The Mount in the News

Recent coverage of Mount Saint Mary College in the media.

January 2012

FAFSA Workshop
HV Insider,  January 12 , 2012

Open House
Daily Record, January 29, 2012

Philosophy Workshop
Times Herald Record, January 29, 2012

Dean Goldberg on Academic Minute
WAMC, January 31, 2012

December 2011

Christmas Vespers
Times Herald Record, December 2, 2011

Mayor Nick Valentine honored for his tailoring
HV Press, December 7, 2011

Christmas tree lighting and blessing
Times Herald Record, December 9, 2011

Nurses train in many community settings
Country Courier Magazine, December 2011

November 2011


Student teachers hone skills in area classrooms

HV Insider, November 12, 2011

Students stage Machinal
Times Herald Record, November 4, 2011

Steinthal lecture on Storm King Art Center
Daily Freeman, November 3, 2011

Small world at Alumni and Family Weekend
Brooklyn Eagle, October 24, 2011

Alumna Meaghan Monahan interviewed about teaching career
Mahwah (NJ) Patch, October 18, 2011

Simple Things That Save Lives suicide prevention program
Times Herald Record, October 17, 2011

Psychology professor Paul Schwartz speaks at Dover school
Poughkeepsie Journal, October 13, 2011

Peter Olympia honored for service
Times Herald-Record, October 5, 2011

Catholic and Dominican Institute hosts Oxford Professor during Founders Week
Hudson Valley Insider, October 3, 2011

Blessing of Pets
Times Herald-Record, October 3, 2011

September 2011

Professor Frances R. Spielhagen writes book on algebra
Poughkeepsie Journal, September 11, 2011

Admissions Open House on September 18
Times Herald-Record, September 5, 2011

August 2011

College Visits by John Woods
Catholic New York, August 25, 2011

Mount welcomes largest residence population
Hudson Valley Press, August 31, 2011

Mount adult ed classes in Beacon
Mid Hudson News, August 17, 2011

July 2011

Mount Saint Mary College acquires Dominican Center
Westfair Online, July 22, 2011

Barbara Bedell:  Mount buys Dominican Sisters' property
Times Herald-Record, July 2011

June 2011

Newburgh Armory Unity Center asks Orange County IDA for $500,000 grant

Mount professor installed as vice president of the Mid-Hudson chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants , Poughkeepsie Journal, June 13, 2011

Mount hosts green conference, Westfair Online, June 3, 2011

Tough job market faces grads (hug photo), Westfair Online, June 3, 2011

Business owners in Newburgh: Time for a change, Westfair online, June 3, 2011

May 2011

Program to focus on financial and estate planning, The Chronicle, May 27, 2911

Mount Saint Mary College buying Center, will expand Times-Herald Record, May 24, 2011

Keep faith, Mount Saint Mary College grads told Poughkeepsie Journal, May 15, 2011

Mount Saint Mary College grads celebrate their big day TImes-Herald Record, May 15, 2011

Photo Gallery of Commencement 2011 at the Mount Times-Herald Record, May 16, 2011

April 2011

Adult Degree information session at Mount Saint Mary College April 28 Hudson Valley Insider, April 20, 2011.

MSMC offers free job listings for employers Hudson Valley Insider, April 14, 2011

Without Limits: Tough Mudder challenges three former Ketcham athletes Poughkeepsie Journal, April 17, 2011

Pirates of Penzance set sail at Mount Saint Mary College Hudson Valley Insider, April 14, 2011

Mount Saint Mary College raises nearly $27,000 for Relay for Life April 12, 2011

Adolescent Research & Development Annual Conference, Keynote speaker: William Damon of Stanford University Center on Adolescence. Hudson Valley Insider, April 1, 2011.

Local poets Barbara Adams and Phillip Levine read their work during April Poetry Series, Times Herald Record, April 3, 2011.

Summer job search begins at Mount employment fair. Janet Zeman. Students: Ketsia Monterose, Ivy Kissi, and Allison Caine. Times Herald Record, April 3, 2011.

