Recent Alumni News

May 19  | Record Number Graduate From Stonehill
Item Thumbnail A total of 633 students, the largest class in history, participated in the College’s 62nd Commencement ceremony under clear, sunny skies on Sunday. 
May 17  | Rev. John Denning Named Tenth President of Stonehill
Item Thumbnail Stonehill College has named Rev. John Denning, C.S.C. as its tenth President following a unanimous vote by its Board of Trustees earlier today, Friday, May 17. 
May 06  | Introducing Alumni Minister the Rev. Anthony Szakaly, C.S.C.
Item Thumbnail Stonehill welcomes the Rev. Anthony Szakaly, C.S.C. who was recently appointed as the College’s new Alumni Minister. 
April 24  | Avon CEO Sheri McCoy Named Commencement Speaker
Item Thumbnail Sheri S. McCoy, the chief executive officer and a director of Avon Products, will deliver the keynote address at Stonehill College’s 62nd Commencement on Sunday, May 19. 
April 18  | Stonehill Alum Credits Junior Achievement For Who He Is Today
Item Thumbnail Healthcare executive Bob Simpson ’93 was recently inducted into the Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame for Lee County. 
April 16  | Statement From President Cregan on Marathon Tragedy
Item Thumbnail Stonehill President Rev. Mark T. Cregan, C.S.C. issued a statement following the tragedy at the Boston Marathon where at least two Stonehill alumni were among the injured. "Let us stand in solidarity with those who are suffering and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers," said Fr. Cregan. 
April 08  | Were we ever that young?
Item Thumbnail Ed Costar '70 talks about his college years and how it was a turbulent time in our history in this article published in he Fall River Herald News. 
April 01  | Boxing Helps Brockton Students Advance Academically
Item Thumbnail Jason Lynch '11 and Stonehill students help Brockton kids with their homework at the YMCA while also instilling a champion’s mindset by teaching them boxing at Cappiello Bros. Boxing and Fitness gym. 
March 28  | One Seed Grows a Forest of HOPE
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alum Mike Cipoletti '99 has devoted his life to the poeple of Chacraseca in Nicaragua and it all stemmed from a conversation with classmate Michael McKenna '99 on the back steps of Boland Hall back in 1996. 
March 28  | Spring Break in Nicaragua
Item Thumbnail The Summer 1997 Stonehill Alumni Magazine captures excerpts from Keith LaFortune's '99 journal during his spring break trip volunteering in Nicaragua. 
March 27  | Stonehill Alum Receives Elizabeth Ann Seton Award
Item Thumbnail On April 11, the Sisters of Charity will celebrate their 13th Annual Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards Event and Stonehill alumna Janine DiLorenzo ’11 will be named a Young Adult Award Honoree. 
March 20  | Stonehill to Name Campus Roads
Item Thumbnail In response to a request made by the Town of Easton, Stonehill is pleased to announce that its on campus roads will soon be named so that fire personnel and emergency medical response teams can more quickly identify the location of a call. 
March 14  | Stonehill Alum Pens Children’s Book
Item Thumbnail Kate (Monahan) Hanscom ’05 was a Finance major at Stonehill, but she’s seen her lifelong dream of publishing a children’s book come true—with the help of her Stonehill friends and family. 
March 06  | The Power of Words
Item Thumbnail Jay McHugh '89 wrote an article in the "Huffington Post" on The Power of Words and how they can shape you into a rainmaker, entrepreneur, or chief of your growing tribe. 
February 28  | The Red Carpet: Alum Goes From Zoo Work to Hollywood Glam
Item Thumbnail Christine Dwyer ‘12 credits her elective film course with Professor Ron Leone at Stonehill with changing the direction of her life. 
February 28  | HOPE Was Here: Alum Reflects on HOPE Journey In Film
Item Thumbnail A documentary film on Stonehill's HOPE program is being made by alum Travis Kumph '10, who says the service program transformed his life. 
February 20  | An Author's Advice
Item Thumbnail Gerry O’Neill '64 is a successful journalist, editor and author, who shares some insights on journalism, Whitey Bulger and his background. 
