Stay connected and in the know! Your weekly Rosemont Connections Newsletter is here, packed with campus news, exciting events, and good things from our community. Check the Rosemont College website to keep up with the latest or subscribe below!
NEWS THIS WEEK
Renny the Raven Celebrates Will D. Cat’s Birthday
Renny the Raven celebrated Will D. Cat’s birthday at Villanova on Saturday, January 31, 2026, along with several other local mascot friends.
Honoring Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Learn about Carter G. Woodson, who is known as the father of African American History.
Campus Ministry will feature a person in the Black community with a slide on the tv screen in the lobby of the Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center each week this month.
February Student of the Month Nominations Open
The Rosemont College February Student of the Month Award recognizes students for their outstanding contributions to our academic community. Nominations open February 1, 2026, and will be collected by Student Affairs through February 28, 2026. The Student of the Month for February will be announced on March 9, 2026.
We encourage you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate the achievements of our students.
February Cultural Heritage Gallery Spring Events
We invite you to review and attend our engaging schedule of Cultural Heritage Gallery Spring Events continuing from February 1 through May 1, 2026. These programs highlight art, history, faith, and global traditions. Together, they reflect Rosemont’s commitment to cultural learning and community connection. The Cultural Heritage Gallery Spring Events welcome participation from campus and the broader public.
Dining Services
Check out the weekly menu to see when your favorites are cooking in the Cardinal Dining Hall!
Black Student Union Lip Sync Battle
Get ready to bring the heat and show off your moves at the Black Student Union Lip Sync Battle tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd at 6:30pm in the Dining Hall! Whether you’re performing epic acts full of energy, costumes, and personality or cheering on your friends, this high energy, fun filled night celebrates creativity, school spirit, talent, and community connection. Don’t miss out—come laugh, dance, and vibe with your Rosemont crew!
100 Days Celebration Tradition!
Rosemont College Seniors Only: There are 100 days until you walk across the stage! Join this beloved tradition at the 100 Days Celebration on Tuesday, February 3rd from 7:00 – 9:00pm in Main Building. Enjoy champagne toasts, delicious desserts, laughs with your classmates, and a special moment to reflect on your journey and get pumped for graduation! Seniors only; 21+ with valid ID for alcohol in designated areas. Come celebrate how far you’ve come!
Cybersecurity & FBI Safety Trainings – Lunch Included!
All students, faculty, and staff are invited to two important and informative safety training events in Rotwitt Theater. Lunch will be served at both events, that begin at 12:00pm on February 4th and February 5th. The February 4th Cybersecurity Training is hosted by the Rosemont IT Department and presented by Villanova cybersecurity experts. The February 5th Active Threat Response Safety Training is hosted by Rosemont Public Safety and presented by the Philadelphia FBI Field Office. Don’t miss these opportunities, and register today!
PA Careerlink Career Workshop
Rosemont College encourages students to take part in an upcoming Career Workshop hosted by PA CareerLink. This virtual event supports career planning and professional development.
The Virtual Career Workshop takes place on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 9:00am to 10:00am. Registration closes on Thursday, February 5th. Therefore, interested participants are encouraged to visit the PA CareerLink website for full registration details.
Men’s Basketball Home Game
Join us at this home game or watch the livestream Saturday, February 7th at 1:00pm. Check the full NCAA III #LastRide season schedule so you don’t miss a game!
Support the team!
Get your official Rosemont College gear while supplies last!
Caplan African Art Collection Exhibit Opening Event
An event to celebrate the opening of the Caplan African Art Exhibit will take place on Saturday, February 7th at 5:00pm (snow date February 14th). The Rosemont Cultural Heritage Gallery, led by Assistant Professor Joanne Campbell, along with Rosemont’s Art Director and Curator of the Patricia M. Nugent Gallery, Michael Willse, and their teams selected pieces that reflect the impressive collection for this highly anticipated exhibit. This exhibit will be on display in the Patricia M. Nugent Gallery through Monday, March 2, 2026.
Sunday Mass
When: Sunday, February 8, 11:30am
Where: Our Mother of Good Counsel Church
Details: Meet in front of our Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at 11:15am if you need a ride
ON THE HORIZON
Men’s Basketball Away Game
Join us at this away game or watch the livestream Wednesday, February 10th at 5:00pm. Check the full NCAA III #LastRide season schedule so you don’t miss a game!
Support the team!
Get your official Rosemont College gear while supplies last!
Valentine Candy Buffet
Spread the love this Valentine’s season at the Student Engagement Valentine Candy Buffet on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Community Center. Grab a FREE bag to fill with your favorite sweets, create a special candy bag (with an optional $1 balloon) for someone dear – we’ll deliver it right to their door with a heartfelt note. Stop by anytime for a sweet, fun way to share and celebrate this delicious holiday!
Alumni Paint & Sip
Come paint a pair of stemless wine glasses on February 13th from 7:00 – 9:00pm! A design will be taught, or you can use your creative juices and freelance. All Paint & Sip supplies are provided and refreshments are included.
Historic Home Game Finale
Join us at this historic final NCAA III home game or watch the livestream Saturday, February 14th at 3:30pm.
Support the team!
Get your official Rosemont College gear while supplies last!
