Proving that you are never too old to keep playing the game that you love, Chestnut Hill College alumni, Cassie Sebold '22, Lauren Crim '23, and Abbey Spratt '23, took to the court this summer to participate in - and win - the Philadelphia/Suburban Women's Basketball Summer League.
Jade Logan, Ph.D., ABPP, assistant professor of psychology and director of CHC’s Internship Consortium in the School of Graduate Studies' Department of Professional Psychology, and current student Janeyshka Ortiz '24, were part of the team recently awarded the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) SPTA Diversity Award.
Recently, Catherine Gilstein, MBA, Ph.D., assistant professor of business and program director for the organizational leadership masters, shared her expertise and insights on three financial topics that impact many, if not all individua
On Tuesday, July 4th, Good Morning America (GMA) brought their Main Street, USA series to the 8100 block of Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill, PA.
2023 saw nearly 100 CHC students inducted into honor societies. Here you will find a round-up of those inductions.
Inspired by a mission focused on care and concern for the Earth, Andrew Conboy '18 is using his environmental science degree from CHC in his work with Morris Arboretum and at the non-proit he founded, Colonial Canopy Trees.
April is known as National Donate Life Awareness Month and April 11 in particular, is celebrated as National Living Donor Day.
National Piano Month may be in September, but on the campus of Chestnut Hill College, the sounds of the ebony and ivory keys resonated through the walls during the month of February as the College was privileged to host two world-renowned artists for free concerts celebrating history, music, and artistry.
If you’ve been outside of the basement of St. Joseph Hall recently, you may have noticed something different. A few weeks ago, an Amazon Hub Locker was installed on campus, and the College community has already been reaping the benefits.
This article was originally printed in the Chestnut Hill College Fall/Winter 2022 Magazine. To read more stories from this issue and to download a copy of the magazine, click here.
Even the warm weather and less than frigid temperatures couldn’t put a damper on the 8th Annual Chestnut Hill on Ice (CHOI) Festival, which this year, featured a new participant as Chestnut Hill College took part in the annual festival for the first – but certainly not last – time.
In 2021 and 2022, the Chestnut Hill College Men's Lacrosse Team won back-to-back Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference championships. You can read the full story in the CHC Magazine. Below is a Q&A with three of the team captains during the championship run.
Launched in the summer of 2022 thanks to funding from a U.S. Department of Education Title III Grant, Chestnut Hill College has a free-to-attend four-week summer transition program that helps incoming, first-year students adjust to College by providing academic enrichment, community building, and experiential learning activities.
One of the tenets of the NCAA's Division II philosophy is a strong focus on academics, not just athletics. This is a quality that Chestnut Hill College has long-embodied, even before going D2 in August 2007.
With the sun shining bright, Chestnut Hill College celebrated a week like no other in the College’s history as students from the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 all came together to be honored as CHC graduates as part of the College’s 95th Annual Commencement held from May 19th – 21st.
For all the excitement surrounding this year’s event, one of the most unique elements of Reunion 2022 is the debut of a very special beer brewed in honor of Sister Carol and in celebration of the impact she has made over her 30-year tenure as CHC President.
On Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. EST, “Public Health America” will feature Sister Catherine Nerney, SSJ, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Chestnut Hill College Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
When Joan Burger arrived at Chestnut Hill College for her freshman year in 1963, she had no way of knowing that she was starting a scholar-athlete family dynasty.
The harsh reality of life is that sometimes, things won’t go the way we plan, but when that happens, we have to keep going, and “when a door closes on you - just breathe.” That was at the heart of the advice that Jesse Balcer, M.S. ’11, Director of Athletics and Recreation at Chestnut Hill College, gave when he addressed a room full of students, faculty, and staff at the Agape Latte event in late February.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, PA State Senator Art Haywood (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) conducted a special FB Live interview with Sister Carol Jean Vale, Ph.D., President of Chestnut Hill College.
In such a competitive work environment, having the right experience can be crucial. Students fresh out of their undergraduate programs are expected to cobble a resume together that shows extensive experience in addition to academic success.
The Board of Directors of Chestnut Hill College and the Sisters of St. Joseph are pleased to announce that William W. Latimer, Ph.D., M.P.H. will become the seventh President of Chestnut Hill College, effective July 1, 2022. In succeeding Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., Latimer is set to become the first lay president in Chestnut Hill College’s 98+ year history.
When Janice Martin Foster '67 graduated from Chestnut Hill College, she knew she wanted to continue her education by practicing law. What she didn't know at the time, however, was the history she was soon to embark on in the process. Because Foster, much like many trailblazers, didn't set out to make history. She simply set out on her chosen path to become a lawyer.
For 30 years, Sister Carol has been the stalwart leader at the helm of remarkable progress and growth, helping to elevate Chestnut Hill College to exceptional heights over her tenure as president. Three decades of love, dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment have been evident, as is the lasting mark she leaves upon her retirement.
Ask anyone who’s been here. Chestnut Hill College is a special place. It is a place where stories begin and new chapters are written. In 2003, the College went co-ed, welcoming its first class of male students and four years later, its first group of male alumni. Since then, CHC has been blessed to celebrate no shortage of alumni couples, who met at CHC or met through CHC, and have gone on to get married. And now, have gone on to have future Griffins of their own!
After a year away, Chestnut Hill College’s in-person Carol Night returned in all of its festive glory on the night of December 3, 2021. The Rotunda was packed from floor to floor with members of the CHC community gathering together to ring in the holiday season in the only way Griffins know how...with music!
With a transformative vision for the future, Chestnut Hill College (CHC) took the first steps toward building a gateway for projects and programs to meet the growing needs in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond by officially breaking ground on a new entrance and trail to its SugarLoaf Campus on Saturday, November 13th.
As part of a new inclusive series of workshops with real-world impact, the Media and Communications program and the Center for Integrated Humanities recently welcomed investigative reporter, Claudia Vargas, to speak with students.
For many incoming students, college can be a bit of a daunting experience in its own right. Add to that the pursuit of a national basketball championship, and it certainly makes for an eventful rookie/freshman year. Such was the case for Chestnut Hill College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Jesse Balcer ’11 SGS, who walked onto a team with big personalities and even bigger expectations.
When U.S. Naval Captain, Kathleen Donahue Bruyere, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 1966, the world she was ready to embark on was much different than the world she would leave upon her death in September 2020. That is largely because of Bruyere and her like-minded contemporaries, who committed themselves to breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings for women everywhere.
At Chestnut Hill College, our alumni are the heartbeat of our institution. That is why every year, it is the great pleasure of the College to celebrate and honor a very special group of alumni, our Golden Griffins. This year, the celebration was quite the special one. Not only were new Golden Griffins, those in the Classes of 1970 and 1971, honored, but all former Golden Griffins were also celebrated and invited to campus for the annual brunch.
In celebration of a fervent commitment to the study of world languages, Chestnut Hill Chestnut is proud to be the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Merit Award. Given annually, this award recognizes the dedication of individuals and institutions who have provided exceptional service in promoting and supporting the study of world languages both inside and outside of the classroom.
CHC faculty are committed to new ways of thinking, high-quality research, and academic excellence. Their stories of hope, scientific progress, and positive student outcomes are brought to life through the most recent edition of the Chestnut Hill College Magazine.
As Safiyyah Witherspoon '25 spends the summer preparing to be a freshman at Chestnut Hill College, she is also celebrating her first year as a small business owner. Witherspoon launched Feegenics, a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic line, in June 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and right as she completed her junior year of high school.
Chestnut Hill College has announced that the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) – the accreditation body for the College’s graduate program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology – has received national recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
More than 400 guests from across the country logged on for Chestnut Hill College’s 12th Annual Scholarship Gala, which took place virtually on Thursday, May 13th. For more than a decade, the Chestnut Hill College community has come together annually to showcase the true spirit and mission of the College for the Scholarship Gala. The event serves as the largest fundraiser for the College, with all proceeds directly funding student scholarships.
Two recipients of Chestnut Hill College’s innovative H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program have used their H.O.P.E. scholarships to complete their education and earn their Bachelor of Science degrees at the College’s virtual 94th Commencement ceremonies.
The Reverend James Martin, SJ, an award-winning author, an internationally renowned speaker and columnist, and editor-at-large of the Jesuit magazine America will deliver the 94th Commencement address at the College’s virtual ceremony on Saturday, May 8.
The local couple will be the recipients of a Lifetime of Service and Achievement Award and will assist the College in reaching a $400,000 goal to help fund student scholarships.
Nearly 80 years ago, Kathleen “Kay” McNulty ’42, a recent emigrant from Ireland, graduated from Chestnut Hill College as one of only three women to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Today, her legacy continues in a new form at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, now known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory in Maryland, where a new supercomputer has been named in her honor.
Yesterday, the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin concluded. Final arguments were heard and the case was placed in the hands of the jury to begin their deliberations. This has been an emotional journey for all of us, but most especially for our sisters and brothers of color and for the Black community, in particular.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Chestnut Hill College’s Departments of History and Political Science have partnered to host Rep. Madeleine Dean for an informal discussion on women in politics. Moderated by Chair of the History Department, Lorraine Coons, Ph.D., the virtual event will highlight Rep. Dean’s career in politics and her journey to becoming an elected official. Open to the public, the event is free and will feature a Q&A with questions submitted by attendees.
March is Women's History Month! Integrated Humanities Center Chair, Suzanne del Gizzo, Ph.D., takes the opportunity to interview Lorraine Coons, Ph.D., Professor of History and Co-Director of the Women's Studies minor, about the history of a women's right to vote in this "Suffrage 101" interview.
WE’LL SEE YOU IN AUGUST!
CHC is delighted to announce that it plans to fully re-open its campus with in-person, on-campus learning for the fall 2021 semester, scheduled to start in late August.
A first-generation college graduate, Rashida Weathers ’95 never imagined being a board member for her alma mater or serving on the planning committee for the College’s annual gala. Yet, she attributes her continued commitment to Chestnut Hill College to one of its founding principles.
Chestnut Hill College today announced the creation of the “Helping Others by Providing Education” (H.O.P.E.) Scholarship that will pave the way for adult learners to overcome the financial or other hardships that have prevented them from completing their college degrees.
Amanda Cappelletti '10, Vice Chair of the East Norriton Board of Supervisors and Chestnut Hill College graduate, entered and won the race for the 17th State Senatorial District in Pennsylvania in 2020. Equipped with the experience and goals for confronting today’s most relevant issues, from public health to gun violence, Cappelletti shared her aspirations for her time in office as well as how her experience at CHC stirred a desire for public service in her life and career.
William Johnson ’16 was recently named Director of Intercultural Student Engagement at the University of Southern Maine. In his new role, Johnson is dedicated to supporting students and encouraging them to find their own voice throughout their undergraduate journey. This commitment has been a common thread in Johnson’s career in higher education, and that dedication to helping students comes from lessons learned during his own undergraduate experience.
Organized by Father LaFarge, who put together the New York council, Philadelphia's council was centered on the role of colleges/universities and began at St. Joseph's University. Representatives from other local colleges, including Villanova University, LaSalle University, Rosemont College, Immaculata University, and our very own Chestnut Hill College, sat on the first council and continued to do so as the council began working toward its goals.
