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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Maria College, 700 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY (2025)

04/23/2025

Pave the Way for Student Success at Maria College!

Be part of something lasting—purchase a commemorative, engraved brick and leave your legacy on campus. Your personalized message will be etched in stone, supporting scholarships for deserving students and fueling the growth of Maria College for future generations. Celebrate a loved one, honor a mentor, or show your Monarch pride. Every brick purchased directly funds scholarships and campus expansion.

Ready to make your mark? Order your 4″ x 8″ brick today for $150 and help pave the way for student success! https://mariacollege.edu/alumni-giving/giving-to-maria/pave-the-way

04/21/2025

📚✨ Finals Week Just Got Better! ✨📚
Maria College is here to help you power through finals with some fun + fuel all week long! 💪🎉

Here’s what’s happening:

🥐 Pastry Platters – Mon 4/21
📍 Mercy Hall, Tutoring Center
🕒 Until the pastries run out!

🐶 Therapy Dogs – Tues 4/22
📍 Main Building (by Security)
🕒 1:30–3:00 PM
Come de-stress with some fluffy friends!

🍦 Ice Cream Social – Wed 4/21
📍 Outside Mercy Hall
🕒 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cool down with a sweet treat 🍨

🎨 Paint and Sip (Rescheduled!) – Wed 4/23
📍 Tutoring Center
🕒 4:30–6:30 PM
Unwind, create, and vibe.

You’ve got this — and we’ve got you! 💙

04/20/2025

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from Maria College 🐣🌷

Wishing our students, staff, and community a joyful and peaceful Easter.
May this season of renewal bring light to your heart and hope to your spirit. 💛 ✝️

04/17/2025

🐰🌸 Easter Break Reminder 🌸🐰

Maria College will be CLOSED for Easter Break from Thursday, April 17th through Sunday, April 20th.

Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones. 💐🐣

We’ll see you back on campus Monday, April 21st! 💙

04/16/2025

🎮✨ GAME NIGHT IS BACK! ✨🎮

Join us TODAY for the return of Maria College’s monthly Game Night!
Whether you're into video games, board games, trivia, or just want to unwind with friends, we’ve got something for everyone. 🕹️💥

🗓️ Wednesday, 4/16/25
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 The Writing Center

Bring your game face, your besties, and let's kick off the fun! 🎲✅❌

04/05/2025

🌍💙 Border Immersion Trips – Presented by the Sisters of Mercy 💙🌍

📅 Upcoming Trips:
📌 May 4 - 9, 2025
📌 October 19 - 24, 2025

Join the Sisters of Mercy for a transformative educational experience at the U.S.-Mexico border. These border immersion trips are designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of immigration issues, root causes, and justice-based advocacy.

🔹 Why Attend?
✔️ Learn firsthand about the realities of immigration
✔️ Understand the systemic issues driving migration
✔️ Return home empowered to raise awareness & advocate for reform

For more details & registration, visit:
🔗 https://www.sistersofmercy.org/mercy-for-justice/immigration/borderimmersions/

04/04/2025

🌍💙 Border Immersion Trips – Presented by the Sisters of Mercy 💙🌍

📅 Upcoming Trips:
📌 May 4 - 9, 2025
📌 October 19 - 24, 2025

Join the Sisters of Mercy for a transformative educational experience at the U.S.-Mexico border. These border immersion trips are designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of immigration issues, root causes, and justice-based advocacy.

🔹 Why Attend?
✔️ Learn firsthand about the realities of immigration
✔️ Understand the systemic issues driving migration
✔️ Return home empowered to raise awareness & advocate for reform

For more details & registration, visit:
🔗 https://www.sistersofmercy.org/mercy-for-justice/immigration/borderimmersions/

04/03/2025

Maria College and Teresian House Center for the Elderly are teaming up to create a unique opportunity for nursing staff to advance their careers.

Through an accelerated pathway, Teresian House employees can go from CNA to LPN in just 16 months, then transition to RN in one more year. This collaboration is more than just education. It’s about providing quality care to the community by investing in the future of healthcare professionals.

Read more about how this partnership is reshaping nursing careers:

https://lnkd.in/eySSmwbk

04/03/2025

Maria College and Teresian House Center for the Elderly are teaming up to create a unique opportunity for nursing staff to advance their careers.

Through an accelerated pathway, Teresian House employees can go from CNA to LPN in just 16 months, then transition to RN in one more year.

This collaboration is more than just education. It’s about providing quality care to the community by investing in the future of healthcare professionals.

Read more about how this partnership is reshaping nursing careers: https://tinyurl.com/5t5eb4ww

04/02/2025

Have you seen our latest blog post about how a nursing program degree can make a difference in people's lives? Check it out!