February 13  | Sharing Faith with the Afflicted
Item Thumbnail Fr. David Farrell, C.S.C. ’64 is president of Yancana Huasy which in the language of the Incas means “House of Work.” Yancana Huasy works to address the multiple physical, cognitive and mental limitations and disabilities which exist on the outskirts of Lima. 
February 12  | Does the Catholic Church Evangelize?
Item Thumbnail The Rev. Jim Fenstermaker, C.S.C. '77 wrote a guest column in the "Easton Journal" discussing evangelization. 
February 10  | Presidential Search Update
Item Thumbnail The search for Stonehill’s tenth president has been narrowed to two finalists. 
January 29  | How Can The Gender Gap Still Need Closing?
Item Thumbnail Suan Pawlak-Seaman '74 discusses the importance of her Women's History class at Stonehill. 
January 11  | Alumna Thankful for Every Breath
Item Thumbnail Senior year at Stonehill, Lindsay Briggs ’08 underwent a double-lung transplant and despite her hardships, Briggs keeps a positive attitude, and is thankful for every breath she takes. 
January 04  | Political Analyst Patrick Griffin '81 to Give Presentation
Item Thumbnail In his new book "Primary Columns," Patrick Griffin '81 offers an insider's account of Republican presidential politics and on Wednesday, January 16 he will visit the Martin Institute at Stonehill to discuss the book and to reflect on challenges and issues impacting the GOP today. 
January 04  | Polish Government Recently Honors Michael Novak ’56
Item Thumbnail The Polish Government recently honored former trustee Michael Novak ’56 for his efforts in “fostering democratic change” in Poland during the 1980s and for his work in developing Polish-American cooperation. 
January 03  | Alumnus Makes Papal Presentation
Item Thumbnail Father John Phalen, C.S.C. '70 presented Pope Benedict XVI with pledges from people promising to pray the Rosary Daily. 
December 14  | Presidential Search Update
Item Thumbnail On Friday, the Presidential Search Committee met on campus to begin reviewing resumes of Holy Cross priests who applied to become the tenth president of Stonehill College. 
December 06  | A Stonehill Christmas
Item Thumbnail As Christmas approaches, here is a listing of events and initiatives that capture the spirit of this special season at the College. 
November 20  | Mark Mulligan ’88 Receives 2012 Alumni Service Award
Item Thumbnail Past President of the Alumni Council Mark Mulligan ’88 received the 2012 Alumni Service Award at the Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, November 18. 
November 20  | Brockton Joins Irish Town for Santa Record
Item Thumbnail John Merian ’81 started the Santa Hat Challenge four years ago in Brockton and this year an estimated 2,00 people participated in the event. 
November 05  | Stonehill Alum Gets Special Surprise In London
Item Thumbnail Diehard Patriots fan John Person proposed to longtime girlfriend, Stonehill alum Francesca Perrone '10, in Paris during the week leading up to New Englad's game in London. 
November 01  | Why Show Thanks?
Item Thumbnail Rev. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. '69 shares the importance of showing thanks. 
October 25  | Little Scholars: A Glimpse at Stonehill’s Class of 2028
Item Thumbnail It's never too early to start thinking about college. This is especially true for the first-grade students of alumna Amy Ferrer '06, who are eager to learn more about the college their New York City classroom is named after. 
October 16  | AmeriCorps Team is Key Cog in Connecting for Change Conference
Item Thumbnail Desa Van Laarhoven '01 discusses her experiences with AmeriCorps. 
October 10  | Three Alums Join Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest
Item Thumbnail Three Stonehill graduates have become Jesuit volunteers and they have committed to the values of community, simple living, social and ecological justice, and spirituality with Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest. 
October 09  | Stonehill College Alumna Serves as Jesuit Volunteer
Item Thumbnail Maura Ferrarini '12 answered the call to serve with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. 
August 21  | South Shore Stars names 2012 ‘40 Under 40 Awards’ Recipients
Item Thumbnail The South Shore Stars announced the winners of its third annual 40 Under 40 Awards, which honor individuals under 40 for their professional accomplishment, civic engagement and leadership potential. Among those recognized were Stonehill's Farm Manager Bridget Meigs and alum Marquis Taylor '06 founder of Coaching for Change, Inc. 
July 06  | Paul Who?
Item Thumbnail Mediator Paul Finn '71 may just be the most famous guy you don't know. 