It's Black History Month, but what are the origins and significance of this month-long celebration of African-American contributions to America? Integrated Humanities Center Chair, Suzanne del Gizzo, Ph.D., interviewed CHC's Officer for Diversity and Inclusion, LaKeisha Thorpe, Ph.D., to learn more about the history and importance of Black History Month.
It’s been nearly ten years since Devin Devoue ’11 graduated from Chestnut Hill College, but he’s still an active member of the Griffin community as if he never left. As a member of the CHC Alumni Association, Devin volunteers with the Admissions Office and the Office of Institutional Advancement to welcome and meet prospective and incoming students; he serves as an advisor to the cast of the annual student musical; and this year, he is leading the planning committee for the Annual Scholarship Gala, the College’s largest fundraising event.
Impeachment is in the news, but exactly what is it and how does it work? Integrated Humanities Center Chair, Suzanne del Gizzo, Ph.D., interviewed CHC History Professor, David Contosta, Ph.D., about the history and process of impeachment in the United States.
For Michelle Simmons ’08 SCPS, ’10 SGS, Chestnut Hill College is more than just a space for academic enrichment; it’s where she developed her strong sense of confidence and where she learned to lead without distinction and with love. Simmons is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Why Not Prosper, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit with a mission of empowering previously incarcerated women to become self-sufficient.
Jade Logan, Ph.D., ABPP, was recently elected the Officer for Diversity and Inclusion for the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA). This position is the first for the professional association, which was founded in 1933 and serves as the third-largest state association affiliated with the American Psychological Association. Dr. Logan will follow a long tradition of CHC graduates and faculty in accepting leadership positions with PPA (including CHC third-year psychology graduate student, Kaseem Parsley, who currently serves as President of PPA Graduate Student).
While life at Chestnut Hill College was conducted fully virtually in the Fall 2020 semester, our faculty remained dedicated to students and continued to strive to meet the academic needs of our campus community. However, it wasn't just within the classroom where our faculty continued to make an impact and provide expertise.
Christa Lynch '03 was recognized as a COVID-19 Hero by Brooklyn Borough, for her initiative, Meals on Us, which helped deliver 4,000 meals to the Kensington Family Shelter. Recently, she was also chosen by Serena Williams for Bumble’s first-ever “Women of Courage” list.
Chestnut Hill College and the Sisters of Saint Joseph jointly announced today that Sister Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., one of the nation’s longest-serving and most accomplished college presidents, will retire after 30 years at the completion of her current five-year term in June 2022.
Dear Members of the College Community,
I am very pleased to announce that we have hired LaKeisha Thorpe, Ph.D., as the College’s Officer for Diversity and Inclusion, effective February 8, 2021. I wish to thank all those involved and especially the members of the search committee for their tremendous efforts to complete this search and to present such a talented and experienced leader for this critical position.
Chestnut Hill College has enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Montgomery County Community College for over a decade, allowing students to easily and seamlessly transfer to CHC to receive their bachelor's degrees. This partnership was highlighted in a recent edition of Montco Today.
Dear Members of the College Community,
There are no words to describe what the world watched unfold on Wednesday, January 6, as thousands of emotionally charged insurrectionists ascended to the United States Capitol to interfere with the certification of the electoral college votes.
For more than 20 years, Chestnut Hill College has been a leader in the region in serving adult learners looking to begin or complete a certificate, associate, or baccalaureate degree through the Accelerated Adult Degree Program. Recently, the program was spotlighted by Montco.Today.
Twice a year, Chestnut Hill College seniors have the opportunity to present papers, posters and offer presentations on research topics of their choice. This senior seminar is the culmination of a student's undergraduate career and represents the final milestone needed prior to graduation.
2020 has been a year of pivoting to virtual formats, and that's exactly what Chestnut Hill College did this year for the 9th Annual Harry Potter Academic Conference. Conference co-founders, Dr. Karen Wendling and Dr. Patrick McCauley, along with the hundreds of conference attendees, moved to Zoom for the two-day virtual event, which featured a diverse group of speakers and Potter scholars from all over the world.
On behalf of the Chestnut Hill College Community, I want all of you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Wallace’s family, friends, and our West Philadelphia neighbors. Their loss is ours as well.
As a Chestnut Hill College student, Christa Lynch ’03 made extra money working at Bruno’s, the well-known eatery and hang-out right across the street from the College. A career in the restaurant business was not in her plans as an undergraduate sociology major. Her 3-year stint at Bruno’s was her first real experience working in kitchens and restaurants, but it wouldn’t be her last.
Chestnut Hill College's Center for Concussion Education and Research is changing the way student athletes view concussion protocols, ultimately making those students and their peers, safer in the process.
For providing high-quality, hands-on learning in a vibrant and welcoming community, Chestnut Hill College has once again achieved national recognition as a “College of Distinction.”
This is the fourth year in a row the College has received the honor from Colleges of Distinction, an organization whose annual college guidebook identifies the nation’s top colleges and universities. The College was also named for a fourth time as both a Catholic and a Pennsylvania College of Distinction and for a second time as both a Business and Education College of Distinction.
This year, the Tichenor-Greer Scholars Program welcomes the largest cohort of students in its history.
Faith and service define the life of Deena Sellers ’01. The Mt. Airy native teaches multiple subjects at Xavier High School in Manhattan and serves as the chair of its Community Life and Inclusion Council. She routinely plans and participates in service immersion trips in which she, students, and other members of the school travel far and wide to help the less fortunate. A devoted Catholic, she belongs to the Church of St. Francis Xavier in Brooklyn; she is also a member of the Board and Selection Committee for the Pierre Toussaint Scholarship Program of the Archdiocese of New York. Perpetually in motion, she also partakes in community-based projects for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as well as the Office of Black Ministry, assisting the New York City-based organization in achieving its mission of promoting the aspirations of black Catholics.
Chestnut Hill College and Lehigh Carbon Community College have entered into a new transfer articulation agreement that allows LCCC graduates to seamlessly transfer credits to CHC.
Sara McCorriston, who attended Mount St. Joseph Academy in Flourtown and Chestnut Hill College, is co-owner of Paradigm Gallery + Studio, a Center City art gallery touted in a Philadelphia Magazine “Best of” issue as “the place to discover up-and-coming artists.’’
Christine Jackson ’20, ’24 SGS, who graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in human services, will be one of the first students in Chestnut Hill College’s new Master of Science in Cybersecurity online program.
To all our international students: Chestnut Hill College supports you and stands with you. We take pride in your membership in our campus community and we are grateful for your many contributions. The richness you add to the student life experience at Chestnut Hill is invaluable.
This year, Chestnut Hill College held its Annual Retirement and Service Awards Ceremony virtually, a celebration that paid tribute to retiring faculty and staff and celebrated all those who serve the CHC community.
Chestnut Hill College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Jesse Balcer, is pleased to announce E-Sports as the 19th intercollegiate program in the College's athletic catalog.
On April 9, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced funding for colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to students whose lives and educations had been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The funding was made available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
Ayesha Farzana Hamid ’01, B.A., B.S., lived life balancing the expectations of her immigrant parents with those of the world around her, a struggle she details in her new book, “The Borderland Between Worlds: A Memoir.”
Jennifer McKenzie, a former mentor for student-teachers at Chestnut Hill College, is the recent recipient of the Philadelphia School District’s 2020 Lindback Award for Distinguished Public Teachers.
This year Lucy Miller Murray ’61 published “Faces: A Novel,” a story equal parts love and tragedy.
Robert DeFinis ’06, Ed.D., recently self-published a children's book about the coronavirus that has captured the attention of readers across the globe.
This week the Board of Directors of Chestnut Hill College elected Catherine Lockyer Moulton '92 as Chair of the Board of Directors for a second term.
Focusing on the student first and the athlete second, our Griffins are encouraged to achieve success in the classroom, the community and the courts/fields. We are so incredibly proud of how CHC student-athletes always manage to maintain the perfect balance between all three, and this year we are thrilled to announce the recognition of three athletes in particular as winners of the CACC Top XVI Award. We also are proud to recognize the women's athletics program for the CACC Sportsmanship Award.
Life on the front lines has never been more trying for those working in the healthcare profession. They truly are heroes, and we're so proud to spotlight our very own John McLaughlin, M.D., '08, an ophthalmologist at Horizon Eye Care and Shore Medical Center in New Jersey who shared his experience and reflected on what it's been like working and living during the pandemic.
Last week Chestnut Hill College held a virtual ceremony for the 2020 Student Leadership Awards, honoring students for their contributions to life outside the classroom.
Chestnut Hill College will use $787,325 it received as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly support students who have demonstrated need and are facing significant financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Life on the front lines has never been more trying for those working in the healthcare profession. They truly are heroes, and we're so proud to spotlight our very own Tom Mazza '11, an ER registered nurse at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, located outside of Philadelphia, who shared his experience and reflected on what it's been like working and living during this pandemic.
Renee Davis '16, a Philadelphia police officer and Army reservist, reflected on what it's been like working and living during the pandemic.
Life on the front lines has never been more trying for those working in the healthcare profession. They truly are heroes, and we're so proud to spotlight our very own Jeramy Solema '14, a mobility technician at Hospital For Special Surgery in the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, who shared his experience and reflected on what it's been like working and living during this pandemic.
State Representative Chris Rabb represents the 200th legislative district in Philadelphia County, which includes Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill.
Life on the frontlines has never been more trying for those working in the healthcare profession. They truly are heroes and we're so proud to spotlight our very own Devan Martinez '18, a patient care technician at Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, New York, who shared his experience and reflection on what it's been like working and living during this pandemic.
History professor and author David Contosta, Ph.D., recently penned an obituary for preservationist and community benefactor Quita Woodward Horan, who died on April 5 at the age of 86. Horan once took classes at Chestnut Hill College, later saying the courses were among the highlights of her life.
Life on the frontlines has never been more trying for those working in the healthcare profession. They truly are heroes and we're so proud to spotlight our very own Chris Dachowski '19, an emergency room technician at Grand View Hospital, who shared his experience and reflection on what it's been like working and living during this pandemic.
State Representative Chris Rabb represents the 200th legislative district in Philadelphia County, which includes Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions for Students General Questions Are there confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus? At this time, there are no known presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Chestnut Hill College.
Jesse Balcer will step down from his position as Chestnut Hill College's men's basketball coach following the 2019-20 season.
Local author and teacher Sharon Benaderet–Cohen recently spoke to Chestnut Hill College’s 22 student teachers about her teaching career and her book, “Touch a Life.”
The College’s undergraduate cybersecurity program was recently named to a list of the country’s 25 best value cyber/computer forensic bachelor’s degrees.
Award-winning pianist Richard Dowling performed at Chestnut Hill College’s 8th Annual Steinway Artist Concert in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
Alix Contosta, Ph.D., an ecosystem ecologist and a research assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire’s Earth Systems Research Center, spoke on campus last week about “winter weather whiplash,” a concept that illustrates rapid reversals in winter weather and its effects on ecosystems and human communities.
Robert Reed, the executive deputy attorney general in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, spoke at Chestnut Hill College this week about the impact of trauma on youth and adults.
