A Note From the Alumni Association Board President:

To all my fellow alum, Happy Spring – hoping that the longer days, buds bursting through our gardens and the approaching holiday are all lifting spirits and putting the winter of ’26 behind us.

There is much to report from campus. the Golden Rose luncheon will be held on May 1st, followed by May Day activities senior class is getting ready for graduation on May 14th. I had the pleasure of attending an event on March 25th which celebrated the Irish heritage at Rosemont, specifically the horses that were part of the early history on campus. For those of you that lived in Mayfield as I did Freshman year, who knew that it had once been the stable for the Sinnott family as they lived in what is now, Main Building. So many of the women who attended in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s were riders. There was a photo shared at the presentation that showed the size of the Riding Club – it could have been a baseball team!!! At this same event, the students who traveled to Ireland during Spring break, all took part in presenting what the trip meant to them and what stood out of their many experiences.

It Got Me Thinking About 2 Questions:

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ROSEMONT AND WHAT DID THE 4 YEARS GIVE BACK TO YOU?

I chose Rosemont for the size, the proximity to home, which for me was on Long Island – not too close or too far, for the curriculum, the proximity to Villanova and other colleges that would provide a great social life, and for the “spirit” I felt walking the campus with my dad on my visit. There was a friendly, collegial atmosphere that you could feel. I still feel it today when I am on campus.

In so many ways, we don’t know what our path will be – over the years the spirit of Rosemont was with me during times of joy, disruption, stress and reunion. Over the years, that spirit has brought me back to Rosemont as a steward of her legacy. We are entering uncharted territory when the Villanova merger takes place 7/2028. I have said this before, but WE are the legacy of Rosemont College – without our alumni there is no legacy! You will be hearing in the coming months of news on the transition that we are planning over the next 2 years and what the Rosemont Alumni Association will look like post merger. I hope that you will all join me in ensuring a smooth transition and help in any way you can. Rosemont needs to continue in all of us!

Eileen Finn ’75

President of the Alumni Association – Rosemont College

eileen@eileenfinn.com

The Rosemont Experience

At Rosemont, we believe that no matter what discipline you study, effective communication and problem solving are cornerstones to success. That’s why students take classes across multiple disciplines—to learn to approach complex situations from multiple angles. We also recognize the importance of real world experience in preparing you for a career. In fact, every student engages in at least one internship, volunteer effort, or service learning opportunity.

In the Heart of Suburban Philadelphia's Iconic Main Line

• Beautiful 58 acre Main Line campus located in serene suburban Philadelphia.
• Current students have access to world class advanced degree programs through exclusive partnerships.
• Rooted in Catholicism we welcome all faiths and beliefs.
• Coveted 11:1 student to faculty ratio providing an unparalleled educational experience.
• An average class size of 13 ensures a high caliber, personalized education.