June 28  | In Service to Others
Item Thumbnail Peter LaBreck, associate director of alumni affairs says alumni volunteers stay engaged with Stonehill through community service opportunities such as the Back to School Backpack Project and the gift-wrap party that benefit local needy children. 
June 18  | Lauren Daley's BookLovers: My Father, the Poet
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alumna and freelance writer Lauren Daley ’05 recently wrote about her dad for Father's Day. 
June 18  | Stonehill Focuses on Career Services for the Younger Set
Item Thumbnail Heather Heerman, Stonehill’s director of career services, discusses that Stonehill is ahead of the curve on reaching out to sophomores for career preparation. 
June 11  | Healthcare Majors Flock to MEDITECH
Item Thumbnail Medical Information Technology, Inc. — MEDITECH for short — is a Canton (Mass.)-based healthcare software provider that’s growing fast and over the last two decades, it’s hired more than 100 Stonehill alumni. 
June 08  | Hoop Captain Reflects on Irish Trip
Item Thumbnail Captain Sean Lowry ’12 summarized his trip to Ireland where Stonehill's basketball teams recently played Irish teams and had a mini study abroad experience. 
June 04  | Reunion 2012
Item Thumbnail Persistent rain did not dampen spirits at Reunion 2012 as close to 750 reunion alumni and more than 400 family and friends celebrated the largest reunion in Stonehill history on June, 1, 2 and 3. 
June 01  | Stonehill College Honors Former Patriots Lineman and CEO of Cumberland Farms -Gulf Oil
Item Thumbnail Former Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi and the chief executive officer at the Cumberland Farms-Gulf Oil Group Joseph Petrowski were honored Thursday night at Stonehill College’s 52nd annual President’s Dinner. 
May 31  | Honorees are "No Ordinary Joes"
Item Thumbnail The 52nd annual President's Dinner and Reception at Stonehill saw over 700 neighbors, friends and alumni gather inside the Sally Blair Ames Sports Complex on Thursday, May 31. The event raised over $140,000 for the Sports Complex Expansion. 
May 20  | 561 Graduate From Stonehilll
Item Thumbnail Amid sunny skies and beaming parents, 561 students received their degrees at Stonehill's 61st Commencement on Sunday, May 20. 
May 15  | Priest Hatches Unique Tuition Plan for Stonehill
Item Thumbnail The Rev. Al Croce has donated hundreds of handcrafted Easter eggs to raise money for a scholarship fund he’s starting in his name. 
April 20  | Stonehill Grad Awarded NSF Fellowship
Item Thumbnail Megan Shave '11 has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. The fellowship will allow her to further her research on avian behavioral and population ecology and continue her education at Michigan State University. 
April 17  | Stonehill Alum & Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley ’80 to Deliver Commencement Address
Item Thumbnail Conley will be joined by business executive William Devin ’60, homeless advocate Dr. James Joseph O’Connell III and caregiver Mother Margaret Regina as honorary degree recipients. 
April 12  | Former FBI Agent Paul Daly ’62 Honored By St. Thomas More Law Society
Item Thumbnail Former FBI agent Paul Daly ’62 was honored by the Martin Institute’s St. Thomas More Law Society on Wednesday, April 11 in Boston’s Moakley Court House. 
March 14  | The Hottest Irish Book in Boston for St. Patrick's Day
Item Thumbnail Looking for the best Irish Book in Boston for this Saint Patrick's Day? Look no further than Stonehill alumnus Gerry O'Neill's Rogues and Redeemers, which gives a riveting behind-the-scenes portrait of the Irish power brokers who forged and fractured 20th century Boston. 
February 14  | Registrar Rallies Students to Build Homes
Item Thumbnail Since 2009, Registrar John Pestana ’92 has been working with nearly 100 Stonehill students each year through the Stonehill Chapter of Habitat for Humanity (HFH). 
February 08  | Understanding Blessed Moreau's Educational & Spiritual Philosophy
Item Thumbnail Rev. Thomas P. Looney '82, C.S.C. celebrates the life of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on January 20 at the Chapel of Mary. 
February 01  | Go Beyond Romance This Valentine’s Day
Item Thumbnail Linda Commito is the author of "Love Is the New Currency" shares her thoughts about Valentine's Day. 
