Starting with the Fall 2026 semester, eligible MVP Health Care employees who enroll in the Madden College of Business and Economics Master of Business Administration program will receive a 20% tuition reduction through the Madden Corporate Partnership Program (MCPP).

MVP Health Care is a regional, not-for-profit health plan serving communities across New York and Vermont. Through its partnership with Le Moyne’s Madden Corporate Partnership Program, MVP is reinforcing its commitment to investing in its workforce and partnering with organizations that share a focus on community impact. The partnership is grounded in a shared belief that developing strong, forward-thinking leaders begins with access to high-quality education and meaningful career development opportunities. It supports employees in building their business and leadership capabilities, so they are better prepared to meet the changing needs of the health care landscape, and the communities MVP serves.

“My experience at Le Moyne was truly extraordinary, both personally and professionally, and I’m excited this partnership will create new opportunities for more of my colleagues,” said Garrett Doherty, a total rewards specialist at MVP Health Care and a 2022 Le Moyne MBA graduate. “The strong sense of community and support from faculty and staff has had a lasting impact on my career and continues to shape my professional growth.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome MVP Health Care to the Le Moyne community and look forward to supporting their employees as they pursue continued professional and personal growth through this partnership,” said Teresa Renn, associate dean of graduate admission and success at Le Moyne College. “It’s especially meaningful to know that a number of MVP employees are already proud Le Moyne alumni. We’re excited to strengthen that connection and create opportunities for even more employees to experience all that Le Moyne has to offer.”

Among the benefits of enrolling in Madden graduate programs:

• Small classes taught by industry leaders and experts,
• Options for in-person, online and hybrid coursework throughout the program,
• The ability to stack applicable employer tuition benefits on top of the 20% reduction, and
• Eight-week course modules (for the MBA program) to expedite completion.

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According to the description by Georgetown Press:
Leadership Lessons from the Jesuits shines a new light on the importance of cura apostolica in mission-driven organizations. Through his curation of valuable contributions from experienced leaders of Jesuit institutions, Matthew E. Carnes, S.J., articulates the ways in which conscientious care for the work, cultivation of the mission, and attention to identity can transform institutional behavior, business strategy, and the act of leading itself. The book reveals that where cura apostolica takes root, an organization’s greater purpose flourishes.

The book features an afterword by Arturo Sosa, S.J., superior general of the Society of Jesus, and Michael J. Garanzini, S.J., secretary for higher education for the Society of Jesus and former president of the Association for Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Use promo code TGUF for 30% off the purchase price.

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“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes for our financial strength and long-term stability,” said President Linda LeMura. “This ranking is a testament to the dedication of Le Moyne’s faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and supporters. It is a reflection of the College’s ongoing disciplined stewardship of resources, strategic planning and thoughtful investment in our students and campus community.”

The A grade is an improvement to Le Moyne’s previous rating, prompting Forbes to put Le Moyne on its Teacher’s Pets list, with the introduction “Defying the odds, these small private colleges have shown improved financial strength.”

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The presence of Stempower alumnae on the panel carried special significance for current members of the program. Seeing women who once sat in their same classrooms and participated in the same mentoring and professional development experiences now thriving in STEM careers reinforces the value and long-term impact of the Stempower community. It transforms success from something abstract into something tangible and attainable. For current students, the alumnae serve not only as role models, but also as proof that confidence, community, and engagement can open doors to meaningful and rewarding careers in STEM.

What appeals most to Katie Kirkgasser ‘24 about her work is that it is constantly evolving. Kirkgasser is a research associate in the pharmacology department of the biotechnology and longevity firm Ichor Life Sciences. She lives in a professional world in which almost as soon as one question is answered, two more arise, and in which an article published today may well be obsolete six months from now. Given that, Kirkgasser believes that one of her chief roles is to build upon the knowledge she has acquired. 

Kirkgasser credits her passion for discovery with drawing her to the field of STEM and to Le Moyne. Her undergraduate years were absorbing, filled not just with her classwork as a biochemistry major and her time in Stempower, but with an internship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All of that left her well prepared for the work she does today, which includes project management, scheduling, and protocol and report writing. Moving forward, she looks forward to cultivating her interest in and passion for human biology and biochemistry.

Like Kirkgasser, Ashley Green ’23 credits her time at Le Moyne with helping to prepare her for her current role as a threat hunter at NBCUniversal. Green first began working for the entertainment giant as an intern in its vulnerability management team, assessing electronic devices and cloud accounts for potential weaknesses and identifying ways to respond to them. Today, the cybersecurity major is part of a group of professionals in search of  anything that may make the company vulnerable to a cyber attack. Her goal, and that of her colleagues, is to be proactive rather than reactive. No two days are the same, and Green loves the fact that she is constantly learning.  