Seeing the Scene Masterclass
Master scene building and craft unstoppable narratives in Seeing the Scene, a dynamic Masterclass with Philadelphia author Jeffrey Markovitz on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00am–3:00pm (lunch included). Level up your writing with guided exercises and practical tools. Register by February 20, 2026, for this must attend Masterclass! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Putting the CREATIVE Back Into Creative Nonfiction Online Workshop
Spark your creativity in Putting the CREATIVE Back into Creative Nonfiction, an energizing online workshop with Rosemont MFA alum and essayist Rachel Kolman on Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00am–3:00pm. Blend fiction/poetry techniques into truthful essays/memoir, finish a polished piece via hands on exercises, and walk away inspired & motivated. Register by March 13, 2026 – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Character & Conflict Masterclass
Craft characters readers will root for and conflicts that keep pages turning in Character and Conflict, a hands on masterclass led by acclaimed fiction writer and instructor Jodi Monster on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00am–3:00pm (lunch included). Uncover deep motivations, build authentic internal/external tension through guided exercises, and transform your storytelling. Register by March 20, 2026, for this essential Writer’s Studio masterclass. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Memoir as Literary Nonfiction Masterclass
Elevate your personal stories into literary art in Memoir as Literary Nonfiction, a transformative Masterclass led by Rosemont MFA alum and award winning memoirist Tracy Kauffman Wood on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00am–3:00pm (lunch included). Explore memory, truth, write a short vignette with peer and instructor feedback, master scene building/reflection/narrative tension, and gain fresh tools to shape lived experience into compelling nonfiction. Register by April 10, 2026. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Goldmines: Digging Deep to Find Writing Gems Masterclass
Unearth fresh, personal gems for your poems, essays, fiction, memoir, or lyrics in Goldmines: Digging Deep to Find Writing Gems, an immersive one-day masterclass led by acclaimed writer and educator Donna Kennedy Maccherone on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm (lunch included). Dive into guided prompts and reflection to spark new ideas from everyday moments, generate multiple drafts in a supportive space, and leave with renewed energy, tools, and material. Register by April 24, 2026. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Don’t Diss Me, I’m Able Masterclass
Create authentic, stereotype shattering disability representation in children’s, middle grade, and YA literature with Don’t Diss Me, I’m Able: Crafting Authentic Disability Representation in the Main Character, a powerful one day Masterclass led by Rosemont MA alum and publishing veteran Rosalba Ugliuzza on Saturday, May 5, 2026, 10:00am – 3:00pm (lunch included). Examine evolving themes, analyze standout contemporary books, foster empathy through discussion, and gain essential tools for respectful, empowering stories. Register by May 4, 2026. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Study Abroad Spain – Total Solar Eclipse!
Learn about and sign up for Study Abroad Spain, August 7, 2026 for 7 or 10 days to catch the eclipse on August 12, 2026. Explore all study abroad opportunities.
ICYMI
Women in Glass Event: Saints of the Rosemont Chapel
All are welcome to join a riveting presentation by the Cultural Heritage Gallery. Watch the Women in Glass: Saints of the Rosemont Chapel live stream from Wednesday, January 28, at 4:30pm from the Chapel featuring moving music and song. Attendees will walk an illuminated path to Main Building for food, refreshments, and art depicting St. Brigid, followed by presentations on Rosemont’s architecture, history, and the stories behind the women who appear in the chapel’s stained glass.
Dr. Cottone Coauthors Music Therapy Cancer Study
Rosemont College proudly recognizes Dr. Carrie Cottone for her newest scholarly coauthored publication and continued academic leadership. Dr. Cottone serves as Assistant Director in the Graduate Counseling Department. Her work reflects Rosemont’s commitment to research that supports care, ethics, and human dignity.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Dawkins
Discover how Rosemont College’s own alumnus, Dr. Michael Dawkins, spent over 20 years inspiring business students to become innovative leaders through global partnerships, cultural connections, and timeless wisdom on seizing opportunities. Dive into his uplifting story in our latest Faculty Spotlight!
Faculty Spotlight: Tatiana Ripoll-Páez
Dive into Tatiana Ripoll-Páez‘s inspiring 15+ year journey as Rosemont College’s passionate Spanish professor, sparking students’ cultural curiosity through short stories, global collaborations, and life changing study abroad trips; uncover her story in our latest Faculty Spotlight!
Career Closet Expands
The Career Closet is open and expanding! Rosemont College announces an important update to its Career Closet – a key resource that supports student career preparation.
Graduate Counseling Newsletter: Fall 2026
Discover the inspiring journeys of Rosemont College’s Fall 2025 counseling graduates, a spotlight on the passionate leader, Sam Beadle, and essential resources for professional growth in our latest Fall 2026 Graduate Counseling Newsletter from the Rho Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota—click to celebrate their achievements and fuel your own path!
Save the Date: Commencement 2026
Rosemont College announces plans for Rosemont Commencement 2026. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 14th, 2026, and explore Commencement volunteer opportunities!
Save the Date: Reunion 2026
Rosemont College announces plans for Rosemont Reunion 2026. This signature event will bring alumni back to campus for a memorable weekend of connection and celebration. The Reunion will take place from October 2 – 4, 2026. Rosemont looks forward to welcoming graduates home for this special occasion.
Writer’s Studio
Explore all the latest and upcoming Writer’s Studio opportunities that are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Reserve your spot early – spaces are intentionally limited and go fast!
Don't Forget...
- Athletics: View full schedule at Rosemont-Ravens.com
- Center for Teaching & Learning: Faculty are invited to login to the Center for Teaching & Learning to access new, practical, & robust resources including the CTL newsletter.
- Counseling Center: Learn more about Counseling resources and how to schedule an appointment.
- Food Pantry: A resource for all community members. Open daily 6:00am – 9:00pm and from 10:00am – 6:00pm on weekends. (Lower level of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception).
- Prayer Room: Located on the second floor of the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library.
- Stay Informed: Remember to sign up for Campus Text Alerts.
- Careers at Rosemont: Check the latest listings for career opportunities. If you know someone who would be a good fit, please encourage them to learn more from Human Resources and apply.
- Giving: Make an IMPACT at Rosemont with a gift today!
