting that culture into their daily lives.  Full Story »

• 03/21/13

• Emmanuel Volunteers Return from Alternative Spring Break

  More than 70 members of the Emmanuel community participated in this year's ASB program, which sent groups of students and staff to service sites in Arizona, West Virginia, Louisiana and around Boston during the week of March 10th.  Full Story »

• 03/14/13

• Message from Sister Janet Eisner, SND on the Election of Pope Francis

  President Sister Janet Eisner, SND congratulates Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as he assumes his sacred responsibilities as the 266th successor to Saint Peter.   Full Story »

• 03/13/13

• Check out the March 2013 Issue of Saints Spotlight

  The latest issue of the "Saints Spotlight" newsletter has everything EC Superfans want to know about their favorite Saints athletic teams.  Full Story »

• 03/11/13

• Faculty Highlights for March 2013

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 03/06/13

• Emmanuel Earns Distinction on the 2013 President’s Community Service Honor Roll

  Emmanuel College was named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, one of just five Massachusetts colleges/universities to earn the award.  Full Story »

• 03/05/13

• Emmanuel College Radio Wins Three National Awards

  EC Radio was honored with three national awards at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System's (IBS) 73rd Annual Conference on March 1st-3rd in New York City.  Full Story »

• 03/04/13

• Author and Empowerment Coach to Speak at Through the Wire Lecture Series

  In celebration of Women's History Month, Emmanuel will welcome author and empowerment speaker Nicole Roberts Jones to the latest installment of the Through the Wire lecture series on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.   Full Story »

• 03/03/13

• Record-setting Day at ECAC Championships for Bruno ’14 and Saints

  The Emmanuel College men’s and women’s indoor track teams posted several incredible performances at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 1st and 2nd at The Armory in New York City. Overall, the Saints collected ten All-ECAC honors and set five new Emmanuel records at the Championships.  Full Story »

• 02/28/13

• Students Visit the State House to Show Appreciation for Financial Aid

  On February 26th, 12 Emmanuel students attended Student Financial Aid Day at the State House on Beacon Hill to lend their voices in support of last year's funding of the need-based financial aid programs in Massachusetts.   Full Story »

• 02/28/13

• Saints to Face Rochester in NCAA Tournament

  The Emmanuel College women's basketball team will face the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York this Friday, March 1st in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. The game begins at 7:00 p.m.  Full Story »

• 02/20/13

• Faculty Highlights for February 2013

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 02/15/13

• Peace and Democracy are Predominant Themes of Middle East Week

  During the week of February 11th, Emmanuel welcomed two activist scholars of Middle Eastern affairs for Middle East Week at the College. Dr. Sadik Al-Azm and Dr. Ron Pundak spoke on topics related to “The Changing Middle East: Will it Bring Democracy and Peace?”  Full Story »

• 02/15/13

• Courtney Stern ’15 Pursues the Crown for a Cause

  Courtney Stern ’15 was one of 16 contestants who participated in the Miss Boston/Miss Cambridge 2013 Pageant at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on February 10th. The Emmanuel biology major competed to promote her platform, “Empowering Teens and Young Adults with Chronic Illnesses.”  Full Story »

• 02/15/13

• YEP Program Guides Students Toward Professional Success

  For the second consecutive year, the Office of Internships & Career Development is presenting the Young Emerging Professionals Program Series (YEP), from February 20th-27th.  Full Story »

• 02/08/13

• Middle East Week to Discuss Democracy and Peace

  During the week of February 11th, Emmanuel will welcome two activist scholars of Middle Eastern affairs for Middle East Week at the College to speak on topics related to “The Changing Middle East: Will it Bring Democracy and Peace?”  Full Story »

• 02/07/13

• Flanagan ’10 Making His Mark on Washington

  A Massachusetts transplant from the South Shore, Chris Flanagan ’10 spent the past two years working in the Washington, D.C., office of former senator and recently appointed Secretary of State, John Kerry. Flanagan most recently served as Kerry’s office manager.   Full Story »

• 02/06/13

• Mulvaney Leadership Institute to Host Open House

  The Mulvaney Leadership Institute (MLI) will host an open house on Monday, February 11th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the newly renovated Auditorium in the Administration Building.  Full Story »

• 02/05/13

• Classroom Named in Honor of Migliaro ’88 and Husband

  Joanne DiGeronimo Migliaro ’88 and her husband Anthony recently made a five-year, $150,000 pledge to support the College’s efforts to restore the Administration Building. In recognition of their generous support, Room 156, one of the building’s new high-tech classrooms, has now been renamed “The Joanne DiGeronimo Migliaro ’88 and Anthony Migliaro Classroom.”  Full Story »

• 02/01/13

• Founders’ Day Address Celebrates the Mission of the SNDs

  On January 31st, Emmanuel celebrated Founders’ Day, a significant event in the life of the College commemorating the founding of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SND) by St. Julie Billiart in 1804, and the founding of Emmanuel College by the SNDs in 1919.  Full Story »

• 01/29/13

• Emmanuel College Radio Named National Finalists

  EC Radio has been designated a finalist for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System’s 2013 National Awards in the three categories.  Full Story »

• 01/28/13

• Andy Yosinoff Wins 700th Game

  Emmanuel College Women's Basketball Coach Andy Yosinoff captured his 700th career victory on Saturday afternoon, when he led the Saints to a 76-49 win over Lasell College.  Full Story »

• 01/24/13

• Emmanuel College Celebrating 21st Anniversary of Founders’ Day

  Founders’ Week, the College’s celebration honoring the legacy of St. Julie Billiart and Francoise Blin de Bourdon, the founders of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SND), will take place January 27th-February 2nd.  Full Story »

• 01/23/13

• Kennedy Center names Emmanuel's Mystery Radio Theater a 2012 Outstanding Overall College Theater Production

  The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival has named Emmanuel's Mystery Radio Theater as one of six Outstanding Overall College Theater Productions, Region One (New England/New York) for 2012.   Full Story »

• 01/16/13

• Faculty Highlights for January 2013

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 01/11/13

• Emmanuel Dance Marathon Pursues Loftier Goal

  Last year’s top-grossing Greater Boston Dance Marathon team seeks to raise $20K as part of the national charity fundraiser for hospitals within the Children’s Miracle Network.  Full Story »

• 12/17/12

• Student Accomplishments - December 2012

  From scholarships to publications and opportunities for studying abroad, check out what Emmanuel students were up to as an exciting fall 2012 semester came to a close.  Full Story »

• 12/14/12

• Faculty Highlights for December 2012

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 12/10/12

• Mystery Radio Theater Productions Present Old-Time Stories in New Imaginative Way

  For six weeks this fall, the Administration Building’s Fenway Room took a trip back to the 1930s with the Department of Performing Arts’ “Mystery Radio Theater” series. Each show was fully costumed and staged in the ’30’s style and included original music by members of the department.  Full Story »

• 12/06/12

• Studying Abroad Shaping Student's College Experience

  Emily Shea '14 recognizes the value of having the world as her extended classroom. The junior sociology major spent the summer of 2012 in London and the fall 2012 semester in Costa Rica, with each experience a building block for a larger lifelong mission.  Full Story »

• 12/04/12

• Edmond ’15 Strives to Make College a Reality for Inner-City Youth

  In the summer of 2012, Jonathan Edmond ’15 developed a full-time independent project focused on promoting the importance of college education and technology literacy among inner-city youth in Boston.  Full Story »

• 11/30/12

• Check out the December Issue of “Saints Spotlight”

  The December issue of the "Saints Spotlight" newsletter has everything EC Superfans want to know about their favorite Saints athletic teams.  Full Story »

• 11/27/12

• Emmanuel President Honored along with Women Presidents of the Colleges of the Fenway

  Emmanuel College President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND took part in a panel discussion on “Paths to the College Presidency,” on November 26th at the Wentworth Institute of Technology.   Full Story »

• 11/26/12

• Weymouth ’07 Blogs in Style as the Bostonista

  Kara Weymouth ’07 has made a name for herself in the fashion landscape with her blog, TheBostonista.com, where she writes about high fashion, runway shows and local fashion events.  Full Story »

• 11/19/12

• Former Massachusetts Governor Dukakis Speaks on the 2012 Campaigns

  Michael S. Dukakis, former Democratic presidential candidate and three-term Governor of Massachusetts, discussed “Campaign 2012: Issues and Outcomes” on November 16th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.   Full Story »

• 11/14/12

• Former Massachusetts Governor Dukakis to Speak on 2012 Presidential Campaign

  Michael S. Dukakis, 1988 Democratic presidential candidate and three-term Governor of Massachusetts, will be speaking on “Campaign 2012: Issues and Outcomes” on Friday, November 16th, at 3:30 p.m. in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.  Full Story »

• 11/07/12

• Faculty Highlights for November 2012

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 11/06/12

• Emmanuel Gears Up for 2012 Election

  With the polls now open and the 2012 Presidential Election officially underway, students and faculty are continuing to ensure that the Emmanuel community is ready.  Full Story »

• 11/05/12

• Robin “Miss Conduct” Abrahams Speaks on Etiquette in the Workplace and Beyond

  Robin Abrahams, author of the social advice column “Miss Conduct” for the Boston Globe Sunday magazine, spoke to Emmanuel students, faculty and staff on “What Not to Say at Work: Narrative, Civility and Etiquette for the 21st Century,” on November 2nd in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.  Full Story »

• 11/05/12

• Check out the November Issue of "Saints Spotlight"

  The November issue of the “Saints Spotlight” newsletter has everything EC Superfans want to know about their favorite Saints athletic teams.  Full Story »

• 11/01/12

• Emmanuel Student Shows Art from Summer Travel Fellowship

  Emmanuel College art student Franko Kosic-Matulic ’14 investigates the ways we think about navigating space in his print exhibition, Losing Direction, on display in the Art Department, located on the fifth floor of the Administration Building, through November 5th.  Full Story »

• 10/31/12

• Hardacker ’12 Has Voice Heard as Member of Red Sox’ Staff

  Working for the Red Sox turned into an opportunity of a lifetime for Jon Hardacker '12 this summer when he had the chance to fill in as Fenway Park's PA announcer for a day.  Full Story »

• 10/29/12

• Emmanuel College Open on Tuesday, October 30th 2012

  Emmanuel College's campus will be open on Tuesday, October 30th. All classes will be held and administrative offices open, as regularly scheduled.  Full Story »

• 10/25/12

• Haiti Partners Co-Founder Kent Annan Speaks on Hope and Honesty in Haiti

  Kent Annan, co-director of Haiti Partners and the author of After Shock and Following Jesus through the Eye of the Needle, spoke on “Hope, Honesty and Haiti” on October 24th in Emmanuel’s Avenue Commons.  Full Story »

• 10/24/12

• Muldoon '09 Steps into the Spotlight at CatholicTV

  Shannon Muldoon ’09 has followed her dreams all over since graduating from Emmanuel three years ago. However, the former English Communication major is back in the neighborhood, where she currently works as the Public Relations Coordinator for CatholicTV in Watertown, Mass.   Full Story »

• 10/19/12

• New Four-Year Service Program Aims to Build Bonds Between Students and Community Partners

  Emmanuel’s Campus Ministry Office is introducing a “Four-Year Service Program” that pairs students with an organization in the local community at which they commit to volunteering on a regular basis throughout their time at Emmanuel.  Full Story »

• 10/19/12

• MacDonald Discusses "Finding Peace and Justice in Southie" at Annual Hakim Lecture

  Michael Patrick MacDonald, author of All Souls: A Family Story from Southie and Easter Rising: A Memoir of Roots and Rebellion, discussed “Finding Peace and Justice in Southie,” at the annual Catherine McLaughlin Hakim Lecture on Tuesday, October 16th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.  Full Story »

• 10/16/12

• Saints Show their Blue and Gold at Midnight Madness

  Emmanuel's Saints and Superfans gathered in the Jean Yawkey Center Gymnasium on the evening of October 10th to celebrate all seventeen EC's varsity athletic teams.  Full Story »

• 10/16/12

• Fall 2012 Values-Based Education Newsletter

  Check out the sixth annual edition of the Values-Based Education Newsletter, with articles by Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Joyce De Leo and more.  Full Story »