Aryanna Davila ’22 echoed Green’s call for those interested in STEM to nurture their curiosity and added this: “Build community.” An actuarial analyst at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, she entered the field at a time in which forces from climate change to economic uncertainty are making it more important than ever for businesses of all sizes to identify, mitigate and manage risk While still early in her career, she has already found that establishing ties with others in your field to deeply rewarding. The mathematics major encouraged other women interested in STEM to extend themselves and to ask questions of others. 

Like most people in STEM, Lindsey Bush ’23 is constantly thinking about the future, and what it will take to educate the next generation. Bush earned a bachelor’s degree in physics at Le Moyne’s and a master’s degree in engineering from Syracuse University through the Dual Degree Partnership Program. Her interest in engineering first revealed itself when she was a high school student and had the opportunity to take a course in CAD drawing. Now an engineer at Tetra Tech, where much of her work is centered around the design of primary and secondary schools. She likes the thought that there may be other emerging scientists and engineers in the structures she is helping to create. 

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Rebecca Kassis has been selected as the 2026 undergraduate speaker. A native of Jamesville, N.Y., Rebecca is a biology major with minors in psychology and chemistry. During her time at the College, she has been involved in leadership and service, most notably serving as chief of Le Moyne Emergency Medical Services (EMS) after previously serving as director of training. She also served as a resident advisor for three years and works in the Office of Residence Life.

A CSTEP Scholar and Presidential Scholarship recipient, she has consistently been named to the Dean’s List. She is a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta and Psi Chi. Her leadership has been recognized through multiple awards, including the EMS Command Staff Wellness Champion and Change Agent Award, Outstanding Senior Leadership Award, and the Community Builder of the Year Award in Residence Life.

Rebecca has studied abroad in both Tunisia and Puerto Rico and has traveled to Lebanon. Following graduation, she will continue her education at Le Moyne in the Physician Assistant program, where she hopes to integrate her passion for holistic, patient-centered care into her future career. In addition to her travel abroad, her Lebanese and Puerto Rican roots have shaped her perspective and passion for culturally competent care.

The graduate student speaker will be Mathew Vincent, who is receiving an Ed.D. in Executive Leadership. He currently serves as the director of community standards at Le Moyne where he oversees the College’s student conduct process, as well as providing non-clinical support to the student population. Prior to Le Moyne, Matt spent seven years at Utica University, where he served in various roles across student affairs including residence life, TRIO student support services and victim advocacy. He began his career in residence life at his alma mater, The College of Saint Rose in Albany. He earned his Bachelor of Science in childhood education, as well as Master of Science in higher education leadership and administration, from Saint Rose.

He began his doctoral studies at Le Moyne College in 2022, focusing his research on organic mentorship, impostor phenomenon and leadership formation among student affairs administrators at Jesuit institutions, under the direction of Dr. Ceceilia Parnther, Dr. Loretta Quigley and Dr. Shari Weiss-Russell.

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Jackson is in the second year of her residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, the city where she was born and raised. The daughter of two nurses, Jackson realized early on that she was called to medicine. Science was – and remains – her professional passion. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Le Moyne and a master’s degree in biomedical sciences from Midwestern University, where she conducted cancer research, before completing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. She credits her undergraduate education, and the training she received in both the natural sciences and the liberal arts, with preparing her for graduate and medical school, and the work she is now doing.

Today Jackson’s days are centered around her patients. She is available to them, attuned to their needs, and cognizant of their individual circumstances. If she senses that someone needs more time to discuss a concern with her, she will ask that a longer appointment be scheduled for that person. She also believes in helping to educate her patients, whether it is about the course a disease may take or a medicine that has been prescribed to them, so that they feel empowered to take part in their care. What’s more, she enjoys having conversations with them, and learning about their work and their families.

“I treat my patients medically, but I also have the chance to teach, to be a counselor, to help with the social aspect of their lives,” she says. “I can enjoy that part of medicine, and I can’t think of any other job that allows you to take on so many roles.”

While still early in her career, Jackson has uncovered a particular affinity for both women’s health and psychiatry. The former stems from her knowledge that Syracuse is what is known as a “women’s health desert” and in urgent need of providers. The latter is buoyed by her understanding that medicine is much “more than what happens from the neck down,” that “your brain and your quality of life matter too.” Her ultimate goal is to combine her love of both disciplines by becoming a family medicine-obstetrician who is a certified maternal mental health specialist, trained to work with women across the reproductive spectrum from pregnancy to menopause.

For this alumna, the practice of medicine comes down to this: “You have to intrinsically want to help people.”

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Whether it’s seeing each patient as a whole person, building trust through conversation, or helping individuals regain movement and independence, these physicians bring both science and humanity to their work every day.

That perspective is rooted in the liberal arts education they received on The Heights. One that pairs a strong foundation in the life sciences with study in the humanities, where students learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and understand the people they serve. From residency to private practice, these alumni carry that approach with them. Medicine is a science, but as their stories show, it is also an art.

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