University of Mount Saint Vincent

06/01/2026

When Jaden Baldeon graduated from Seton College at last month, he became part of something historic: the inaugural graduating class of a program designed to remove barriers and expand opportunity.

Now, his story is being shared with readers across the country in The New York Times.

In the article, part of the Times' "Affording New York" column, Jaden reflects on balancing work, family responsibilities, financial goals, and his plans to continue his education—all while building a brighter future for himself and those he loves.

His journey is a powerful reminder that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not always equally accessible. Through Seton College's debt-free model and comprehensive student support, learners like Jaden are proving what is possible when determination meets opportunity.

Congratulations, Jaden! We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and excited to see what comes next.

Read more below!

At 20 years old, Jaden Baldeon is trying to help his family with money from a part-time job while also thinking about what’s next.

05/25/2026

On this , we take time to pause as a united community as we remember the brave heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their extraordinary sacrifice calls us to live with gratitude, compassion, and a renewed commitment to serving others. 🇺🇸

We honor their sacrifice not only in remembrance, but through lives rooted in justice—holding their loved ones in our prayers today and always.

05/20/2026

Five generations—one enduring Mount legacy. 🤍💛

When Sean Schools ’26 crossed the stage at this past Saturday’s Commencement ceremony, he became the second member of the fifth generation of his family to graduate from the Mount—exactly 100 years after his great-grandmother, Helen McArdle Donovan, Class of 1926.

Mount alums in his family also include Sean’s great-great grandmother, Margaret Welche McArdle, who attended the Academy in 1898; his grandmother, Margaret Donovan Comerford ’54; his mother, Elizabeth Comerford Schools ’87; his aunts, Ann Marie Comerford Fernandez-Baujin ’88 and Kathleen Comerford O’Keeffe ’92, MS ’04; and his sister Laura Comerford-Schools Mussavage ’17, MS ’18. Remarkably, the family’s connection to the Mount spans over a century of scholarship, service, friendship, and faith.

Their story is a testament to the lifelong bonds formed at the Mount and the generations of Dolphins who continue to call the home. 🐬

05/18/2026

In a new article from Inside Higher Ed, President Susan R. Burns, PhD discusses how new federal graduate loan limits could impact students pursuing careers in nursing, physician assistant studies, teaching, and other essential public-service fields.

At , we remain committed to expanding access to higher education for all learners and preparing students to serve their communities—especially here in the Bronx.

Click the link below to read more!

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2026/05/11/presidents-necessity-breeds-innovation

05/17/2026

🎓 Hats off to the Class of 2026! 🎓

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate all that you’ve accomplished and look toward all that’s still to come.

Don’t forget to come back to visit the soon!

05/12/2026

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of the community, we are proud to report that our 2026 Scholarship Benefit and Awards Reception raised a grand total of $485,561!

Now that deserves some cheering for the white and the gold! 🤍💛

Whether through a sponsorship, ad, donation, ticket purchase, or live text-to-give gift, we are beyond grateful for all who shared their remarkable support of our talented student body.

➡️💻 Head over to our website and read more in our latest news story!

05/11/2026

The tent is waiting for you, 👀

05/06/2026

The countdown to Commencement is on!

is proud to announce that Fr. Bill Cain, SJ—a Jesuit priest, award-winning writer and producer, educator, and beloved Mount professor and chaplain—will serve as the speaker for our 2026 Commencement Exercises.

We are also delighted to recognize Fr. Stephen Katsouros, SJ—President and Founder of the Come To Believe Network—as the recipient of the University’s 2026 honorary degree for his transformational leadership in expanding access to Catholic higher education and for his extraordinary partnership in helping bring Seton College—the first Come To Believe model school on the East Coast—to life at the Mount.

As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026—and the inaugural graduating cohort of Seton College—we look forward to recognizing this milestone moment in the University’s history and the remarkable achievements of students whose journeys reflect resilience, determination, and possibility.

Want to read more? Click the link below to read our latest news story!