• 10/12/12

• Faculty Highlights for October 2012

  Read the latest news on faculty research, publications and other honors.  Full Story »

• 10/12/12

• Department of Performing Arts Presents Mystery Radio Theater

  For six weeks this fall, the Administration Building’s Fenway Room is taking a trip back to the 1930s with the Department of Performing Arts’ “Mystery Radio Theatre” series.  Full Story »

• 10/02/12

• Check out the latest issue of Saints Spotlight

  The October issue of the “Saints Spotlight” newsletter has everything EC SuperFans want to know about their favorite Saints athletic teams.  Full Story »

• 10/02/12

• American Book Award Winner MacDonald to Speak at Hakim Lecture Series

  Michael Patrick MacDonald, author of All Souls: A Family Story From Southie and Easter Rising: A Memoir of Roots and Rebellion, will discuss "Finding Peace and Justice in Southie," at the annual Catherine McLaughlin Hakim Lecture on Tuesday, October 16th.  Full Story »

• 09/28/12

• Students Showcase Summer Research at Poster Presentation

  Thirty-five students who worked on collaborative research studies and special academic projects over the summer showcased their achievements to the Emmanuel community on the evening of Wednesday, September 26th.  Full Story »

• 09/28/12

• Students join SNDs for Jubilee Fund Walk

  A group of Emmanuel students, staff and faculty participated in the Jubilee Fund Walk on September 23rd to benefit SND missions in South America and Africa.  Full Story »

• 09/26/12

• Hispanic Art and the Americas Lecture Series

  During the month of October, the Foreign Language Department will host the 2012 Voice Lecture Series, Hispanic Art and the Americas, with the support of Emmanuel’s Academic Affairs Office and the Spanish Consulate of Boston.  Full Story »

• 09/25/12

• Support Emmanuel in the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

  As part of this year’s Family Weekend events, Emmanuel College Community Outreach (ECCO) will sponsor a walk team in the American Cancer Society’s 2012 Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk along the Charles River on Sunday, October 14th.   Full Story »

• 09/19/12

• Culinary Skills on Display as Part of "Welcome Back to Boston" Programming

  As a kickoff to Emmanuel’s 2012-2013 “Welcome Back to Boston” event series, part of the College’s Weeks of Welcome programming, students got a surprise visit from the administration at dinner in the Marian Hall Dining Room on September 17th.  Full Story »

• 09/14/12

• Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist Fink Discusses Ethics in an Emergency at Academic Convocation

  Emmanuel College officially opened the 2012-2013 academic year on September 11th with the celebration of Academic Convocation in the Jean Yawkey Center Gymnasium.  Full Story »

• 09/13/12

• New High-Tech Classrooms Online for Start of Academic Year

  As part of Emmanuel’s ongoing renovation of its historic Administration Building, set to be completed this winter, three new high-tech classrooms are up and running for the start of the 2012-2013 academic year.  Full Story »

• 09/06/12

• Rise of the Saints

  Emmanuel's athletics program has achieved immense growth and success over the last decade – doing so within a philosophy aimed toward shaping individuals, building character and preparing student-athletes for life beyond their playing days.  Full Story »

• 09/05/12

• Building an Engaged Campus, One Student at a Time

  The process of engagement for incoming freshmen actually begins before they officially arrive in the fall and continues throughout their four-year career on campus.  Full Story »

• 09/05/12

• Emmanuel Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

  Assistant Professor of Physics Allen Price was recently awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research in Undergraduate Institutions grant for his proposal “Developing models of facilitated diffusion for DNA-binding proteins.” The proposal has been funded in full amount ($232,922), effective immediately, for a duration of three years.   Full Story »

• 09/04/12

• Emmanuel to Officially Open Academic Year with Mass of the Holy Spirit and Academic Convocation

  Emmanuel will kick off the 2012-2013 academic year with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Academic Convocation on September 10th and 11th, respectively. All members of the College community are invited to attend. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dr. Sheri Fink will provide the keynote address at this year's Academic Convocation.  Full Story »

• 08/30/12

• Murphy '14 Realizes SND Mission During Summer Fellowship in Nicaragua

  Kaitlyn Murphy '14 was selected to carry out the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Granada, Nicaragua, through the St. Julie Billiart International Community Service Fellowship.  Full Story »

• 08/27/12

• Emmanuel Move-in Weekend Is Only Days Away...And We're Ready!

  Watch Emmanuel's move-in crew get in shape for the return of students this upcoming weekend! Don't worry students and families, we'll be ready!  Full Story »

• 08/23/12

• Emmanuel Students Participate in Summer Community Service Programs

  Four Emmanuel students participated in the inaugural Community Service Summer Fellowship Program, co-sponsored by Emmanuel’s Center for Mission & Spirituality and the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership.   Full Story »

• 08/21/12

• Students Blogging Onsite at Presidential National Conventions

  The Presidential race is starting to heat up and two Emmanuel students are in the middle of the action! The College is sponsoring Kristina Capo ’14 and Peter Morency ’13, who are attending the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions, respectively, as part of an academic seminar series offered through The Washington Center, the largest independent, nonprofit academic internship program in the country.   Full Story »

• 08/20/12

• Shea ’14 Reflects on London Olympics, Fulbright Program

  Emily Shea ’14 was in London this summer as part of a U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commission award, participating in the three-week cultural and academic program “Getting a Head Start: Learning about Leadership Through the 2012 Olympic Games.”   Full Story »

• 08/14/12

• Emmanuel College Tops Boston A-List for Second Year

  For the second consecutive year, Emmanuel College finished first among local colleges and universities in the 2012 Boston A-List “Best School Spirit” category, topping 17 other institutions for the honor.  Full Story »

• 08/13/12

• Sr. Johnson, SND Published in America Magazine

  Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality Sister Mary Johnson, SND recently co-authored an article published in America magazine titled, “Reality Check: A Fact-based Assessment of U.S. Religious Life."  Full Story »

• 08/06/12

• Alumna Reflects on Inspiration of SNDs, Emmanuel Education

  Patricia Gozemba ’62 discussed her experience attending her 50th reunion this past June and the lessons the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur instilled in her toward issues of social justice in a recent article that appeared in the Honolulu Civil Beat.  Full Story »

• 07/31/12

• Students Return from “Trip of a Lifetime” in Australia

  Emmanuel students traveled Down Under for three weeks in June and July as part of the inaugural “Microbiology on the Great Barrier Reef” travel course led by Professor of Biochemistry Paul March.   Full Story »

• 07/22/12

• Emmanuel.edu Now Mobile

  Emmanuel College has gone mobile! The public-facing website at www.emmanuel.edu is now optimized for viewing on mobile devices and tablets.  Full Story »

• 07/12/12

• Emmanuel Hosts Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Education Conference

  Emmanuel hosted the international Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Education Conference, with 200+ educators from around the world coming to its Boston campus on July 12th-15th. The conference – Networking for Mission II – featured a series of vibrant discussions and interactive workshops focusing on the SND mission in the 21st century.  Full Story »

• 07/11/12

• Emmanuel Launches New Athletics Site

  Emmanuel College is proud to announce a new, modern look for the Saints at GoECSaints.com. The new website features bold graphics, videos, mobile optimization, information for fans and more.  Full Story »

• 06/28/12

• Alumni and Students Play in 3rd Annual Orientation Leader Volleyball Game

  On Sunday June 24th, 29 Orientation Leader (OL) alumni returned to campus to take on this year’s crop of OLs in the 3rd annual Orientation Leader Volleyball Game.  Full Story »

• 06/28/12

• Wensley ’12 Honored with Dana-Farber Volunteer Award

  Taylor Wensley ’12 was recognized for her service efforts at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with the Sidney Farber Volunteer Award during a ceremony on June 7th.  Full Story »

• 06/18/12

• Students Blog During Inaugural Summer Program in Crete

  Emmanuel students blogged during their three-week intensive international relations program in June as part of the College's inaugural Eastern Mediterranean Security Studies certificate program.  Full Story »

• 06/05/12

• Young Alumni Participate in Inaugural Service Trip

  Alumni from the Classes of 2005-2012 traveled to New Orleans, La., during the week of May 21st as part of a new service trip for graduates of the last decade sponsored by Emmanuel’s Center for Mission & Spirituality.   Full Story »

• 05/21/12

• Students Selected for Fulbright Programs

  Laura Adrien ’12 received a fellowship through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program while Emily Shea ’14 won an award through the US-UK Fulbright Commission. Adrien will travel to Macau, China, as part of an English Teaching Assistantship during the 2012-2013 school year; Shea will participate in the 2012 Fulbright King’s College London Summer Institute for three weeks in July and August.  Full Story »

• 05/21/12

• '06 Alumna Featured on BBC

  Nyanga Tyitapeka '06, who founded her own consulting company in Angola, was recently featured in a BBC video on young entrepreneurship in Africa.  Full Story »

• 05/17/12

• Emmanuel Institutional Master Plan Approved

  Emmanuel College’s Institutional Master Plan (IMP) was unanimously approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) on May 15, 2012. This IMP contains a strategic ten-year plan to accommodate student growth, build enhanced academic and research space for its students.  Full Story »

• 05/16/12

• Commencement 2012 Celebrates Graduates, Honorees

  Emmanuel celebrated its 90th Commencement Exercises on the College’s campus on May 12th, conferring more than 600 degrees to bachelor and master’s candidates.   Full Story »

• 05/15/12

• Emmanuel Receives Grant to Strengthen Global Studies and International Affairs Program

  Emmanuel College was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $100,000 from OneWorld Boston, a Cummings Foundation affiliate, to help develop an interdisciplinary program in Middle East Studies and an Arabic Foreign Language Certificate, and to strengthening the study of Arabic at Emmanuel.   Full Story »

• 05/15/12

• 2012 Summer Reading

  This summer, Emmanuel students, faculty, staff and alumni are reading Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. Incoming first year students will participate in a discussion of these readings during Welcome Week, and will write a paper on them in their First Year Seminar course.  Full Story »

• 05/10/12

• Good Luck, Class of 2012!

  As Commencement draws closer, take a walk down memory lane with a photo gallery featuring Emmanuel’s outgoing seniors! Thank you for a great four years Class of 2012!  Full Story »

• 05/10/12

• Gardner Museum Director to Give 90th Commencement Address

  Anne Hawley, Norma Jean Calderwood director of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, will deliver the 2012 Commencement address at Emmanuel College’s 90th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 12th   Full Story »

• 05/09/12

• Gribaudo ’83 Honored with 2012 Distinguished Alumnae Award

  Monica Gribaudo ’83 was presented Emmanuel College’s Distinguished Alumnae Award in recognition of her long-term success as a mathematics teacher during the education department’s “Celebrate Teaching” event on May 9th.  Full Story »

• 05/04/12

• National Champion Baton Twirler Calls Emmanuel Home

  Kayla Flaherty '15 talks about bringing her twirling talents to campus, preparing for the world championships, and shows viewers how to perform a few tricks!  Full Story »

• 05/03/12

• Grant Program Awards Recycling Containers to Emmanuel

  Emmanuel will get a boost to its recycling efforts this summer thanks to a grant made possible by The Coca-Cola Foundation. The College will receive a total of 24 recycling bins designed specifically for placement in the common areas and kitchens of the residence halls on campus.  Full Story »

• 04/26/12

• Student Accomplishments 2011-2012

  Find out what Emmanuel students were up to this year! From research and publications to grants and scholarship awards, it was a busy 2011-2012 at the College!  Full Story »

• 04/19/12

• Dance Marathon Raises $18K for Children’s Hospital Boston

  After a year of planning and fundraising, students raised $18,400 in donations for Children’s Hospital Boston as part of the first annual Emmanuel College Dance Marathon.  Full Story »

• 04/17/12

• Emmanuel College Radio Finding Its Voice

  With an array of student and faculty shows now streaming worldwide, EC Radio finds itself ranked among the best college radio stations in Boston.  Full Story »

