Maria College

Your gift matters! Help us reach $50K for Main Building renovations. A generous donor will add $5 to every gift if 2,000 alumni give. Every donation counts, so join us today: mariacollege.edu/donorchallenge #MariaCollege #MonarchPride #AlumniGiving

Easter is a time of hope, renewal, and new beginnings. We’re grateful for the spirit of service and community at Maria College. Wishing our Maria community peace and joy this season. Maria College will be closed April 2–3 for Easter Break. #EasterBreak #BlessedEaster

Alumna Theresa Alvarez ’18 is transforming lives through inclusive fitness. Read her story in the inaugural Monarch Messenger, plus updates on a $4.9M nursing grant & more. Check your inbox or subscribe: alumni@mariacollege.edu #MonarchMessenger #MariaPride

We were proud to be represented at the Capital District Feminist Studies Consortium Conference @sage_edu! Faculty Wendy Parker & Jason Coley shared how #VR + feminist teaching enhance learning and demonstrated an XR/#AI platform simulating therapy interactions. @RenscoChamber

Second-year ADN students Nichole Bigness, Tori Passonno, and Emily Cooper hit the books as they finish the final stage of their program. Months of study, clinical practice, and hands-on learning have prepared them to launch their nursing careers. #FutureNurses #MonarchPride

Once a Monarch, always a Monarch! Sr. Joan Mary Hartigan returns to #MariaCollege as chaplain and chief mission officer, sharing why this role called her home, what the Mercy mission means, and how the Mercy Way guides students forward. facebook.com/MariaCollegeAl… #MercyMission

Open House alert! 🎓 Fri, Apr 17, 3-6 p.m. at Maria College — Tour campus, meet faculty, and see programs in action: nursing, surgical & radiology tech, counseling & more! Grab your spot: apply.mariacollege.edu/register/open-… #FutureStudents #OpenHouse @capregchamber @RenscoChamber

From Albany to @UniofOxford 🇬🇧, Dr. Lynn Ortale represented Maria College @OxfordSBS, joining women leaders from 15+ countries— alongside Chrys 🦋, who explored @StHughsCollege and dined at @BalliolOxford #WomenInLeadership #MariaCollege @capregchamber @RenscoChamber

With over 8,000 nurses educated at Maria, advancing nursing excellence is at our heart. On #CertifiedNursesDay, Deb Pezzolla, MS, RN, CNEcl, shares how certification strengthens practice, builds confidence, and helps prepare the next generation of nurses. facebook.com/MariaCollegeAl…

This St. Patrick’s Day, Maria College celebrates its Irish roots and Catherine McAuley, who founded the Sisters of Mercy and House of Mercy in 1827 to serve women and children in need. Her mission still inspires us today. @mercyworldwide #IrishHeritage

Our Mobile VR Lab wowed @ACA_NY Annual Conference attendees, showing them how #VR & #AI are reshaping clinical mental health counseling education. #CounselingInnovation #VRinEducation #MentalHealthEducation @SkidmoreCollege @capregchamber @ManageXR

Great backdrop at @mariacollege as we bring @GovKathyHochul message straight to the people in the Capital Region about how the budget can impact them. #transparency @EmpireStateDev

This week, we welcomed the Capital Region Economic Development Council, including @NYS_Secretary. We highlighted our new Center for Academic Innovation and community partnerships preparing the region’s future healthcare workforce. @capregchamber @RenscoChamber @EmpireStateDev

Maria College partners with The Anna Trust: Catholic Sisters’ Elder Care Fund to train sisters worldwide in person-centered dementia care. tinyurl.com/mrx55e5y @hiltonfound @capregchamber @RenscoChamber @EvangelistALB @ByKathleenMoore

We’re proud to announce Maria College’s MSOT newspaper campaign, created by TILT36T, earned a 2026 ADDY Award! Celebrating creativity that highlights the life-changing work of occupational therapists. #ADDYAwards #MSOT @capregchamber @hcdinewyork @RenscoChamber

Aspiring healthcare professionals deserve a clear path to success. Through @CaringGene, students receive tuition, books, supplies, academic support, and career guidance — all included! #CaringGene @GovKathyHochul

Spring break is here! March 9-13 is your moment to relax, recharge, and prepare for the final push — exams, projects, and graduation celebrations ahead! #MariaCollege #SpringBreak #RechargeAndReset #StudentLife #MariaMonarchs

Our Mobile VR Lab was a big hit at the Hannaford Kidz Expo @PlazaEvents. More than 200 guests, mostly families with kids ages 6-11, lined up to try arcade games, lightsabers, 3D art, baseball training, and a historic flight simulator. #MariaCollege #VirtualReality #VR #XR

After serving in Vietnam and working at GE Keith Schedlbauer ’84 returned to #MariaCollege at 30 and discovered it is never too late to start a new chapter in life facebook.com/MariaCollegeAl… #MonarchSpotlight #NontraditionalStudents #CareerGrowth #LifelongLearning

Single mom. Full time job. Two young kids. Nursing school. Maria College helped her turn determination into a career that opened doors in New York and Boston. Check out her Q&A at facebook.com/MariaCollegeAl… #MariaCollege #MonarchSpotlight #AlumniSuccess