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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.

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Advice from the Class of 2026

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  • Knight Life
  • The Mount
Published: May 13, 2026
- by Mount Saint Mary College

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…

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Jessica Radenberg ’17 balances a busy schedule to excel at BNY Mellon

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  • Alumni
Published: May 8, 2026
- by Mount Saint Mary College

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…

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Embrace the Knight life

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  • Knight Life
Published: December 5, 2025
- by Mount Saint Mary College

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 &…

  • Baseball player stand with bat and smiles at Mount Saint Mary College.

    The legacy lineup: Freshman Kaeden Fisher forges his own path with the Knights

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    • Knight Life
    Published: June 1, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    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…

  • Man smiles. Kieran O'Keefe.

    Uncovering Hudson Valley History: A conversation with assistant professor of History Kieran J. O'Keefe ’14

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    • Alumni
    Published: May 18, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    For Kieran J. O’Keefe ’14, the journey from studying history at Mount Saint Mary College to serving as an Assistant Professor of History at Lyon College has been driven by a lifelong passion for local history. That dedication is culminating in the launch…

  • Bachelor’s Degree Commencement speaker Donna M. Carroll, Ed.D., President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), congratulated the Mount Saint Mary College graduates on a job well done.

    2026 Bachelor's Degree Ceremony Commencement Speaker

    Categories
    • The Mount
    Published: May 16, 2026
    - by Donna M. Carroll, Ed.D.

    Read Donna M. Carroll, Ed.D.'s Commencement speech from the Bachelor's Degree Ceremony at Mount Saint Mary College on Saturday, May 16.

  • Nicole Kreischer '26, Senior Class President, receiving her diploma during the Bachelor's Degree Ceremony at Mount Saint Mary College on Saturday, May 16, 2026

    To the Class of 2026

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    • The Mount
    Published: May 16, 2026
    - by Nicole Kreischer '26, Senior Class President

    Read Nicole Kreischer's Commencement speech to the Class of 2026, given at the Bachelor's Degree Ceremony at Mount Saint Mary College on Saturday, May 16.

  • Master’s Degree Commencement speaker Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford ’98 MSN ’23, Chief Nurse Manager within the Department of Veterans Affairs, told Mount Saint Mary College graduates that they must challenge themselves to grow and thrive.

    2026 Master's Degree Ceremony Commencement Speaker

    Categories
    • The Mount
    Published: May 15, 2026
    - by Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford ’98 MSN ’23

    Read Maxine E. Lindsay-Shillingford's Commencement speech, given during the 2026 Master's Degree Ceremony at Mount Saint Mary College on Friday, May 15.

  • A group of graduates in caps, gowns, and blue stoles stands on steps before an ornate building entrance, celebrating with raised hands and smiles.

    Advice from the Class of 2026

    Categories
    • Knight Life
    • The Mount
    Published: May 13, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    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…

  • Woman stands at Mount Saint Mary College

    Jessica Radenberg ’17 balances a busy schedule to excel at BNY Mellon

    Categories
    • Alumni
    Published: May 8, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    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…

  • Baseball player holds bat and stands in front of scoreboard at Mount Saint Mary College.

    The Playbook for Success: How Danny Mack ’26 Navigated Athletics and Academics

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    • Knight Life
    Published: April 28, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    Danny Mack is a veteran outfielder for the Knights. But off the field, the Ramsey, N.J. native is hitting just as many home runs in the classroom and the professional world. A Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing, Danny is…

  • Three Biology students take a break and roast marshmallows around the campfire during a recent camping trip.

    Connecting the classroom with nature

    Categories
    • Academics
    Published: April 8, 2026
    - by Jae Lembo '26

    As a Biology major, I became involved in a camping trip after one of our professors, Dr. Doug Robinson, associate professor of Biology and Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences, invited students to participate in an overnight camping trip to a property…

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    The Art of Storytelling: A conversation with Communications Specialist Jenny Eyler ’20

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    • Alumni
    Published: March 31, 2026
    - by Mount Saint Mary College

    For Jenny (Hasbun) Eyler ’20, the path from the classrooms of Aquinas Hall to a career in professional storytelling was paved with ink, digital media, and hard work. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Journalism and minors in English and…

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