• 04/09/12

• Yosinoff Receives Red Auerbach Coach of the Year Award

  Emmanuel College Head Women's Basketball Coach Andy Yosinoff received the 2012 Jewish Coaches Association Red Auerbach Award, an honor presented to college basketball's Jewish coach of the year.  Full Story »

• 03/28/12

• Catholic Charities of Boston President Speaks at Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture

  Deborah Kincade Rambo, LICSW, president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston, addressed “Meeting the Needs in our Communities through Catholic Charities” at the annual Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture on March 28th   Full Story »

• 03/28/12

• European Economic Crisis Addressed During Emmanuel Panel Discussion

  Consuls General of France, Greece, Italy and Spain took part in a panel discussion on campus to offer their insight into “The Eurozone and the European Crisis: Growing Pains of a Monetary Union” on March 26th.   Full Story »

• 03/26/12

• Emmanuel’s Center for Science Education Hosts New Program for Middle School Students

  Throughout the month of March, local middle school students trekked to campus to participate in the “Saturday Science and Engineering Programming,” sponsored by Emmanuel’s Center for Science Education.  Full Story »

• 03/20/12

• Emmanuel President Honored by Charitable Irish Society

  The Charitable Irish Society of Boston presented a lifetime achievement award to Emmanuel College President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND on March 17th during its 275th Anniversary Dinner. The annual event, held this year at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, recognizes those in the community who have contributed with "Good Will Doing Service," the motto of the society.  Full Story »

• 03/19/12

• Catholic Charities of Boston President to Speak at Neal Lecture

  Deborah Kincade Rambo, LICSW, president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston, will address “Meeting the Needs in our Communities Through Catholic Charities” at the Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture on Wednesday, March 28th.  Full Story »

• 03/13/12

• Emmanuel Earns Mark of Distinction on President’s Community Service Honor Roll

  Emmanuel College was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, one of just six Massachusetts colleges/universities to earn the award.  Full Story »

• 03/12/12

• Sr. Mary Johnson, SND Discusses Young, New Face of Catholic Church at Annual Conference

  Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality Sister Mary Johnson, SND offered the keynote address at the annual Bernardin Conference held March 2nd-4th at Mundelein Seminary outside Chicago.  Full Story »

• 03/12/12

• Sensational Season Ends in National Quarterfinals for Women's Basketball

  The Emmanuel College women's basketball team's incredible NCAA Tournament run ended on Saturday, March 10th, with an 84-61 loss to defending national champion Amherst College.  Full Story »

• 03/10/12

• Volunteers Return from Alternative Spring Break

  Our Alternative Spring Break volunteers returned from their various locations around the U.S. Visit our Facebook page to see what they were up to last week in Arizona, Louisiana, West Virginia and around town in Boston!  Full Story »

• 03/06/12

• Students Trek Through Greece as Part of Faculty-Led Travel Course

  As part of the travel course “In the Footsteps of Thucydides,” nine Emmanuel students and Associate Professor of Political Science Petros Vamvakas traveled around Greece during spring break, tracing the Peloponnesian War.  Full Story »

• 03/01/12

• Students Get Set for Alternative Spring Break

  More than 50 members of the Emmanuel community will participate in this year’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, which will send groups of students and staff to service sites in Arizona, West Virginia, Louisiana, as well as around Boston during the week of March 4th. Emmanuel hosted its annual Alternative Spring Break Commissioning in the College's Chapel on March 1st, recognizing this year’s participants.  Full Story »

• 03/01/12

• Saints Win GNAC Title, Draw Hartwick in NCAA Tournament

  The Emmanuel College women's basketball team won its sixth-straight Great Northeast Athletic Conference title with a 68-57 victory over Saint Joseph's College (ME) on February 25th. The Saints will play Hartwick College in Providence on March 2nd in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.  Full Story »

• 02/29/12

• Students Celebrate Moments in Black History

  As part of the College’s celebration of Black History Month in February, members of Emmanuel’s Black Student Union recited noteworthy speeches by African-Americans in the Marian Hall Dining Room on February 23rd. Watch the video to learn more about the event and the students who participated.  Full Story »

• 02/22/12

• Emmanuel Hosts City’s “Boston R.O.C.K. It!!!” Program

  Boston families came to campus February 22nd during school vacation week as part of the city’s “Boston R.O.C.K. It!!! Launch into Summer” program, sponsored by Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF).  Full Story »

• 02/21/12

• India’s Ambassador to the U.S. Speaks at Wyant Lecture Series

  Nirupama Rao, current ambassador of India to the United States, discussed “India’s Role in the Changing Global Landscape in the 21st Century” at the February 15th Wyant Lecture.  Full Story »

• 02/06/12

• Emmanuel Participating in National Survey of Student Engagement

  Emmanuel is once again participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), an initiative aimed toward helping U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities better assess and improve undergraduate education and the student experience. Beginning February 8th, freshman and senior students will be contacted and invited to complete the survey.  Full Story »

• 02/04/12

• Emmanuel Celebrates History of Founders

  President Sister Janet Eisner, SND offered the keynote address at the 2012 celebration of Founders' Day on February 2nd, part of a weeklong series of events celebrating the founders of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.  Full Story »

• 02/02/12

• Wyant Lecture to Discuss India’s Role in Changing Global Landscape

  Nirupama Rao, current ambassador of India to the United States of America, will speak at the Wyant Lecture Series on February 15th.  Full Story »

• 01/30/12

• Students, Alumni Connect Through Saints @ Work Shadow Program

  Forty Emmanuel alumni and students participated in the Saints @ Work shadow program, offered through Emmanuel’s Office of Internships and Career Development (ICD). The program connects students with alumni working in their fields of interest during winter recess.  Full Story »

• 01/30/12

• Fall 2011 Dean's List

  Emmanuel College congratulates the recipients of the Dean's List award for the fall 2011 semester.  Full Story »

• 01/30/12

• Emmanuel Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Founders’ Day

  Emmanuel’s annual college-wide celebration honoring the legacy of St. Julie Billiart and Francoise Blin de Bourdon, the founders of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SND), turns 20 this year. Founders’ Week takes place January 29th-February 4th.  Full Story »

• 01/19/12

• Emmanuel Magazine: Read the Winter 2012 Edition

  Read the latest edition of Emmanuel Magazine, with articles about how global travel fuels faculty perspective and international experiences are shaping Emmanuel College students and alumni.  Full Story »

• 01/13/12

• Haiti: Two Years Later

  Assistant Professor of Sociology Janese Free discusses her experiences in Haiti and the country’s progress following the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake.  Full Story »

• 01/12/12

• Men's volleyball ranked 12th nationally in preseason poll

  The Saints are ranked 12th in the country in the 2012 American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll.  Full Story »

• 01/12/12

• Faculty News January 2012

  Read the latest news on Emmanuel faculty publications, presentations, exhibitions and more!  Full Story »

• 01/04/12

• Women's Basketball Team Competes in Competitive London Tournament

  The Emmanuel College women's basketball team traveled abroad during the winter break to play in the London South Bank University Tournament.   Full Story »

• 12/22/11

• Merry Christmas from Emmanuel College

  Wishing you and yours a joyous season of Emmanuel: View the 2011 Emmanuel College Christmas E-Card!   Full Story »

• 12/16/11

• Values-Based Education Newsletter

  The fall edition highlights ethical issues related to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and features articles by faculty from across the disciplines.  Full Story »

• 12/08/11

• BSU Gala Celebrates Organization's Four Decades on Campus

  The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a 40th Anniversary Gala at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel on December 3rd to commemorate many years of hard work and dedication, honoring those who have created a legacy for the organization.  Full Story »

• 12/06/11

• Performing Arts Dept. Earns Nod for Outstanding College Theater Production

  The Department of Performing Arts' production of The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee was named one of the "Outstanding Overall College Theater Productions" by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.  Full Story »

• 11/28/11

• Reflect Emmanuel: Advent Meditations

  The Advent season is upon us, and Campus Ministry invites you to take time to reflect with "Reflect Emmanuel: A Series of Advent Meditations on Our God with Us."  Full Story »

• 11/22/11

• Zapata ’12 Featured in Boston Globe about Mentorship Program for Latino Students

  Aida Zapata ’12 was featured in the November 20th issue of The Boston Globe in the article, “Latino students get lift toward college.”   Full Story »

• 11/21/11

• William Julius Wilson Speaks on Affirmative Opportunity at Hakim Lecture

  William Julius Wilson, the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, addressed “Affirmative Opportunity in the Barack Obama Era” during the Catherine McLaughlin Hakim Lecture Series on November 15th.  Full Story »

• 11/16/11

• Emmanuel Dance Marathon Raising Money for Children’s Hospital Boston

  Emmanuel is one of six Boston-area schools participating in Dance Marathon, a nationwide movement that raises money for hospitals within the Children’s Miracle Network.   Full Story »

• 11/16/11

• Dr. Martin Offers Insight on Middle Eastern Relations in New York Times

  Professor of Political Science Lenore Martin is currently featured in The New York Times “Room for Debate” section. She is one of four debaters discussing “Why Turkey Turned Away from Syria.”  Full Story »

• 11/09/11

• Emmanuel Once Again Performing Well in ONE Campus Challenge

  Emmanuel ranks 26th among nearly 2,600 colleges and universities participating in the national intercollegiate competition aimed at global poverty prevention.  Full Story »

• 10/27/11

• McLaughlin Hakim Lecture to Address Affirmative Opportunity in Obama Era

  William Julius Wilson, the Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor at Harvard University, will address “Affirmative Opportunity in the Barack Obama Era” November 15th.  Full Story »

• 10/27/11

• Department of Foreign Languages Wraps Up Voice Lecture Series

  During the month of October, the Department of Foreign Languages hosted four installments of the Voice Lecture Series: Issues of Immigration, Colonialism and Terrorism in Transatlantic Studies.  Full Story »

• 10/24/11

• Black Student Union Celebrating 40th Anniversary

  Emmanuel's Black Student Union is celebrating 40 years on campus with a formal gala and collection of photos. Share your memories and photos, and learn more about the December celebratory event.  Full Story »

• 10/11/11

• Tribe Examines Constitution’s Future Evolution at Wyant Lecture

  The prominent legal scholar examined the Constitution’s trajectory over the past couple of centuries, as well as how the document’s interpretation will continue to evolve through 2037, a quarter of a century after next year’s elections.  Full Story »

• 09/30/11

• New Habitat for Humanity Club Gets Building

  Members of Emmanuel’s Habitat for Humanity Club broke ground on their first official project September 24th, taking part in construction efforts with Habitat for Humanity’s North Shore chapter. The club will continue to work among the chapter’s three home sites on Park Street in Peabody, Mass., until completed.   Full Story »

• 09/28/11

• Emmanuel Recognized by Catholic Charities of Boston

  Emmanuel College was named one of eight “Volunteers of the Year” by Catholic Charities of Boston. Members of Emmanuel’s Campus Ministry Office were recognized at the organization’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon October 12th.  Full Story »

• 09/26/11

• Four-part Voice Lecture Series Begins October 3rd

  The Foreign Language Department will host the first installment in the Voice Lecture Series: Issues of Immigration, Colonialism and Terrorism in Transatlantic Studies on Monday, October 3rd, at 4:30 p.m. in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.  Full Story »

• 09/23/11

• Vericker Honored with Outstanding Continuing Education Faculty Award

  Chris Vericker, an adjunct faculty member of Emmanuel’s Graduate and Professional Programs, was named the 2011 recipient of the Outstanding Continuing Education Faculty Award from the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), New England region.   Full Story »

• 09/16/11

• Faculty News

  Read the latest news on Emmanuel faculty publications, presentations, exhibitions and more!  Full Story »

• 09/14/11

• Famed Constitutional Scholar Laurence H. Tribe to Speak at Wyant Series

  Laurence H. Tribe, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor and Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard University, will discuss “What will the Constitution mean in 2037?” at the October 5th installment of the Wyant Lecture Series. The lecture will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.  Full Story »

• 09/14/11

• Annual Service Events Take Center Stage

  Students interested in Emmanuel’s numerous service opportunities found themselves with plenty of options during their first days back on campus as the College held two of its annual service events, the Volunteer Fair and the New Student Day of Service.  Full Story »

• 09/06/11

• Students Move in to Begin New Year

  Emmanuel welcomed its largest undergraduate enrollment in the College’s history over Labor Day Weekend, as new and returning students made their way to campus to begin the 2011-2012 academic year.   Full Story »

• 08/31/11

• Emmanuel to Kick Off Academic Year with Mass of the Holy Spirit and Academic Convocation

  Emmanuel will officially open the 2011-2012 academic year with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Academic Convocation on September 12th and 13th, respectively. All members of the College community are invited to attend.   Full Story »

• 08/29/11

• Emmanuel Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education

  Emmanuel College's innovative science programs were featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The full article, titled "For Science's Sake, a Small Liberal-arts College Makes the Most of Its Location," can be viewed here.  Full Story »

• 08/24/11

• Emmanuel College Artists in Residence

  Our 2011 Artists in Residence have completed their residencies, but you can still take a look back at videos of their creative processes and techniques!  Full Story »

• 08/23/11

• Have Questions? Just Ask!

