Happy May!

Together, Gaels are making an impact. From supporting student scholarships and mentoring future leaders to celebrating alumni accomplishments across industries, your continued engagement helps shape the future of Iona University and the generations that follow.

- Iona University Office of Alumni Engagement

Together, we can build stronger connections and more meaningful opportunities for the entire alumni community. Join us in shaping the future of the Iona Alumni experience – share your feedback and update your information through our survey.

Survey Closes June 30. Be among the FIRST 500 alumni to receive a FREE Iona University pennant!

As we approach the close of Iona University’s fiscal year on June 30, there’s still time to make an impact on the next generation of Gaels. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide scholarships, strengthen academic programs, and create life-changing opportunities for our students.

From left: Alfred F. Kelly Jr. '80, '81MBA, '19H, Mindy Murphy, Timothy Murphy, Vice Chair, Mastercard, and Seamus Carey, Ph.D., Iona President.

On April 29, Iona University hosted its annual Trustees Scholarship Award Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, welcoming more than 500 guests and raising more than $1.6 million in support of student scholarships.

This year's 2026 Legacy Award was presented to Timothy Murphy, vice chair of Mastercard and a member of the company's executive leadership team and management committee. 

Last week's Senior Class Toast marked the official welcome of our graduating seniors into the Iona University Alumni Association with an afternoon filled with celebration, community, and Gael pride. We’re proud to share that the Senior Class Legacy Campaign raised $5,936 to support future generations of Gaels and continue the spirit of giving back at Iona!

The Iona University men's and women's rowing programs celebrated the addition of a new racing shell to its fleet with the christening of the Francis T. Trainor following competition at the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championships on May 2 at Glen Island Park.

“Supporting Iona rowing is an investment in the student-athlete experience and in the future of the program,” said Larry Trainor. “Honoring Francis T. Trainor through this shell is especially meaningful to our family and we are proud to help provide resources that empower Gaels to compete, grow, and succeed.

Sunday, June 7
245 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215

Monday, June 8

Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, NY

Monday, July 27
The Saint Andrew's Golf Club, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Yankee Stadium - 1 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451, US

Citi Field - 41 Seaver Way, Flushing, NY 11368, US

The MBA Spotlight Series serves as powerful validation of the program’s ROI by showcasing real-world examples of alumni who leveraged their degree to achieve significant career pivots or leadership advancements in the program's 60+ year history.

Founder, Opaka Partners Inc.

Bill Patrizio is the Founder of Opaka Partners, where he provides strategic advisory services in music, broadcast and digital media technology. He previously served as President, CEO and Board Director of Napster Music, CEO and Board Director of Red Bee Media, and President of Technicolor Broadcast Services. 

Founder and CEO, The Bayard Group

Christopher O’Connor is a nationally recognized healthcare CEO, entrepreneur, and thought leader with over 30 years of experience improving cost, quality, and outcomes (CQO) in hospitals and health systems worldwide.

This year, the Alumni Board of Directors continued to play a vital role in strengthening engagement across the University community through a wide range of programs, events, and initiatives. From milestone celebrations like the fifth anniversary of Gaels Go Further and the return of a traditional Alumni Awards Dinner, to ongoing traditions such as Mission & Ministry Thanksgiving Baskets, Breakfast with Santa, and Gaels Giving Day, Board members helped advance opportunities that connect alumni, students, faculty, and staff in meaningful ways.

Throughout the year, Board members also directly supported student success and professional development through participation in Career Chats, Scholars Day, and Gaels Go Further programming, while helping welcome the newest members of the alumni community at the Senior Class Toast & Alumni Association Induction. Thank you to all of our Alumni Board members for their continued commitment to engagement, service, and support of the University’s mission.

L to R: Bob DeLuccia ’67, ’79MBA, Felita Granby ’92, Anita Iaco ’85, and Jim Oates ’95 at the Senior Class Toast & Alumni Association Induction for the Class of 2026.

Iona University recently welcomed Amy back to campus as the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual Iona Scholars Day. She emphasized the importance of human creativity even as one adopts artificial intelligence in the workplace: “It’s a tool that’s only as good as the person who wields it.”

Congratulations to Corine E. Lurry-Mabin '00, Andrus President & CEO on her recognition in the “Minority Business Success” category for her leadership in advancing trauma-responsive care and strengthening the systems that support children, families, and communities. 

Congratulations to New Crystal Restoration leaders and Iona alumnae Lisa Cordasco '84, President, and Rosemary Cordasco, '85, CFO, on the "Family Business Success Award." NCR, founded in 1960 in Westchester County, is a third-generation, women-owned leader is restoration, remediation, and reconstruction services.

Spring seems like a perfect time to pause and reflect on all those memories that made our college years so special. Many of those memories are graced by the Christian Brothers who taught and coached us! To us, those men will forever be youthful, relevant, challenging, funny, supportive, and inspirational, whether we had them in the classroom, on the field, or on stage! We honor them by remembering them... We hold on to the lessons that they taught us, the stories that they told, and the vocation that they shared with us. 

The Brothers are now reaching out to us with a few survey questions, the answers from which will help guide their deliberations and plans as they move forward in an ever-changing world of need, diversity, and calling.

And as the Brothers would say: “Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.” 

Our Gaels Go Further mentoring and networking opportunities bring together alumni, students, faculty and staff to help all Gaels achieve personal and career success. Interested in learning more about helping students prepare for their careers, or in networking with fellow alumni for your own career support?

Email Matthew Ricker, Assistant Director of Student & Alumni Engagement, at mricker@iona.edu to learn more or visit our webpage. Together, Gaels Go Further!

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

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