[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 149 (Thursday, September 11, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S6572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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         RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL OF ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE

 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I rise today to commemorate the 
centennial celebration of Albertus Magnus College and honor the hard 
work and dedication of its many faculty and other staff.
  Albertus Magnus College was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters 
of Peace in the Prospect Hill neighborhood of New Haven, CT. Originally 
a women's college, the institution became coeducational in 1985. During 
this time, a series of construction projects significantly expanded the 
campus, including new classroom space and a new athletic center. In 
1992 Albertus Magnus began offering its first graduate program, a 
master of arts in liberal studies.
  The college provides a holistic, liberal arts-based education that 
promotes both the attainment and practical application of knowledge. It 
is dedicated to providing learning opportunities that respond to the 
diverse needs of its students and the ethical challenges of society, 
cultivating an atmosphere of mutual respect and moral behavior. The 
college places great emphasis on lifelong learning, individual student 
development, and the advancement of moral and ethical leadership.
  Albertus Magnus has approximately 500 full-time traditional 
undergraduates and 1,000 adult undergraduate and graduate students. The 
college has significantly advanced the cause of educational equity and 
diversity; 5 in 10 of its undergraduates are first-generation college 
students, and over 9 in 10 are eligible for financial aid. The 
institution currently offers over 50 undergraduate majors, 12 master's 
degree programs, and 3 postgraduate certifications.
  Throughout its existence, Albertus Magnus College has promoted 
intellectual excellence, cultivated a tight-knit community, encouraged 
service for the common good, and advocated for the development of each 
student as a unique individual. The college's track record and 
commitment to its ideals is inspiring and sets a strong example for all 
educational institutions.
  Albertus Magnus remains a fixture of the New Haven community with the 
positive impacts of its educational experience extending worldwide. I 
hope my colleagues will join me in commemorating its centennial 
celebration and recognizing the invaluable work of its faculty and 
other staff.

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