Caldwell Cougars Alumni News

CALDWELL COUGARS ALUMNI NEWS

February 2026

A NOTE FROM THE DESK OF...

Andrew Engel

Executive Director, Institutional Advancement

After a brief pause, I am pleased to share that Caldwell Cougars Alumni News is back. Beginning this February, our alumni newsletter will be delivered quarterly and will serve as a consistent way to keep you connected to campus, our progress, and one another.

There is a great deal happening at Caldwell University. From new academic partnerships and athletic milestones to alumni achievements and campus events, the momentum is real. Our alumni community continues to distinguish itself in education, healthcare, business, public service, and beyond, and we are proud to highlight those accomplishments here.

I encourage you to review the calendar of upcoming events included below and register for those that interest you. In particular, I hope you will join us on March 17 for Servant Leadership: What It Means as a Catholic, a special talk with Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin. It promises to be a meaningful evening for our community.

You can learn more and register here:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/caldwelluniversity/event/cardinaltobintalk/

This newsletter is not meant to be one directional. We want to hear from you. Please share your updates, milestones, and ideas for engagement. Staying connected to our alumni is a priority, and I look forward to seeing many of you on campus in the months ahead.

Andrew Engel

Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

MEET...

Daria Delserro

Manager of Alumni Affairs

Thank you Caldwell University Cougars for giving me the gift of getting to know you.

Whether at a campus event, on a virtual webinar, cheering on our sports teams, or having a cup of coffee together with a personalized tour, I want to meet you!

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IN THE NEWS

Caldwell Flag Football Joins New ECAC League in Partnership with NY Jets - Caldwell University

Caldwell University Earns Top Spot

For Best Criminal Justice School in New Jersey

Caldwell and Seton Hall Universities Announce Collaborative Graduate Pathways

Anthony Grosso Named Dean for Student Life

Anthony joined Caldwell University in 2024 with over 20 years in public education.

Holding a BFA and an MA in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University, Anthony previously served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in several New Jersey school districts. His leadership in these roles fostered supportive learning environments that catered to the diverse needs of students, guiding them through critical stages of their academic development.

As a superintendent, Anthony collaborated with Caldwell University, where he helped establish a dual enrollment program. This initiative enabled high school students to experience college-level coursework before graduating, providing students with a head start in higher education.

Anthony Grosso’s career reflects a deep commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and equipping students with the skills needed for future success.

EVENTS

"RE:CLAIM TRUTH": Social Justice Symposium

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Linda Sue Galate Ph.D, '66

Linda Sue Galate Ph.D presented her research entitled, Breakfast With the Resurrected One: Resolution of a late 2nd century Roman catacomb fresco. It was part of the Places of Images in Christian Spaces panel at Villanova University for the 50th Annual International Patristic, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Conference, October 24-26, 2025.

The theme was Mysticism, Mystery, and Trinitarian Life in times of Crisis. The solution to the singular and puzzling fresco, first mentioned in 1903 as the feeding of the five thousand and then left dormant until now, resolves one of the more challenging Early Christian frescoes to date."

ATHLETICS

Super Saturday to Reunite Alumni

Corino Selected As Italian American Police Society

2026 Man of the Year

GIVING TO CALDWELL

Caldwell University Corporate Partnership Plan

The Caldwell University Corporate Partnership Plan is designed to unite businesses with a shared vision for academic excellence, community engagement, and student opportunity. Through tiered sponsorship levels, companies receive strategic visibility, meaningful engagement, and access to exclusive benefits. This program strengthens the bridge between corporate support and educational advancement. Benefits are renewable annually.