Alumni Newsletter

Aquinas College Alumni E-Newsletter

Our alumni community is vital to the Aquinas experience, creating a network of support, mentorship, and shared success. By staying connected, you can build lasting relationships, give back to the next generation, and celebrate our collective achievements.

Stay connected with Aquinas through our monthly alumni e-newsletter, arriving on the first of every month! Each month, we will showcase inspiring stories that embody Aquinas' values and contribute meaningfully to our community. Your Aquinas journey doesn't end at graduation—it's lifelong.  Join us in celebrating our Aquinas legacy and stay informed about all the exciting developments!

Newsletter Highlights

November 2024

Saints on the Journey

Stephanie Krajnik ‘13 Osborn and Jennifer McCullen‘18 are both sustainable business graduates working to eliminate food waste in the City of Southfield, a suburb of Detroit. 

Southfield is the first city to be involved in the Every Bit Counts Project, an ambitious plan put forth by Make Food Not Waste to reach the State of Michigan and United Nations’ goals of cutting food waste in half by 2030. 

Stephanie works as a planning consultant at Giffels Webster and serves as the project manager for Southfield and Multi-Jurisdictional Projects. Jenny works with My Green Michigan, a food scraps recycler, providing expertise to manage food waste generated in the city. Here they are at a planning team convening in March.

AQ proudly sponsored Team Agar in the 2024 Ironman World Championship! 

Johnny Agar ‘19 is a graduate of both AQ and the Conductive Learning Center. He was born with cerebral palsy but has never let that stop him from competing in marathons and triathlons. He and his father headed to Hawaii in October to compete once again. 

We’re thrilled to continue to support this incredible alumnus. #teamagar

Alumni Leadership Council Nominations Now Open

We are beginning a new chapter in our alumni community. We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Alumni Leadership Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our alumni network and college. Whether you see yourself as a potential leader or know someone who would excel in this position, we welcome your nominations.

We are seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about strengthening alumni connections, supporting current students, and advancing our mission. The ideal candidates will bring fresh perspectives, valuable experiences, and a vision for enhancing our community.

In your submission, please highlight relevant experience, vision for the alumni community, and any unique perspectives the nominee would bring to the council.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Aquinas College. The Executive Committee looks forward to reviewing your nominations and working together to strengthen our alumni network.

SUBMIT NOMINATION

Admissions Champions Make a Difference

We are excited to invite you to become an Admissions Champion! Your voice and story are powerful tools in attracting the next generation of Saints.

Enrollment is the college's single most important area for improvement. Alumni can significantly impact our recruitment efforts by actively participating in this new Admissions Champions program. Your involvement helps attract talented students and builds a stronger, more connected community. Your active participation will play a crucial role in improving enrollment trends and ensuring that future generations benefit from the exceptional education that you experienced.

Participating can be as impactful as giving. On average, for each student successfully enrolled and retained, your impact can reach up to $60,000 over four years. 

More importantly, your involvement can change a student’s life. As an Admissions Champion, you will share your experiences, write letters, and connect with potential students to create a lasting impression and inspire them to choose Aquinas. 

To participate, please apply by Friday, November 15th, 2024, to impact next year’s incoming class. We will follow up and provide a one-on-one orientation to align your talents and passions with program needs. 

Together, we can ensure that Aquinas College continues to thrive and welcome new Saints!

SIGN UP TO BE AN ADMISSIONS CHAMPION

You're Invited to Build the Future

Saints understand the world as it is, but also as it could be. Every graduate of Aquinas College has something they love about our historic campus– and a feature or two they’ve always wished they could improve.

Now is your chance.