January 20  | May Pavilion Skating Rink Opens on Campus
Item Thumbnail The Thomas & Donna May Skating Pavilion saw its first skaters take to the ice as students returned to campus for the start of the spring semester. 
January 17  | Global Neighborhood
Item Thumbnail Linda Commito '72, author of the book "Love is the New Currency," discusses the global community we are now all apart of in this op-ed which appeared in "Transformation Magazine." 
January 12  | John Judge '89 Named President of the Appalachian Mountain Club
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alumnus John Judge '89, a successful nonprofit and government leader, has been named President of the 136-year-old Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). 
January 06  | Raynham Native Named New CEO of Yahoo
Item Thumbnail Scott Thompson, who graduated from Stonehill College in 1979 with a degree in accounting, will officially take over Monday, January 9, as CEO at Yahoo. 
January 05  | Paying it Forward (For Stonehill)
Item Thumbnail Retired FBI veteran Paul Daly '62 recently presented Kirstin Vinal ’14, a criminal justice major from Swampscott, with a J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship from the Former Agents of the FBI Foundation. 
January 03  | 12 to Watch in 2012: Ed Cooley
Item Thumbnail Stonehill College graduate and Providence College basketball coach Ed Cooley '94 is the man to watch in 2012 as he looks to take the Friars back to a place of rebuilt respect. 
December 19  | ‘Tis the Season to be Hopeful
Item Thumbnail Linda Commito’72, author of "Love Is the New Currency," reflects on Christmas. 
December 14  | Milford Native and Director Riding ‘High' on Theater Circuit
Item Thumbnail Senior artistic associate with Hartford's Theatre Works, alumnus Rob Ruggiero '83 stays busy working while directing the multi-city tour of “High”, planning a staging of “Carousel” and his musical "Ella" will continue an on-and-off tour. 
December 13  | Stonehill Earns AACSB Business Accreditation
Item Thumbnail Stonehill has earned accreditation from AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International, the benchmark of quality for business education worldwide. 
December 06  | Catching Up With Milford's Man Of The Stage
Item Thumbnail Senior artistic associate at TheaterWorks in Hartford, Rob Ruggiero '83 has a passion for plays and musicals. His production of Matthew Lombardo's play "High" opened its national tour at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in Boston on December 6. 
November 20  | Linda Sarro ’86 Honored with 2011 Alumni Service Award
Item Thumbnail The Alumni Association honored Linda (Demarkles) Sarro ’86 for her years of commitment and service to the Alumni Auction with the 2011 Alumni Service Award at the Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, November 20. 
November 17  | Stonehill Celebrates Thanksgiving
Item Thumbnail In celebrating Thanksgiving, every family has its own interpretation of the holiday. Here 11 members of the Stonehill community share their Thanksgiving traditions. 
November 11  | Veterans Day 2011
Item Thumbnail Stonehill records indicate that more than 40 alumni are currently engaged in military service. When Stonehill first opened in 1948, many of the 134 men who made up the College's first class were veterans. 
November 09  | Call for Spanish Books
Item Thumbnail A community health volunteer in Los Tillales Educador, Katrina Organ '11 is taking great efforts to build a community library and is asking for Spanish book donations. 
November 03  | Alumna Author Linda Commito '72 Shares Her Tales of Writing
Item Thumbnail Linda Commito ’72 is the author of "Love Is the New Currency". Her book is rich with inspiring stories of people who are shifting their thoughts and actions to create a world where compassion and collaboration are esteemed. 
November 01  | Stonehill Graduates Join JVC Northwest
Item Thumbnail Three Stonehil alumni have recently embarked on a year of full-time volunteer work with Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest, continuing to live out Stonehill’s mission of compassion and service beyond their time spent at the College. 
October 28  | Mission, Our Third Role
Item Thumbnail In a recent "Pillars" article, Rev. Arthur Colgan ’68, who has dedicated his life to ministering to the poor, outlines the history of Holy Cross in Canto Grande and notes the many “signs of hope” there as a result of the Congregation’s efforts. 
October 21  | Sen. Tom Kennedy '03: Ever True to His Roots
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alum and Massachusetts State Sen. Thomas P. Kennedy '03 has a reputation as a politician who has always remained true to his self-professed “workingclass Democrat” roots. 