Last September, Kimberly Murphy ’12 SCPS was promoted to the position of assistant dean of academic affairs at Montgomery County Community College.
Geri Lynn Utter ’11, ’16, M.S., Psy.D., is the author of a forthcoming book about the opioid crisis, an epidemic whose effects she has witnessed both personally and professionally.
Rhea Fernandes, M.S., Psy.D., ’00, ’12, the senior vice president and chief operating officer of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, was recently admitted as a member to the Forum of Executive Women.
CHC’s newest major marries the College’s deep belief in serving others by providing students with cutting-edge knowledge that enables them to enter the growing legal field successfully.
History professor David Contosta, Ph.D., pays tribute to Dr. John Lukacs, a world-renowned historian, author, and CHC professor who died in May 2019.
For more than 50 years, the Interdisciplinary Honors Program has been educating students in exciting and innovative ways.
This December, Chestnut Hill College is holding a special exhibit of memorabilia from the personal collection of Academy Award winning-actress and former Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly.
The sights and sounds of the holiday season were on full display on Dec. 6 when Chestnut Hill College celebrated Carol Night, an annual tradition featuring musical performances, sing-alongs, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Instead of having students write a final term paper, Ryan Murphy, Ph.D., professor and director of experiential learning, had his class, “Social Inequality 201,” create podcasts exploring social inequality in Philadelphia.
Human services majors visited Saint Joseph Villa in Flourtown throughout the semester for a class focuced on advocacy issues, helping members of the Sisters of Saint Joseph learn computer skills while establishing friendships.
Emmy award-winning music producer Rodney Whittenberg and music business entrepreneur Joe Augustine spoke on campus and offered advice to students considering careers in the music industry.
On Nov. 15, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney along with other elected officials and prominent figures participated in the “Transforming Justice Conference,” an event created to improve the current state of the criminal justice system through engaged dialogue.
Stephen K. Klasko, M.D., MBA, the president and chief executive officer of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, recently spoke about the role of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry at the 26th Annual Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series.
Chestnut Hill College and the Sisters of Saint Joseph celebrated the 20th anniversary of the African Sisters Education Collaborative on Nov. 5 by holding an event on campus, “ASEC@20.”
Mary Helen Kashuba, SSJ, DML, professor of French and Russian, was recently awarded the highest academic honor in France for her significant contributions to its language and culture.
Margaret Boone Rappaport, Ph.D., and Christopher J. Corbally, Ph.D., SJ, recently spoke at Chestnut Hill College about how humans have come to think religiously.
Entrepreneur, computer engineer, and technologist Jasson Casey visited campus this week to speak about the role of cybersecurity in the private sector and political elections.
In September, alumna Jennifer Friel Papalitskas ’15 undertook a book project with her kindergarten students at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Philadelphia that helped create a connection between the children and the community.
In June, Kate Delany ’01 was named number three on InsiderNJ's list of the 100 most influential millennials in New Jersey politics.
On Sept. 28, Chestnut Hill College and Women Veterans ROCK — the fastest growing military outreach community of its kind in the U.S. — co-hosted “Stand Up, Be Counted,” an event designed to engage and empower women veterans and service members.
Students had a chance to take a stroll along the campaign trail when Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak visited Chestnut Hill College on Monday to speak to the community as he politicks for the highest office in the country.
Students, staff, and faculty came together for a dedication ceremony for the Interfaith Prayer Room, where community members of all religious backgrounds can go to practice their faith.
Patricia Hynes ’65 is working with an organization that uses books to empower young people in West Africa.
An alumna of Chestnut Hill College recently received the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program grant.
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Chestnut Hill College banner came to fly over the Jersey Shore this summer.
This month, Chestnut Hill College was listed by The Princeton Review as one of the “Best in the Northeast” in its web feature “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”
A beneficial partnership between Chestnut Hill College and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts came to fruition this year and resulted in criminal justice students creating a public survey to determine the level of public trust in the appellate judge election process.
An alumna who works for The Hill at Whitemarsh has connected with her alma mater, CHC, much to the benefit of both institutions.
Two alumni recently opened a fitness studio in Center City, affording health-conscious Philadelphians a fresh and innovative approach to exercise.
As a tribute to their paternal grandmothers who both attended CHC and graduated in the Class of 1944, a young couple is getting married on campus this September.
Ryan Murphy, Ph.D., director of experiential learning at CHC, explains why he studies the lives of women religious.
Last year, Gionna Pembroke ’20 studied abroad at CHC's partner institution in Belgium, Howest University. Gionna's story, told from her perspective, is one of discovery, friendship, and enlightenment.
Two alumni, a mother and a son, created a program that employs a therapeutically designed role playing game to assist children with social differences.
For the third straight year, Chestnut Hill College has been recognized as a national "College of Distinction."
The Master of Science in Cybersecurity is the newest academic program for graduate students and the first offered entirely online. Developed alongside industry experts, the program, launching this fall, will open doors for students to one of the country’s fastest-growing job sectors.
A reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer toured campus with a professor and a recently exonerated man who spent 21 years in prison after a wrongful conviction.
Members of the Chestnut Hill College community and the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia attended a vigil on Friday night to protest the treatment of undocumented migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
Alumnus Christopher M. Ryan '13 is the latest recipient of the prestigious Pennsylvania VFW Eagle Award.
Nora Madison, Ph.D., assistant professor of communication and coordinator of CHC's communication program, is the recipient of the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Grant.
Next year, Raquel Lopez ’19 will pursue her Doctor of Medicine degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.
Philadelphia City Council presented College President Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., with a resolution that honors CHC on the occasion of its 95th anniversary.
David Contosta, Ph.D., professor of history, co-produced a documentary about the Wissahickon Valley, which recently premiered at the Ambler Theater.
Four of the nation’s leading experts on stepfamilies participated in a symposium at SugarLoaf to explore the highs and lows of what it means to live in a blended family.
Alumna Malika Rahman ’14 SCPS is running for Philadelphia sheriff. If she wins, she would make history as the first woman to occupy the position.
On May 11, hundreds of Griffins walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at Chestnut Hill College’s 92nd Annual Commencement.
On May 9, around 120 graduate students received their diplomas at the School of Graduate Studies Commencement ceremony.
This semester early childhood education students authored and illustrated children's books.
Anna Abbot ’18 is currently studying for her master’s degree at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy.
Chestnut Hill College recently celebrated Earth Week with activities, events, and giveaways, all of which were devoted to raising awareness for environmental protection.
Poppy's Café in Chestnut Hill honored Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., the president of Chestnut Hill College, by creating a red velvet latte in her name, the Sister Carol Jean Bean.
Holocaust survivor Ronnie Breslow visited campus last week to share the story of how she and her family persevered through history's darkest days.
Nicole Monteiro, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, recently contributed to a global health workshop in Ontario, Canada.
Jonathan Brody, Ph.D., spoke to members of the College community about the intricacies of pancreatic cancer and the work he and others are doing to treat the disease.
Alumna Kathleen “Kay” McNulty ’42 worked on the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, known as the ENIAC, the first electronic general-purpose computer.
Kathleen Duffy, SSJ, Ph.D., author and professor of physics at Chestnut Hill College, explores the life of struggle faced by Jesuit priest, scientist, and philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin in her new book, “Teilhard’s Struggle: Embracing the Work of Evolution.”
Students can pick out interview-appropriate attire at no cost at the Career Closet, a donation-based program on campus for students feeling discouraged or ill-equipped because they have nothing to wear on job interviews.
Faculty and staff were recently honored at CHC's Annual Service and Retirement Awards Celebration.
Sophomore Miles Johnson-Foeman is an avid dragon boater, and he wants to start a club at CHC.
Nobel Peace Prize nominee Rev. John Dear spoke on campus last week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
Four women who serve the Philadelphia public in various roles recently shared their personal stories and the lessons they learned on their way to success.
On March 27, professor Marie Conn, Ph.D., will screen “Eva: A-7063,” a documentary about Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor, who happens to be friends with Conn.
As part of a Chestnut Hill College student trip to New York City to visit the United Nations, our excited group of Griffins also dropped by the Today Show.
Helen Kenny Motzenbecker '50 played a pivotal role in transforming New Jersey’s affordable housing laws.
Sen. Art Haywood and Rep. Chris Rabb visited CHC last week to welcome the Philadelphia Reign, the city's first professional women’s basketball team in more than two decades. The team will play its home games in Sorgenti Arena.
The Food Pantry is the result of a dedicated group of staff and faculty who worked together to create a solution for students experiencing food insecurity or insufficiency.
Psychology professor Scott Browning, Ph.D., ABPP, was re-elected to the American Board of Couple and Family Psychology.
More than 100 people attended this year's Steinway Artist Concert, breaking attendance records for the annual series.
Amelia A. Drobile, an adjunct professor of finance and business, was recently interviewed on WalletHub about cash back credit cards.
Philadelphia Councilperson Allan Domb visited CHC to speak to students about real estate and City Council.
Judy Stavisky, M.Ed., SGS '91, co-authored a nonfiction book that recounts the lives of immigrant and refugee students.
Mary Ciammetti, whose 20-year-old son died from alcohol poisoning in 2015, recently spoke to students about the tragic consequences of binge drinking as part of her education initiative, “Don’t Stall, Just Call.”
Kent Griswold, a member of CHC's Board of Directors, recently launched the pilot episode of “BizzShow” — a television show in which two businesses from the same region compete against each other for a capital investment.
Chestnut Hill College recently received a $30,000 grant from the "It's On Us, PA" initiative to support ongoing efforts to prevent, address and ultimately end sexual violence on college campuses.
Co-sponsored by PA State Senator Art Haywood and Representative Chris Rabb, as well as DBHIDS, Chestnut Hill College hosted a Narcan Overdose Training session.
Recently, Chestnut Hill College introduced four new members to its Board of Directors. All four bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise and all are committed to furthering the College's growth now and in the future.
Mary Elizabeth Clark, SSJ, recently met U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in Washington, D.C., to discuss the reauthorization of a program that provides protection and greater public access to national parks and recreational sites.
WHYY’s Cris Barrish and Jon Marcus of The Hechinger Report visited campus to interview students and staff about the impact of changing academic majors.
Mary Helen Kashuba, SSJ, DML, was recently selected as the recipient of the 2019 Nelson H. Brooks Award for her distinguished service and leadership in the foreign language teaching profession.
As Susan Montgomery '80 prepares for the Christmas season in her suburban Philadelphia home, she’s also making sure children more than 7,000 miles away are not forgotten.
A class of early education students from Chestnut Hill College collaborated over the fall semester with third-graders from the St. Genevieve School on imagining, writing, editing and designing graphic novels.
Chestnut Hill College recently celebrated the grand opening of the Beatlab — an on-campus music studio where students can produce beats, songs and messages of social justice.
It’s official: Chestnut Hill College is now a member of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy Architectural Hall of Fame!
NBC10 Anchor and Reporter Rosemary Connors recently hosted Chestnut Hill College's Annual Carol Night, a tradition that never fails to remind us of one simple yet important truth: No place celebrates Christmas like the College.
CHC is hosting a collection drive for the Baby Bureau, a non-profit organization which was started by an SCPS alum.
