Albertus Magnus College Turns 100 on September 24
Truth, Tradition, Transformation: A Centennial Celebration
New Haven, Conn., September 18, 2025 – Turning 100 years old is a once in a lifetime milestone. The 2025-2026 academic year marks a century of joy, purpose, and excellence at Albertus Magnus College. Founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, Albertus is consistently on the cutting edge — from being the first residential Catholic college for women in New England to helping to pioneer online education.
Join us in celebrating Albertus, both then and now. Times have changed but our Dominican values — our Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service — do not go out of style — as evident in Albertus’ multimedia ad campaign that includes billboards, personal appearances, and promotional ads.
September 19: The Pillar of Study
Who: Golden Society (50th Reunion of Class of ’75)
What: Featured Presentation: The Life of Margaret O’Shaughnessy Heckler ’53, ’72, Political Trailblazer (Co-sponsored Title IX; authored Equal Credit Opportunity Act, giving women credit in their own names) Criminal Justice Student
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Atrium of the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership
September 22: The Pillar of Prayer
Who: Albertus Family
What: Centennial Mass of Thanksgiving
When: 10:00 a.m.
Where: Behan Community Room, Hubert Campus Center
September 24: The Pillar of Community
Founders’ Day: Truth, Tradition, Transformation - A Centennial Celebration
Keynote Presentation by Sr. Patricia Twohill, O.P., Prioress, Dominican Sisters of Peace (9:30 a.m./BCR) Convocation Candlelight Ceremony: the passage of light and knowledge to new students (11:15 a.m./BCR) VERITAS Awards: Given to an individual or group whose dedication complements and supports the College’s Mission. It is presented to those who meet the following criteria: Gives service to the College and the community; promotes the pursuit of truth (VERITAS); exemplifies the Dominican values of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service; values holistic education; witnesses to a life of integrity based a life of integrity; and embraces principles of social justice in promoting the common good. (3:15 p.m./BCR)
About the recipients:
Professor Deborah Frattini, ’70
A proud alumna and devoted educator, Professor Frattini has served Albertus with distinction and unwavering commitment for 34 years. Her teaching and mentoring in English and Humanities, her dedication to inclusive pedagogy, and her tireless service across academic and student support roles reflect the very best of our Dominican values.
Carolyn Behan Kraus, ‘86
Behan Kraus’ history with Albertus is deeply woven into the fabric, dating back to its founding, with her grandmother being one of the College’s first students. Now with 34-years of service, she has shaped the Albertus experience for generations of students, alumni, and friends. Albertus salutes her more than two decades of leadership in event planning, advancement, alumni relations, and program management — along with her unwavering devotion to the College’s mission.
Professor Joseph Veth
Nominated and approved for the VERITAS Award in 2024, Professor Veth’s enduring contributions will be recognized posthumously this year. His scholarship, mentorship, and deep commitment to the Albertus mission continue to resonate across the community, and we are grateful to honor him during the Centennial Year.
October 3, The Pillar of Service
Alumni Awards Presentation
Who: Albertus Community
What: Alumni of the Year and Premiere Achievement Awards
When: Friday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Behan Community Room
The celebration will continue through this Centennial Year — one in which Albertus has already welcomed its largest incoming class and largest number of incoming student-athletes. The beautiful 50-acre campus is decked-out with prominent 100th Anniversary banners and the Centennial Logo is on full display on everything from Albertus gear to promotional opportunities and community partnerships.
About Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College, founded in 1925, is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. As New England's most diverse Catholic College, Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For eight consecutive years, graduating classes at Albertus have achieved post-graduate employment and graduate school success at a rate of at least 95%. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and 12 graduate programs. Proud to enroll a student body where more than half of its students come from minority backgrounds with nearly the same percentage of undergraduates receiving Federal Pell Grants and being first generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, General Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Health, and Supply Chain Management; among its graduate programs is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program. Just two years from its historic 100 th Anniversary Year, the College is implementing its Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, which articulates an inspiring, bold vision to "be a destination liberal arts-based college, distinguished in its interdisciplinary and experiential approach to education, rooted in Dominican values, that prepares students for lifelong civic engagement and success." To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.