Fr. Bill Cain, SJ to Address Graduates at 114th Commencement Exercises and Fr. Stephen Katsouros, SJ Honored for Transformative Leadership in Expanding Access to Higher Education

05/04/2026

This just in!

Moments ago—on stage at the Scholarship Benefit and Awards Reception—we announced a matching challenge for this year's text-to-give initiative!

An anonymous donor has pledged $25,000 in support of student scholarships and they challenge YOU to help match this gift!

Making a gift is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Text UMSV26 to 41444.

2. Click the link to fill out the online form.

3. Receive your confirmation text.

And that's it! Whether you give $5 or $500, your gift makes a difference in the lives of our students here at the Right Place on the River—and, for that, we thank you!

05/04/2026

It’s here—the Mount’s biggest night out is back! 💃🏻

The University's Scholarship Benefit and Awards Reception takes place tonight and it promises to be an evening of celebration.

We're proud to honor Monica C. Barrett, Russell L. Carson, and Fr. Stephen Katsouros, SJ—all exceptional stewards of the Mount's mission.

Follow along with us later tonight as we share more about the event, including a special reflection from a student graduating from our first cohort of Seton College, remarks from President Burns, and updates on this year’s fundraising total.

Can we count on YOU to text-to-give to support student scholarships? 📲 Text UMSV26 to 41444 and your name and gift amount will appear live on screen at the event tonight!

It’s sure to be a ’phintastic event as alums, friends, donors, and leaders in business come together to give back to the Mount—the Right Place on the River! 🐬

04/28/2026

From a simple “hello” in the Elizabeth Seton Library to a sunset proposal overlooking the Hudson River, it’s a story worth celebrating! 🥳

For TJ Whitfield ’21 and Genesis Torres ’20, was more than just the place where they earned their degrees—it’s the place where they found friendship, purpose, and forever together. Talk about the ! 🤍💛

Their story is a powerful reminder that the Mount shapes not only careers, but lifelong connections. 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️

Want to read more? ➡️💻 Head over to our website and read their news story!

04/27/2026

The countdown is on!

Members of the Mount community will gather for our annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Reception in just one week.

We’re excited to celebrate this year’s honorees, Monica C. Barrett, Russell L. Carson, and Fr. Stephen Katsouros, SJ. More importantly, we’re eager to continue to raise funds in support of the University’s robust scholarship programs—which directly impact the lives of countless Mount students.

Can we count on YOU to be one of our biggest supporters? This year, you can do so from the comfort of your own home!

Simply text UMSV26 to 41444 and text-to-give today. Your name and gift amount will appear live on screen at next week’s Benefit.

Help us continue to be able to provide 100% of undergraduate Mount students with scholarships and aid!

04/21/2026

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Shulamite Odogwu has been appointed Dean of Nursing at the University of Mount Saint Vincent!

A dedicated educator, clinical leader, and longtime member of the Mount community, Dr. Odogwu has spent more than a decade shaping the next generation of nurses—both in the classroom and in practice. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, compassionate care, and advancing health equity across the Bronx and beyond.

As Dean, she will lead the University's Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing in preparing future nurses to serve with skill, purpose, and heart.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Odogwu on this exciting next chapter.

Read more in our news story below!

Dr. Shulamite Odogwu, Experienced Nurse Educator and Longtime Mount Faculty Member, to Step into New Role Leading UMSV Nursing Programs

04/07/2026

is excited to share that it has been awarded a 2026 grant from the Council of Independent Colleges , specifically through its Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education , to support a multi-year initiative exploring and reframing the University’s institutional history and mission. UMSV is one of eleven institutions selected nationwide, with awards totaling $654,411.

The Mount’s project, which is titled “Honoring the Sisters’ Legacy: Reframing our Founding Mission,” was awarded a total grant of $57,500. The project will be led by Provost and Dean of Faculty Lynne Bongiovanni, PhD.

Click the link below to read our latest news story and learn more!

$57,500 Project Will Advance Our Work to Carry the Sisters’ Legacy All Ways Forward

04/05/2026

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6) ✝️

This Easter, we celebrate the promise of renewal, hope, and new life. May the joy of the Resurrection fill your hearts and homes today—and always.