Maida Milone, president of PMC, spoke about the ins and outs of the judicial system during her workshop.
With just over a week left until the 2018 Election, Rep. Dwight Evans visited Chestnut Hill College to discuss campaign issues and stress the importance of voting.
After an exhaustive search process which took into account many qualified candidates, Chestnut Hill College is excited to announce that Jesse Balcer, M.S., has been appointed as the new full-time athletic director.
Students recently traveled to Haverford to listen to a talk by Dr. Jeremy Black, a historian and an author from the University of Exeter, who discussed the political tumult currently affecting Europe and beyond.
On Monday, October 15, Chestnut Hill College welcomed congressional candidate Pearl Kim to campus to share her story and engage with the College community on election issues and the future of politics.
Sister Cathie Meighan garnered her first award as a painter when her abstract work won first prize in an art exhibition juried by the Philadelphia Sketch Club, America’s oldest club for professional artists. Her painting “Uncharted Waters” was among 87 other paintings featured in the exhibition “Absolutely Abstract 2018.”
Thanks to a generous grant from the Sisters of Saint Joseph Mission Fund, students in the School of Undergraduate Studies will be able to benefit from a new initiative, the lending library.
Chestnut Hill College is now a tobacco-free campus, which is something that offers immense benefits to students, faculty/staff and visitors alike.
Chestnut Hill College recently welcomed 24 international students from 11 different countries to study here for the fall semester.
Two sisters who are committed to bringing societal change to Africa can be found across the sea, on another continent, in another city, at Chestnut Hill College.
For the second year in a row, Chestnut Hill College received honors as an undergraduate College of Distinction. 2018 was the first year that the schools of graduate and continuing and professional studies received the distinction as well.
For the second year, Chestnut Hill College seniors gathered to celebrate their diversity and unity through the donning of the Kente Cloth.
Overcast skies did nothing to dim the enthusiasm of the graduates who proudly accepted their diplomas at Chestnut Hill College’s 91st Commencement on May 12.
Members of the CHC community are often mentioned in the news. This month, read a quote from our Assistant Director of Campus Ministry.
A bittersweet moment that occurs each April is the Service Awards & Retirement Celebration, held this year on the 19th. Three faculty members and one staff person retired; and 20 celebrated milestones in terms of years served, including Sister Mary Helen Kashuba, D.M.L., professor of French and Russian, who has been with Chestnut Hill College for 55 years.
Commencement is right around the corner, and with it, a new group of alumni! Welcome to the fold, fellow Griffins. We hope you stay engaged and involved with your CHC.
Anticipated renovations — including air conditioning — are coming to Clement Hall this summer.
Some of CHC's education students recently learned firsthand how much fun it is to teach about reading and writing with a buddy.
The Tichenor-Greer Scholars Program at Chestnut Hill College has announced the first cohort of students to graduate will be part of the Class of 2018.
In mid-April, Chestnut Hill College celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series by welcoming Michael Ciccotti. M.D., director and chief of sports medicine at Rothman Institute.
The 2018 Scholarship Gala, held May 5, was a star-studded affair, with Chris Matthews, of Hardball fame, and his wife Kathleen Matthews, former television news anchor and marketing and public affairs expert, as the evening’s honorees.
Chestnut Hill College will hold its 91st commencement on Saturday, May 12, in Sorgenti Arena beginning with the procession at 10:30 a.m. followed immediately by the ceremony.
Welcome to our new Connections section: #GriffinPride. Our students, faculty and staff are always doing great things on campus and in the community and, most of the time, they use social media to share their stories.
The Chestnut Hill College Department of Athletics and Recreation has announced the departure of nine-year athletic director, Lynn Tubman, who has been appointed to the same role at Muhlenberg College, an NCAA Division-III (D-III) institution in Western Pennsylvania.
This year, Secretary of Corrections for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania John E. Wetzel will present CHC's commencement address.
With the end of each academic year comes recognition of the scholarly achievements made by students. This year, Chestnut Hill College was proud to induct more than 100 new members to the college's 20 honor societies.
Once again, the end of the semester rolled around quickly and Senior Seminar was held on April 26 in the Rotunda and in several classrooms.
Did you know that Chestnut Hill College utilizes single-stream recycling?
The great Michael Jordan once said, "Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
That was the sentiment quoted by Natalie Gozzard '90 when accepting her induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2018.
Be sure to log into CHC's Alumni Relations pages for upcoming news and information.
The sun shining brightly and the flowers in full bloom provided the perfect backdrop for Chestnut Hill College's Accepted Student Day on April 14.
Chestnut Hill College’s Institute for Forgiveness & Reconciliation (IFR) presented a “Forgiveness Forum” on April 4. This year’s theme was Undoing the Knots that Keep Us Bound.
The Departments of Biology and Athletics at Chestnut Hill College present the 25th Annual Spring Biomedical Distinguished Lecture at 2 p.m., April 18, in the college’s East Parlor.
Michael G. Ciccotti, M.D., director & chief of sports medicine for Rothman Institute will present “Return to Play after Sports Injuries: Ethics, Agents and Principles of a Team Physician.”
Big alumni events are on the horizon. Be sure not to miss them!
Mark your calendars now for a variety of fun and intriguing programming in March and early April.
Members of the CHC community are frequently mentioned in the news. Last month, two of our students and a faculty member appeared on CBS-3.
When he first learned about Chestnut Hill College, McKeithan Owens believed it was God’s way of guiding him back to Catholic school. “The program fit so well,” he says. “It allows me to be who I am and write and talk about God.”
Under the direction of 2011 Hall of Famer, Janice Kuklick, women’s lacrosse became one of the college’s most successful programs. Members of those teams will soon join their esteemed coach in taking their place in the Chestnut Hill College Athletics Hall of Fame.
On February 22, more than 30 alumni participated in the annual Student/Alumni Networking Night, a joint venture of the offices of Career Development and Alumni Relations.
Although Earth Day was first recognized on April 22, 1970, the values it represents have been part of the fabric of Chestnut Hill College since its founding and an integral part of its mission.
Even when CHC’s students leave the campus for the summer, the grounds are never really empty. This summer will witness even more activity – of the Education – Sports – Fun variety.
When Lauren Barrow, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice, first conceived of the special topics course, Social Construction of Deviance through Tattoo Art, she had only a glimmer of how the semester would unfold.
CHC recently launched a video series to spotlight the great internships, careers and study abroad experiences that students and alumni have enjoyed while at the College.
In February, four Chestnut Hill College student-athletes were chosen to take part in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference's (CACC) new series, "Inspiring Courses," designed to put a direct spotlight on the academic side of being a student-athlete.
With a commitment to serve rooted in our mission, Chestnut Hill College was proud to continue a long-standing tradition of service, reflection and remembrance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
CHC and members of the college community are often mentioned in the news. Read on for some recent articles.
From September to January, the CHC men's lacrosse team embodied the college’s mission and embraced the true spirit of the "Dear Neighbor" by giving back to those who matter most to them.
Sister Cathy Nerney, Ph.D., director of Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation, was fortunate to witness Super Bowl LII in person and shares her experience with the CHC community.
The Office of Alumni Relations will sponsor two exciting events in February. Mark your calendars!
Thanks to several groups including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Black Student Union, La Voz Latina, and the Office of Global Education, the month of February will feature several events to celebrate black heritage, as well as Asian heritage in a celebration of the Lunar New Year.
It was a week to remember on campus, as Chestnut Hill College celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles going to the Super Bowl with a “Griffins Go Green Week.”
Chestnut Hill College proudly presents Ching-Yun Hu, a Taiwanese-American pianist, recognized around the world for her “first-class talent” and “poetic use of color and confidently expressive phrasing,” according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
It’s Super Bowl week in Philadelphia and at Chestnut Hill College as all week, students are being encouraged to wear green and wear Eagles gear to support the team.
Many career paths exist in the growing field of Health Sciences. Knowing this, and as a way to further serve its student body, Chestnut Hill College has added a new major in the School of Undergraduate Studies. Health Sciences will accept its first students in the fall 2018 semester.
Chestnut Hill College has announced it will be receiving a $1,000,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Governor Tom Wolf announced the award in January as part of the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
KDE (Kappa Delta Epsilon) Honor Society held an Health Initiatives drive to collect tissues, hand soap and hand sanitizer for a school in Philadelphia.
Did you know that three CHC student-athletes recently took part in a commercial shoot for Tower Health?
CHC and members of the college community are often mentioned in the news. Read on for some recent articles.
The Residence Life staff celebrated the end of the semester with a 1920s-themed mystery dinner party.
The year drew to a close with a successful Holiday Cheer event on December 1 when dozens of CHC alumni and friends started the holiday season while mingling and reminiscing on campus.
Pete Kidd ’12, marketing major, discusses his work experience.
Science for Non-Majors Students Present Findings
According to the American Cancer Society, there were more than 1.6 million (estimated) new cancer cases diagnosed in 2017.
From Commuter Appreciation Week to Waffle Wednesdays, November featured great events for students to enjoy together.
In honor of Veteran’s Day, November 11, Marie Scheetz and Michael Reig of the Registrar’s Office set a table outside the Dining Hall to commemorate fallen, missing or imprisoned military service members.
Philadelphia and Paris are actually very similar. They both have a tough, gritty charm that is complemented by beautiful architecture and a rich history.
Samantha Wertheimer, a Year V student in the Psy.D. Program, has been awarded the fifth annual Stephen N. Berk Memorial Award.
It can be argued that no one celebrates Christmas quite like the Danish. In Denmark, Christmas celebrations last for the month of December.
Chestnut Hill College is poised to launch a new undergraduate degree program in cybersecurity — one of the first of its type in the region.
It's been a busy month for GriffinNation. Here is a roundup of the top things that happened in November.
This year's fall senior seminar, which took place on November 29, showcased 105 graduating seniors representing 17 majors.
As Pennsylvania considered implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Sen.
One of the assignments the class completed was creating and designing a children’s story. Each book was written and illustrated by the individual student in the class. These books represent the author’s appreciation of subject matter, word choice, and images that appeal to beginning readers.
Following last year’s full, and somewhat bumpy, introduction into the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL), CHC's 2017 campaign was full of success and record-breaking moments.
CHC is often mentioned in the news. Read on for some of the notable articles from the past month.
Christmastime at CHC brings two special events that are enjoyed every year: Holiday Cheer and Breakfast with Santa!
In conjunction with the Delaware Valley Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association, Chestnut Hill College hosted the third annual cyber security and forensics conference in October.
Peek into the library at Fort Washington Elementary School before school starts on Tuesdays and Thursdays and you will see 25 young students working with seven Chestnut Hill College education majors.
Christopher Sivel is possibly the youngest person to run for the office of Whitemarsh Township Supervisor.
For the first time, CHC has hired a director of the Tichenor-Greer Scholars Program to manage its rapid growth, mentor the participants and provide them with academic resources.
The ramifications of the 1917 Russian Revolution continue to reverberate in contemporary Russia and students of this era will find much of interest at the Legacy of the Russian Revolution conference this weekend.
An expansive, interdisciplinary conference will take place next month, attracting presenters and participants from around the world.
