The holiday season is one of our favorite times of the year. It is traditionally filled with the joy of reuniting with loved ones, the comfort of a dimly lit Christmas Tree or a Menorah, the familiarity of the recipes and meals that we love to enjoy together, and the rest that is much deserved after a long semester of hard work and learning.
We know that 2020 has brought many challenges to our lives personally, physically, mentally, and professionally. We also know that the holidays will look different this year as we seek ways to celebrate safely. However, some things will remain the same this season. We will still have the opportunity to practice gratitude, to reach out to loved ones, to find time for rest and self-reflection, to re-connect with our own spirituality (whatever that might be for us), and to enjoy our homes and those whom we share it with.
For this reason, we encourage you to lean into those practices that we still are able to engage in. To practice gratitude and focus on the beauty and joy that surrounds us. For us, Regis is part of that beauty and joy – and we continue to be grateful for this community and all that it offers. We hope this newsletter gives you a glimpse at all that has been going on in our community and that it allows you to be grateful for it as well. We invite you to enjoy this special Thanksgiving message from Fr. Paul.
We also wanted to share a bittersweet update from Marsha: As I prepare to retire from Regis, and as this will be my last parent and family newsletter, I am most grateful for the four wonderful years I have spent with remarkable students, faculty, administrators, and staff. I have been blessed with an amazing final chapter in my higher education career. I wish everyone good health and a happy and safe holiday season.
With gratitude,
Marsha Glines, PhD
Dean, Academic Student Services
Anabella Morabito, MA
Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
Spring 2021 Information
As we continue our planning efforts and preparations for the Weston campus this spring, the health and safety of our community members remains our top priority. We encourage you to visit our COVID-19 web page for the most up-to-date information regarding our physical changes to campus, how to monitor COVID-19 symptoms, health and safety protocols, testing and reporting, campus space information, travel guidelines, and frequently asked questions. Be on the lookout in early December for more information about upcoming town hall meetings and our spring semester plans.
The fifth annual Let It Shine Gala on October 28 was celebrated virtually this year and honored all Regis health care heroes. More than 250 supporters from within the Regis community participated in the gala, which included appearances by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Regis President Toni Hays, student scholar Alexa Petkewich ’22, health care heroes, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, and several others. Let It Shine was emceed by Regis Vice President of Marketing and Communications Kelley Tuthill, EdD ’20, and if you missed it, the full event can be viewed on Regis’ YouTube channel here.
Regis raised more than $400,000, bringing the total raised through Let It Shine Galas over the years to nearly $4 million—all of which is designated to scholarship support. Thank you to all who gave!
Dear Neighbor Fund Update
With the loving help and generosity of our entire community, the university established the Dear Neighbor Fund in 2010. The Dear Neighbor Fund is available for undergraduate and graduate students who are in personal or financial crisis and need our support. Examples of need include housing insecurity, food insecurity, and lack of access to technology, among other things. Students can apply for Dear Neighbor Fund assistance here.
If you would like to support the Dear Neighbor Fund, you may donate here.
Regis named a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts
Regis College for the third year in a row was named to the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list by The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) and The Boston Globe Magazine. Regis College ranked No. 39 on the list, its highest appearance yet. The honorees, recognized during a virtual event earlier this month, generated more than $70 billion in total revenue in 2019, demonstrating that women are key drivers of the state’s economy. Read more
Regis receives high marks from national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool
For the past year, a group of Regis College faculty and staff have worked to assess the university’s LGBTQ+ inclusion policies and identify ways the Regis community can strengthen its mission of love, serve, and respect each other “without distinction.” These efforts were recently recognized by the Campus Pride Index, a national LBGTQ+ benchmarking tool for colleges and universities, which awarded Regis College 3.5 out of 5 stars in the university’s first ever year on the index. Read more
Winter course registration is now live
Registration for winter intersession courses is now live. Courses are offered fully online and affordably priced at $235 per credit. Our winter intersession is broken into multiple terms starting on December 7 and January 2. Current Regis students should contact their academic advisor to register for winter courses. Non-Regis students are also welcome to register and may do so by completing this brief registration form. Read more
$1.2 million award from Health Resources and Services Administration
Regis College received a $1.2 million grant award for the academic year from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to help offset tuition costs for Doctor of Nursing Practice students. “As a NFLP recipient, I know firsthand the benefits this program provides,” said Associate Dean of Online Graduate Nursing Karen Crowley, DNP, RN. “It made earning a doctorate more attainable and I was able to do so in less time.” Read more
Campus COVID-19 Dashboard
The Regis Dashboard tracks COVID-19 testing and results of students and employees on the Weston campus. The dashboard will be updated weekly with the most recent test results available. For more information about Regis' COVID-19 response and testing process visit our Testing page.
The overall results since campus testing began on August 19, 2020 (as of November 18, 2020) can be seen below. Please note that invalid test results are excluded from the total result tallies
Total Tests Performed 3,497
Total Positive Tests 5
Total Negative Tests 3,492
Parent and Family Liaisons
In collaboration with offices across campus, we serve as resources for parents and families as you support your students throughout their time at Regis. We strive to partner with you to enhance the student experience as well as strengthen your own connection to our community. Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any assistance. We look forward to working with you!
