Happy May!

As the spring semester ends, there’s so much to celebrate at Iona - from a record-breaking Trustees Gala that raised $2 million for student scholarships to the joyful anticipation of Commencement for the Class of 2025. This month’s newsletter is packed with exciting updates, alumni spotlights, upcoming events, and ways you can stay connected with your Gael community.

Thank you for being part of our Gael family,

- Iona University Office of Alumni Engagement

It was a record-breaking night as Iona University honored its partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, raising $2 million to support student scholarships at its annual Trustees Gala!

Over 500 guests celebrated as Iona presented the esteemed Iona Legacy Award to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital president and CEO Dr. Steven J. Corwin.

Each May, the Iona University campus is filled with a spirit celebration as our graduating students prepare to cross the stage on Mazzella Field. Joined by their families, faculty, and staff, they mark the culmination of their academic journey and the beginning of their lifelong connection to the Iona alumni community.

You can help the class of 2025 celebrate this exciting time with a donation of $25 to one of the funds that the Class of 2025 is supporting with their Senior Class Legacy! Give in honor of a particular graduating student or the class as a whole. 

Friday, May 30 | 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 11 | 6:30 p.m.

Mark Your Calendars

June 1: 36th Annual Kenneth Dolan 5K Run
June 9: 2025 Iona Athletics Golf Outing
August 8: Iona University Alumni at New York Yankees Game
August 17: 2025 Women's Soccer Alumnae Game
October 17-18: 2025 Homecoming Weekend

Episode 2: Cathy McCabe '85
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We've had a great time at our recent alumni gatherings and look forward to more in the future, at Iona and beyond! 

Boston Gathering

Washington, D.C. Gathering

Thank you to our Paul Solano '98, '05MBA, Michael Angelo Costa '79MBA, Kimberlyn Costes, MBA '20MBA, and Donna Morris '97, '04MBA alumni for coming back to campus to share how they’ve leveraged their MBA degrees in their careers!

Thank you to Charles Marino '95, expert on national homeland security matters, merging threats, and programs for coming back to Iona to discuss his career advice post-graduation as a former Supervisory Special Agent with the US Secret Service and more!

Matthew Caiola '05, CEO of 5W Public Relations, a top 10 independently owned PR firm in the U.S., shared his career journey and valuable advice to current students at the 16th annual Iona Scholars Day.

Thank you to Adrienne Arkontaky '89 for being the recent keynote speaker at the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society induction ceremony. Adrienne spoke on the impact Iona had on her work experiences and career, and shared her story of beginning her pursuit of a law degree at 39, driven by her experiences as a mother of an adult daughter with disabilities. Learn more about Adrienne's Iona story.

Victoria Bruno '10

Victoria Bruno '10 was selected as an honoree for 914INC Magazine's 2024 Women in Business. Victoria was an honoree for Westfair Business Journal's 2023 Millennial + Gen Z Awards, a 2020 Rising Stars - 40 Under 40 Award winner honored by the Business Council of Westchester, and Westchester County Legislator, James Nolan, issued a Proclamation for VICTORIA BRUNO DAY - May 8.

Matt Rizzetta '05

Matt Rizzetta '05, CEO of investment firm North 6th Agency (N6A), is leading a group that will buy a majority stake in Italian basketball team Napoli Basketball. N6A represents over 50 brands from across the world, where they manage everything from social media, public relations, awards and speaking programs, as well as content and design services.

Luisa Granda-Rodriguez '01

On Thursday, June 12, at GlenArbor Golf Club, Neighbors Link will honor Luisa Granda-Rodriguez '01, for her 20 years of impactful and transformative work. If you would like to be a part of this special evening or support the event in any way, please feel free to reach out to Cesar Zepeda at czepeda@neighborslink.org.

Cordasco Family Business

Congratulations to the Cordasco family on celebrating 65 years of excellence at New Crystal Restoration, serving the Westchester and tri-state communities with unparalleled dedication and expertise. Learn more about the Cordasco family business.

Your classmates and fellow alumni want to know what you are doing! Share an update through our form or send in your reunion photos and "Gael Gatherings" with us!

From stretching to mindfulness, follow these simple strategies from 
a NewYork-Presbyterian well-being coach to reduce stress and its impact on the body. 

Dr. Erin Engle, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian, explores how nature can impact mood and benefit mental health.

Iona University Office of Alumni Engagement
Telephone: (914) 633-2390 | Fax: (914) 637-2711 
Email: alumni@iona.edu

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