After an eventful year of new programs, triumphant gameday wins, getting to know our students and more, check out our most memorable moments from 2022:
After a freshmen Common Ground class solidified her interest in helping others daily, Erin Kallmeyer ’22 is taking the Mount’s devotion to serving the common good with her to improve children’s lives.
After enduring the loss of a team member, MSJ Football Captain Anthony Wright achieves academically, spiritually, and athletically with the Heart of a Lion.
On Dec. 10, 2022, Susan (Sue) Niemoeller walked across the MSJ stage to receive her degree with joy, honor, and delight after 35 years since attending the Mount.
This year, MSJ Board of Trustees member Jackie Reau was recognized in the Women who Mean Business program for Cincinnati Business Courier where she answers some questions about her position as CEO of Game Day Communications.
For the third time in four years, Mount students, faculty and staff were afforded a rare educational opportunity: to witness a Naturalization Ceremony when the United States District Court, the Southern District of Ohio, convened in the University theater.
Dateline writer, Will C. Sack provides a thoughtful reflection on Sister Mary Ann Flannery's acceptance of the 2022 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal award in the Mater Dei Chapel.
With her eyes on the stars and her feet on the ground, MSJ junior Eve’Lynn Jackson worked with the Project Excel program to advance her skills to achieve her dream of becoming a published writer.
I had three bosses, Linda, Margee and Jeannette, along with their assistant Mary Jo, and immediately saw this was an office that was both serious about their work and hilariously funny all at the same time.
As she approaches graduation, Ciara’s in-depth involvement granted her lasting life lessons as she made the most of every opportunity since her freshman year.
An expert certified and licensed Athletic Trainer, Dr. Charles-Liscombe, Exercise Sciences & Integrative Health department chair publishes a recent article in the Athletic Training Education Journal.
Mount St. Joseph University (the Mount) is now offering a graduate program for a Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP). The Mount is currently accepting applications to enroll students for Fall 2023.
The Ohio Art Education Association recognizes Sylvia Dick, recently retired Co-Director of Art Education at Mount St. Joseph University, as the 2022 recipient of the OAEA Higher Education Division Award.
After changing her major later in her college career, Alaina’s fundamental coursework developed her skillset, confidence, and professional development to achieve her MSJ Milestone.
MSJ ’08 Social Work graduate, Maria Eichhold Lights the Way by helping pregnant mothers find shelter, hope, and comfort as they journey through pregnancy.
Mount St. Joseph University Student, Madison Hart ’23, Describes Her Mount Experience in the Nursing – BSN Program Along With Being A Member On The Mount Soccer Team And Involved In ROTC.
On October 29th before the Homecoming Game, Mount St. Joseph University assisted the Green Township VFW Post 10380 in presenting four MSJ students with a $500 scholarship.
MSJ brings you an early kick off to the holiday season with a thoughtful look at what happens when we over-think, misunderstand, and love oh-so deeply.
Mount St. Joseph University Student, Eve’Lynn Jackson ’24, Describes Her Mount Experience As a Liberal Arts Major with Minors in English and Creative Writing.
Participating in the Mission Ambassador program here at The Mount has given me countless incredible opportunities, and all have been impactful and meaningful.
“Someone has to care about these prisoners. These people’s lives are at stake. Someone could do 10 to 15 years and genuinely want to change but they don’t get the chance to.” –Roger Stiger, 2022
Mount St. Joseph University Student, Keegan Brown ’25, Describes His Mount Experience As a Liberal Arts Major with a Minor in History along with being enrolled in the licensing program for Secondary Education Social Studies.
Mount St. Joseph University announces the September "Pride of the Lions" are Physical Therapy faculty members, Dr. Karen Holtgrefe and Dr. Lisa Dehner!
Dr. Tracy McDonough has taken over the position of Chairperson for the Psychology Department at MSJ for the 2022-2023 academic school year. In addition to being the Chairperson and a professor in the Psychology Department, Dr. Tracy McDonough also has had her extensive research on schizophrenia featured on PSYCOM.net twice in the past month!
Mount St. Joseph University, for a 3rd consecutive year, is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
What time is it? It’s game time! New to the Mount this year is a group called the Spirit Squad. They can’t wait to see you and your friends at the upcoming sporting and campus events.
One event that I look forward to every year at Mount St. Joseph University is the annual Welcome Week service day, which is held on the Saturday at the end of the first week of the fall semester.
Jeff Hillard, on the cusp of his retirement last May and at the crest of his 35-year occupation at Mount St. Joseph University, places a rectangular prism of wrapping paper in front of one of his students.
Mount St. Joseph University (MSJ) is launching a student-run clinic that will offer free physical therapy services to underserved and underinsured westside residents.
MSJ senior Mya Rhoden `23, dual licensure major in Early Childhood & Special Education and Ben-Gal holds an unstoppable passion and perseverance for dance.
Mount St. Joseph University's Director of Athletics, Melanee Wagener has named Maisie Elston as the new head coach of the Lions women's basketball program.
Ten-year-old Payton Obert, a young girl with a big heart is on a mission to raise money for children facing medical hardships through her growing business, Payton’s Lemonade Stand, LLC.
MSJ Alumni, Taylor Ruder ’16, Describes Her Mount Experience as an Athletic Training Major, Her Current Career Path as an Athletic Trainer at St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine and Dixie Heights High School, Along with her impressive competitive powerlifting accomplishments!
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH UNIVERSITY ALUMNI, NATALIE RHEIN ’22, DESCRIBES HER MOUNT EXPERIENCE AS AN Early Childhood Education (PK-5) and Special Education (K-12) DUAL LICENSURE MAJOR AND HER UPCOMING POSITION AS A PRESCHOOL TEACHER AT MT. WASHINGTON SCHOOL.
