MSMC Magazine

In the week leading up to Commencement, Mount seniors enjoyed a sunset cruise on the Hudson River aboard the Pride of the Hudson.

1972 Drs. Mary Ellen (Scannell) Doherty and Elizabeth Scannell-Desch presented research studies on posttraumatic growth at Eastern Nursing Research Society’s Scientific Sessions in Providence, R.I., and at the American College of Nurse-Midwives Annual…

From left: Tiba Araujo, Susana Alba, Leonora Liz '12 MBA '17, and Genesis Ramos at the Influential Latinas Panel. Inspiring alumnae and other local leaders discussed their experiences as women in the workplace at two recent panel discussions.  First…

As I stepped into the role of president at Mount Saint Mary College in 2018, the Class of 2022 was stepping into a new role themselves: Mount students. For each of us, it was a life-changing moment full of anticipation of what was to come, and filled…

Coach Colleen Ames was named Skyline Women's Basketball Coach of the Year. The Knights Women’s Basketball team won their 13th Skyline Conference title in program history recently, pulling away for a 61-53 victory over the United States Merchant Marine…

More than a dozen members of the Mount community made presentations at the Dominican Higher Education Colloquium, held virtually over the summer.   The colloquium was coordinated by the Dominican Higher Education Council. The theme of this year’s event…

Mount Saint Mary College Archive Much has been said of James Finn Cotter, an English scholar and professor, in the last six decades. With this passing earlier this year, we look back on what the Mount legend said in his own words.  On his early days…

Louise Goodman, a double major in English and Psychology, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Albany Law School.  But there was a catch: the stellar student had to decide between Albany Law and Penn State University, which had also offered her…

Jenifer Lee-Gonyea is the Mount's first Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Chief Diversity Officer. Lee-Gonyea heads up diversity, equity, and inclusion at MSMC This summer, longtime Criminology professor Jenifer…

Genesis Ramos, executive director of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, and a member of the Orange County Legislature (District 6), recently earned a Forty Under 40 Mover and Shaker Award from the Dutchess County Regional Chamber…