October 20  | Blue Hills Teacher Bikes Across America
Item Thumbnail Blue Hills teacher and Stonehill graduate Jonathan Palmer '03 recently completed a cross country bike ride from Boston to California in 32 days. 
October 03  | May Pavilion Dedicated
Item Thumbnail The Stonehill community gathered in the new Pavilion on September 29 for a gala dinner to celebrate its opening and to thank Thomas ’69 and Donna (Jermyn) May ’70 for their generosity in creating more opportunities for students. 
September 29  | Professor Richard Finnegan Named Outstanding Alumnus
Item Thumbnail Professor Richard Finnegan ’64 has been named Stonehill College's 2010 Outstanding Alumnus and receives the award now that he has returned from Europe researching a new book and serving as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in the Czech Republic. 
September 28  | We Love Stonehill: Grass-roots Web Site Going Strong Six Months Later
Item Thumbnail Liz Downey ’09 and Alexandra Simone ’09 started the web site WeLoveStonehill.com in March and seven months later, the site is stronger than ever. 
September 20  | Alumni Weekend 2011
Item Thumbnail With Stonehill’s alumni population now totaling over 23,000, the campus will be filled with familiar faces this coming weekend, September 23-25 for Alumni Weekend 2011. 
September 13  | Lost and Found: How One Student Discovered His Compass
Item Thumbnail Travis Kumph, a 2010 graduate of Stonehill College, discusses how a H.O.P.E. trip to Peru during his time at Stonehill led him down a path of self-discovery in this editorial. Kumph is currently writing a book on his volunteer experiences and those of other young people. 
September 06  | Remembering 9/11
Item Thumbnail The academic year was less than a week old when terror struck America on September 11th, 2001. In the attacks, three alumni and one Holy Cross priest died. 
September 06  | Timothy Coughlin ‘80
Item Thumbnail Timothy Coughlin ‘80 was one of three alumni victims in the 9/11 attacks. 
September 06  | Timothy Reilly ‘82
Item Thumbnail Timothy Reilly ‘82 was one of three alumni victims in the 9/11 attacks. 
September 06  | James Hayden ‘76
Item Thumbnail James Hayden ‘76 was one of three alumni victims in the 9/11 attacks. 
August 09  | Stonehill Seniors Named All Americans
Item Thumbnail Friends since freshman year, Katie O’Malley '11 and Ashley George '11 participated in four national championship tournaments on Stonehill's rugby team. 
August 03  | Taxed but Undaunted, This CPA Loves the Challenge
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alum Jacquelyn Tracy '88 went from a paraprofessional in KPMG’s tax office to a partner at her own accounting firm Mandel and Tracy in Providence. 
August 02  | 40 Under 40 Winners Demonstrate Leadership, Community Involvement
Item Thumbnail The South Shore Stars announced the winners of its second annual 40 Under 40 Awards, which honor individuals under 40 who have excelled in their business and community involvement. Stonehill was well represented as Assistant Professor of Sociology Chris Wetzel, Director of Intercultural Affairs Liza Talusan, Brittany Bergquist '13, Trish Godio '09, Todd Broderick '98 and Christopher Ernest '05 were all recognized. 
July 26  | Book Review: "Along the River's Edge"
Item Thumbnail The self-published debut novel, "Along the River's Edge" by Stonehill alumnus Al Desrochers '62 follows young narrator Christian Fontaine through a gritty, sobering, yet utterly inspiring coming-of-age memoir-style tale of his life between the ages of 11 and 18. 
July 22  | Not Just For Kicks
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alumna and trustee Marsha Moses '75 is directing a research project on safe and early cancer diagnostics and prognostics at Children’s Hospital Boston. Assisting Moses on the project is New England Revolution star Zak Boggs. The Boston Globe intereviewed the soccer player and Moses for an article which appeared in the paper on Friday, July 22. 
July 12  | Coming Home with Ed Cooley
Item Thumbnail Recently, ESPN writer Andy Katz followed Stonehill alum Ed Cooley '94, who is the new Providence College men's basketball head coach, back to his hometown of South Providence. 
July 12  | Stonehill Alum Creates Youth Leadership Program
Item Thumbnail Stonehill alum and founder of Coaching for Change Marquis Taylor '06 is coaching an eight-week summer program designed to give teenagers the tools to become active leaders and role models in the community as well as the skills needed to coach basketball to elementary-aged children. 
