Knight Life Blog
What is life really like at the Mount? Here, you’ll find real stories written by our community about why they love the Knight Life.
Advice from the Class of 2026
As they prepare to walk the stage at Commencement, members of the Class of 2026 have been reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and moments that shaped their time at Mount Saint Mary College. From building confidence and learning resilience, to stepping…
For Mount Saint Mary College alumna Jessica Radenberg ’17, a “packed schedule” isn’t a source of stress – it’s her natural habitat. Jessica serves as a Senior Specialist at Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon in their Investment Management and Mutual Fund…
Embrace the Knight life
At the Mount, we're a community. To be a more connected part of that community, you have to get out and join in! Whether you're a current student, or interested in attending the Mount, here are a few ways you can get more involved on campus: Clubs &…
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Published:Whether he’s managing payroll for a dozen different countries or navigating the complex world of international finance, David Fischler ’18 MBA ’22 knows that success isn’t just about the numbers – it’s about the foundation you build before the work even…
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Published:For Karen Gates, the decision to return to Mount Saint Mary College as an adult student was an easy one. After earning a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the Mount, her results speak for themselves: Gates is now the president and CEO of…
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Published:Sitting in a lecture hall and discussing computer science theory just wasn’t working for Ryan Carroll ’11 when he began his college journey in the late 2000s. It wasn’t until he transferred to Mount Saint Mary College, where education meant tearing down…
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Published:For a lot of educators, the challenge in teaching lies not just in knowing the subject matter, but in knowing how to share it. Thankfully for Olivia Mantero, the journey at Mount Saint Mary College provided the perfect literary and teaching lens to…
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Published:If you're wondering what to expect at college orientation, you're not alone. Nearly every incoming college student has questions before their first day on campus. At Mount Saint Mary College, orientation is designed to help you meet classmates, learn…
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Megan Doyle ’16 reveals how she built a meaningful career – with a little help from her professors
CategoriesPublished:A student’s journey at Mount Saint Mary College is defined by more than just textbooks and exams – it’s shaped by the community and the personal connections formed on campus. For Megan Doyle, Class of 2016, that environment provided the perfect space…
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Published:For Manuel Juarez, Class of 2012, his time at Mount Saint Mary College provided the essential foundation needed to build a successful, multifaceted career in higher education. Juarez, who was a General Science Education major, translated his academic…
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Published:Mark Sovyn, Class of 2013, used his time at Mount Saint Mary College to build a rock-solid foundation for a career in leadership and development. Today, Mark serves as the Director of Development for the Health Sciences at Stony Brook University on…
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Published:For many students, the journey through higher education is about finding a home away from home. For Angela Wise Landman, that journey brought her right back to the community that raised her – but with a professional edge provided by Mount Saint Mary…
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Published:Stepping onto a new campus means starting from scratch for a lot of college athletes. But for freshman transfer Kaeden Fisher, walking onto the baseball field at Mount Saint Mary College felt less like an introduction and more like a homecoming. Kaeden…