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Press Releases

Find current and past press releases from the Department of Media Relations at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University. Media Relations can be reached by phone at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2726 or fax at (203) 254-4221. Our mailing address is: Media Relations, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University, Bellarmine Hall, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ, CT 06824.

October 2024

September 2024

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Launches New “Red Sea" Coffee with Local Partner Silvermine Coffee Roasters

The new blend will fuel ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University students, faculty, staff, and guests at all University events.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Builds on Enrollment Success with Strong Rankings in U.S. News and World Report 2025 Best Colleges List

Boasting a 33% admit rate this year, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ is ranked 7th nationally among all national Doctoral/Professional Universities (DPU), as classified by the Carnegie classification system.

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University also maintained a solid position at No.65 (T) among nationally ranked private universities, and No. 45 (T) for Undergraduate Teaching - National Universities. ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ’s consistent placement underscores its strength as one of the premier private universities in the country, having placed in the top 75 among national private universities since its move to the national category 3 years ago.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Jumps 8 Spots in Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Rankings

WSJ/College Pulse also rated ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University in the top 13% for student experience, and in the top 20% for best salaries, out of 500 colleges.

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Bank of America Helps Expand Workforce Development at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Bellarmine

Inaugural ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Bellarmine Class Gains Job Skills Through Career Development Initiatives Supported by $1 Million Bank of America Grant.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University’s Sister Thea Bowman Residence Hall Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Bowman Hall sets a standard for environmental stewardship with innovative green technologies and sustainable design.

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August 2024

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Dolan Dean’s Executive Forum: "Using Culture to Modernize an Iconic Brand,” September 9

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Dolan Dean’s Executive Forum will feature Jim Mollica P’27, chief marketing officer (CMO) at Bose Corporation.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ’s Egan School Offers Healthcare Method Acting Workshop

The three-day immersive acting program will train community members in the role of standardized patients at the University’s state-of-the-art healthcare simulation center.

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Full Circle: ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ U. Nursing Student Returns to Facility that Helped Her Grandmother

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University student Kaitlyn Faulk assigned to clinical rotation at Austin facility that twice rehabilitated her grandmother after amputations.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ’s Incoming Class of 2028 Breaks Academic Records

As the summer winds down, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ welcomes its largest and most academically competitive cohort in University history, on August 30.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Announces New Center for Climate, Coastal and Marine Studies

With a focus on interdisciplinary research, faculty-student collaboration and community engagement, the new center will provide a platform for addressing critical environmental issues.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Recognized in Princeton Review's 2025 Best Colleges Rankings

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ also achieved standout rankings for Best Career Services, Best Student Support and Counseling Services, and Most Active Student Government.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Appoints Gregg Caruso, PhD Director of the Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics

Dr. Caruso will aim to expand the center's national and international influence and reach in applied ethics.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum Presents Exhibition of Old Master Prints

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum announces an important exhibition of Old Master prints from the Wetmore Collection of Connecticut College opening on September 12, 2024, and on view through December 21, 2024.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Launches First Doctoral Nurse Anesthesia Program in Central Texas

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University has expanded its Nurse Anesthesia program into Austin. The first doctoral program of its kind in Central Texas, the nationally ranked program addresses growing demand for anesthesia services in the state.

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Lafayette National Symposium at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Sept. 7

A symposium and Open VISIONS Forum will focus on the life, ideas and actions of the French visionary leader Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) through a public conversation that will mark and celebrate the 200th anniversary of his final visit to America in 1824.

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July 2024

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Dolan’s Masters of Marketing Analytics and Strategy Ranked #2

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Dolan’s Masters of Marketing Analytics and Strategy (MAS) Program has a 100% employment rate within three months of graduation, with options to complete the degree in a hybrid format or in person.

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The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Store to Host Official 'Who Was?' Ultimate Fan Experience August 3

This fun, free family event will feature trivia games, giveaways, and more!

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Announces CT 22nd State Senate District Candidate Forum, August 5

The forum is being hosted in partnership with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and Monroe Chamber of Commerce.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum Presents Sacred Space Exhibition

The ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum announces an important exhibition of prints from the Brandywine Workshop and Archives opening on September 20, 2024, and on view through December 21, 2024.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum Breaks One-Day ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æor Record with Community Ice Cream Social

The event marked a fond farewell to the Peter Anton exhibition "Just Desserts" at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum, Walsh Gallery, which closes July 27.

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The Quick Center Announces 2024-25 Season

ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unveils an exhilarating 2024-25 schedule of performances and lectures.

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Celebrate Summer at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Community Ice Cream Social, July 25

You’re invited to a sweet celebration! Bring the kids and join us for free frozen treats as we bid farewell to the deliciously delightful Peter Anton exhibition “Just Desserts” at the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Art Museum’s Walsh Gallery.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Recognized as One of Money’s Best Colleges in America

Money’s Best Colleges in America 2024 Rankings highlighted ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University's strong student outcomes, with 98% of graduates securing concrete plans within six months of graduation, and noted alumni earning salaries above the national average.

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June 2024

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February 2024

Quick Center for the Arts to Present Pianists Dr. Orin Grossman and Guilia Contaldo for An Afternoon in Paris 

Experience some of the greatest music of Debussy, Ravel, and Milhaud in one piano four-hands and two pianos.

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Four Screenings of Legendary Film Director William Wyler’s Movies Open to the Public at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Store

Wyler is the director of such film classics as Ben-Hur, Roman Holiday, The Best Years of Our Lives, Funny Girl, Mrs. Miniver, and Wuthering Heights. These screenings will be followed by a Q&A with faculty and special guest appearances from Wyler’s children and others.

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The Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz, Bishop of El Paso to Deliver Lecture "Immigration: The American Story" at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University

In light of the challenging circumstances faced by numerous vulnerable individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border, Bishop Seitz aims to shed light on the imperative role of the Church.

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New Exhibit at DiMenna-Nyselius Library: Seize the Beat: Music and Race in the Deep South

Professor Brian Torff is sharing research trip photos, artifacts, and recollections in a library exhibit that will run through May 19. A concert of classic and original music inspired by his travels will be performed on Feb. 22.

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Stephen Wilkes' "Easter Mass, Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Day to Night" Coming to Barone Campus Center, Feb. 21

"Easter Mass" is part of the iconic American photographer's most defining project, the "Day to Night" series.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Men’s Lacrosse Opener Weekend Kicks Off Free Entry February

4 Games in February Free and Open to Public.

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Annual ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ University Student Forum to Welcome Juju Chang and Masih Alinejad, Feb. 15

This year’s Student Forum, presented as part of the Open VISIONS Forum, will focus on strategies for advancing feminist agendas around the globe.

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ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Professor's Research Among Top 13 Human Evolution Discoveries in 2023

Research by Frances L. Forrest, PhD, assistant professor of sociology & anthropology at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ, was featured among Smithsonian Magazine’s most fascinating findings of the year.

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Dean’s Series Podcast Welcomes the Kanareks to Discuss "Living Well With a Serious Illness"

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Richard Greenwald, PhD, hosted author Robin Kanarek '96, RN, BSN, and her husband Joe for a conversation about palliative care with visiting assistant professor of health studies Patrick Kelley '76, P'12, MD, DrPH.

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An Evening with Nir Zicherman, Feb. 6

Join the St. Robert Bellarmine Pre-Law Society for a talk with the founder and CTO of Anchor.

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January 2024

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