The eighth annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup is right around the corner and so too are the Harry Potter-inspired events and activities that will be occurring all throughout the town of Chestnut Hill this weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21.
Read about all the places members of the CHC community are regularly mentioned in the news.
How do you engage student-athletes? Through competition, of course, and that’s exactly what the Athletics Department has done with the annual Griffin Cup
Thanks to all who attended our Annual Fall Conference!
Name: Cody Jett ’11
Major: Criminal Justice and Elementary Education
Two CHC alums and criminal justice majors were recently commissioned into the Philadelphia Police Department. Also, read additional news of faculty, staff, students and alumni.
The Certificate in Intercultural Foundations is an interdisciplinary program that offers students of any major the opportunity to appreciate the differences between one another with the goal of social transformation and global solidarity.
Remember to come out and join walkers to benefit Lily’s Hope Foundation, which supports babies, children and their families with unexpected and urgent needs due to premature birth
On September 14, students gathered in Gruber Theatre to hear the platforms of this year's candidates for the Student Government Association of Chestnut Hill College (SGA).
In front of a full house of students, faculty and staff, Chestnut Hill College welcomed Dianne R. Soprano, Ph.D., for the 24th Annual Fall Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series.
In front of family, friends and members of the college community, eight students were commissioned as part of the third annual induction class of the 1650 Society.
Imagine sleeping in a tent staked to shifting ice-and-snow covered earth. That's exactly what Laura Lupin did last summer during her stint as a tour guide at the Matanuska Glacier in Southcentral Alaska.
CHC is well on its way to becoming truly a global community with more than 100 international students attending each year and partnerships with 20 institutions of higher education in other countries
A new face greeted students arriving in the Office of Campus Ministry this semester.
On September 12, the Global Education Office welcomed Gloria Lupo Pasini, a representative from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore — CHC’s partner university in Milan, Italy.
Last week, six Chestnut Hill College students arrived in Belgium to begin their semester-long study abroad experience at HOWEST (University College West-Flanders).
Chestnut Hill College continues to expand its global partnerships, and with it, opportunities for CHC students to study away for a semester or academic year. To kick off the semester and welcome a new class of Griffins, the Global Education Office hosted a Study Away Information Session on September 13 open to all interested students.
The Global Educating Office recently hosted this semester’s first installment of the annual Travels at Teatime series, which gives exchange students the opportunity to share a taste of their home country and culture with the greater CHC community.
Did you know about all the new international students studying at CHC this semester?
With a new season comes new faces as Chestnut Hill College recently welcomed in a whole new class of student-athletes this semester. But the students weren’t the only ones to change as this offseason, several of the men’s programs as well as men’s and women’s tennis, found themselves looking to the future with brand new coaching hires.
Read on to discover where Chestnut Hill College alumni, students, faculty and staff appear in the news.
Join your fellow Griffins for a day of professional development during the Annual Alumni Fall Conference. Topics include entrepreneurship, networking, empowering yourself and improving your communication skills.
Three days after Commencement, eight CHC students and two from Marywood University boarded a plane for Kenya, where they spent three weeks living and working in the compound of the Little Sisters of St. Francis.
The Institute for Religion and Science is a regional center that explores science and spirituality, hosted at CHC. Each year, the Institute holds several thought-provoking lectures given by experts in their fields. This fall is no exception.
More than 40 new international students have joined CHC this semester, representing nearly 20 countries.
CHC’s 24th Annual Fall Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series will be presented by the Biology Department on Wednesday, October 4 at 2 p.m. in the East Parlor.
William Cunningham, Ph.D., joined CHC as the new Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) in August.
It comes as regularly as the changing of the seasons: Move-in Day!
CHC recently received the 2017 Delta Gold Award from Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD), the National Honor Society for First-Year Students, for its commitment to the academic success of its students.
CHC junior spent two weeks as a tour guide at the Matanuska Glacier, in Southcentral Alaska.
Scott Browning, Ph.D., ABPP, professor of psychology, has recently published a third book in a series of publications about working with contemporary families.
Mark your calendar!
The Fourth Annual CHC Night at the Phillies is right around the corner!
Coming off its most successful campaign in program history, CHC's women’s basketball team participated in the well-recognized Philadelphia/Suburban Women’s NCAA Summer Basketball League, to prepare for the upcoming season.
Did you know that Move-in Day for the fall semester is Friday, August 25th for new students and classes begin on the 28th?
Stay up to date with everything happening this semester by regularly visiting www.chc.edu/calendar.
Read on to discover where Chestnut Hill College alumni, students, faculty and staff appear in the news.
Thoughtful, focused and determined, Jennifer McCollum Kugler ’97 took her time and followed her own path on the road to marriage, degree, children and career — more or less in that order.
When Georges Beyiha graduated from CHC in 2015 with a degree in International Business, Cultures and Languages, he did not yet know he was about to become an entrepreneur with a business that creates sustainable bicycles from bamboo.
Alumna Wins Awards
Emorie Keimig ’16 completed the police academy in Ocala, Fla., and now is a member of the Gainesville (Fla.) Police Department. While in the academy, she won three major awards.
When you work at an institution of higher learning it’s not unusual for people to ask the question, “It’s summer and there are no students here, so what do you do?” At Chestnut Hill College, that answer often comes down to two words: summer camps.
Phage Hunters!
When searching for viruses that infect bacteria … call on researchers trained to isolate them.
Two years ago, two students had a dream of creating a campus organization that would provide help and information to students struggling with mental health issues.
For one week at the end of June, 12 local students (of middle school age) immersed themselves in a summer science and art camp at CHC where they learned to observe and artistically reproduce diverse preserved and living organisms.
The Griffin Garden Club was started in 2014 by students interested in combining their knowledge of food production and enjoyment of community service into an enduring project that would serve CHC students and others for a long time to come.
A mere seven years after the order of the Sisters of Saint Joseph was founded in 1650 by Father Jean Pierre Medaille, SJ, he presented them with 100 maxims, or short prayerful guides, to live by.
In honor of Sister Carol's 25 years of service as president to Chesnut Hill College, CHC established the Sister Carol Fund for Academic Initiatives, which has now raised over $100,000.
We have chosen your favorite stories of the past six months to help recap last semester. We hope you'll enjoy reading them again as you relax and enjoy your summer!
From the Phillies to Hershey Park, the Office of Alumni Relations has your summer all planned out!
Sorgenti Arena was the site of a night of celebration as CHC hosted its annual Athletics Award Reception to recognize individual and team achievements over the course of the 2016-17 academic year.
Prior to Commencement, student accomplishments were celebrated at the annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet.
Sister Jean Faustman, D.M.L., associate professor of French and Spanish, was this year's recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Celebrating Diversity with Kente Cloth Ceremony
Surrounded by family, friends and the Chestnut Hill College community, 20 students celebrated their diversity and collective unity as part of the first annual Kente Cloth ceremony.
Did you know that June 30 will mark the 25th Anniversary of Sister Carol’s presidency—making her the longest-serving president in the College’s history?
6ABC News reporter Jeff Chiricho reported from CHC’s campus about the impending storm that threatened Commencement proceedings.
Chestnut Hill College’s annual Reunion Weekend is always a much-anticipated event. This year’s was so highly anticipated that attendance was up by more than 15 percent over last year.
Sorgenti Arena was transformed for the evening of May 6 into an elegant ballroom in which 220 friends of Chestnut Hill College gathered to mingle, eat, dance and most importantly, support CHC’s student scholarship program.
After extensive searches, four new staff members have been hired to join the Chestnut Hill College community.
At its quarterly meeting on May 8, CHC’s Board of Directors elected Catherine Lockyer Moulton ’92 as its Chair, effective in September.
With drenching rains, high winds and cold temperatures in the forecast, the decision was made—about 48 hours in advance of CHC’s 90th Commencement ceremony on May 13—to move the event into Sorgenti Arena. A first in CHC history.
Chestnut Hill College is proud to celebrate its 90th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m., with 390 students participating.
Did you know that the spring 2017 issue of the Chestnut Hill College Magazine is available now?
Griffins make news every day, and the media are paying attention!
Men’s Tennis Makes History with First CACC Championship
The moment had finally arrived. Fifteen years after elevating to NCAA Division II status, Chestnut Hill College had won its first DII and Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championship.
Members of the Class of 1966 enjoyed their first Golden Griffins Brunch on April 23.
A grant to Campus Ministry allowed a variety of programming during National Catholic Sisters Week in March.
It’s All About the Science
Forensic biology major, Janelle Leo ’17, interned at the Center for Forensic Science and Research Education in Willow Grove, Pa., the summer of her junior year.
Seniors have many opportunities to share their Griffin Pride. One of the most valuable and lasting is to contribute to the Senior Class Gift.
Each year, members of the Chestnut Hill College community gather to honor and celebrate the excellence of students from the School of Undergraduate Studies.
The Redmond Room was standing-room-only as the College community said goodbye to three retiring members and celebrated the service of others.
Chestnut Hill College welcomed Paul Offit, M.D., for the 24th Annual Spring Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series on April 5.
There wasn’t an empty chair in the Redmond Room, as faculty and staff gathered to celebrate their colleagues who had achieved tenure or promotions and who had given 10 to 45 years of service, as well as to say one last goodbye to the three respected and distinguished individuals who were retiring
Chestnut Hill College is proud to celebrate its 90th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at which time 270 students will receive their diplomas.
Once again, the end of the semester rolled around quickly and Senior Seminar was held on April 26 in the Rotunda and in several classrooms.
Chestnut Hill College is proud to celebrate its 90th Commencement on Saturday, May 13, at which time 270 students will receive their diplomas. Chris Lowney will be the commencement speaker.
Following a successful regular season, the men's tennis team did something no other team has done before them, as they captured Chestnut Hill College's first-ever CACC championship.
Chestnut Hill College has partnered with Snapchat to create geofilters for the College. There are two filters to choose from, both which can be accessed from anywhere on campus.
Griffins continue to make news! Read some recent articles here.
The Perfect Way to Give Back
Tickets are on sale now for the Eighth Annual Scholarship Gala on May 6.
Tomás Greer ’16 found his way to the world of video documentaries quite by accident. With 45 college credits earned through his high school in New York City, Greer needed a core course, and video production was available. So he signed up.
“Godspell”
The hit musical “Godspell” opened off Broadway in 1971 and was turned into a film two years later. Based on parables taken mostly from the Gospel of Matthew, the show, full of inspiring, fun music and colorful characters, turned into a long-running success.
Neumann University provided a quaint and inspiring setting for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education’s 2017 Honors Conference on March 25.
Sometimes being a commuter student can be challenging. The commuter assistant program makes it a little bit easier.
Just a few days after Commencement, six CHC students, including two newly minted graduates, will travel to Kenya for the trip of a lifetime.
CHC has signed an agreement with Raritan Valley Community College in N.J., allowing students to easily transfer from the two-year school after earning their associate’s degree.
Although Earth Day was first recognized and celebrated on April 22, 1970, the values it represents have been part of the fabric of Chestnut Hill College since its founding and an integral part of its mission.
Paul A. Offit, M.D., will present “How to Communicate Science to the Public—or Die Trying.”
