Looking Forward with Hope
President's Message
Looking to the days ahead, I am confident in Stonehill's future and grateful to our community.
Stonehill Alumni Magazine
Spring 2025
A Fellow of the Ring
Showrunner Patrick McKay ’03 brings Middle-earth to life in Amazon's "The Rings of Power."
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Lasting Impression
Alumni recount how professors made an enduring impact through inspiring classes, transformative mentorship and unforgettable lessons.
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Lifelong Learners
Through the Martin Institute’s senior enrichment courses, lectures and book clubs, alumni return to campus to embrace lifelong learning.
How Can We Manage Information Overload?
The Big Question
Understanding the role that technology plays in our lives—and how easy it is to scroll, click or swipe for more information—Professor of Philosophy Anna Lännström shares how she turns off and unplugs.
320 Washington St.
Campus news featuring stories about student life, academic and athletics.
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My Stonehill: Piano Lessons with Matthew Hutton ’26
The healthcare management major and concert pianist talks finding solutions and brightening days.
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Flight Path: Nonprofit Guidance
When Madison Shorey ’25 launched a sports nonprofit in rural Maine, she turned to advancement professional Marie (Kehoe) Kelly ’00 for mentorship.
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Heard on the Hill
Check out Stonehill's official podcast, learn about our students who traveled to Super Bowl LIX, and discover how to make Stonehill green chili and corn chowder.
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Game Day
A throwback to the women's softball team claiming the Division III State Championship title. Plus, three student-athletes reveal how they get ready for a big game.
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Go Hill! Skyhawk Ice Hockey on the Rise
Two new coaches strengthen women's and men's ice hockey programs.
A Campus Visit
Rhododendron Drive
Last summer, Mary-Ann (Reda) Flynn ’74 celebrated her 50th Reunion and her 50th wedding anniversary. She reflects on her first visit to Stonehill and how it changed her life.
Alumni Community
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Class Note Highlights
Joseph Lehane ’79 has enjoyed a long career in the beverage business, thanks to Brother Mike's and his Uncle Joe. As a player on the Boston Brakers, a power wheelchair soccer team, Juan Carlos Ramirez-Tapia ’07 pushes boundaries for adaptive sports. Bio majors at Stonehill, Danielle Aston ’14 and Julianne Earle ’16, share their common path to medicine.
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Milestones
Milestones showcases the many celebrations in the lives of our alumni as well as the lasting friendships that were made at Stonehill.
Matthew Grant ’17 Tunes In
Volunteer Spotlight
Former WSHL general manager keeps the dial set to 91.3 FM.
Stonehill College Alumni Magazine
Stonehill Alumni Magazine, Volume 52, Issue 1; Editor, Kimberly Lawrence; Art Director, Colin Spencer; Alumni Editor, Jennifer (Moura) Silva ’93; Class Notes, Martin McGovern; Contributors, Liam Dacko ’16; Jim Fenton; Marie (Kehoe) Kelly ’00; Tania Kelly; Lisa Richards ’99; Stephanie (White) Thurrott ’89; Contributing Photographers/Designers, Devlo Media; Nicki Pardo; Director of Alumni Engagement, Anne (Pollick) Sant ’88; Stonehill Alumni Magazine is published biannually by Stonehill College, Office of Advancement Communications, 508-565-1321. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of Stonehill College.
Stonehill Alumni Magazine
Spring 2025