The Students Are Back!

Hi Everyone,

After a long winter break, Stonehill students have made their way back to campus to start the spring semester. Classes started on Tuesday after the college observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Although it was a Tuesday, it was a "Stonehill Monday". This happens every now and then after a long weekend, even though it is Tuesday classes operate under a Monday schedule. It's a little confusing at first but once you go through a couple you get the hang of it.

In other exciting news: The January 15th Regular Decisions Deadline has been extended to February 15th! Please inform your friends of this new date, we want to give as many students as possible the opportunity to apply.

You may be asking yourself "What happens at Stonehill when the students are gone?" It's definitely not as busy around campus, but one of the main things we do in the admissions office is READ APPLICATIONS. We have gone through many great applications and the rest of the Early Action notification letters are in the process of being sent out. The office has just started reading Regular Decision applications that were submitted before the original January 15th deadline.

And now to the main subject of the blog post: Dean of Admissions Brian Murphy.

Brian in 1968

Brian has been working at Stonehill for 41 years, he has signed 18,000 of our alumni's acceptance letters, and he is retiring from Stonehill College. While it may seem like a sad time, saying goodbye to a friend, we have been celebrating all the great things he has done for Stonehill through the years. Stonehill has grown tremendously in the time Brian has been Dean, both in the size of the college and in the quality of the students matriculating.

Last week we gathered to celebrate his career at Stonehill. The "Brian Murphy Roast" was a great success. Longtime friends and colleagues of Brian offered up some hilarious stories that really made the night fun. Brian, being a great sport, had a smile on the whole time.

Current and Former Admissions Staff Members

So cheers to Brian for a great career at Stonehill! He has been a great mentor for so many people through the years, both his staff and students here. Even though he is technically "retired" I still see him walking the halls of Donahue, keeping busy, just as often as before. Congratulations!

Deadline extended!

Hey everyone- just a quick note!

The deadline for regular decision applicants has been extended to February 15th! Applicants who apply by February 15th, will be notified of an admissions decision by March 15th.

Questions? Email admissions@stonehill.edu

Long Overdue Post

The holidays are over and we're back! The college closes for a few days around the holidays and the staff takes a bit of vacation so it's always an adjustment getting back to the office after the New Year. I went home to my parent's for an entire week to relax and spend some much needed quality time with my family. My sister's studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium this semester so it was good to spend some time with her before she left. Below are some quick holiday snapshots from my vacation.

Central Mass winter wonderland

Cafe Stango- very excited by my Christmas presents

I take Christmas cookies very seriously

Yankee Swap madness with the extended family

And the best for last- my cousin Mike's gift in the Yankee Swap

Ok, back to business! We're coming towards the end of Early Action- notification date is January 15th. If you haven't heard from us yet, you will very shortly! We've also started reviewing the Regular Decision applications that are complete. Haven't applied? You still have time- deadline is January 15th so get on it!

We're also working hard to plan the Open Houses for accepted student that will be starting soon. Information for accepted Early Action and Early Decision students will be send via snail mail so get excited! Attending an Open House is a great way to familiarize yourself with Stonehill in a different way than a tour or group information session. We'll talk more about Open Houses as the winter progresses, but just something to think about as your plan your late winter/early spring.