President’s Message

Greetings, Mounties!

June 1, 2021 marked the one year anniversary of my service as president of this outstanding institution. What a year it has been! COVID-19 tested our resiliency in many ways, but our Mercy values sustained us, and our deep-rooted mission lit our path. We had a successful, in-person 2020/21 academic year thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated faculty and staff, matched by the diligence of our student body. The entire community rose to meet the challenges we faced. As a community, we will continue to respond to the ever-changing world with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy.

Institutions across the country are grappling with myriad issues, including smaller high school populations, reductions in financial resources, and changing perceptions regarding the value of education.

Our response is to approach the new landscape strategically and with the courage and determination that the Sisters of Mercy have demonstrated since the mid-19th century.

Our new strategic plan, “Growing Greater,” is highlighted in this magazine. As the title suggests, we are focusing heavily on growth, and achieving even more greatness. Mount Aloysius College is well-positioned to meet the challenges of this era and to leverage our strengths to thrive.

At a time when many institutions are facing substantial enrollment declines, the Mount is excited to welcome its largest entering class in the past six years. We’ve doubled our alumni giving percentage in one year, and achieved a 41% increase in total giving.

To be sure, our College is not immune from the challenges of the day. Our ability to grow depends heavily on support from our alumni and community. I hope this magazine’s stories and news will encourage you to engage with Mount Aloysius, and to join in “Growing Greater” with the rest of our special community.

Yours in Mercy,

John McKeegan