  “Ask Me” is a new program this year, sponsored by Campus Activities and Student Events (C.A.S.E.), dedicated to helping new students traverse their first few days at Emmanuel.  Full Story »

• 08/18/11

• Artist in Residence Drew Ippoliti

  Drew Ippoliti is one of the 2011 Artist in Residence at Emmanuel College this summer. Drew generates objects and installations rooted in craft, concerned with how the individual relates to the mass.  Full Story »

• 08/16/11

• New Faculty Appointments for 2011-2012

  Read about the new faculty appointments for the upcoming academic year, including the addition of six new faculty members.  Full Story »

• 08/12/11

• Emmanuel College Artist in Residence: Francis Schanberger

  Frank Schanberger is an Emmanuel College Summer 2011 Artist in Residence. His work is inspired by nature and captured using different tools of photography.  Full Story »

• 08/11/11

• Emmanuel College Artist in Residence: Darien Johnson

  Darien Johnson is an Emmanuel College Summer 2011 Artist in Residence. His work investigates how the absorption of information through digital media defines a person’s notion of reality.  Full Story »

• 08/10/11

• Emmanuel Magazine: Read the Latest Edition

  In the Summer 2011 edition of Emmanuel Magazine, faculty-student connections and academic research take center stage.  Full Story »

• 07/28/11

• Hubway, Boston’s New Bike Share System, Comes to Emmanuel

  Emmanuel’s campus will serve as one of more than 60 docking stations for Boston’s newly launched bike share system, Hubway, through 2011.   Full Story »

• 07/25/11

• Emmanuel Named Most Spirited School in Boston

  Nothing can top Saints pride in this town! Emmanuel College finished first among local colleges and universities in the 2011 Boston.com A-List “Best School Spirit” category.  Full Story »

• 06/29/11

• 2011 Faculty-Suggested Summer Reading

  With summer again upon us, Emmanuel faculty members have suggestions for books from their areas of expertise, for pleasure and almost everything in between.  Full Story »

• 06/23/11

• Fr. Spencer Named New Director of Campus Ministry, College Chaplain

  Fr. John P. Spencer, SJ joins the College community as the new Director of Campus Ministry and College Chaplain.  Full Story »

• 06/21/11

• De Leo Named Emmanuel College’s Chief Academic Officer

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joyce A. De Leo as Vice President of Academic Affairs. She will join the college community on August 1, 2011, from Dartmouth Medical School.  Full Story »

• 05/26/11

• Dr. Lenore Martin Published in Foreign Policy Magazine

  Louise Doherty Wyant Professor and Professor of Political Science Lenore Martin recently wrote an article for Foreign Policy, considered the premier magazine covering issues of global politics and economics.   Full Story »

• 05/24/11

• Accounting Students Honored by Mass. Society of CPAs

  Jose Alves ’12, Lauren Van Hoof ’12 and Jason Young ’12 were awarded scholarships by the Massachusetts Society of CPAs Educational Foundation on May 12th at the Westin Hotel at Copley Place in Boston.   Full Story »

• 05/20/11

• 2011 Summer Reading

  Incoming first year students will participate in a discussion of the book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, during Welcome Week.  Full Story »

• 05/17/11

• Emmanuel Honored by Corporation for National and Community Service

  Emmanuel College was named to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, marking the second consecutive year the College received the honor.  Full Story »

• 05/14/11

• Commencement 2011 Celebrates Graduates, Honorees

  Emmanuel College conferred nearly 650 degrees to bachelor's and master's candidates during its 89th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14th. This was the largest graduating class in Emmanuel’s history. The College also honored James Roosevelt, Jr., the president and chief executive officer of Tufts Health Plan, Angela Faletra Menino, first lady of the city of Boston, and Malcolm Rogers, the Ann and Graham Gund director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  Full Story »

• 05/12/11

• Gavin ’72 Honored with Distinguished Alumnae Award

  Katherine Gavin ’72 was presented with Emmanuel College’s Distinguished Alumnae Award in recognition of her outstanding vision, commitment and achievement in the field of education. Gavin accepted her award as part of the Education Department’s “Celebrate Teaching” event held in the Fenway Room on May 11th.  Full Story »

• 05/10/11

• Class of 2011 Candidates for Distinction Present Work

  The Class of 2011 candidates for Distinction in the Field brought a broad range of topics to the table during the College's sixth annual presentation forum, which ran April 28th.  Full Story »

• 05/09/11

• Emmanuel College to Hold 89th Commencement Exercises on May 14th

  James Roosevelt, Jr., the president and chief executive officer of Tufts Health Plan and grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, will deliver Emmanuel College’s Commencement Address and receive an honorary degree. In addition, Angela Faletra Menino, first lady of the city of Boston, and Malcolm Rogers, the Ann and Graham Gund director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will be awarded honorary degrees.  Full Story »

• 05/04/11

• Kids to College Program Brings Local Second Graders to Campus

  Forty-eight second graders from the Sarah Greenwood School in Dorchester visited Emmanuel College on April 26th as part of the Kids to College program.   Full Story »

• 05/02/11

• LaPorte ’11 Named Fulbright Recipient

  Megan Rose Carr LaPorte ’11 has received notification that she was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Thailand in English. The United States Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced the list of Fulbright recipients in late April.   Full Story »

• 04/20/11

• Emmanuel Campus Recognized for Commitment to Revitalization

  Emmanuel College has been awarded a Paul E. Tsongas Award by Preservation Massachusetts. This year’s awards recognized and honored “Massachusetts colleges, universities and preparatory schools that have utilized and embraced preservation into their educational identity.”   Full Story »

• 04/20/11

• Saints A Huge Help at World-Record "Marathon Monday"

  Emmanuel College athletes and coaches were a tremendous presence on Marathon Monday in Boston. Eight student-athletes and three coaches volunteered at the 115th running of the Boston Marathon, the oldest annual marathon in the world.  Full Story »

• 04/19/11

• Emmanuel Students Selected for Teach for America Program

  Jacob DeLuise '11, Jessica Robinson '11 and Kaitleen Gillis '11 will spend the next two years teaching in low-income communities throughout the United States as part of the Teach for America program.   Full Story »

• 04/15/11

• Students Assist WBZ-TV4’s Coverage of Boston Marathon

  Lauren Prall ’11 and Leslie DiBona ’11 were behind the scenes on “Marathon Monday” helping to ensure WBZ-TV4’s coverage of the 115th Boston Marathon ran smoothly.  Full Story »

• 04/13/11

• Student Work to Appear in Photographic Resource Center’s Annual Exhibition

  Emmanuel is one of 22 New England institutions of higher education represented in the showcase. The exhibit will run April 14th-May 8th.   Full Story »

• 04/13/11

• Spring 2011 Student News

  Read the latest news on student research, publishing and scholarships  Full Story »

• 03/31/11

• New Orleans Recovery Topic of Inaugural Catherine McLaughlin Hakim Lecture Series

  Mary C. Waters, the M.E. Zukerman Professor of Sociology and former chair of the sociology department at Harvard University, presented the inaugural address of the Catherine McLaughlin Hakim Lecture Series on March 31st.   Full Story »

• 03/28/11

• Orientation Leaders Participate in Regional Conference

  Emmanuel Orientation Leader's joined over 500 students from the Northeast in the National Orientation Directors Association Region IX Conference in Providence, Rhode Island.  Full Story »

• 03/22/11

• Student’s Work Featured in AIGA Boston Exhibit

  Kyle Potter ’12 is one of 42 undergraduate and graduate students from around New England represented in the exhibit “New Voices, Unique Visions: AIGA Boston Presents the Best of the Student Design Community.”   Full Story »

• 03/22/11

• Students, Alums and Staff Take Part in Alternative Spring Break

  More than 50 members of the Emmanuel community participated in this year’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, which sent groups of students, alumni and staff to service sites in Arizona, West Virginia and South Dakota during the week of March 7th.  Full Story »

• 03/22/11

• Roosevelt, Jr. to Speak at Commencement

  James Roosevelt, Jr., the president and chief executive officer of Tufts Health Plan and grandson of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, will deliver the Commencement Address and receive an honorary degree at the 89th Commencement Exercises to be held on Saturday, May 14th.   Full Story »

• 03/09/11

• Neal Lecture Features Discussion on 'Trends in Violence'

  Jack Levin spoke about "Trends in Violence - American Style" during The Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture on February 28th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. View the complete video  Full Story »

• 03/07/11

• Student Receives Critical Language Scholarship To Study Arabic Abroad

  Elyse Whitehead ’11 was chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 students from across the country to receive a Critical Language Scholarship by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. She will travel to Muscat, Oman to study Arabic as part of the program’s Intensive Summer Institute in May.  Full Story »

• 03/04/11

• Benenson’s Study Reveals Women More Threatened by Exclusion

  New research led by Associate Professor of Psychology Joyce Benenson reveals that men and women use different strategies when faced with social threats.  Full Story »

• 03/03/11

• Emmanuel Finishes 26th in ONE Campus Challenge

  Emmanuel finished 26th among all U.S. colleges and universities that competed in the ONE Campus Challenge, a national competition to see which student body could execute the most effective global poverty-fighting campaign.  Full Story »

• 02/22/11

• Student Contest: Name the Portal, Win an iPod Touch

  Emmanuel College will launch the all-new Portal in Fall 2011 with a new look, new features... and a brand new name. And we need your help choosing between our five finalists! Cast your vote today.  Full Story »

• 02/17/11

• Spring 2011 Wyant Lecture

  The spring 2011 Wyant Lecture Series featured a panel discussion with The Boston Study Group on Middle East Peace on February 8th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.   Full Story »

• 02/16/11

• Museum of Science President Speaks at Emmanuel/Merck Seminar

  Dr. Ioannis (Yannis) N. Miaoulis discussed science and technology literacy and the importance of a K-12 engineering curriculum during the most recent installment of the Emmanuel College/Merck Joint Science Seminar Series.  Full Story »

• 02/14/11

• Founders' Day Celebration Features Discussion on Vibrant Mission of Catholic Colleges

  College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND invited members of the Emmanuel community to reflect upon the history and current state of Catholic higher education in America as part of her Founders’ Day address on February 3rd.  Full Story »

• 02/08/11

• Westerners Rush East Seeking (Blue and) Gold

  A nationwide recruitment effort resulted in a wealth of men’s volleyball players coming East to seek the “gold” of an Emmanuel education.   Full Story »

• 01/28/11

• Emmanuel Introduces New Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Major in Philosophy

  Emmanuel College is pleased to introduce a new Department of Theology and Religious Studies, in addition to reinstating the major in philosophy for the 2011-2012 academic year.   Full Story »

• 01/25/11

• New Lecture Series in Sociology Honors Catherine McLaughlin Hakim ’70

  Endowed by Dr. Raymond Hakim in honor of his late wife Catherine, a 1970 Emmanuel graduate, the lecture series is sponsored by the Department of Sociology and focuses on issues within sociology, social justice and social policy on the local, national and international levels.  Full Story »

• 01/25/11

• Video: Colleges of the Fenway

  Need a reminder of what the Colleges of the Fenway consortium has to offer? Click here to see a new video about Emmanuel College and the COF!  Full Story »

