News
- 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 »
- 01/29/12
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 »
- 01/19/12
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
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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
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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 »
- 03/08/11
Students Trekking Through Greece During Spring Break
As part of the travel course “In the Footsteps of Thucydides,” nine Emmanuel students and Assistant Professor of Political Science Petros Vamvakas are traveling around Greece this week, tracing the Peloponnesian War. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Emmanuel Receives National Recognition for Outreach and Engagement
Emmanuel College's Graduate and Professional Programs 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 and Professional Programs 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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
- 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 »
- 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 »
- 11/14/08
David J. Fraboni new Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations
David J. Fraboni has joined the College as the new Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations. 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 »