Mount St. Joseph University alumna, Sasha Feldmann ’20, Describes Her Mount Experience as a Liberal Arts Major and Her Current Position As A Digital Content Producer At Local 12 News.
Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Mount St. Joseph University, Sydney Prochazka has been spotlighted as a higher education leader within the Greater Cincinnati Region.
Ohio State Representative Cindy Abrams and State Senator Louis Blessing provided insights on the legislative and political process for students in Mount St. Joseph University's final Healthcare Policy class.
Through the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Mount St. Joseph University, Becky Rengering advanced her knowledge and leadership to continue making a difference in the lives of transplant patients in her completely new role as clinical director of Transplant Services.
Mount St. Joseph University Special Education Alumni, Nate Stone ’20, Describes His Mount Experience As A Special Education Major And His Current Position As An Intervention Specialist At Milford Junior High School.
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer/Title IX Coordinator Dr. Rayshawn Eastman, Ph.D. at Mount St. Joseph University, provides a thoughtful reflection in honor of Juneteenth Day.
Mentees in the Connect Mentorship Program at Mount St. Joseph University can improve academic skills, social skills, and receive professional guidance from their peer mentor.
The Reading Science Summit will feature Dr. Julie Washington, a national reading expert focused on the intersection of literacy, language variation, and poverty in African American children.
Jetta McCart,`24 knows first-hand that moving to a completely new place can be difficult, inspiring her to become a Resident Assistant (RA) to assist MSJ students with their transition to living on campus.
Mount St. Joseph University members recently attended a Rome Seminar at the Vatican sponsored by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate, Gretchen Rogers `18 loved the blended online format and on-campus DNP curriculum that opened new doors for her nursing career as a registered nurse, to a nurse practitioner.
Mount St. Joseph University has sent a letter of intent to Delhi Township to consider working together on a minor league-style stadium in the south end of Delhi Park.
They may be a year late to the party, but don't be surprised to see a few stragglers this spring and summer from last year's massive cicada Brood X emergence.
Mount St. Joseph University launches the Lions 1st Scholars Community to support first-generation college students financially, academically, and emotionally.
For the first time in MSJ Softball history, the Lions are Regional Champions, defeating Babson by a score of 5-3 in a winner take all game to advance to the Super Regional.
Last Saturday, Anthony Muñoz, former NFL offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, addressed the graduate, doctoral, and undergraduate class as the 2022 May Commencement Speaker.
Mount St. Joseph University proudly announces the April "Pride of the Lions" is Chair and Program Director of Physician Assistant Studies, Patrick Cafferty!
With global conflicts, a stifling pandemic, and the overwhelming prevalence of social media, developing religious faith and having it as a young person is more challenging than ever.
The Mission Ambassadors are a close-knit group on campus whose purpose is to spread the Mount's mission through our programs and individual members' words and actions.
The school of nursing welcomed two new faculty members into the department at the beginning of the spring semester: Dr. Sandra Curtis and Dr. Melanie Quilla-Deza.
Mount St. Joseph University has announced an effort to fund scholarships for high-achieving Ukrainian students hoping to complete their studies in the United States.
MSJ Exercise Science students, Michael Radcliffe and Lauren Boland accompany Dr. BC Charles-Liscombe on Channel 12, “What’s Happening in Health” Series to share information on strength training exercises to increase longevity.
American poet and activist Nikki Giovanni returned to Mount St. Joseph University to perform for National Poetry Month, after her time as a creative writing professor in 1985.
Sydney Beckmeyer `23 describes her championship-winning lacrosse team experience during undergrad, and her transition to the Physician Assistant Studies pathway at Mount St. Joseph University.
Two nationally known poets will join Mount students, faculty and staff in celebrating National Poetry Month on the Mount St. Joseph campus the week of April 4.
Mount St. Joseph University Biochemistry Alumna, Valentine Wanga, Describes Her Mount Experience as a Biochemistry Major and Her Current Position as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer for the CDC.
Whether you are an avid arts lover or someone just breaking into the scene, from performing arts to visual arts, Cincinnati has something to offer you.
Mount St. Joseph University Sport Management Alumni, Teddy Kerr ’16, Describes His Mount Experience as a Sport Management Major and His Current Position as a Senior Manager of Equipment for FC Cincinnati.
The 128-page book, “"Luminaries of the Past: Stories of Fifty Extraordinary Nurses" by co-author MSJ alumna Mary Beth Modic explores the early childhood of 50 nurses and the imprints they left on the field to create a better world.
MSJ senior, Brooke Rouse writes an opinion editorial column published in the Cincinnati Enquirer, regarding the path needed to solve the immigration crisis with humanitarian efforts.
Master of Business Administration graduate, Teri Slusher works as the Business Director for Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgical Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Bryce Youngquist, a graduate student in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, named a national finalist in the National Health Service Corps Student to Service Loan Repayment Program!
Mount St. Joseph University Sport Management alumna, Kara Marshall ’18, describes her MSJ experience as a Sport Management major and her current position as an Account Executive for the Cincinnati Cyclones.
I remember seeing the email on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m., the night before the beginning of the spring semester. I was devastated--two weeks of remote learning.
Alexandra Wall applies her skills as a former undergraduate athlete into her Physician Assistant graduate coursework and small class sizes at Mount St. Joseph University.
Mount St. Joseph University biochemistry alumna, Nicole Suttles ’07 describes her Mount experience as a biochemistry major currently working in supply chain manufacturing.
Three Mount wrestlers placed in the top four in the prestigious Pete Willson Invitational at Wheaton College, while Cornell Beachem made a statement as the #1 174lb DIII wrestler.
MSJ Board of Trustees member Harold Brown, first chief diversity and inclusion officer of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), received the CSO's first endowed administrative position.