Did you know that the Chestnut Hill College Men’s Tennis team is the pre-season favorite in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference?
Alumni, faculty, staff and students continue to make news and local news outlets continue to take notice. Griffins in the News lists some of the noteworthy mentions in the past weeks.
When it comes to life on campus, Chestnut Hill College student-athletes are always ready to be leaders and step up to the plate in order to help create a positive impact and college experience for all of their peers.
Ever since she was a young girl, Sarah Jo Tucker, a first-year student majoring in digital forensics, has loved to make jewelry. Starting out by stringing plastic and wooden beads, she would show up at gatherings of her large, extended family intent on selling her creations to her aunts, uncles and cousins.
Read on for all the fun and exciting things happening for alums at CHC!
It was a busy month at Chestnut Hill College full of great lectures, student activities and more. Make sure to read all about it in News & Notes!
“I believe Black History Month is very important and is one of the many ways that we show appreciation for those who paved the way before us,” said Tomas Greer ’15, in a segment in The Griffin, student newspaper.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation declaring the week of March 8th as National Women's History Week. It was the precursor to Women's History Month, which was created in 1987.
Is there a contradiction between what we learn from science and what we learn from theology? How can scientific discoveries enlighten religious beliefs? These are some of the questions asked and discussed by the Institute for Religion and Science (IRS) hosted at Chestnut Hill College.
When Sister Carol wanted to engage with Philadelphia students, she contacted State Senator Art Haywood who then reached out to Keisha Wilkins, principal of Martin Luther King High School. They were on board immediately.
A small group of CHC students and faculty joined the Women’s March on Philadelphia on January 21. Sponsored by the History Club and the Women’s Studies minor the students were led by Lorraine Coons, Ph.D., professor of history and chair of the History and Political Science Department.
Representatives from the Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency and members of the Tbilisi City Council from the Republic of Georgia visited CHC in November to attend a professional development training program in early childhood education.
Did you know that 55 years ago this week CHC's library was moved to its current location — one armful of books at a time?
In Solidarity with the Dear Neighbor
Proudly displaying signs and wearing buttons reading simply, "You Are Loved," in several different languages, close to 100 students, faculty and staff marched down Germantown Avenue February 2.
A new interdisciplinary minor in European Union and European Studies was recently approved by the College’s Curriculum Committee.
Bindu Methikalam, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, has been selected to participate in the American Psychological Association’s Division 39 Multicultural Concerns Committee Scholars Program.
Share your career experiences with current students during Student & Alumni Networking Night – Backpack to Briefcase – on February 28.
Giving the Gift of Music — and More
Many of us say we want to “give back” to make our community a better place and to help others in various ways. Heather Dennis '07 SCPS has found a way to reach that goal.
On the morning of December 7, members of the Chestnut Hill College Women’s Basketball team served breakfast to military veterans and later hosted the College’s first Military Appreciation Night in Sorgenti Arena.
Witness beautiful music being made at CHC’s 2017 Steinway Artist Concert featuring Karen Walwyn, D.M.A., on Sunday, February 26, at 3 p.m. in the East Parlor.
Chestnut Hill College welcomed colleagues from institutions within the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE) to this year’s Diversity and Inclusion Workshop at SugarLoaf January 28.
Chestnut Hill College has added two majors effective this semester in the School of Continuing & Professional Studies and one that will be available in the fall 2017 semester in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
We have chosen the top stories of the past six months to ring in the new year, and we hope you enjoy reading them again.
Chestnut Hill College unveiled a new home page over winter break designed to appeal to a range of visitors while improving its message to the primary and largest audience--prospective students and their families.
The temperature is dropping and forecasts call for snow. Time to get shovels ready!
Sister Carol Jean Vale, Ph.D., will remain at the helm for another five-year term, having been reappointed as President of Chestnut Hill College by the Board of Directors on December 12.
The Alumni Relations Office is an extremely busy place all year 'round. We take you back for a look at what's been happening in the last few months.
For years, renovating the classrooms in Clement Hall has been on the College's capital improvement wish list. With the grant received from the Connelly Foundation last month, that wish can finally begin to come true.
Alumni, faculty, staff and students continue to make news and local news outlets continue to take notice. Griffins in the News lists some of these noteworthy mentions.
When Mike Pearson, head sprint football coach, first got the job in November 2014, he had a two-year plan in mind to build the program from scratch.
Sharing the Wonders of CHC
On a warm, late August afternoon, Deborah Breidinger Vicario ’73 gave in to her grandson’s requests to visit Chestnut Hill College and drove to the campus from her home in North Plainfield, N.J., with her daughter, Terra, and seven-year-old Jake.
CHC's School of Continuing & Professional Studies celebrates 20 years of educating adult learners.
Inspiring Youngster Throws out Ceremonial Pitch at 3rd Annual CHC Night at the Phillies
Sister Carol gives Owen Frenia a chance on the mound.
In 2020, Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics, NASA will launch a mission to Mars and Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
History may one day remember the election of President Donald J. Trump as a manifestation of the inevitable.
Guest editorial by Jeffrey Carroll, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science
Stephen Berk, Ph.D., ABPN, was a full-time faculty member in the Psy.D. program who was often considered a role model on how to balance a stellar career with being a dedicated father, husband and friend. After his death in 2012, The Stephen N. Berk Memorial Award was created to honor his life’s work.
Audience members were in for a treat on opening night of the 5th annual Harry Potter Academic Conference — the first time the conference has dedicated a day specifically for high schoolers.
The Board of Directors of Chestnut Hill College reappointed Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., as President of the College for a sixth and final term of a maximum of five years, effective July 1.
College is the culmination of four years of hard work, long study hours and students finding and pursuing a passion to one day turn into a career.
The Student Life Department recently hosted its second Student Life Symposium. The event is designed to provide time for personal and professional enrichment while encouraging dialogue between campuses.
Did you know that CHC’s men’s basketball team recently beat a Division I opponent for the first time in program history?
Alumni, faculty, staff and students continue to make news and local news outlets continue to take notice. Griffins in the News lists some of the noteworthy mentions in the past weeks.
The holiday season is upon us, filled with joy and … alumni events!
When Mike West, head women’s basketball coach, returned from the NCAA Identity Workshop last summer, he brought back the opportunity for Chestnut Hill to participate in the NCAA D-II Campus Retreat Program.
Seth Jacobson ’07 has been selected for the William Penn Fellowship, a two-year fellowship in Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s office beginning in August 2017.
No matter what holiday you celebrate, every year the holiday season brings stress along with the joy. How do you make the holidays a cheerful time in spite of the tasks we face and the stressors we often feel now?
For the second consecutive year, Marie Conn, Ph.D., professor of religious studies, and Ryan Murphy, director of service-learning, co-taught the course called Heart of the City this fall.
Philadelphia is one of the largest cities in America and home to close to 50 colleges and universities, and none of them have an undergraduate cybersecurity degree program. That is, until now.
The country’s largest Catholic social justice conference was held in mid-November, bringing nearly 2,000 high school and college students together to learn, reflect, pray, network and advocate in the context of the Catholic faith tradition.
For more than four years, Rita Michael Scully, SSJ, M.A., associate professor of English, has traveled the streets of center city Philadelphia, delivering socks to the homeless. Twice a month on Saturdays, she makes her way up and down Market Street always ending her journey at Old St. Joseph’s Church on Willings Alley for Mass.
Marie Conn, Ph.D., professor of religious studies, has made several trips abroad with Eva Mozes Kor, who, with her late twin sister, Miriam, were part of the infamous WW II experiments conducted on twins at Auschwitz by Dr. Josef Mengele.
History may one day remember the election of President Donald J. Trump as a manifestation of the inevitable. - Guest editorial by Jeffrey Carroll, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science
Stephen Berk, Ph.D., ABPN, was a full-time faculty member in the Psy.D. program who was often considered a role model on how to balance a stellar career with being a dedicated father, husband and friend. After his death in 2012, The Stephen N. Berk Memorial Award was created to honor his life’s work.
DIVISION II CHC BEATS DIVISION I COPPIN STATE
CHC's men’s basketball team recently beat a Division I opponent for the first time in program history. The Division II Griffins defeated Coppin State (Baltimore, Md.), 76-73, on November 28
CHC's men’s basketball team recently beat a Division I opponent for the first time in program history. The Division II Griffins defeated Coppin State (Baltimore, Md.), 76-73, on November 28 — a school that has made four appearances in the NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament.
CHC's men’s basketball team recently beat a Division I opponent for the first time in program history. The Division II Griffins defeated Coppin State (Baltimore, Md.), 76-73, on November 28 — a school that has made four appearances in the NCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament.
Now through November 18, ARTZ Philadelphia presents an exhibition of artwork created by their participants in CHC’s Dwight V. Dowley Gallery on the fifth floor of St. Joseph Hall. The exhibit is free and open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Did you know that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) selected CHC as a host of the 2016 Division II Campus Retreat Program?
Jeffrey Carroll, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science, was quoted in a story in The New York Times about the potential for voter fraud in Philadelphia.<
When it comes to the annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup, only one sport reigns supreme at Chestnut Hill College. It just so happens, that sport is played on broomsticks.
Families of resident students should check their calendars and plan ahead. Finals are nearly upon your students and there's nothing like getting a delicious care package to ease the studying and test-taking.
When Garfield Jackson ’04 SCPS, chose to return to school in his late 50s, he did so because of his two sons. Four years later, Garfield’s experience led his wife of 47 years, Doris Jackson ’08 SCPS, to choose the School of Continuing & Professional Studies as well.
It is time, once again, to nominate an alum for one of two awards bestowed annually by the Alumni Association. Please give this some thought and submit nominations for the following two awards:
The 8th Annual Lily’s Loop Walk attracted the largest group of walkers in its history on a perfect October day. More than 100 participants helped raise $975 to benefit the Lily’s Hope Foundation, which supports premature babies and their families with unexpected expenses due to the baby’s early arrival.
Streaming sunlight and unseasonably warm weather welcomed more than 100 guests to the 2016 President’s Circle Brunch held at the Commonwealth Chateau at SugarLoaf on October 30.
In 2012, the American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) conducted a study on what has become a prevalent topic in sports at all levels: concussion. In 2016, Chestnut Hill College, thanks to the Mind Matters Challenge, took a huge step in advacing this topic forward even further.
Audience members were in for a treat on opening night of the 5th annual Harry Potter Academic Conference — the first time the conference has dedicated a day specifically for high schoolers.
Chestnut Hill College has just announced the addition of an interdisciplinary minor in European Union and European Studies to its academic roster.
The 23rd Annual Fall Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series featured husband and wife neonatologists who spoke to a standing-room-only crowd of students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community.
For years, renovating the classrooms in Clement Hall has been on the College’s capital improvement wish list. With the grant received from the Connelly Foundation last month, that wish can finally begin to come true.
Election Day, November 8th, is only two weeks away and across the Chestnut Hill College campus, faculty in the History and Political Science Department have been helping to prepare and educate students, faculty and staff before the big day.
My PHL 17 was in town this morning to interview CHC Quidditch players before they take the pitch on Saturday and talk all things Harry Potter weekend. View the clip here.