Happy Easter from ! 🌷

03/27/2026

Last night, hosted the fourth installment of our Speaker Series at Civic Hall in Manhattan. Mount community members from near and far gathered to listen and learn from M. Quentin "Q." Williams as he and President Susan R. Burns, PhD engaged in a lively conversation titled "Bridging Divides and Building Unity."

Dr. Burns and Q. highlighted themes that work of the Dedication to Community Justice Institute will seek to address, including Q.'s personal experiences growing up in neighboring Yonkers and how the D2C Justice Institute will serve as a hub for education, training, public programming, and community engagement focused on justice, restorative practices, leadership development, and inclusion for those in the Bronx and beyond.

Thank you to all who attended last night's event, and stay tuned for announcements on future All Ways Forward Speaker Series iterations and events hosted by the D2C Justice Institute at UMSV!

03/26/2026

is proud to announce that this year's Scholarship Benefit and Awards Reception will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Set against the stunning backdrop of midtown Manhattan, the Benefit will once again welcome guests to the magnificent 35th floor penthouse of the Mutual of America building at 320 Park Avenue. The evening promises to bring together members of the Mount Saint Vincent community from near and far for a vibrant and meaningful celebration of student success, philanthropy, and shared purpose.

Want to learn more details about this year's event, our fantastic slate of honorees, and ticket and sponsorship opportunities? Click the link below and read our latest news story!

https://mountsaintvincent.edu/umsv-announces-2026-scholarship-benefit-and-awards-reception/

03/25/2026

It’s official! 🎉

The has hit the ground running at !

Learn more about our new partnership and all that’s to come. 🤝

03/09/2026

We’ve got exciting news to share with the Mount community!

recently welcomed representatives from Santander Bank US to celebrate their generous $275,000 grant in support of new experiential learning opportunities for students in our School of Business.

The grant will help fund paid internships with local employers, entrepreneurship initiatives, networking events, and other programs designed to prepare Mount students for successful careers beyond our Riverdale campus gates.

During last week’s ceremonial check presentation event, UMSV and Santander partners had the opportunity to meet and mingle—and both employer partners and UMSV students shared their testimony and remarked on the early successes of grant-funded programs.

Thank you to Santander for investing in our students and their futures, helping them move !

02/23/2026

There’s more information in your email, Dolphins. 💻 Be sure to check it for the latest updates! ☃️

02/22/2026

Be careful out there, Dolphins! ❄️ Check your email for further updates.

02/02/2026

President , alongside the entire Mount Saint Vincent community, is proud to announce that Phil Stern has been named Vice President for University Student Engagement! 🎉

A proven leader, collaborator, and advocate for students, VP Stern has spent years building teams, championing student athletes, and leading with heart at the Mount. Now, he’ll bring that same student-first, team-driven mindset to every Mount student as he will lead our Student Affairs Division. (And yes, that also means that Athletics is moving back under Student Affairs!)
 
Once a coach. Always a teammate. All Ways Forward. Congrats, VP Stern! 🏀💙
 
Want to learn more? ➡️💻 Head over to our website and read our latest news feature!

01/26/2026

and Braven are proud to announce a new partnership that will empower students to succeed after graduation!

Launching in Fall 2026, this new collaboration will provide Mount students with Braven’s Career and Leadership Accelerator, a 3-credit course that equips students—known as Fellows—with the skills, networks, experiences, and confidence necessary to launch a strong career.

In the 2026-2027 academic year, about 275 UMSV students are expected to take the course, joining a growing network of over 14,000 Braven alumni nationwide.

Click the link below to learn more!

New Career Readiness Course to Launch this Fall

01/25/2026

Stay safe, ’Phin Fam! ☃️

01/23/2026

Yesterday evening, the second graduating cohort of ’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program () gathered for their degree completion ceremony and earned their white coats! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Congrats to our newest PA Program alums! We’ll see you back at the in May for Commencement! 🎓