Catholic and Dominican Institute presents “Messiah” lecture. Guest speakers: Patrick Doering and David Berger. Daily Freeman, April 3, 2011.

Habitat for Humanity club builds home in Tennessee as alternative spring break project. Times Herald Record, April 5.

Center on Aging and Policy, United Aging and Student Government Association raise funds for Japanese earthquake victims. Times Herald Record, April 6, 2011.

Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM elected trustee of CICU – Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. Hudson Valley Insider, April 6, 2011.

Mount’s Relay for Life raises $27,000. Danielle Kearns, Maureen Loosen Jay Matushefske and ACS's Anna Trocino. Survivor Megan Morris. Times Herald Record, April 11, 2011.

March 2011

Mount donates computers to Sacred Heart School, Hudson Valley Press Online, March 23, 2011.
Fr. Francis Amodio,director of Campus Ministry and college chaplain at Mount Saint Mary College, talks about St. Patrick. 

February 2011

Mount Saint Mary College offers new courses, Hudson Valley Insider, February 6, 2011

Free Tax Preparation Help at Mount Saint Mary College, Hudson Valley Insider, February 10, 2011

Tips for avoiding senioritis, Long Island Catholic, February 9, 2011

Tips for finishing the spring semester strong, Hudson Valley Insider, February 19, 2011

Professor Thomas Sarro speaks about falcons, Poughkeepsie Journal, February 13, 2011

Aquinas' Philosophy Is Focus Of Seminar, Poughkeepsie Journal, Local briefs, February 20, 2011. 

Filling out financial aid forms need not be stressful, Hudson Valley Insider, February 15, 2011

Private colleges contribute to economy, Times-Heradl Record, February 1, 2011

Hear the Music, Barbara Bedell Times-Herald Record, February 18, 2011

College tax credit unclaimed by many  Times-Herald Record, February 8, 2011. 

Hudson Valley familes are eligible for college tuition tax credits, says Schumer, Mid-Hudson News Online, February 8, 2011.

January 2011

Open House at the Mount on January 22, Hudson Valley Insider, January 7, 2011. 

Review: Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra, Times-Herald Record, January 19, 2011
Dr. James Cotter reviews the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra's "Bring the Kids" concert. 

Local Book Club: About the Bio Book Club Times-Herald Record Online, January 9, 2011

What Catyclasm killed the birds in Arkansas? Maybe None:  Popular Science, January 6, 2011
Assistant professor of biology Douglas Robinson comments on the recent mass bird deaths in Popular Science online.

Biography meant to be a reference Poughkeepsie Journal, January 11, 2011
Mount Saint Mary College adjunct Carolyn Cooper has written a biography of Sarah Palin.

See Mount Saint Mary College offerings at open house  Poughkeepsie Journal, January 7, 2011 Undergraduate Admissions Open House is January 22, 2011.

Former Mount president joins Kaplan Board Times-Herald Record, January 11, 2011
Sr. Ann Sakac, former president of Mount Saint Mary College, is appointed to the Kaplan Foundation board.

December 2010

Campus Ministry:  Joy of giving to local community. Times-Herald Record, Dec. 18, 2010

Center for Aging & Policy: Boomers and Alzheimer’s roundtable. Professor Lawrence Force. Human services major: Zakiya Abdus-Salaam. Alum: Janice Matheson of Yarmouth Point, MA
Times-Herald Record, Dec. 13, 2010

New trustees appointed: Joseph O’Loughlin and Chris Galway. Sister Lucy Povilonis voted in for second term. Poughkeepsie Journal,  Dec. 8, 2010

Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence. David MacFarland and Dr. John D’Ambrosio. Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 2, 2010

November 2010

Orange County Family Justice Center Award for a research and evaluation project directed at the Justice Center. Times-Herald Record, Nov. 11

Mitch, the eagle from Afghanistan, is blessed by Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM. Times-Herald Record, Nov. 9, 2010

Bourne Fund grant awarded to HEOP program. Dante Cantu. Times-Herald Record, Nov. 8, 2010

Students hold Best Pizza in Newburgh contest.  Times Herald Record, Nov. 8, 2010

October 2010

Members of Mount community join Third Order Dominicans. Daily Freeman, October 24, 2010.