• 01/19/11

• Fall 2010 Dean's List

  Emmanuel College congratulates the recipients of the Dean's List award for the fall 2010 semester.  Full Story »

• 12/20/10

• Professor Benenson Quoted on Discovery.com

  Associate Professor of Psychology Joyce Benenson was recently featured in the article titled "Female Chimps Play with Stick Dolls" on Discovery News.   Full Story »

• 12/17/10

• Emmanuel Recognized by CASE Communication Award

  The College was recognized for its "Admissions Recruiting Packages" category submission, which included Emmanuel's new viewbook and search pieces, newly revamped for the 2010-2011 academic year.  Full Story »

• 12/16/10

• Emmanuel Magazine: Read the Latest Edition

  In the Fall 2010 issue of Emmanuel Magazine, Emmanuel celebrates Sister Janet Eisner, SND and three decades of leadership.  Full Story »

• 12/13/10

• It’s Christmastime at Emmanuel

  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas all over campus! Visit the photo gallery to see all the Christmas cheer occurring on campus. Happy holidays to all!  Full Story »

• 12/13/10

• Students Help Spread Christmas Cheer for Families in Need

  A group of students and faculty members volunteered at City Mission Society of Boston on Saturday, December 11th for the organization's "Christmas Shop," which collects gifts to donate to needy families and individuals during the holiday season.  Full Story »

• 12/08/10

• Haggerty ’10 Recognized by Kingston-Mann Student Achievement Awards

  Recent graduate Christina Haggerty '10 received honorable mention from the Esther Kingston-Mann Student Achievement Awards at the sixth annual awards banquet held at UMass Boston on October 22nd.  Full Story »

• 12/07/10

• Management Class Presents Ideas for New Businesses

  Special Instructor of Management Regina Rutter's "Foundations of Management" class presented business plans for start-up companies as part of the "Who Wants to be an Entrepreneur?" event held on December 7th in the Modular Meeting Space.  Full Story »

• 12/06/10

• Sociology Dept. Celebrates Internship Achievements of Class of 2011

  Emmanuel's Department of Sociology celebrated the accomplishments of senior sociology majors during their fall internships with a well-attended reception on Monday, December 13th in the Fenway Room.   Full Story »

• 12/03/10

• Green Emmanuel

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the launch of Green Emmanuel, your online resource for information about recycling on campus and new green initiatives.  Full Story »

• 11/30/10

• Meet Emmanuel’s New Director of Internships and Career Development

  Mark Kenyon began his new position as the director of the Office of Internships and Career Development (ICD) in September.  Full Story »

• 11/30/10

• Reflect Emmanuel: Advent Meditations

  Campus Ministry invites you to take time out to reflect during this Advent season with "Reflect Emmanuel: A Series of Advent Meditations on Our God with Us."  Full Story »

• 11/23/10

• Suzanne Belote-Shanley Presents “Women and War: The Lineage of Women Peacemakers”

  Emmanuel College welcomed peace activist, poet and educator Suzanne Belote-Shanley to campus on November 18th for the "Women and War: The Lineage of Women Peacemakers" lecture, co-sponsored by the Department of English and the Center for Mission and Spirituality.   Full Story »

• 11/23/10

• Holiday Food Drive a Success

  Emmanuel collected food throughout the month of November for the annual Boston Can Share food drive to help replenish the Greater Boston Food Bank's shelves during the high demand holiday season.  Full Story »

• 11/22/10

• Professor Schnauber Presents Final Installment of Memory of Trauma Lecture Series

  Chair of Emmanuel's Performing Arts Department Professor Thomas Schnauber presented "When Words Fail: Music as an Expression of Trauma," the final installment of the "The Memory of Trauma and the Trauma of Memory. The Spanish Civil War and its Aftermath. Insights for Spain and Beyond" lecture series, on November 15th.   Full Story »

• 11/19/10

• Students Visit the United Nations in New York

  Twenty-four students participating in the Model UN visited the United Nations headquarters in New York on November 11th.  Full Story »

• 11/12/10

• Fall Athletes Awarded GNAC All-Conference Recognition

  With the 2010 fall athletic seasons complete, the Emmanuel College Athletic Department is proud to announce that for the first time in the College's history, each fall sport was represented among the Great Northeast Athletic Conference's (GNAC) All-Conference lists.  Full Story »

• 11/10/10

• Lecture Discusses the Evolution of Catholic Clothing

  Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Marist College Dr. Sara Dwyer-McNulty discussed "Outfitting the Mystical Body of Christ, 1940s-1960s: Catholics Conforming via Clothing?" on November 9th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.   Full Story »

• 11/09/10

• Emmanuel Adds Philosophy Major for Fall 2011

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the reintroduction of a major in philosophy beginning in the fall 2011.   Full Story »

• 11/08/10

• Students Invited to FOX 25 News Studio

  Emmanuel students Megan McPhilemy '11, Anne MacIntyre '12 and Lannan O'Brien '13 visited the FOX 25 news studio on November 2nd to participate in election night news coverage.  Full Story »

• 11/05/10

• Annual Holiday Food Drive Runs Through November 24th

  Emmanuel is hosting its annual "Food Drive" through November 24th. Donations can be placed in the boxes located in the back of the Emmanuel College Chapel.   Full Story »

• 11/05/10

• Chance Encounter: Student and Alumna Meet at Triathlon

  On September 26th, Nicole Orlando '13 had a chance encounter with Janet Romayko '67. The two met while competing at the 5th Annual Ocean Community YMCA Triathlon in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Full Story »

• 11/03/10

• 2010 Family Weekend Speakers

  Emmanuel's Family Weekend, which took place during the weekend of October 15th-17th, included inspiring and memorable speeches by alumni and faculty.   Full Story »

• 11/01/10

• 2010 Family Liturgy Address: Family Weekend

  Read the full text of Reverend Thomas Leclerc's address to attendees of the Family Liturgy.  Full Story »

• 11/01/10

• 2010 Senior Cap and Gown Ceremony Speech: Family Weekend

  Read the full text of Wyant Professor Lenore Martin's address to attendees of the Senior Cap and Gown ceremony.   Full Story »

• 11/01/10

• 2010 Junior Ring and Tassel Ceremony Speech: Family Weekend

  Read the full text of Jennifer Tobin Foss's '05 address to attendees of the Junior Ring and Tassel Ceremony.   Full Story »

• 11/01/10

• Lecture: "Writing After War and Exile: The Poetry of Rafael Alberti"

  Suffolk University Professor of Humanities and Spanish Sandra Barriales-Bouche was the guest speaker for the October 27th lecture titled "Writing After War and Exile: The Poetry of Rafael Alberti."  Full Story »

• 10/29/10

• Professor Maiese Takes on Ultra Marathon Challenge

  Assistant Professor of Philosophy Michelle Maiese ran in the Can Lake 50 marathon in Canandaigua, New York, a 50-mile race around Canandaigua Lake.  Full Story »

• 10/29/10

• Emmanuel Donates Computers to Local Schools

  Emmanuel's Information Technology department donated 100 computers to several local schools, including Fenway High School, Arlington Catholic High School, Saint Anthony's in Everett and Watertown Middle School.  Full Story »

• 10/29/10

• Professor Stepanski Speaks at Mary Baker Eddy Library Lecture

  Associate Professor of English Lisa Stepanski spoke at the Mary Baker Eddy Library lecture series "Radical Minds, Radical Times: Eddy and the Alcotts" on October 19th. Watch the video!  Full Story »

• 10/27/10

• Alumna Danielle DiRosa '03 Featured on MyFox Tampa Bay News

  Emmanuel alumna Danielle DiRosa '03 was recently quoted and featured in a television news piece on gender-separate classrooms for middle school students on MyFox Tampa Bay.   Full Story »

• 10/27/10

• Fall Event Photo Galleries

  Check out photo galleries from recent Emmanuel College events, like Family Weekend, Midnight Madness and more!  Full Story »

• 10/26/10

• Emmanuel Celebrates Family Weekend

  Emmanuel welcomed the families of students to Family Weekend 2010 on October 15th - 17th.  Full Story »

• 10/20/10

• Faculty Offer Insight During Third Installment of Memory of Trauma Lecture Series

  Assistant Professor of Psychology Michael Jarvinen and Associate Professor of Biology Todd Williams discussed "The Neuropsychology of Traumatic Memories" as part of the lecture series "The Memory of Trauma and the Trauma of Memory.  Full Story »

• 10/18/10

• The Memory of Trauma and the Trauma of Memory Lecture Series

  Frances Cate-Arres, author and Professor of Hispanic Studies at The College of William and Mary, was the keynote speaker of the second installment of the Department of Foreign Language's lecture series,"The Memory of Trauma and the Trauma of Memory: The Spanish Civil War and its Aftermath."  Full Story »

• 10/18/10

• Invisible Children Face to Face Tour Comes to Emmanuel

  The "Invisible Children Face to Face Tour," part of a nonprofit movement started by three American filmmakers seeking to end conflict in Uganda, made a stop at Emmanuel College on October 12th.  Full Story »

• 10/15/10

• Boston.com Photo Spotlight: Sister Janet Eisner, SND

  Sister Janet Eisner, SND and other local higher ed administrators gathered for a photo shoot for Bill Brett's fourth book, "Boston Inspirational Women.'' View the candid shot!  Full Story »

• 10/14/10

• Professors Take Part in Panel Discussion on Islam

  Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Laurie Johnston, Assistant Professor of Sociology Christine McKenna and Daren Graves, assistant professor of education at Simmons College took part in a panel discussion on Islam  Full Story »

• 10/12/10

• Carroll Discusses “War, Peace and the American Conscience” at Wyant Lecture

  Boston Globe columnist James Carroll brought passion and insight to his discussion on the history of violence and the human condition during the October 6th installment of the Wyant Lecture Series.  Full Story »

• 10/12/10

• Memory of Trauma Series Starts with Discussion on Greek Civil War

  Assistant Professor of Political Science Petros Vamvakas discussed "Lotus-Eaters of a Bitter Country: The Political Effects of Forgetting the Greek Civil War" as part of the first installment of "The Memory of Trauma and the Trauma of Memory.   Full Story »

• 10/04/10

• Boston Business Journal: Emmanuel College offers scientists business chops

  Emmanuel College is filling the gap between how scientists are trained and the real-life demands of the drug industry with a new graduate certificate program in biopharmaceutical leadership.  Full Story »

• 09/30/10

• James Carroll to Speak at Wyant Lecture Series

  James Carroll, columnist for The Boston Globe, a regular contributor to The Daily Beast, and Distinguished-Scholar-in-Residence at Suffolk University, will discuss "War, Peace and the American Conscience" during the next installment of the Wyant Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 6th at 4:30 p.m.  Full Story »

• 09/28/10

• Athletic Teams Take Part in Making Strides for Breast Cancer

  The Emmanuel College dance team has been invited to perform at the American Cancer Society's annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on October 3rd.  Full Story »

• 09/24/10

• Joe Kurtz Presents Final Installment of Library Lecture Series

  Emmanuel's Associate Professor of Biology Joe Kurtz presented the final installment of the Cardinal Cushing Library lecture series focused on writing across the curriculum on September 20th.  Full Story »

• 09/24/10

• Colleges of the Fenway Awarded Emergency Management for Higher Education Grant

  Emmanuel College, on behalf of the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) consortium, was recently awarded an Emergency Management for Higher Education (EMHE) grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $512,081.   Full Story »

• 09/20/10

• Emmanuel Opens School Year with 92nd Academic Convocation

  Beth Murphy, founder of Principle Pictures, documentary producer, director and author, was this year's Convocation speaker.  Full Story »

• 09/17/10

• Statue Dedicated in Memory of Alumna

  Family members, friends and former classmates of Jane Drohan Suleski ’51 came to campus on Thursday, September 16th to bless a statue dedicated in her memory.   Full Story »

• 09/15/10

• Sociology Professor Returns from Service Trip to Haiti

  Assistant Professor of Sociology Janese Free led a team of doctors and physical therapists on a week-long service trip to Haiti to aid a country still reeling from the catastrophic earthquake that struck the region last January.  Full Story »