Did you know that Emily Schademan, director of student activities, and Patrick McCauley, Ph.D., associate professor of religious studies, were interviewed by MyPHL 17 about their respective roles in the upcoming Harry Potter weekend?
Alumni, faculty, staff and students continue to make news and local news outlets continue to take notice. Griffins in the News lists some of the noteworthy mentions in the past weeks.
Plan Ahead
Residence halls close for the various breaks during the fall semester. Please make your travel arrangements now in accordance with these dates and times. Specific details regarding each break will be distributed with procedures for proper check-out.
This year’s Fall Conference was a great success. More than 40 alumni gathered on a beautiful early fall day at SugarLoaf.
If You Want to Vote in November, Make Sure You Register in October!
The race is heating up as across the country, everyone is gearing up for the 2016 presidential election. While we are still just about a month away from hitting the polls, it’s important to know that if you want to vote on November 8th, you have to be registered by October 11th to meet the PA voter registration deadline.
Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of the Chestnut Hill College community as they came out in large numbers to support the sprint football team in their home opening win over the Cornell Bears, 29-24.
Sharing the Wonders of CHC
On a warm, late August afternoon, Deborah Breidinger Vicario ’73 gave in to her grandson’s requests to visit Chestnut Hill College and drove to the campus from her home in North Plainfield, N.J., with her daughter, Terra, and seven-year-old Jake.
Two years ago, when Keely McCarthy, Ph.D., associate professor of English and coordinator of the writing program, began teaching both first-year writing and advanced writing courses on food and food-related issues, she never imagined the students would become so interested in what they were learning and the volunteer work they were doing, that they would ask the question, “Why can’t we start a garden on campus?”
As the LENS program begins its fifth year, its student participants’ commitment to service and mission is stronger than ever.
Getting a passport allows one to travel the world, experience new cultures and try new things. And while Chestnut Hill College’s version of a passport doesn’t take you outside of the country or even the city for that matter, it shares the goal of getting students outside of their comfort zone.
The 8th Annual Walk for Lily’s Hope Foundation will take place on the College campus on Wednesday, October 12, at 2 p.m., beginning at the Piazza. Join members of the Council for Exceptional Children of Chestnut Hill College in a passport event that always offers fun and fellowship while raising money for this important cause.
Getting the Scoop on Giving
Giving of your time and money to help make life better for others is one definition of philanthropy. There are others along the same lines, and they all include the concept of “giving.”
Now in its fifth year, the Harry Potter Academic Conference hosted by Chestnut Hill College, has grown from nine presenters in 2012 to 38 in 2015, and from three hours to two days. This year’s conference will be held October 20-21. Its theme is “Tolerance.”
CHC’s 23rd Annual Fall Biomedical Distinguished Lecture Series will be presented by the Biology Department on Wednesday, October 5, at 2 p.m. in the East Parlor.
From TV stations in Arizona to news outlets in Peru to top online sites such as E! Online, everyone is taking notice of the Harry Potter Weekend.
Did you know that news of CHC’s Harry Potter Weekend went viral just before Labor Day Weekend, with online sites around the world picking up the story?
Joan Chittister, OSB, an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality will give a presentation, hold a Q & A session and sign her books on Sunday, September 25.
Inspiring Youngster Throws out Ceremonial Pitch at 3rd Annual CHC Night at the Phillies
Sister Carol gives Owen Frenia a chance on the mound.
In Service for Social Justice
The Social Just-US Club, launched in the spring of 2013, provides an opportunity for criminal justice students to pursue discipline-specific activities highlighting the social justice perspective.
D2 ADA Awards Latest Example of CHC’s Commitment to Student-Athletes
Chestnut Hill College has acknowledged 56 individuals who have earned the Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Award for the 2015-16 season.
Annual Alumni Fall Conference Returns
After taking a break in 2015, the Annual Alumni Fall Conference has returned and will be held Saturday, September 17.
Commitment to Women’s Issues Began at CHC
Abigail Palko, Ph.D., ’96
Abigail Palko, Ph.D., ’96 recently was named Director of the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center at the University of Virginia.
Read on to see where to find CHC in the news in the past weeks:
Did you know that news of CHC’s Harry Potter Weekend went viral just before Labor Day Weekend, with online sites around the world picking up the story? Read more here.
When Mike Pearson, head sprint football coach, first got the job in November 2014, he had a two-year plan in mind to build the program from scratch.
In 2020, Tokyo will host the Summer Olympics, NASA will launch a mission to Mars and Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.
SCPS Celebrates 20 Years of Educating Adult Learners at CHC
Carole Christ ’06 SCPS was not ready for college after graduating from high school, so she worked in accounting for many years until realizing that not having a degree was holding her back professionally.
The goal has gotten bigger every year for Chestnut Hill College’s Griffins Against Cancer (GAC) organization. In 2014, its first year, the club participated in Villanova’s Relay for Life. By the second year, the club became an official chapter of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) “Colleges Against Cancer” and co-sponsored the Relay for Life at Arcadia University, helping to raise more than $2,200 for the ACS.
For Layla Cruz ’17, a former competitive volleyball player in high school, giving all she had meant finding the strength and courage to withdraw from one of the toughest obstacle course races ever envisioned, the Spartan Race, after seven of the more than 26 miles were completed, due to a quadriceps injury.
Seeing the need for an integrative elementary education program, Sister Mary Xavier enlisted the help of Sister Mary Harold, a CHC graduate with a master’s degree in Montessori Elementary Education from Xavier University. Thanks to her commitment, CHC became one of just six U.S. colleges or universities to support a Montessori education curriculum at the undergraduate level.
Welcome students to another exciting academic year at CHC!
Please note some upcoming dates of which you should be aware:
New Student Move-In Day: Friday, August 19
Returning Student Move-In Day: Sunday, August 21
Neal Dhand, M.F.A., assistant professor of communications, was featured by the Chestnut Hill Local for his feature film, “Crooked & Narrow,” which won the award for Best Editing at the Brooklyn Film Festival.
Did you know that Chestnut Hill College is preparing to take on the U.S. Naval Academy in a scrimmage prior to the start of the 2016 sprint football season?
Every year, before incoming students are welcomed to campus for their move-in and orientation, Chestnut Hill College hosts them and their families at Griffin Days, where they get a taste of the CHC community.
Third Annual CHC Night at the Phillies!
Join us for the Third Annual Chestnut Hill College Night at Citizens Bank Park on August 20.
Brian Haughton ’05 SCPS comes from a long line of men who have been of service to others — both grandfathers, his father and uncle all were Philadelphia police officers. So it’s not surprising that he found his way to a career serving the public.
Often when one returns to their alma mater, they do so with a sense of pride and a desire to help other students experience the same level of education they did. This was how Kathleen Rex Anderson, Ed.D.
As part of her senior seminar project, Fran Wasserman ’11 SCPS turned her passion for service and desire for helping underserved moms and their babies into The Baby Bureau, a non-profit with a heartwarming goal.
CHC has announced the formation of the Center for Concussion Education of Chestnut Hill College, whose purpose is to create a nationally recognized interdisciplinary center for concussion education, research and policy.
Staff and faculty filled the Redmond Room to say a bittersweet farewell to four of their retiring colleagues. As Sister Carol said in her opening remarks, “Endings are seldom easy, but each step leads to new wonders.”
When Winter Storm Jonas hit the Philadelphia area in late January, dumping up to nearly two feet of snow on CHC’s campus, students turned out in service to the Sisters of St. Joseph who found their cars buried.
The Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation (IFR), the history club and history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Black Student Union (BSU) set out to engage and educate the College community on issues facing the African-American population today and in the past in honor of Black History Month.
Chestnut Hill College’s Office of Career Development hosted a business networking and recruiting event in mid-February during which students had the chance to make connections and find potential internships.
Students arriving at the Fun at One event in the Student Activities Office on February 17 were treated to a special yogurt bar and giveaways from the College Bookstore in exchange for learning something about the world of philanthropy.
Just before the beginning of the fall semester, a group of first-year and transfer students moved onto campus a week early. They're not here to get a jump on classwork, rather they're part of the Leadership, Engagement and Service (LENS) program.
The credits on the Class of 2016 began to roll on Saturday, May 14 as the students walked their symbolic red carpet toward the next chapter of their lives.
Students received a unique opportunity when they interviewed sisters living at St. Joseph’s Villa as part of last fall’s Death and Dying class taught by Marie Conn, Ph.D., professor of religious studies and fellow of thanatology, assisted by Shane McCarthy, service learning assistant in career development.
A group of CHC students from the political science department traveled to the mayor’s reception room in City Hall for an informative and substantive debate with students from Temple University.
This year's recipients were Kathleen Shea Pie '87, '92 SGS, of the Eleanore Dolan Egan '28 Award and Ritamarie Moscola, M.D.., M.P.H. '78, of the Distinguished Achievement Award.
Participants will have the chance to propose solutions to global issues before presenting their findings in front of members of the United Nations.
Ana Marjanovic-Shane, Ph.D., associate professor of education, has received a 2016-17 Fulbright Scholar grant and will spend four months in Serbia, teaching at the University of Belgrade.
For the first time, Chestnut Hill College hosted close to 200 students from five area elementary schools as part of a uniquely tailored eighth grade admissions event.
CHC hosted the SEPCHE Honors Conference in April for the third time, bringing together some of the best and brightest young minds from the group’s member institutions.
CHC will celebrate its 89th Commencement on Saturday, May 14, when nearly 400 students will receive their diplomas.
Attention alumni! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take part in a new and innovative way of giving known as the CHC Challenge.
Most 21-year-olds don’t expect to be told they can no longer pursue their lifelong passion, but that is what happened to Dexter Harris ’16, who was diagnosed with a blood-clotting disorder two years ago. He was told he could never play basketball again.
To educate and encourage students to vote in April's PA primary, the Students’ Political Science Association (SPSA) hosted an Election Palooza, complete with mock elections, polls regarding the campaign issues, information on each of the candidates and more,
Every student is different, of course, but it’s likely most can use a little help once in a while as they navigate through their college experience. The Office of Student Success helps students do just that through individual attention and support.
About two years ago, a scholarship was established to recognize students who have served their communities in outstanding ways, whose history of making a positive impact on their schools, their faith communities and other areas helped them stand out as leaders.
Students from Effat University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will join CHC students for a three-part videoconference moderated by representatives from United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and Wayne Jacoby, co-founder of Global Education Motivators (GEM), an educational non-governmental organization located at CHC.
The undergraduate academic career of Allison Eberly ’14, a current doctoral candidate in the biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt University, can be summed up in five words: research, research and more research.
Thanks to the $30,000 NCAA CHOICES grant received by the College in 2012, student-athletes have been able to promote alcohol education programs on campus, as well as attend conferences around the country, as several CHC student-athletes did at the end of January.
Chestnut Hill College is proud to host the 18th Annual SEPCHE Honors Conference on Saturday, April 2. The Honors Conference is an academic symposium that showcases honors students as they present their research scholarship, performance and concluding work to peers across all eight member institutions.
Chestnut Hill College’s Institute for Forgiveness and Reconciliation (IFR) and the Black Student Union hosted Sharon Katz and The Peace Train for a rousing concert by the four-person band and a showing of Katz’s award-winning documentary “When Voices Meet.”