James Cotter, professor of English; Harry Steinway, vice president for student development; Joan Miller, professor of education; Fr. Alejandro Crosthwaite, OP, from the Angelicum in Rome; Dr. Irene Nunnari, professor emerita of English and communication arts; Dr. Rae Fallon, professor of psychology and Fr. Francis Amodio, O.Carm., college chaplain.

Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM is recognized as Irish Top 100 educator. Times Herald Record, Oct. 20.

Knights in the Community kick off year of service. Times Herald Record, October 6.
Students: Statler Willand, communication media arts major; and honors student Mary McEwan, biology/education.

Fr. Kevin Mackin OFM, blesses pets in the community. Times Herald Record, October 3

September 2010

Alzheimer's Association announces new board,  Poughkeepsie Journal, September 10
Lawrence Force, professor of psychology, elected.

August 2010

New athletic field – Hudson Valley Press Online, August 18, 2010
Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, president, notes 60 percent of the Mount’s undergrads are involved in sports. John Wright, director of athletics, also comments.

NYS CPA area chapter elects MSMC professor, Poughkeepsie Journal, August 18, 2010
Tracy Niemotko, associate professor of accounting, named secretary.

Textbook rentals gain popularity -- Times Herald Record, August 15, 2010
With financial pressures mounting on college students, institutions and bookstores are introducing a new textbook option to help shave costs.

College Roommate Tips, US News and World Report, August 13, 2010
One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate.  Deb Waller-Frederick, director of residence life, comments.

Song in their Hearts: Mitch Miller helped Dominican Sisters make music, Catholic New York, August 12, 2010
Mentioned are first Mount president Mother Leo Vincent Short, OP; Sr Jeanne d’Arc McCann, OP; Sr Rose Anita Cannon, OP; Sr Jean Meyer, OP; Sr Ann Leo Ruppert, OP; Sr Maryann Ronneburger, OP.

MBA students/faculty to create plans for Newburgh Armory, Mid Hudson Times, August 11
A meeting of powerful city residents gathered around Bill Kaplan, as he began the process of making the Armory into what he called “a most interesting project.”  James Gearity, new business chair, commented that “Part of the mission of the college is to be involved in the community."

Recruiting and the economy, HVBiz, August 6, 2010
Colleges throughout the nation are seeing the number of students seeking initial financial aid increase along with the number of students seeking extra help due to unexpected circumstances.

July 2010

Barbara Bedell: Golf outing nets Mount Saint Mary College $90,000
Times Herald-Record, July 12, 2010

June 2010

Sun helps power Mount Saint Mary dorm
Times Herald-Record, June 24, 2010

Mount receives national service award
Hudson Valley Press Online, June 16, 2010

New federal law will aid students in buying books
Times Herald-Record, June 14, 2010

Mount Saint Mary College receives national award for service
The Bronx Times, June 14, 2010

Mount reschedules art show to June 13
The Chronicle/The Warwick Advertiser/The Photo Journal, Monday, June 14, 2010

May 2010

Hudson Valley Attracts Lifelong Learners
Pike County Press & Port Jervis News, May 27, 2010

First Person: Years spent in college are the best
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 16, 2010

Author to Mount Saint Mary grads: Write your life so it becomes a classic
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 16, 2010

List of Mount Saint Mary College graduates
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 16, 2010

Mount Saint Mary alumna mentors Mount student teacher
Times Herald-Record, May 15, 2010

Mount Saint Mary College graduates urged to develop gifts
Times Herald-Record, May 16, 2010

Mount Saint Mary College graduates 698
Times Herald-Record, May 15, 2010

MSMC graduation graced with sunny skies
Mid-Hudson News, May 16, 2010

Grads face tighter job market
Times Herald Record, May 15, 2010

Mount opens Dali exhibit
Times Herald-Record, May 16, 2010

February 2010

Playwright pays college a visit
Times Herald-Record, February 17, 2010

MSMC gets $100,000 nursing grant
Mid Hudson News.com, February 2, 2010

January 2010

Mount grad, dance-school veteran at 24 feels in step with kids
Poughkeepsie Journal, January 30, 2010

