May School of Arts & Sciences
Thriving in a New Media World
Stonehill’s Communication program is equipping students with the experiences and knowledge needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex — and largely digital — information landscape.
Why Stonehill College?
The May School of Arts & Sciences brings together Stonehill College’s core disciplines and departments to provide a comprehensive four-year learning experience that fosters insightful collaboration and prepares students to be critical thinkers and creative leaders in their chosen fields.
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New National Honors Affirm Stonehill’s Excellence
Several of the most respected names in higher education have again judged Stonehill to be among the best colleges in the nation.
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Compassion, Career Align in Quest To Help 9/11 Families
The knowledge and value system instilled at Stonehill inspire an alum as he leverages DNA science to help victims' families find closure 20 years later.
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Professor Pamela Lombardi honored with 2021 Hegarty Award
The citation below accompanied the conferral of the 2021 Louise F. Hegarty Award for Excellence in Teaching to Chemistry Professor Pamela J. Lombardi on August 25, 2021 at Academic Convocation.
By the Numbers
Through an expansive portfolio of internships, externships, study abroad opportunities, and new opportunities for hands-on learning and scholarship, graduates of the May School of Arts & Sciences are well-positioned to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally competitive economy.
Of graduates over the past four years, 90 percent are employed, in top graduate programs or engaged in postgraduate service within six months of graduating
89% of seniors participate in “high-impact practices” including internships, practicums, field experience, study abroad and professional research.
84% of the Class of 2019 completed at least one internship experience, both domestic and abroad.
At Stonehill, we say that we're educating students for life. A career is part of life, but only part. To me, the real importance of a liberal arts education is understanding what makes people tick as humans.
Real World Opportunities
Stonehill College ranks among the highest in the nation when it comes to connecting students with high-impact practices such as internships, practicums, study abroad and research.
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Internships & Externships
Stonehill has an exceptional record of helping students secure highly competitive internships that can help them hone their career plans and build networks that can turn those plans into reality.
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Study Abroad
We recognize the multifaceted benefits of studying abroad given today’s global economy and our students travel to countries near and far in the pursuit of knowledge, humanity and service.
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Research
Our programs have students working one-on-one in partnership with faculty on graduate-level research and are distinctive for the range of available opportunities in all of our majors.
Internship Opportunities
Internships are integral for preparing students for postgraduate opportunities. They provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience, build a professional network, and learn more about yourself and potential careers.
Fighting the ‘Glass Cliff’ with Science
Organizations often tap female executives when they’re on the verge of collapse. A student-professor research team hopes science will show it’s unfair to blame gender when the collapses happen.