June 27  | Stonehill Grad Discovers Passion For TV Production
Item Thumbnail Recent graduate Nicole Jaques is spending her summer working in production on “Dora the Explorer” and at MTV News after earning a prestigious summer internship with the International Radio and Television Society. 
June 27  | Rev. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. ’69 and Rev. Robert Wiseman, C.S.C. Join Stonehill Staff
Item Thumbnail Stonehill President Rev. Mark Cregan, C.S.C. ’78 has announced the appointments of Rev. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. ’69 as the Director of Campus Ministry and Rev. Robert Wiseman, C.S.C. as the Alumni and Athletic Chaplain. 
June 24  | Alum’s Spirit Lives On Ten Years After 9/11
Item Thumbnail Father’s Day weekend marked the tenth annual Cogs Classic Golf Tournament which honors popular Wall Street trader Timothy Coughlin ’80, one of four members of the Stonehill community who died on 9/11. 
June 13  | Nancy Smith '83 Named to Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame
Item Thumbnail Nancy Smith '83, a three-sport standout for Stonehill, has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame. 
June 08  | Stonehill Pitcher Drafted By Boston Red Sox
Item Thumbnail Senior right-handed relief pitcher Brenden Shepard became the first student-athlete in program history to be drafted by a Major League Baseball club when the Boston Red Sox selected him in the 28th round (862nd overall) of the 2011 MLB First Year Player Draft on Tuesday, June 7. 
June 07  | Reunion 2011 Snapshots
Item Thumbnail Hundreds of alumni returned for Reunion 2011 last weekend. With splendid weather, they explored campus anew, enjoying many fun events. 
June 07  | Finding Their Way
Item Thumbnail Speaking to 700 guests at the 51st annual President's Dinner, Michelle Tineo ’12 and Mark White ’11 explained how they found their way at the College after intially struggling to fit in 
June 06  | Becoming a Legend: Flavin is Tip O'Neill in "According to Tip"
Item Thumbnail Veteran Boston broadcaster and politician commentator Dick Flavin '58 is starring in "According To Tip," a play Flavin wrote about the beloved Masachusetts poltician and former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O'Niell. 
May 24  | President’s Dinner to Celebrate Building of Stonehill
Item Thumbnail The 51th annual President's Dinner will be held on Thursday, June 2. Approximately 700 neighbors, friends and alumni are expected to attend this year's dinner, which will have as its theme "Building Stonehill," a retrospective look at how the College has grown, building by building. 
May 22  | Commencement 2011
Item Thumbnail A total of 603 students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at Stonehill's 60th Commencement on Sunday, May 21. 
May 19  | Scripted For A Career In Media, Entertainment
Item Thumbnail Stonehill College graduate Peter Iannuccilli '93 is now making a living in New York City as a film and television editor and producer. 
April 07  | Stonehill Grad Rallies Support for Alma Mater
Item Thumbnail The Easton Journal reports after a week of bad publicity for Stonehill College, a new website started by 2009 graduate Liz Downey is generating the positive recognition she and others say the school really deserves. 
April 01  | Tribute to Lou Gorman '53
Item Thumbnail Alumnus James "Lou" Gorman, who died early in the morning on Friday, April 1, 2011, was synonymous with the Boston Red Sox, having served the team in various capacities since 1984. But he was also the most honored individual in Stonehill history. 
March 23  | Stonehill Graduate Ed Cooley New PC Basketball Coach
Item Thumbnail Stonehill graduate and basketball player Ed Cooley continues his passion for the sport by pursuing a career coaching PC basketball. 
March 16  | The Irish: Northern Europeans with Mediterranean Sensibilities
Item Thumbnail With St. Patrick's Day in mind, we asked Stonehill Professor and Irish Studies scholar Richard Finnegan '64 for cultural insight on the country, which he says is "a northern European country with Mediterranean sensibility." 
March 16  | Honorable Catherine Sabaitis ’75 Recognized by St. Thomas More Law Society
Item Thumbnail The Honorable Catherine Sabaitis ’75, first justice of the Plymouth Probate and Family Court, will be recognized on Thursday, April 7 by Stonehill’s St. Thomas More Law Society for her dedication to public service and the law for the past two decades. 
