Rosemont Collegeās Graduate Counseling program is proud to share the Graduate Counseling Newsletter Spring 2026, brought to you by the Rho Chi Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI). This international honor society recognizes academic and professional excellence in counseling, and our chapter continues to promote scholarship, leadership, advocacy, and service.
This edition highlights student accomplishments, upcoming events, important program updates, and inspiring insights from our graduating students.
Student Spotlight: Meet Gillian Cedrone
One of the standout features in this Graduate Counseling Newsletter is our conversation with Gillian Cedrone, Vice President of the Rho Chi Chi Chapter. Gillian shared that her favorite course was Career and Lifestyle Counseling, which deeply resonated with her own career transition from teaching to counseling.
When asked for advice for new students, she emphasized giving yourself grace during clinical work and building genuine therapeutic relationships through warmth, compassion, and empathy. Her passion for supporting highly sensitive people and those in helping professions shines through as she prepares to launch her counseling career.
Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Graduates!
We proudly celebrate the following graduates featured in the Graduate Counseling Newsletter Spring 2026:
- Sam Beadle
- Gillian Cedrone
- Missy Creedon
- Stephanie Iozzia
- Mara Kudla
- Angel Preston
- Tamani Smalls
Each graduate shared inspiring future plans, including work in perinatal mental health, supporting first responders and military personnel, community mental health, and serving neurodivergent populations. Their passion and commitment reflect the high caliber of Rosemontās counseling program.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these important events:
End of Semester Celebration: Monday, April 27, 2026
- Time: 7:30 ā 8:00pm
- Location: Sharon Hirsch Community Center Room 107
58th Annual Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Conference
- Date: November 5 ā 8, 2026
- Location: State College, PA
Important Program Updates
As Rosemont transitions toward the merger with Villanova University, several courses will be offered for the final time:
- Summer 2026: Final offerings of Legal and Ethical Issues in Professional Practice and Counseling the Exceptional Learner
- Fall 2026: Final offerings of Multicultural Counseling and Career and Lifestyle Counseling
Students are encouraged to plan accordingly. Additionally, those preparing for practicum or internship should request a Practicum Recommendation Form from their advisor and contact Dr. Carrie Cottone for access to Supervision Assist once a placement is secured.
The Graduate Counseling Newsletter Spring 2026 reflects the strength, growth, and bright futures of Rosemontās counseling students. We are incredibly proud of this community and look forward to seeing all the impactful work our graduates will do in the field.
Stay tuned for more updates, and congratulations again to the Spring 2026 graduates!