• 09/14/10

• Theologian Reflects on 50th Anniversary of Kennedy's Presidential Campaign

  Shaun Casey, author of The Making of a Catholic President: Kennedy v. Nixon 1960, reflected on the significance of Kennedy's speech addressing his Catholicism and its relevance today.  Full Story »

• 09/14/10

• Emmanuel College Video Profiled on YOUniversityTV

  Emmanuel College's campus in the heart of Boston's Fenway neighborhood is the subject of YOUniversity TV's latest college spotlight. Watch the video now!  Full Story »

• 09/09/10

• New Students Take Part in Annual Day of Service

  First-year students took part in their inaugural Emmanuel volunteer experience during the College's 15th Annual Day of Service on September 7th.  Full Story »

• 09/07/10

• Emmanuel Welcomes Largest Undergraduate Enrollment in College’s History

  As the College opens its doors for the 2010-2011 academic year, Emmanuel welcomes its largest undergraduate enrollment in the school’s 91-year history, its 10th year as a coeducational college.   Full Story »

• 09/02/10

• Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Emmanuel Alumna New Executive Director of Board of Bar Examiners

  The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointment of Emmanuel alumna Marilyn J. Wellington as Executive Director of the Board of Bar Examiners.   Full Story »

• 08/18/10

• Faculty News

  Read more about Emmanuel's newest faculty members, who will serve in departments across the College, including Psychology, Education, Sociology and Mathematics.  Full Story »

• 08/09/10

• Emmanuel Alumna to Write for Scholastic's "Classroom Solutions" Blog

  Nancy Barile '90, M.Ed. '93 was recently chosen from a nationwide pool of elementary and secondary teachers to write for Scholastic's new "Classroom Solutions" blog, an online resource center for teaching tips and strategies for pre-K through grade 12 teachers.  Full Story »

• 08/05/10

• Emmanuel Professor Receives Research Funding from National League for Nursing

  Emmanuel College Professor of Nursing Joan Riley, along with her colleague Judy Beal, associate dean of the School of Health Sciences at Simmons College, recently received funding by the National League for Nursing (NLN) for their proposal to conduct a national study on the scholar elements in baccalaureate nursing education.   Full Story »

• 07/28/10

• Spring 2010 Dean's List

  Emmanuel College congratulates the recipients of the Dean's List award for the spring 2010 semester.  Full Story »

• 07/21/10

• Alumni Reunion Survey

  Share your thoughts on Emmanuel’s 2010 reunion celebration and be entered to win a $100 VISA Gift Card!  Full Story »

• 07/15/10

• Emmanuel Establishes ecEdge with Grant from CIC/Walmart

  The Council of Independent Colleges and the Walmart Foundation announced Emmanuel College as a member of the second cohort of winners of the CIC/Walmart College Success Awards.  Full Story »

• 07/15/10

• Emmanuel College Awarded Davis Foundation Grant

  Emmanuel College recently received a grant from the Davis Educational Foundation in the amount of $206,347 to further develop an assessment program for student learning outcomes.   Full Story »

• 07/15/10

• Peace Corps Volunteer, Graduate of Emmanuel College Completes Library Renovation in Africa

  Peace Corps volunteer Katelyn Cusack, 24, of Wakefield, MA recently completed a library project in the West African country of Niger.   Full Story »

• 06/28/10

• 2010 Alumni Summer Reading List

  Our faculty have quite the summer reading list for you! It is varied, demanding and enlivening, like the liberal education you attended Emmanuel to receive.  Full Story »

• 06/23/10

• Emmanuel College Celebrates 30th Anniversary of President Sister Janet Eisner, SND

  Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, one of the most accomplished and influential women in education in America, celebrated her 30th anniversary as president of Emmanuel College during a special event on the college's Boston campus on June 3rd.  Full Story »

• 06/22/10

• Emmanuel To Host Bay State Summer Games Basketball

  Emmanuel will host the Bay State Summer Games boys' and girls' basketball contests on July 8th-10th. Games will be played in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium.   Full Story »

• 06/17/10

• Emmanuel Receives National Recognition for Outreach and Engagement

  Emmanuel College's Graduate Studies was honored by the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) this spring for its outreach and engagement strategies with graduate programs in research administration in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA).  Full Story »

• 06/17/10

• Sr. Janet Eisner in Rome to Discuss Catholic Higher Education

  Emmanuel President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND will travel to Rome, Italy to take part in a panel discussion on "Charisms Carried Forward: Mission, Identity, and the Future of Catholic Higher Education" at the annual Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities' (ACCU) seminar.  Full Story »

• 06/09/10

• Yosinoff, 2000-2001 Women's Basketball Team Lead Way into GNAC Hall of Fame

  The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) recently announced the selection of its inaugural Hall of Fame class.  Full Story »

• 06/03/10

• Sr. Janet Eisner, SND Speaks at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry Commencement

  Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND was honored as the first-ever speaker for Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry Commencement.  Full Story »

• 06/02/10

• Record Number of Emmanuel Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-Conference Honors

  The Emmanuel College Athletic Department is proud to announce that the Saints have placed their largest number of student-athletes on the Great Northeast Athletic Conference's (GNAC) Academic All-Conference list.  Full Story »

• 05/31/10

• Emmanuel to Honor Its Guiding Light - Boston Globe article

  For the past 30 years, Sister Janet Eisner, SND has steered Emmanuel College through a dramatic turnaround, moving the all-female campus to a co-ed institution and brokering a landmark deal with Merck Co. that sparked development and gave the Fenway campus a lifeline. Today, Eisner finds herself at the cusp of history as the nation’s longest-serving female college president now sitting.  Full Story »

• 05/20/10

• Sr. Mary Johnson, SND Speaks at University of Notre Dame

  Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality Sister Mary Johnson, SND was a keynote speaker at the University of Notre Dame's 2010 symposium.  Full Story »

• 05/12/10

• Caveny Published in National Academic Advising Journal

  Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising Carolyn Caveny will be published in an upcoming issue of The National Academic Advising Association's Journal.  Full Story »

• 05/11/10

• Emmanuel Celebrates Graduates, Honorees at 2010 Commencement

  Emmanuel College conferred nearly 600 degrees to bachelor's and master's candidates during its 88th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8th.  Full Story »

• 05/11/10

• Class of 2010 Presents Distinction in the Field Work

  The Class of 2010 candidates for Distinction in the Field brought a broad range of discussions to the table during the College's fifth annual presentation forum, which ran April 22nd  Full Story »

• 05/05/10

• Rodrigues Honored with 2010 Distinguished Alumnae Award

  Donna (Ghize) Rodrigues '68 was presented with Emmanuel College's Distinguished Alumnae Award in recognition of her outstanding vision, commitment and achievement in the field of education.  Full Story »

• 05/04/10

• Student News

  Read more about Emmanuel College's students and their recent accomplishments...   Full Story »

• 04/29/10

• Athletic Department Hosts 2010 Awards Night

  The Emmanuel Athletic Department hosted its annual Awards Night. Emmanuel's 15 athletic teams, as well as the Dance and Cheerleading Teams were recognized.  Full Story »

• 04/26/10

• Emmanuel Students Present at "Posters on the Hill"

  Emmanuel chemistry students Abigail Clark '10 and Sean Nugent '10 were two of the 75 undergraduate students from more than 50 colleges and universities nationwide recently honored by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) for their research achievements on April 13th.  Full Story »

• 04/23/10

• Emmanuel’s Graduate Studies to Partner with City Year, Inc.

  Two Boston institutions known for their emphasis on community service and social issues will partner in an effort to promote graduate school education for emerging City Year corps members after they have finished their year of service with the nationally renowned service organization.  Full Story »

• 04/15/10

• Emmanuel Participates in Boston Area Girls S.T.E.M. Collaborative

  Emmanuel was one of five local colleges to participate in the Boston Area Girls S.T.E.M. Collaborative's second annual "S.E.T. in the City" event on April 10th.   Full Story »

• 04/14/10

• Men's Volleyball Coach Christopher Wright Collects Honors

  The record-breaking 2010 season of Emmanuel's men's volleyball team can only be matched by the impressive list of accomplishments achieved by head coach, Christopher Wright.   Full Story »

• 04/09/10

• Men's Volleyball Makes Third NECVA Tournament Appearance

  The Emmanuel men's volleyball team competed in the North East Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) Tournament on April 9th, marking the Saints' third NECVA Tournament appearance in four years.  Full Story »

• 04/07/10

• Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ Speaks at Wyant Lecture Series

  Emmanuel College welcomed Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, known internationally for her tireless work against the death penalty, as the keynote speaker for the latest installment of the Wyant Lecture Series on March 30th.  Full Story »

• 04/05/10

• Martin's Work Published by the Foreign Policy Association

  Emmanuel Professor of Political Science Lenore Martin, as a member of the Boston Study Group on Middle East Peace, recently contributed to a collection of papers titled "Israel and Palestine - Two States for Two Peoples: If Not Now, When?" published to the web by the Foreign Policy Association in New York.  Full Story »

• 03/30/10

• Alumna Receives Congressional Gold Medal

  Emmanuel alumna Rita "Edna" Murphy Wischmeyer '43, along with about 200 other women who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II, received a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor given by the U.S. Congress.  Full Story »

• 03/23/10

• Emmanuel Students Return from Alternative Spring Break

  This spring, 60 Emmanuel community members participated in the College's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program.  Full Story »

• 03/23/10

• Emmanuel Bookstore Celebrates Grand Opening Week

  The Emmanuel College Bookstore has been relocated to the second floor of the Jean Yawkey Center.  Full Story »

• 03/22/10

• New Academic Offerings for Fall 2010

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the addition of new management and political science offerings to our liberal arts and sciences programs.  Full Story »

• 03/17/10

• Fall 2009 Dean's List

  Emmanuel College congratulates the recipients of the Dean's List award for the fall 2009 semester. Students earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are awarded the distinction.  Full Story »

• 03/10/10

• Professor Kathy Soles Serving Residency in Greece

  Emmanuel College Professor of Art Kathy Soles is serving a residency at the Apothiki Art Centre in Paroikia, Greece as a part of her sabbatical.  Full Story »

• 03/10/10

• A Message from President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND on Haiti

  Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND responds to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti while encouraging members of the community to learn more about ways they can help.   Full Story »

• 03/09/10

• Men’s Volleyball Team Achieves First-Ever 20-Win Season

  The Emmanuel Men's Volleyball Team defeated Rivier College, 3-1, in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) battle on Tuesday night.   Full Story »

• 03/03/10

• Emmanuel Honored with Distinction by Corporation for National and Community Service

  Emmanuel College was named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, one of just four Mass. colleges to earn the award.  Full Story »

• 03/02/10

• Emmanuel Hosts Visiting Fulbright Scholar Tripat Narayanan

  Through an affiliation with the U.S. Department of State and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), Emmanuel College is hosting Fulbright Scholar Dr. Tripat Narayanan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the spring 2010 semester.  Full Story »

• 03/01/10

• Emmanuel's Women's Basketball Team Makes 15th Appearance in NCAA Tournament

  Emmanuel's women's basketball team will make their 15th appearance in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament as they take on Babson College on March 5th.   Full Story »

• 03/01/10

• Dr. Paul Farmer to Speak at Commencement

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce that Paul Farmer, M.D., Ph.D. will deliver the Commencement Address to the Class of 2010 on Saturday, May 8th.   Full Story »

• 03/01/10

• Emmanuel Students Advocate Financial Aid at the State House

  Emmanuel College students Hillary Blakeney '13 and Jane Lothrop '11 participated in the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts' (AICUM) "Student Financial Aid Day," held at the Massachusetts State House on February 24th.  Full Story »

• 02/23/10

• Author Binka Le Breton Presents "Brazil Since Sister Dorothy Stang's Death"

  Emmanuel's Center for Mission and Spirituality presented author Binka Le Breton discussing her book, "The Greatest Gift: The Courageous Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang."  Full Story »

• 02/16/10

• Announcing Spring Wyant Lecture

  On March 30th, join Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ as she presents: Dead Man Walking - The Journey Continues.  Full Story »

