Albertus Magnus College facts for kids
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| Latin: Collegium Alberti Magni | |
| Type | Private university |
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| Established | July 13, 1925 |
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Religious affiliation
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Roman Catholic (Dominican Sisters of Peace) |
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Academic affiliations
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ACCU CIC NAICU |
| President | Marc M. Camille |
| Undergraduates | 1,200 full-time |
| Postgraduates | 270 full-time |
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U.S.
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| Campus | 50 acres (200,000 m2) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Falcons |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division III – GNAC, ECAC |
Albertus Magnus College is a private Catholic university. It is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs started the college in 1925. These sisters are now known as the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The campus is in the Prospect Hill area of New Haven. It is close to the border with Hamden.
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History of Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College was founded in 1925. It was started by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The president of nearby Yale University, James Rowland Angell, spoke at the opening.
All classes and offices were first in Rosary Hall. This building was a large mansion. It was built in a style called Palladian architecture. Today, Rosary Hall is the college's main library.
The college's first chaplain, Rev. Artur Chandler, said the goal was to teach women. He wanted them to become "thinkers and leaders."
By 1940, the campus grew to 50 acres. Many old mansions nearby became dorms and offices. The school was known for its strong liberal arts program. This program required four years of Latin or Greek.
Originally, only women attended the college. In 1985, it started accepting both men and women. This change was led by President Julia M. McNamara. Albertus Magnus College was the last college in Connecticut to become co-ed.
The 1980s also brought new buildings. These included new classrooms and a sports center. The first graduate program started in 1992. It was a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.
How Albertus Magnus College Works
A group called the board of trustees leads Albertus Magnus College. In 1968, the way this group was set up changed. Most spots on the board (80%) became open to people who were not part of the church. But 20% of the spots were still for members of the Dominican Sisters of Peace.
What You Can Study
Albertus Magnus College offers many different subjects. Students can choose main subjects (majors), smaller subjects (minors), and special areas of study. They can also prepare for jobs like teaching or counseling.
The college has graduate programs too. These include art therapy, mental health counseling, and business. You can also study creative writing, education, and leadership.
In 2022, the college accepted all students who applied. About 15% of the students are male. About 85% of the students are female.
Campus Life
The campus is about two miles from Yale University. It is in a living area called Prospect Hill. This area is near the border with Hamden. The campus is also close to Edgerton Park and East Rock.
The college uses several old mansions from the 1800s. These buildings are used as dorms and offices. Many of them are part of the Prospect Hill Historic District.
Sports at Albertus Magnus
Albertus Magnus College has many sports teams. They are part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They play in Division III. The teams are called the Falcons. They are also part of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
- Men's sports: baseball, basketball, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, swimming & diving.
- Women's sports: basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, ice hockey, swimming & diving, tennis, volleyball.
Notable People
Alumni
- Ellen Bree Burns: A U.S. federal judge.
- Stephen Harding: A lawyer and politician in Connecticut.
- Margaret Heckler: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She was also a U.S. Ambassador.
- Jacqueline Noonan: A doctor who studied children's hearts. She described Noonan syndrome.
- Dianne Pinderhughes: An American political scientist.
- Marco Rafala: A novelist (writer of books).
- Lauren DeStefano: An author (writer).
- Margaret L. Drugovich: A medical researcher.
- Marilyn Travinsky: A politician.
Faculty
- Marcella Boveri: A biologist (studies living things).
- Lawrence J. DeNardis: A U.S. Congressman.
- Alice Mattison: A novelist and short story writer.
- Dorothea Rudnick: A biologist.
- Suzanne W. Tourtellotte: An astronomer (studies space).
- Grace Evelyn Pickford: A biologist.
- Nuala Archer: A poet.
Images for kids
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Rosary Hall, the college's first building, is now the main library.
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A view of Albertus Magnus College from behind Rosary Hall.
