Elms is top-ranked again! Our online MSN nursing program is ranked #4 in the U.S. according to Forbes Advisor! The ranking is a testament to our faculty, the curriculum, the program's flexibility, and the recruiting of terrific students. | |
Elms College has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 Elms College students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. Read more | |
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Elms College names Dr. Joyce Hampton as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Hampton has worked at Elms College for 34 years. She progressively rose through the academic ranks as assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor. She has served as Director of English as a Second Language and International Programs; Associate Academic Dean; Dean of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives; and currently as Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Programs. Most recently, Dr. Hampton led the strategic planning process for the Bridges to the Elms Plus Experience strategic plan and is now leading the elaboration of the PRISM: Blazing Brighter Together strategic plan. She has received her B.S. from the University of Texas, and her M.Ed. and Ed.D. in Education from the University of Massachusetts.
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Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin '89 '08 was named as the Education Division Chair. Dr. Hickson-Martin comes to Elms College from Bay Path University, where she was an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Licensure. She has a wealth of experience with over 15 years of service in urban education as a teacher and administrator in Holyoke, Springfield, and Chicopee. She is a strong advocate for education, with a Doctorate of Education focused in Educational Leadership and Supervision and a C.A.G.S from American International College, and both a M.Ed. and B. A. in Education from Elms College. Dr. Hickson-Martin was a three-sport athlete at Elms and was inducted into the Elms College of Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Evan Donermeyer '14 promoted to Sergeant with the Springfield Police
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The annual Donor Scholar Brunch was held on Sunday, April 21 in the Mary Dooley College Center. This was the first time that the brunch was held in-person since 2019. The purpose of the event was to recognize donors who have established scholarships here at Elms College and the students who benefit from those scholarships. This academic year, over 160 students received scholarships, and 30 new scholarships were created since the last Donor Scholar Brunch was held in 2019. During the event, guests heard speeches from senior, Cecilia Sanchez ’24 an Early Childhood Education major, and from alum Charlene Zagrodnik ’71 who established the Gertrude and Charles Zagrodnik Endowed Scholarship in honor of her parents. | |
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On Monday, March 18, Elms College hosted the play "Dear Neighbor," written by Sr. Jane Morrissey '62. With approximately 250 people in attendance, the play highlighted the stories of five women who helped shape the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph. We are so very grateful to our playwright, Sr. Jane Morrissey, and her editor, Pam Robbins '66, for inviting us into this history and playing the part of Sr. Mary Dooley. Huge kudos to Elizabeth Gourde '23, for directing the play! And many thanks to Elms students and faculty, Malina Woodbury, '26, Isamar Perez, '26, Olivia LeBlanc, '26, and faculty member Dr. Jasmine Hall, for portraying Sisters of St. Joseph throughout the years. Austin Porter, friend of the college, served as the narrator.
Much assistance was also provided by Tiffani Ashline, Director of Student Accommodations and Support Services, Teresa Kuta Reske, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of the DNP Program, Curtis Maloney and Dan Kennedy of Media Services, and Stephen Walsh, Assistant Professor of Data Science.
For your pleasure, we are delighted to share with you the recorded play (below).
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The 5th Annual Elms College 2024 Rev. Hugh Crean Distinguished Lecture presented by the Elms College St. Augustine Center for Ethics, Religion, and Culture has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. in the Alumnae Library Theater. This year’s speaker is Dr. Dominic F. Doyle is an Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. The title of the talk is: “Christian humanism and the theology of hope.” If you haven't, register today! | |
Classes ending in 4s and 9s join us for a fun-filled Reunion Weekend! | |
Are you already planning your summer activities? Make sure to save the date for our upcoming summer events! | |
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Red Sox Game
Sunday, July 14
Transportation Available
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Cape Cod Luncheon
Wednesday, July 31
Popponesset Inn, Mashpee, MA
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Sweet Summer Social
Wednesday, August 28
Keating Quadrangle- Elms College
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For any questions please contact Jill Perry '21 '23 at (413) 265-2388 or perryj@elms.edu. | |
Sr. Mary T. Quinn, SSJ '71 Endowed Scholarship | |
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In honor of their beloved sister, Sr. Mary T. Quinn, SSJ '71, who passed away in 2021 the Quinn Family has established an endowed scholarship at the College of Our Lady of the Elms.
To memorialize and celebrate Sr. Mary's lifetime of work and compassion, her family is inviting others to join this special endeavor by making a gift to the Sr. Mary T. Quinn, SSJ '71 Endowed Scholarship. In recognition of their sister, the family is extending a challenge to match additional gifts (up t0 $50k) made to the scholarship through June 30, 2024.
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Jill Perry '21 '23, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Email: Perryj@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2388
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