Jennifer Thorpe ‘93
Jennifer Thorpe ‘93
Executive Director, Alumni Relations, Program Lead Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
Office
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Courses
Education & Licensure
- Rosemont College, Bachelor’s Degree History
- Shippensburg University, Master of Counseling, Concentration in College Student Personnel
Biography
Jenn rejoined Rosemont in 2023 as Director of Alumni Relations, bringing with her more than 30 years of higher education experience. A proud Rosemont alumna, Jenn has carried the College’s mission close to her heart throughout her career. Jenn has also been supporting Student Affairs and Residence Life, offering her expertise and embodying Rosemont’s Cornelian values of care, support, and service.
Prior to returning to Rosemont, Jenn served for over 28 years as a residence life and housing administrator, including 16 years leading residence life at Chestnut Hill College. She has also held roles at Drexel University, Harcum College, Philadelphia University, and Shippensburg University. Jenn earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Rosemont and her master’s degree in counseling with a concentration in college student personnel from Shippensburg University.
Recently, Rosemont College announced that Jenn agreed to expand her role as Executive Director of Alumni Relations and accepted the additional role of Program Lead for the M Ed in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) Program in the Schools of Graduate & Professional Studies. In this capacity, Jenn will guide the final HESAA cohort through their last year of study.