Named a “Top Producer” school in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2019-2020
Construction boom:
Ruane Center for the Humanities
Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies
Science Complex addition and renovation
Harkins Hall renovation (classrooms and offices)
The selection of three students in 2019 — from left, Elena Morganelli ’19, Kevin Cranney ’19, Emilee Serwan ’19 — gave the College the honor of being a top-producing school for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Athletics
New BIG EAST Conference established; TV deal with Fox Sports for men’s basketball
NCAA championships in men’s hockey, women’s cross country
94% student-athlete graduation rate
Construction boom:
Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium
Ruane Friar Development Center
Schneider Arena addition & renovation
Ray Treacy Track and Field Complex
Concannon Fitness Center
Glay Field (softball)
Mullaney Gym (Alumni Hall) renovation
Father Shanley recognizes the women and coaches who won the 2013 NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championship.
Diversity
Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion established
First chief diversity officer appointed
Class of 2023: 20.2% students of color
Ordinary (tenure track) faculty: 17% faculty of color
Father Shanley, with trustees Andre Owens ’85, center, and Duane Bouligny ’94 during the first Reflecting Forward event, held in November 2017 to explore issues of race and inclusivity on campus.
Mission and Ministry
Division of Mission and Ministry established
First vice president appointed
Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies dedicated
Fr. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Student Fellowships for Study and Service Abroad established
Dominican chaplains in each residence hall
Peer Ministry Program created; approximately 400 student participants
Father Shanley blesses the statue of St. Dominic during the dedication of the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies in 2006. The center was conceived during the presidency of Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. ’63. Also pictured is the late Rev. Thomas D. McGonigle, O.P., the first director of the center.
