A series of scholarships established in the name of Army Capt. Gregory T. Dalessio ’00/M.A. ’04, who died while on duty in Iraq, allow his spirit of generosity to live on.
Had Army Capt. Gregory T. Dalessio ’00/M.A. ’04 returned from the war in Iraq, would he have pursued a career in diplomacy? Or would he have become a social worker or a teacher — or even a priest? He had considered all these possibilities.
Leave a CommentIn the face of heartbreak and tragedy, Barbara La Porte, M.A. ’13 relied on a steadfast faith in God. Her journey toward healing offers a remarkable lesson in the power of forgiveness.
When Barbara La Porte tells her story, she raises some of the hardest questions most of us will ever face: How do we make sense of tragedy? When another’s actions cause us suffering, how do we respond? When the unimaginable happens, where do we turn?
Leave a CommentRather than create a cult of personality around himself, former Pirate baseball player Craig Biggio played hard and respected the game. He ended his pro career in elite historical company.
Leave a CommentThe success of Father Edwin Leahy ’68 in running Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark has generated national attention and inspired a new documentary.
Leave a CommentLaquan Ford ’13 needed a helping hand. Nick Scalera ’63 was there to offer it. The bond they formed has made a profound difference — for them both.
Leave a CommentShannon Morris ’92/M.A. ’94 runs Sigma Group, New Jersey’s top ad agency, with an emphasis on fostering creativity and finding balance.
Leave a CommentPaulette Brown, J.D. ’76, president-elect of the American Bar Association, has a long history as a trailblazer.
Leave a CommentMeg Reilly ’12 took an unusual turn in her post-college life. She left behind a coveted position in communications to enlist in a yearlong, 47,000-mile ocean race.
Leave a CommentMarcos Mendez ‘06 and Kevin Losch ’06 share an unbreakable bond, formed out of one remarkable act of generosity.
1 CommentJeff Regan ’98 excels at discovering the next big thing in alternative music.
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