• 02/10/10

• Emmanuel Hosts Boston Public Schools Special Olympics

  Local middle school and high school students took part in the 2010 Boston Public Schools Special Olympics held in Emmanuel's Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium on February 9th.  Full Story »

• 02/10/10

• Emmanuel Celebrates Founders’ Week, 90th Anniversary

  The Emmanuel community gathered on February 4th to celebrate Founders' Day with a special presentation by Director of Academic Advising Sister Susan Thornell, SND.  Full Story »

• 02/04/10

• Iman Davis Becomes Emmanuel's All-time Leading Scorer

  Emmanuel College's Iman Davis '10 became the women's basketball program's all-time leading scorer in an 88-82 win over Wesleyan University on February 3rd.   Full Story »

• 01/27/10

• Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, Appears on CatholicTV

  Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, appeared on CatholicTV's "This Is the Day" yesterday to talk about her 30 years as president of Emmanuel College. Fr. Stephen Boyle, College Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry, celebrated the day's Mass.  Full Story »

• 01/26/10

• Emmanuel Hosts Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

  Emmanuel College hosted the annual Colleges of the Fenway (COF) breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 26th.  Full Story »

• 01/22/10

• 2008-2009 Giving Report

  The College is grateful to our generous alumni and friends for contributions during the 2009 fiscal year. Please view the 2008-2009 Emmanuel College Giving Report.  Full Story »

• 01/09/10

• Saints Freeze 5th-Ranked Polar Bears

  The 23rd-ranked Emmanuel College women's basketball team rallied from a double-digit deficit to upset fifth-ranked Bowdoin College at Morrell Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon, 61-53. The Saints (9-3) dealt the Polar Bears (10-1) their first loss of the season by outscoring the hosts 37-19 in the second half en route to the upset victory.   Full Story »

• 01/04/10

• Martin Awarded Fulbright; Named Emmanuel’s Next Wyant Professor

  Emmanuel Professor of Political Science Dr. Lenore Martin will travel to Turkey during the spring 2010 semester as a Senior Research Fulbright Scholar.   Full Story »

• 12/15/09

• McWilliams Named Director of Lacrosse/Men’s Head Lacrosse Coach

  Brendan McWilliams will join the Emmanuel College Athletics Department as the new Director of Lacrosse/Men's Head Lacrosse Coach. In this new role, McWilliams will oversee the implementation of lacrosse to the Saints' current program of 15 varsity sports, while serving as the College's inaugural men's coach.  Full Story »

• 12/15/09

• Merry Christmas from Emmanuel College

  Enjoy our Christmas e-card looking back at Emmanuel Christmases past!  Full Story »

• 12/09/09

• Christmas Photo Galleries

  At Emmanuel College, holiday cheer is in full effect! Check out photo galleries featuring trees decorated by our students and Class of 1935 alumna Anastasia Kirby Lundquist's extensive nativity collection.  Full Story »

• 12/08/09

• Mission Grammar Boys Basketball Team Plays First Home Game at Emmanuel

  The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mission Grammar boys basketball team competed in its first-ever home game in Emmanuel College 's Jean Yawkey Center on December 8th.  Full Story »

• 12/08/09

• Emmanuel Magazine: Read the Latest Edition

  In the Fall 2009 issue of Emmanuel Magazine, Emmanuel reflects on its 90th anniversary year and looks boldly to the future.  Full Story »

• 12/01/09

• Saints' Basketball Spotlighted on NESN.com

  Emmanuel College's basketball program was spotlighted in NESN.com's "Division III College Basketball Can Be Just as Exciting as Division I" article.  Full Story »

• 11/20/09

• Sr. Janet Eisner, SND, Meets with College Presidents, Governor

  Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND was among the 35 college presidents who joined Governor Deval Patrick at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) Presidents Only meeting held at Pine Manor College this week  Full Story »

• 11/18/09

• Emmanuel Students Visit the UN

  Fifteen students from the course, "The Sociology of Globalization," which studies international institutions such as the United Nations (UN), traveled to New York City to visit the UN on November 5th.  Full Story »

• 11/12/09

• COF’s Global Education Opportunities Center Moves to Emmanuel

  Emmanuel is pleased to announce that the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center is now located at Emmanuel College.   Full Story »

• 11/10/09

• Foreign Language Deptartment Presents Five-Part Series on “Hispanic World”

  During the month of October, Emmanuel College's Foreign Language Department, with the support of the Spanish Consulate, organized a five-part conference series titled "Art, History, Politics and the Beginning of Modernity in the Hispanic World."   Full Story »

• 11/10/09

• Two Emmanuel Students Selected as STEM Scholars

  Biology majors Erina Depina '13 and Nicole Robinson '13 have been selected to the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) STEM Scholars Program for the 2009-2010 school year.  Full Story »

• 11/10/09

• Laws Named Women's Lacrosse Coach

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda Laws as women's varsity lacrosse coach.   Full Story »

• 11/09/09

• Emmanuel Professors Collaborate in “Mathematics of the Senses and Music of Reason” Lecture

  In the second installment of the yearlong, four-part lecture series entitled "Making Meaningful Connections: Interdisciplinary Discussions by Emmanuel Faculty," Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Tom Schnauber and Special Instructor of Mathematics Tim Lewandowski presented "Mathematics of the Senses and Music of Reason."  Full Story »

• 11/09/09

• The Value of Philosophy

  At Emmanuel we pride ourselves on offering a "values-based" education, as the title of this publication indicates. As Chair of the Philosophy Department, I want to say a word or two about the value of philosophy in the context of such an education.  Full Story »

• 10/28/09

• Sr. Mary Johnson, SND Featured on Chronicle

  Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality Sr. Mary Johnson, SND was interviewed this week on WCVB-TV's Chronicle.  Full Story »

• 10/22/09

• Emmanuel Spotlighted in The Chronicle of Higher Education

  The Chronicle of Higher Education spotlighted the new Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center in a review of new college buildings and renovations across the country.  Full Story »

• 10/15/09

• Emmanuel Adds Men’s Lacrosse

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce the addition of men's lacrosse, which will be played at the club level in 2010-2011 and then as a varsity sport in 2011-2012.  Full Story »

• 10/02/09

• Emmanuel College Celebrates the Opening of Roberto Clemente Field

  Emmanuel College held a dedication ceremony along with the City of Boston, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Yawkey Foundation to officially open the newly renovated Roberto Clemente Field on September 30th.  Full Story »

• 10/02/09

• Emmanuel Dedicates Wilkens Science Center

  Emmanuel welcomed friends of the College to campus on September 24th for the dedication of the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center  Full Story »

• 09/25/09

• Men’s Basketball Coach Jamahl Jackson and Armani Gill ’13 Participate in Boston Scholar Athlete Program

  Emmanuel's Head Men's Basketball Coach Jamahl Jackson and team newcomer, Armani Gill '13, participated in the Boston Scholar Athlete program held at Wheelock College, on September 19th.  Full Story »

• 09/24/09

• Emmanuel College Virtual Tour

  Our vibrant interactive map gives you an inside look at the Emmanuel College campus and the exciting city of Boston beyond our gates. Be one of the first to take the tour!  Full Story »

• 09/17/09

• Emmanuel Officially Opens School Year with 91st Academic Convocation

  This year's Academic Convocation speaker was Jonah Lehrer: Rhodes Scholar, Contributing Editor at Wired and the author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist.  Full Story »

• 09/10/09

• Alumna Volunteers 1,700 Hours in Yearlong Service Initiative

  Emmanuel alumna Hillary Root '08 and the 90k Volunteer Initiative were spotlighted in the Hartford Courant this week.  Full Story »

• 09/08/09

• Saints Shutout Newbury in Home Opener at Clemente

  The Emmanuel College Men's Soccer Team cruised to a 4-0 shutout of Newbury College in the Saints' home opener. The win for Emmanuel marked the season opener for both teams, as well as the first intercollegiate athletic event to be played on the newly renovated Roberto Clemente Field.  Full Story »

• 09/08/09

• News Students Take Part in Annual Day of Service

  First-year students took part in their inaugural Emmanuel volunteer experience during the College's 14th Annual Day of Service.  Full Story »

• 09/03/09

• Emmanuel Gathers for a Blessing of the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center

  On September 2nd, the first official day of the school year, the Emmanuel community gathered for a blessing of the new Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center.   Full Story »

• 09/02/09

• Lucky '13

  Emmanuel College is proud to welcome the Class of 2013! Our new students started their first day of classes today, September 2, 2009.  Full Story »

• 08/31/09

• Move-In Day Photos

  Emmanuel students are back on campus! Check out photos from move-in and help us welcome new and returning students back to the Fenway.  Full Story »

• 08/26/09

• Emmanuel Remembers Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Longtime Friend of the College

  The entire Emmanuel community remembers with affection and gratitude the life of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. We extend our prayerful condolences to the Kennedy family.  Full Story »

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• 08/26/09

• 90K…It’s All About Time Press Release

  Close to 800 alumni from 35 states and several countries participated in the program, completing more than 137,000 hours of community service.  Full Story »

• 08/24/09

• Emmanuel’s Christopher Flanagan ’10 Proves Himself an Emerging Leader

  Emmanuel College student Christopher Flanagan’10 was selected by the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship Student Congress as Massachusetts representative after being nominated by Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy for appointment.   Full Story »

• 08/24/09

• Students Travel to Spain as Part of Summer Study Abroad

  Fourteen Emmanuel students traveled to Oviedo, Spain this past June as part of a new summer study abroad program.  Full Story »

• 08/21/09

• Adam Sandler Comes to Emmanuel College

  On the last day of filming his latest movie, Grown Ups, comedian Adam Sandler took some time off to shoot some hoops in Emmanuel College's Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium.  Full Story »

• 08/20/09

• Faculty News

  Read more about Emmanuel College's faculty and their recent accomplishments...  Full Story »

• 08/19/09

• Community Service Initiatives Inspire Thousands of Volunteer Hours

  The Emmanuel community has kept busy this past year, contributing thousands of hours of volunteer work in Boston and beyond.   Full Story »

• 08/11/09

• Lariviere '09 Garners Major GNAC Honor

  The Great Northeast Athletic Conference has named Cathryn LaRiviere of Emmanuel College as its 2009 Woman of the Year award winner.   Full Story »

• 08/10/09

• TRUNK, JR. ART EXHIBIT PRESS RELEASE

  Emmanuel College will host a six-week long art exhibition titled Herman Trunk: Catholic Modernist, showcasing the work of the early 20th-century modern artist and examining the relationship between his artistic production and his Catholic faith, on view beginning September 8th.  Full Story »

• 07/22/09

• Not So Fast

  Read the inspiring speech given by Wyant Professor Patricia Herlihy to seniors beginning their final year at Emmanuel.  Full Story »

• 07/07/09

• Irish National Team Comes to Emmanuel

  Members of the Emmanuel College men's basketball coaching staff conducted a clinic for the Irish National 18-and-Under Men's Basketball  Full Story »

• 07/06/09

• Emmanuel Professor Featured on NPR

  Emmanuel College Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Mary Elizabeth Pope was recently interviewed on “Michigan Writers on the Air.”  Full Story »

• 07/02/09

• Emmanuel College Hosts Smith Leadership Academy for Annual ‘Sports-lastic’

  Howard Harrison, Emmanuel's Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, hosted his 4th annual "Sports-lastic" on June 10th, bringing students from the Smith Leadership Academy Charter Public School in Dorchester to the College's campus  Full Story »

• 06/30/09

• June E-News

  Check out the latest issue of Emmanuel College's e-newsletter, featuring the latest news, events and photo galleries.  Full Story »

• 06/17/09

• Emmanuel Athletics Announces Two New Varsity Programs

  Emmanuel College’s Athletic Department has announced two new varsity programs: women's lacrosse (2010-2011) and men’s golf (2009-2010).   Full Story »

• 06/16/09

• 2009 Emmanuel College Commencement Speech

  Read the full text of author Dennis Lehane's address to the Emmanuel College 2009 graduates.  Full Story »

• 06/15/09

• Emmanuel Celebrates Graduates, Honorees at 2009 Commencement

  Emmanuel College conferred nearly 600 degrees to bachelor's and master's candidates during its 87th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9th.  Full Story »

