Albertus Magnus College Welcomes New Director of Information Technology Services
Glenn Newman Takes Leadership Role in Second Century of Excellence
Director of Information Technology Services Glenn Newman, M.A.
New Haven, Conn., January 14, 2026 – Albertus Magnus College is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Newman, M.A. as its new Director of Information Technology Services. The Seymour resident joined the Falcon Family on January 5.
Newman’s responsibilities include aligning technology strategy with organizational goals as well as being a champion for digital transformation initiatives that enhance academic delivery and improve the student experience. Previously, he served as Director of Technology for the Shelton Board of Education.
“Glenn is an accomplished Information Technology professional with extensive experience leading enterprise-wide IT operations, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity programs,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj, Ph.D. “Glenn fosters a service-oriented culture to deliver reliable and responsive technology support for faculty, staff, and students. His servant leadership will be an asset to the Albertus Community.”
“I look forward to collaborating and strengthening IT services in support of Albertus’ strategic and academic priorities.” shared Newman. “Technology plays a vital role in our lives and this opportunity comes at a most momentous time — the College’s Centennial celebration.”
Newman earned his Master in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairfield University. He also holds several certifications related to information technology and cybersecurity.
About Albertus Magnus College
About Albertus Magnus College: Founded in 1925, Albertus is a coeducational Catholic College in the Dominican tradition. Albertus' values- and liberal arts-based education is recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For nine consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or gone on to graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate program levels. Proud to enroll a student body where nearly half of its undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants and are first-generation college goers, Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, recently launching new Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing, including BSN and Connecticut's first LPN-to-BSN; General Health Sciences; Interdisciplinary Studies; and Public Health. Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program, and it is just one of three schools to offer a Master of Science in Human Services. In 2025-26, Albertus is celebrating its historic 100th Anniversary and completing implementation of the Albertus 2025: Lighting the Way to a Second Century strategic plan, with a 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.