March 02  | Young Alumnus Featured in NY Times
Item Thumbnail John Hanawalt, Stonehill's 2010 valedictorian, was featured in a New York Times article and video about young college graduates who are succeeding in a difficult economy. 
February 04  | Stonehill Memories of the Blizzard of 1978
Item Thumbnail While no doubt, this winter has been one for the record books in New England, nothing can quite compare to the Blizzard of 1978, which dumped 27 inches of snow on the region February 6-8. 
January 29  | Alumni Make Their Marks
Item Thumbnail As some of our current students take part in the KCACTF to compete for various awards, we’d like to update folks on what three of our recent alumni, who are now acting and teaching, are up to these days. 
January 20  | New Alumni Council Officers Begin Terms
Item Thumbnail Earlier this month, Catherine Campbell ’96, Kerri (Riley) Ansello ’96, and Michael Sarro ’95 began their new roles on the College’s Alumni Council as they were elected to three-year terms as president, vice president, and treasurer, respectively, last November. 
January 20  | A Rejuvenated Life
Item Thumbnail Seven years ago, Dave Macek ’04 was a football captain and mathematics major at Stonehill College. Today, you’re likely to find the now organic-food-lover teaching a yoga class at The Red Lotus Society in San Diego. 
January 18  | Young Alumni Extend Service Globally
Item Thumbnail A new initiative set forth by Stonehill is giving young alumni the opportunity to not only give back, but also travel the globe and develop their multicultural skills. 
December 10  | By the Numbers: Christmas at Stonehill
Item Thumbnail A by-the-numbers look at how Stonehill is celebrating the 2010 holiday season. 
November 22  | Denise and Herb King Receive Alumni Service Award
Item Thumbnail At the Alumni Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, November 21, Denise ’59 and Herb ’58 King were honored with the 2010 Alumni Service Award. Stonehill has benefitted from a 40+ year relationship with the Kings, who have served the College in many ways. 
November 04  | A Soldier’s Story: Remembering Lt. William Murphy ’63
Item Thumbnail William Murphy '63 served his country with distinction as a Platoon Leader during the Vietnam War. On October 5, 1965, while on a mission, he was killed when his unit was ambushed. 
October 05  | Combating Cyber-Bullying: A Combined Effort
Item Thumbnail Cyber bullying is “a power differential that is facilitated by technology,” said Stoughton Police Department Executive Officer Robert Devine, one of three panelists who spoke on cyber-bullying and internet safety at Stonehill recently. 
September 25  | Wicked Local Web Jams 4 Winners Pulse to Play Plymouth’s Guru Grille
Item Thumbnail Winner of the Wicked Local Web Jams 4 title, Pulse is an alternative rock group formed by Stonehill alumnus Paul Keough '09, his brother William, a member of Stonehill's Class of 2013, and Danny Padilla, also Class of 2013. 
September 23  | Local Experts To Address Issues of Cyber-Bullying and Internet Safety
Item Thumbnail A panel of local experts will address the issue of cyber-bullying and internet safety in today’s technology driven world at Stonehill on Tuesday, September 28 at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall. 
September 07  | Stonehill Alumni Complete AmeriCorps NCCC Service
Item Thumbnail With 70 projects in 11 states behind them, AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) members Kimberly Kawecki, Ellen Tarry, Paul Butler, and Andrew Cutter, all 2009 graduates of Stonehill, have completed 10 months of full-time service to communities in need. 
August 17  | Stocked and Stoked for School
Item Thumbnail Thanks to the help of Stonehill College alumni and other community volunteers, the recently held annual Backpack Project in Easton was a success. 
August 12  | Stonehill Campaign Attains the Summit
Item Thumbnail Attaining the Summit, Stonehill's second major fundraising campaign, set out in July, 2004, to raise $55 million. It concluded with a bang in June 2010, raising a record-setting $59.5 million. 
July 20  | Stonehill Roommates Reunite in Afghanistan
Item Thumbnail Stonehill roommates John McKee ’86 and Bill Gormley ’86, now lieutenant colonels in the U.S. Army, have reunited as both are stationed at Forward Operating Base Ghazni in Afghanistan. 