December 2009

Cheers for the Blue Knights in the community
Times Herald-Record, December 21, 2009

Mount honors long-time employees
Hudson Valley Press Online, December 19, 2009

Blue Knights in the Community
Times Herald-Record, December 17, 2009

Mount SGA donates books to Newburgh's Head Start program
Hudson Valley Press Online, December 17, 2009

Gala at the Mount, (photos)
Times Herald-Record Online, December 5, 2009

November 2009

Mount Students Receive TEACH Grants
Hudson Valley Press Online, November 10, 2009

Colleges differ on new Regents' new teaching plan

Times Herald-Record, November 17, 2009

October 2009

Spanish chef comes to the Mount
The Sentinel, October 30, 2009

Baseball story
Times Herald-Record, October 29, 2009

Archbishop Dolan graces MSMC 50th anniversary
Mid-Hudson News, October 30, 2009

Archbishop Dolan visits Mount Saint Mary

Times Herald-Record, October 30, 2009

Mount Saint Mary College strives to be more affordable
Times Herald-Record, October 18, 2009

Blue Knights in our community

www.msmcblueknights.com

Mount to honor founders
Times Herald-Record, October 6, 2009

Recession boosts grad school applications
Times Herald-Record, October 7, 2009

Portentous or not, the 9s are upon us
Times Herald-Record, October 7, 2009

St. Vincent’s Medical Center CEO named 2009 MS Corporate Achiever

Norwalk Plus.com, October 1, 2009

September 2009

Blessing of Animals
The Sentinel, September 29. 2009

Orange County Chamber Board welcomes six new members
HV Biz, September 28, 2009

Valley Central educator honored

Times Herald-Record, September 28, 2009

August 2009

Record freshman class moves in at the Mount
Times Herald Record, August 30, 2009

Woodstock generation grows old differently
Times Herald-Record, August 12, 2009

June 2009

Mount appoints new Admissions Director
Hudson Valley Press Online, June 3, 2009

May 2009

Consumer Advocates rejoice over long-sought legislative victory
Times Herald-Record, May 20, 2009

Fox television executive to address Mount grads
Times Herald-Record, May 12, 2009

A challenging profession
Staten Island Advance, May 11, 2009

MSMC dedicates new Math, Science, Tech Center
Mid-Hudson News, May 2, 2009

April 2009

Nuns to sell Newburgh Center
Times Herald-Record, April 29, 2009

Mount to host conference for teachers
Mid-Hudson News, April 13, 2009

Catholics await installation of new NY archbishop this week
Times Herald-Record, April 12, 2009

Students to consider teaching careers
Times Herald-Record, April 12, 2009

Mount to host political leaders
Mid-Hudson News, April 4, 2009

Coming Up
Times Herald-Record, April 3, 2009

Putting their best foot forward at Mount Saint Mary College

Times Herald-Record, April 3, 2009

Mount to present psychology conference
Times Herald-Record, April 2, 2009

March 2009

Mount Saint Mary grad joins Newburgh accounting firm
Times Herald-Record, March 13, 2009

February 2009

A gift for the Mount
Times Herald-Record, February 20, 2009

Don't expect a lump-sum tax rebate from stimulus plan
Times Herald-Record, February 18, 2009

Letter to the Editor from Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, OFM
Times Herald-Record, February 3, 2009

Sunday's Best Bets: Sustainable Pondering
Times Herald-Record, February 1, 2009

January 2009

'American Idol' winner David Cook to play Marist College, Mount Saint Mary
Times Herald-Record, January 23, 2009

Admissions Open House at Mount Saint Mary

The Chronicle, January 23, 2009

Mount students see devastated New Orleans family
Times Herald-Record, January 16, 2009

Mount Saint Mary students see revival on New Orleans trip

Times Herald-Record, January 12, 2009
 

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