Griffins of legend are powerful and strong. How could it be otherwise for a creature that blends the head and wings of an eagle with the body, back legs and tail of a lion? CHC Griffins are also powerful and strong, and several departments in the College are determined to ensure they stay that way.
Thanks to an educational grant, CHC students have been able to receive a unique and beneficial student teaching experience that emphasizes individual development and mentoring.
Dr. Harald zur Hausen will present his evolving research on cervical cancer, and his current research on the role of novel viruses in cancers of the colon and breast, as well as in multiple sclerosis.
As a result of a successful inaugural season, seven student athletes, sophomore Domoree Hill, and freshmen, Raevon Floyd-Bennett, Brian Layden, Jon Baldwin, Kevin Meredith, Kevin Clancy and Dasantae Callis, were given all-CSFL distinction as honorable mentions on the conference-wide team.
Leeann Burke ’16, a business administration and management major, understands the importance of an internship — not only for fellow business administration students, but for all majors.
Did you know that Chestnut Hill College School of Graduate Studies offers graduate degrees, post-graduate certificates, and certification programs in five areas of study?
Three years ago, in an effort to enhance the academic experience and social growth of students, Chestnut Hill College began a program called Themed Living Communities (TLC).
With the addition of two new athletic programs earlier this year, Chestnut Hill College saw the need to increase the offerings in the Jack and Rosemary Murphy Gulati Complex Fitness and Recreation Center to better suit the needs of its athletes and the entire campus population.
Jack Gulati, presented the lecture “Balancing Business and Family to Achieve True Wealth and Happiness.”
The College recently hosted a Wellness Day, sponsored by Student Life with participation from Student Activities, Counseling Center, Health Center, Campus Ministry and Janice Kuklick, chair of the physical education department, to encourage students, faculty and staff to create a healthy body-mind-spirit balance in their lives.
If you have already received your teaching certification or are close to receiving it, you will want to take note of a special event coming up on Wednesday, April 6, at the Expo Center at Oaks. The Teacher Job Fair is an excellent way for aspiring teachers to meet prospective employers face-to-face.
The Office of Alumni Relations has been very busy planning an exciting lineup of alumni events this year. Read on and be sure to mark your calendars!
SEPCHE recently hosted their fourth annual Diversity Conference. This year’s theme was Valuing and Embracing Diversity: Exploring Interfaith Dialogue.
Recently, 19 doctoral students in their third year of the five-year Psy.D. program, presented their research in the form of a poster session that was open to all students, faculty and staff on the College campus.
After months of planning, Chestnut Hill College hosted its first annual Student Life Symposium at SugarLoaf in October. The conference theme, Collaborative Conversations, was designed to invite colleagues and student life professionals from the Philadelphia region to share concepts, ideas and strategies on how to make the most of their work with students.
At Chestnut Hill College, whether it be through changing the world, expressing yourself, or just having fun with classmates, clubs offer something for everyone.
In addition to several club sponsored events including open dialogues on race and relations, Chestnut Hill College’s History Club, the Black Student Union, and Phi Alpha Theta will commemorate Black History month by welcoming Lawrence Little, Ph.D., from Villanova University on Thursday, February 18, at 7 p.m. in the East Parlor.
It is with heavy heart that the College announces the passing of its fourth president, Sister Mary Xavier Kirby.
Growing up, Chris Allen ’13, an only child, had wanted just one thing: a brother. Now, after having professed his first vows as a member of the religious order of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (OSFS), not only does Allen have one brother, he has hundreds across the United States and around the world.
Maci Kociszewski ’16 has always loved to create. Majoring in Studio Art then seems like common sense and her minor in psychology is the perfect balance as she begins to look for graduate schools to pursue her goal of becoming an art therapist.
For the first time, Chestnut Hill College, in conjunction with the Delaware Valley High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), hosted a professional networking event and conference on cyber forensics and security.
Julian Fernandez ’11, new head men’s soccer coach and four-year star of the team when he was a student, did something he had never accomplished as a player — he took the team to the program’s first-ever playoff victory and all the way through to the conference championship.
Over 130 sixth-grade girls were on campus to take part in the PAGES (Philadelphia Area Girls Enjoying Science) mini conference, which was founded by a former faculty member and has been held at the College since 2000.
Students at Effat University in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, and students from CHC, prepared presentations on topics ranging from fashion to civic engagement, sharing their knowledge with audiences nearly 7,000 miles apart.
Four years of hard work, education and learned experience in a particular field culminates in the opportunity for a senior to share his or her final assignment with the entire College community. Recently 93 seniors did just that, presenting posters in the Rotunda or oral presentations in the East Parlor.
Following a first-place finish at the U.S. National Karate Federation (USA-NKF) National Championships and USA Team Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tomas Greer ’16 advanced to the World Karate Federation (WTK) Pan American Championships in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where he earned the bronze medal.
On October 21, the East Parlor filled with students, faculty and staff who wanted to learn more about the topic of Precision Medicine in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The lecture was part of the acclaimed Biomedical Lecture Series presented twice annually by the Biology Department.
To bring Logue Library into the present and sustain it into the future, renovations are planned to create dedicated learning centers, areas for more electronic equipment and more.
For the fourth consecutive year, Chestnut Hill College will be hosting its annual sustainability conference, and for the first time, will be doing so in conjunction with the fair trade event happening on the same day.
The inaugural sprint football season may be over but the excitement and uncommon excellence it brought to the College is still very much felt among the students, the athletes and everyone else on campus.
Nearly 500 registered for the 2015 Harry Potter Conference, an annual, interdisciplinary, academic conference. Forty speakers presented papers or gave lectures.
Seventh annual Lily's Loop event was once again a huge success, raising over $1,200 for families in need.
The College community gathered in mid-September for CHC’s annual Opening Liturgy and celebrated the theme, “Love is Our Mission.”
Chestnut Hill College will host its Fourth Annual Harry Potter Conference on October 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Hunger will deliver the lecture “Precision Medicine in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 3 p.m.
Against their CSFL and CACC rival, Post University, Chestnut Hill College orchestrated a stunning come from behind victory in their road-debut.
Returning for the sixth year, CHC will host the Brotherly Love Quidditch Tournament, doing so as defending champions.
CHC celebrated the events of the historical papal visit with many events on campus. Additionally, many in the community were fortunate to attend the events in the city, and have happily shared their unique stories.
Nicholas Williams ’13 understood the importance of having an internship as a chemistry major. Now, as a student at the University of Chicago, Williams is thankful for his internship opportunities, as they are helping him succeed in the sciences.
In observance of Constitution Day (Sept. 17), the Students’ Political Science Association (SPSA) sponsored several activities, allowing students, faculty and staff to get a firsthand look at the U.S. Constitution.
CHC's Colleen Gibson, SSJ, and assistant director of campus ministry, was featured in a NY Times article entitled, "The Comeback of the American Nun," about a recent surge of young women, under 30, being drawn to religious life.
History Making Productions, the Philadelphia-based Emmy award-winning documentary film production company behind Philadelphia: The Great Experiment, will air its newest documentary, Urban Trinity: The Story of Catholic Philadelphia, exclusively on WPVI-TV/6 ABC, Tuesday at 7 p.m. and this Sunday, Sept. 27, at midnight.
In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, Chestnut Hill College will be marking this historic and spiritual event through numerous celebrations. The College’s annual Mission & Legacy week will provide opportunities for the College community and the public to engage in the event.
Chestnut Hill College kicked off its sprint football season in front of a crowd over 600 strong, treating those in attendance to a home opening rout of Princeton University, 48-13.
The greenest members of the Chestnut Hill College men's soccer team paved the way for a red-hot second half in the team's home opener opposite University of the District of Columbia (UDC) as it was the freshmen thay tallied all three goals en route to giving first-year head coach Julian Fernandez, his inaugural victory.
CHC to offer programs all week long in honor of Pope Francis and his message of mercy and justice for all people.
On Saturday, September 5th, on a day that could only be described as having that perfect football weather, the Chestnut Hill College Griffins traveled to Penn Park to take part in an organized practice/scrimmage with the University of Pennsylvania Quakers.
As part of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), Megan Welch ’15, and Nicole Carney ’15, along with education professor Marie Leahy, SSJ, took part in a true service-inspired trip with students from Marywood University, in support of the Bigwa Secondary School in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, the College will host its first annual symposium, Collaborative Conversations, which will focus on promoting personal and professional enrichment in a collegial atmosphere as well as fostering dialogue among higher education professionals for sharing the best practices and innovative approaches to the challenges faced in today’s landscape of higher education.
Chestnut Hill College celebrated its 2nd annual ‘Night at the Phillies’ event on August 29, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3.
Kyle DeRiemer '09, combined his experience from the CHC communications department and an internship with the Philadelphia Soul into a career with the Arena Football League and currently, with the athletic department at the University of Arkansas
Former Griffins of all ages were invited to join the Chestnut Hill College Alumni Association in painting ‘Alma Mater,’ an original created and taught by Danielle Rossi ’97, at the College’s first Alumni Day Out at Painting with a Twist (PWAT) in Skippack, Pa.
Only 225 colleges in 11 Northeastern states made The Princeton Review's "Best in the Northeast" list for 2016.
In mid-May, the Department of Professional Psychology earned reaccreditation for its Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology program by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Building off of a strong foundation established by the program's only ever head coach, Bob Spratt, the baseball team capped off the 2015 season, the best in the program's eight year history, with a record in wins, their first ever ranking in the NCWBA Poll and their second trip to the CACC Championship in the past three years.
A team of faculty and staff led by William Ernst, Psy.D., was selected as a winner in the NCAA's 'Mind Matters' Challenge
The Biology Department at Chestnut Hill College has signed an articulation agreement for an Immersive Undergraduate Research Program with Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), according to Joe Kulkosky, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department.
All students at CHC must take the Global Studies course as part of their general education requirement. Section topics include global warming, economic inequality, terrorism...
The Rotunda and Sorgenti Arena were transformed for one magical night in May as 340 friends of Chestnut Hill College celebrated its 90th anniversary as part of the annual Scholarship Gala. This year, 32 alumni also were honored as they were inducted into theLibris Society. As Sister Carol Jean Vale, SSJ, Ph.D., president, made her welcoming remarks, she reminded the guests of the many decades of tradition and risk undertaken by the Sisters of Saint Joseph and all the faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends who have spent time on the College grounds.
May 9, the day of CHC’s 88th Commencement, dawned overcast and chilly. For a short time during the ceremony, heavy rain fell, leaving rivulets running around the feet of those in attendance.
One year after announcing the addition of sprint football as the College's newest athletic offering, the team of coaches and players, alongside a supportive College community, has been preparing for its first-ever home football game, against Princeton University on September 19.
Faculty members processed solemnly into Sorgenti Arena on the afternoon of August 22, wearing full regalia, followed by first-year students in black commencement robes. After the day's hustle and bustle, the slower pace had a calming effect on everyone in the room.
Vehicles filled to overflowing. Students and parents navigating unfamiliar terrain--balancing boxes and bags. Chatter and laughter of dozens of new voices. The start of an exciting and promising new year!