• 06/15/09

• Nursing Graduate Reaches Goal, Decades in the Making

  Even as a teenager, Elaine Makos knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life; graduate college and work in the nursing profession.   Full Story »

• 06/10/09

• Construction Continues Through Summer Months

  In just a few short months, the College will wrap up construction on both the new Academic Science Center and Roberto Clemente Field.  Full Story »

• 06/08/09

• Fan us, follow us

  Tweet with Emmanuel College on Twitter or fan us on Facebook! And view the yearbook and event pics posted all Reunion Weekend long.  Full Story »

• 05/27/09

• Baccalaureate 2009

  Emmanuel College's Baccalaureate Liturgy and Academic Awards ceremony was held on Friday, May 8th, 2009.  Full Story »

• 05/25/09

• Emmanuel Students to Present at American Transplant Congress

  Emmanuel College students Sam LoCascio ’09 and Christopher Borges ’10 were selected to present their research at the American Transplant Congress held in Boston from May 30th- June 3rd.   Full Story »

• 05/19/09

• Student News

  Read more about Emmanuel College's students and their recent accomplishments...   Full Story »

• 05/19/09

• Faculty News

  Read more about Emmanuel College's faculty and their recent accomplishments...   Full Story »

• 05/07/09

• Emmanuel College Joins Honor Society for International Scholars

  Emmanuel College has been granted a charter to create a chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the honor society for international scholars.   Full Story »

• 05/06/09

• Class of 2009 Candidates for Distinction Present Work

  The Class of 2009 candidates for Distinction in the Field brought a broad range of discussions to the table during the College's fourth annual presentation forum.  Full Story »

• 05/05/09

• Emmanuel Alumni Recognized for Alzheimer's Research

  Emmanuel College alumni Michael Flaherty '07 has been recognized for his work as study investigator in the National Institute of Health-sponsored research examining the effect of Vitamin E on Alzheimer's disease  Full Story »

• 05/04/09

• Spring 2009 Emmanuel Magazine

  Read the new Spring edition of the Emmanuel magazine.  Full Story »

• 04/30/09

• Professor Aren Gerdon Publishes Work in Prominent Science Journal

  Emmanuel College Assistant Professor of Chemistry Aren Gerdon recently co-authored a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s finest science journals.  Full Story »

• 04/28/09

• Kerry Robinson Speaks at Emmanuel College; Recognizes Archdiocese

  Emmanuel College’s Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture, held April 15th, featured guest speaker Kerry Robinson, Founding Executive Director of the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management (NLRCM).  Full Story »

• 04/21/09

• 2009 Commencement Press Release

  Author Dennis Lehane will deliver the Commencement Address during Emmanuel College’s 87th Commencement Exercises to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009.   Full Story »

• 04/09/09

• Author Lehane to Provide Commencement Address

  Emmanuel College is pleased to announce that author Dennis Lehane will deliver the Commencement Address during the 87th Commencement Exercises. Honorary degrees will also be awarded to alumna Catherine Costello ’64 and civic leader Paul Guzzi.  Full Story »

• 04/08/09

• Student News

  Read more about Emmanuel College's students and their recent accomplishments...  Full Story »

• 04/08/09

• Faculty News

  Read about faculty accomplishments, publications and more...  Full Story »

• 04/06/09

• Burton Speaks at Wyant Lecture Series

  Emmanuel College welcomed Kate Burton, an accomplished actress who has gained recognition for her talent on the stage, in film and on television, as the keynote speaker for the most recent installment of the Wyant Lecture Series on April 1st.  Full Story »

• 04/03/09

• Opening Doors Through Internships

  View our new Internship and Career Development brochure and see why 80% of Emmanuel College students choose to participate in an internship before graduating.  Full Story »

• 04/02/09

• The Sciences at Emmanuel

  Check out our new science web site and discover what the sciences at Emmanuel have to offer.  Full Story »

• 04/02/09

• Art Department Renovation

  The Emmanuel College Art Department is undergoing a renovation and will open along with the Academic Science Center and the newly renovated Roberto Clemente Field in Fall 2009.  Full Story »

• 04/01/09

• April E-News

  Check out the latest issue of Emmanuel College's e-newsletter!  Full Story »

• 03/11/09

• Students Volunteer at Douthat State Park

  Throughout spring break, seven Emmanuel students have passed up the conventional route of taking a relaxing vacation by volunteering their services at the Mountain Side Trail of Douthat State Park in Virginia.   Full Story »

• 03/10/09

• Introducing the Library Blog

  Stay connected to the Cardinal Cushing Library and learn more about our new online book club!  Full Story »

• 03/01/09

• Emmanuel Students Advocate Financial Aid at the State House

  On February 26th Emmanuel College students Christopher Flanagan’10 and Ashley Pacheco’10 joined Senior Assistant Director of Student Financial Services Vy Doan at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts’ (AICUM) “Student Financial Aid Day,” held at the State House.   Full Story »

• 02/24/09

• Benenson's Research Receives International Recognition

  Research conducted by Associate Professor of Psychology Joyce Benenson, along with recent Emmanuel graduates Caitlin Fitzgerald ’08, Diana Geoffroy ’08 and Julianne Fleming ’08, has recently garnered global interest.  Full Story »

• 02/18/09

• Emmanuel College Celebrates Founders’ Week

  During the first week of February, Emmanuel College celebrated Founders’ Week, sponsored by the Center for Mission and Spirituality and coordinated by the Director of the Center, Sister Mary Johnson, SND.   Full Story »

• 02/16/09

• Emmanuel Professor Discusses Turkish-Israeli Relations

  Emmanuel College Professor of Political Science and author of the book, The Future of Turkish Foreign Policy, Lenore Martin was a featured guest on Inside Story, a program on Al Jazeera.  Full Story »

• 02/10/09

• Emmanuel Adds Men's Golf

  Emmanuel College is excited to announce the addition of Men's Golf to our NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletic Program beginning Fall 2009!  Full Story »

• 02/06/09

• Emmanuel and City of Boston to Renovate Clemente Field

  Emmanuel College will partner with the City of Boston to upgrade Roberto Clemente Field, a city-owned field located across the street from the Emmanuel campus.  Full Story »

• 02/06/09

• February E-News

  We've relaunched Emmanuel E-News with a brand new look. Check out our latest issue!  Full Story »

• 02/01/09

• Founders' Week

  Celebrate Emmanuel College's Founders' Week, February 1st-7th. Participate in special liturgies, dinners, film screenings and more.  Full Story »

• 01/23/09

• Faculty/Student Research Examines Students’ Use of Technology

  Associate Professor Gouri Banerjee and two student research assistants, Meaghan Duval ’09 and Haley Byrnes ’09, recently conducted a study inspired by the seemingly natural abilities of students to quickly learn new technologies.  Full Story »

• 01/21/09

• Academic Science Center Continues to Take Shape

  With the months seemingly flying by, so too are the transformative construction efforts taking place on Emmanuel’s campus. The College community eagerly anticipates the completion of the new Academic Science Center, which will open in the fall of 2009 and provide teaching laboratories for biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and psychology/neuroscience, faculty research space and offices, student study areas, and new classrooms for all disciplines.  Full Story »

• 01/12/09

• Faculty News

  Emmanuel College faculty members share their most recent accomplishments.  Full Story »

• 01/08/09

• FAQs on the Economy and Emmanuel

  During these uncertain times, we realize the impact that the economy is having on Emmanuel College students and their families. Find answers to some of the questions you may have about the effect of this economic downturn on the College and on students and families.  Full Story »

• 01/05/09

• New Lectures on Campus are Well-Received

  New lecture series created this fall gave guest speakers, professors, students and the community the chance to interact outside of the classroom and discuss a variety of important, diverse topics including history, film and architecture.  Full Story »

• 01/02/09

• Academic Advising Program Featured in National Handbook

  Emmanuel College’s Academic Advising Department was featured in the 2008 edition of "Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Handbook," a publication of the National Academic Advising Association.   Full Story »

• 01/01/09

• 08/09 Community Service Challenge Inspires

  Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Rissmeyer has put forth a challenge to student organizations, clubs, athletic teams and residence halls to do as many community service hours this academic year as possible within their respective groups.   Full Story »

• 12/18/08

• Emmanuel Holiday E-Card

  Warm wishes from Emmanuel College for a merry Christmas. View our e-card featuring the Emmanuel College Chorus.  Full Story »

• 12/09/08

• Women's Basketball Coach Wins 600th Game

  Emmanuel College Head Women’s Basketball Coach Yosinoff earned his 600th career victory on December 9th with a 73-59 win over Lesley University.  Full Story »

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• 12/01/08

• A Semester in Poland

  Julia Kitlinski-Hong, an Emmanuel student currently studying in Poland, was featured in The Boston Globe's "World Class" section.  Full Story »

• 11/05/08

• James Roosevelt, Jr. Speaks at Wyant Lecture Series

  Emmanuel College welcomed James Roosevelt, Jr., the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tufts Health Plan, as the keynote speaker for the most recent installment of the Wyant Lecture Series on October 30th.  Full Story »

• 10/31/08

• Jason Wong '09 Crowned 2008 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Champion

  Taking home the 2008 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championship in August was the culmination of an incredible comeback to competitive figure skating for Jason Wong '09.   Full Story »

• 10/23/08

• Eat Local: A Lesson in Sustainability

  Emmanuel College featured in The Christian Science Monitor for promoting sustainability through dining hall's "Eat Local Challenge."  Full Story »

• 10/22/08

• Smith ’08 Returns to College with Stories from the Campaign Trail

  Adam Smith '08 gave a lecture titled “Why I Don’t Have a Real Job: Stories from the Campaign Trail,” documenting his journey of hard work and lucky breaks in the world of politics.  Full Story »

• 10/10/08

• Roosevelt, Jr. to Speak at Wyant Lecture Series

  Roosevelt currently chairs the board of directors for the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, co-chairs the board of directors for the Tufts Health Care Institute, and serves on the boards of America's Health Insurance Plans and the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center.   Full Story »

• 10/06/08

• Emmanuel College Launches Graduate Certificate in Research Administration

  This six-course, 18-credit graduate certificate program is the first of its kind in Boston to focus specifically on federally funded sponsored grants and contracts.  Full Story »

• 09/25/08

• Emmanuel Magazine Online

  The latest edition of Emmanuel Magazine is now available as an e-book. New online features include advanced zoom, share with friend links and Facebook compatability.  Full Story »

• 09/17/08

• Exciting Progress in Campus Transformation

  With the 2008-09 academic year now officially underway and the campus abuzz once again, exciting progress continues with the construction of our new Academic Science Center.  Full Story »

• 09/15/08

• Emmanuel Officially Begins 90th Academic Year with Convocation

  The Emmanuel College community convened in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium on September 9th to celebrate the start of the College’s 90th academic year with its annual Academic Convocation.  Full Story »

• 09/12/08

• Students Present Work at Annual ASA Conference

  In August, four Emmanuel students participated in the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. The students, Lauren Dupuis '10, Lauren Harris '10, Susanna Derby '10 and Megan Tessitore '08, submitted research they had carried out in a class in the fall of 2007 and their studies were accepted at a poster presentation at the conference.  Full Story »

• 09/12/08

• September 11th Memorial

  A massive flag display in honor of the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.  Full Story »

• 09/10/08

• 2008 Move In Weekend

  New and returning students were welcomed to campus by members of the College's administration, faculty, staff and student body over Labor Day weekend for the start of the 2008-09 school year. View the photo gallery!  Full Story »

• 09/02/08

• Mastronardi Named GNAC Sports Information Director of the Year

  Associate Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director Alexis Mastronardi was recently named the inaugural Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Sports Information Director of the Year for the 2007-2008 academic year.  Full Story »

• 09/01/08

• Emmanuel Welcomes New Faculty Members

  Emmanuel welcomes new faculty members for the 2008-09 Academic Year.  Full Story »

• 04/29/08

• Class of 2008 Candidates for Distinction in the Field

  The Class of 2008 candidates for Distinction in the Field brought a broad range of discussions to the table during the College's third annual presentation forum.  Full Story »