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National Disabilities Awareness Month: Disabilities are common and help is available
In recognition of National Disability Awareness Month, Accessibility Services Coordinator Peter Bocala shares the stories of two students at Maria who have disabilities. Disabilities such as ADHD, OCD, Depression and Anxiety are common and the Office of Accessibility Services can help!
National Women’s History Month: The Maria mission and heritage is all around us
In honor of National Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I sat down at my desk to write my first blog for Maria College. Being a former history major undergrad, I naturally thought I’d…
Read MoreStudent aid supports the larger community
Last month, Maria College’s Opportunity Programs students (OP) participated in Student Aid Advocacy Day, where they had the opportunity to share the positive impact of student aid programs with our New York State legislators. At…
Read MoreUnity Starts with Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength
The 2021 Mercy Week theme is “unity,” initiated by Senior Vice President and Chief Mission Officer at Maria College, Victoria Battell. Unity is a fitting, yet challenging theme for a year where inequalities of race…
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month Reflection
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I would like to reflect on what being Hispanic means to me, and the impact it has on my goals, aspirations, and career path. I am one…
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