July 20  | By Text, Tweet He Tells World Balsams Life's Sweet
Item Thumbnail Recent graduate Martin Earley '10 is enjoying the summer job of a lifetime at The Balsams resort in New Hampshire. As the historic grand hotel's social-media guru, Earley is spending the summer chronicling life at the resort online. 
July 02  | New Mother and Child Sculpture Graces Campus
Item Thumbnail A sculpture depicting Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms now greets visitors at the front of the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Church. 
June 23  | Stonehill Alum is Mass Lawyer of the Year
Item Thumbnail Ted Riordan '87 is a partner with his wife Deborah Bates Riordan at Bates & Riordan, LLP- a general law practice in Quincy, Mass. with a focus on personal injury law, business litigation and appeals. 
June 18  | Alumnus’ Gift Pushes Scientific Research to Next Level
Item Thumbnail When Gene Cassis ’78 from Waters Corporation, one of the top analytical instrument companies in the world, asked Professor Maria Curtin and the rest of the science faculty what piece of scientific equipment they would like to have, the faculty didn’t expect to receive a state-of-the-art instrument. 
June 09  | Homily for Alumni of Stonehill
Item Thumbnail In his homily at Mass on Saturday of Reunion Weekend, Rev. John Phalen C.S.C. ‘70 spoke about Stonehill as a college "small enough to know well and large enough to keep things interesting." 
June 07  | Stonehill Celebrates Largest Reunion
Item Thumbnail Close to 780 reunion alumni and more than 400 family and friends celebrated the largest reunion in Stonehill history on June 3-6. 
June 03  | Stonehill Attains the Summit
Item Thumbnail There was much to celebrate at the 50th Annual President’s Dinner at Stonehill. While the night honored a half century of friendships between the College and members of the community, President and CEO of W.B. Mason Leo Meehan ’75 made the surprise announcement that the Company was donating an additional $1 million to the Attaining the Summit Campaign. 
May 07  | Stonehill Alumni Earn Top Scores on CPA Exam
Item Thumbnail Accounting alumni Patrick McCusker '08 and David Gancarz '07, both of PricewaterhouseCoopers, received the second and third highest scores on the CPA exam in Massachusetts, respectively. 
March 29  | Radio Talk Show Star Doug McIntyre '79 Named Outstanding Alumnus
Item Thumbnail Radio talk show host, columnist, screen writer, producer and director Doug McIntyre ’79 was honored with the College’s Outstanding Alumnus Award on Saturday, March 27. 
March 23  | Prof. Richard Finnegan '64 Named Fulbright Distinguished Chair
Item Thumbnail In being selected a Fulbright Distinguished Chair, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department Richard B. Finnegan ’64 has become the first faculty member in Stonehill history to receive this honor. 
February 12  | On Broadway
Item Thumbnail Rob Ruggiero '83, the first-ever graduate of Stonehill's Theatre Arts program, is making his Broadway debut directing "Looped" on February 19th. 
February 11  | Life Outside the Bubble: Young Alumni Advise Seniors on Life After Graduation
Item Thumbnail Four recent Stonehill graduates offered advice to 70 students who attended "Life Outside the Bubble," an annual program of the Student Alumni Association. 
February 10  | Alumni Connection Helps Make Green Initiative a Success
Item Thumbnail With environmental sustainability at the forefront of Stonehill’s objectives, the College recently donated furniture from its Merkert-Tracy Science Center to the nonprofit Community Care Services as part of a large-scale recycling plan implemented by Stonehill and W.B. Mason. 
February 01  | Alumnus Brings Theater Production “Nevermore” to Stonehill
Item Thumbnail Audiences can take a dark and mysterious journey into the life of Edgar Allan Poe when alumnus Joseph DeMita ’05 brings his musical production Nevermore to Stonehill’s Hemingway Theatre on Saturday, February 13 at 3 and 7:30 p.m. 
January 26  | Alumnus Credits Miracle with Healing
Item Thumbnail Given the tough reality of the court and prison systems where he works and ministers, John "Jack" Sullivan hardly seems like someone who would put his faith in miracles. Yet this 1961 Stonehill College graduate and Marshfield resident not only believes he was the recipient of a miraculous cure, but has had his belief confirmed by the Roman Catholic Church. 

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