New Haven, Conn. — September 28, 2026

As Albertus Magnus College celebrates the conclusion of its 100th Anniversary and begins its second century, the College has reached a historic milestone: Forever Albertus: The Centennial Campaign recently surpassed $40 million raised, marking by far the largest fundraising effort in the school’s history. The Campaign’s success has been fueled by 14 $1 million+ commitments and 2,500 donors to date; annual philanthropic revenue has more than tripled during the campaign.

Publicly launched in September 2025, Forever Albertus is already creating lasting impact across the community and beyond. Generous support through donors and grants has helped make possible the Carol G. Ditkoff ’67 Immersive Learning Collaboratory; the Lindy Lee Gold Leadership Program; major investments in the College’s STEM, nursing, and cybersecurity programs; expanded financial aid; the renovation of the Celentano Field athletic complex; and nearly 20 new endowed funds.

Founded in 1925 by visionary Dominican Sisters, Albertus Magnus College has built a century-long legacy of values-driven liberal arts education, personalized mentoring, and a commitment to recognizing and developing each student’s unique talents and potential. Forever Albertus builds on that legacy while investing in the people, programs, and places that will define the College’s future.

There Is Still More to Do—and More Opportunity to Make a Difference

While surpassing $40 million is a significant achievement, the work is not finished.

The public phase of Forever Albertus continues through September 2027, providing an important opportunity for the Albertus community and its supporters to help advance the College’s vision for its next century. Every new and increased investment opens doors for students, strengthens the programs and resources that prepare them for their futures, and preserves and enhances the campus for generations to come.

The campaign focuses on three strategic priorities:

• Opening Doors to Opportunity: Growing scholarship support to expand access to an Albertus education while strengthening the endowment to provide greater long-term financial stability and opportunity for future generations.
• Empowering the Albertus Community: Investing in academics, career readiness, athletics, and other programs that give faculty, staff, and students the tools, experiences, mentorship, and support they need to teach, learn, mentor, and thrive.
• Building for the Future: Enhancing and modernizing campus facilities while preserving the history, character, and natural beauty that make Albertus distinctive.

As Albertus Magnus College enters its second century, Forever Albertus is more than a campaign, it is a commitment to carry forward a 100-year tradition of educational excellence while embracing new opportunities for learning, leadership, and transformation.

The next century is just beginning, and there is still time to be part of what comes next. For more information about Forever Albertus: The Centennial Campaign, please visit www.albertus.edu/forever, or contact Kierran Broatch, Vice President for Advancement, at (203) 773-4476 or kbroatch@albertus.edu.

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 ten consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or entered graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. The College enrolls approximately 1,400 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate programs. Albertus Magnus College takes pride in a student body where nearly half of undergraduates are first-generation students and Pell Grant recipients. The College is recognized for its innovative curricula, featuring programs in General Health Sciences and Public Health, as well as its newest offerings: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Connecticut’s first LPN-to-BSN program. Among its distinctive graduate offerings are Masters in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, MBA, and the State of Connecticut’s only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program.

As it begins a second century, Albertus is implementing a new strategic plan, The Centennial Plan: Crossing the Bridge to a Second Century, that advances its bold vision as a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking Catholic institution in the Dominican tradition. Grounded in the liberal arts and the Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service, the College prepares students to think critically, lead ethically, and thrive through innovative, immersive learning experiences that empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. To learn more, please visit albertus.edu.