"Nurses play an indispensable role in the healthcare field, often serving as the backbone of patient care and comfort. With a nursing program degree, individuals can embark on a path where they not only nurture their own careers but significantly impact countless lives. As the demand for skilled nursing professionals continues to rise, the importance of acquiring a thorough education in nursing cannot be overstated."

For more information, be sure to keep reading on our website. To get started, contact us today.

https://mariacollege.edu/blog/how-a-nursing-program-degree-can-make-a-difference-in-peoples-lives

04/01/2025

🌟 April is National Occupational Therapy Month! 🌟
Join us in celebrating the incredible work of occupational therapists who help people of all ages live life to the fullest! 💪🏽🧠💛

At Maria College, we’re proud to recognize the life-changing impact OTs have every day — from helping individuals recover from injury, navigate disability, and reclaim their independence, to promoting well-being through meaningful daily activities. 🏃‍♀️🛁🍽

This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy: Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives,” says it all. 💫 Whether it’s helping someone get dressed after surgery or regain motor skills after a stroke, OTs empower people to thrive.

👏 A big thank you to our students, faculty, and all OTs for the difference you make in the world!

04/01/2025

The gray day didn’t keep our future Monarchs away! Despite the looming rain, dozens of prospective students and their families joined us for our Spring Open House this past Saturday. They explored insightful presentations from our nursing, occupational therapy, and liberal arts programs and had a blast experiencing our state-of-the-art VR lab, part of our Center for Academic Innovation.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended! If you couldn’t make it, there’s still time to discover what Maria has to offer for our summer programs or fall semester. Contact us to learn more! https://mariacollege.edu/admissions

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03/28/2025

🐣 Cate’s Kids Easter Basket Program is back at Maria College! 🐰💐

Join us in spreading some springtime joy! 🌷 Stop by the Main Building lobby or McAuley Building front lobby to pick up an Easter egg filled with gift suggestions like coloring books, toothbrushes, small games, and more. 🧺📚🎨

Your donations will help the Maria College Mission Department create Easter baskets for children ages 1–12 served by Circles of Mercy, an outreach center sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy Northeast Community that supports low-income families in Rensselaer. 💛

Last year, over 150 baskets were given out thanks to generous contributions like yours—let’s make this year even brighter! 🌞

🎁 Drop off your gifts at the same tables by April 11, 2025.
Thank you for making a difference in a child’s Easter! 🐇💛

03/28/2025

Why work with us? For our mission and values, of course!

Maria is a Catholic college sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the Mercy charism. It provides career-relevant, opportunity education in the context of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to all who can benefit from it. Maria is committed to outstanding and holistic student support services, financial sustainability and the purposive use of evidence to drive institutional renewal and student success. Maria seeks to foster graduates who recognize and respect the dignity of every human person and who will transform their knowledge and skill into caring and compassionate service to others.

For more information or to get started with our services, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you!

https://mariacollege.edu/about-maria/mission-value

03/27/2025

We are thrilled to be part of the Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program, which offers full coverage of tuition, books, and fees for New York State residents entering healthcare fields.

This federally funded initiative is tackling workforce shortages while helping students pursue their dreams without the burden of tuition.

Dr. Wendy Trevor, Vice President of Strategic Innovation and Partnerships at Maria College, shares how this program makes nursing school accessible for many.

Watch the WRGB CBS 6 News, Albany segment to learn more about how Caring Gene is shaping the future of healthcare.

Learn more:

👉 https://mariacollege.edu/news/maria-college-partners-with-caring-gene-to-strengthen-upstatehealthcare-workforce

👉 https://mariacollege.edu/admissions

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03/26/2025

We're enjoying March Madness in our OWN way this week at Maria College!

This week, at our Campus Store, students have three chances to win a 50% off coupon by shooting a basketball from a distance of 19 feet.

Nursing student Lucy O'Malley made it in on her first try! She was the first student to make the shot this week so far.

Lucy doesn't have to be the only winner. Students have until the end of this week to participate. Maria students, c'mon down and give it your best shot!

03/24/2025

🎨✨ Paint & Sip with Noreen Powell! ✨🎨
🗓️ Date: March 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Mercy Hall, Tutoring Center

Unleash your inner artist at our Paint & Sip night! Whether you're a seasoned painter or just looking for a fun night out, this creative evening is for everyone. 🖌️🧃💫

🎨 What to Expect:
✅ Step-by-step guidance from the amazing Noreen Powell
✅ All painting supplies provided
✅ Sip, socialize, and create your own masterpiece!

Bring a friend or make new ones — just don’t miss it! 💛

03/24/2025

🥦🍼 Food As Medicine: Supporting New & Expectant Mothers 🍼🥦

Maria College is proud to offer Food As Medicine, a FREE grocery service for new (within 12 months postpartum) and expectant mothers.

Our goal is to provide healthy food options, nutritional information, and support to mothers in our community. 💚

📩 For more information or to sign up, email:
📧 [email protected]

Because nourishing moms means nourishing the future. 💕

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