Knight Life Blog

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

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.

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.

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…

Get to know the Mount's Coordinator for Tutoring Services and the Writing Center!

Chaplain, Vice President for Mission and Ministry, and World’s Coolest Priest (okay we made up that last title, but we stand by it)

Thou shall not go more than one day without seeing someone from Long or Staten Island. Thou shall own at least 10 Mount shirts prior to graduation (at least 7 of which thou received for free at an event). Thou shall not step on the seal in Aquinas…

Today is our 60th birthday! On October 30, 1959, we became a four-year college. To celebrate, we asked the Mount community to tell us 60 reasons why they love this college. We got more than 60, with many people highlighting some of the same awesome reasons…

Dear {insert name of family member here}, I remember it like it was yesterday. We were standing at the top of the hill. The Hudson River, along with my future, lay before me. I was about to start my college journey, the pinnacle of freedom. And yet…

In our “Meet the Mount” series, we’ll be highlighting some of the Mount’s people – our students, faculty, staff, and alumni – who make this college the wonderful community it is.