Welcome to the Hilltop
Since 1889, Saint Anselm College has provided a transformative education shaped by Catholic and Benedictine values and a liberal arts foundation. Here, you are part of a welcoming community where you will discover your passions, experience cherished traditions, and unlock your full potential.
#89.0089
in National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
99.0099%
of identified graduates of the class of 2023 are either employed, pursuing further education, serving in the military, or volunteering
#24.0024
most engaged in community service by Princeton Review
Fall Open House
Join us for our fall open house on Saturday, October 26. Spend a day on campus meeting community members, touring and attending workshops, and enjoying a delicious lunch. We’re less than an hour from Boston and 15 minutes from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Meet Our Anselmians
"I believe with all my heart that today’s world needs Saint Anselm College, a place that is infused with the Catholic and Benedictine values of community, hospitality and love, where the humanities, arts and sciences and professional programs like nursing, criminal justice and business build on our liberal arts core rather than compete with it. We need a place where you don’t have to choose between career outcomes and life outcomes. That place is Saint Anselm."
In the classroom and in the community, an Anselmian education will challenge you to find your best self.
Anselmian News
New Tufts Partnership Provides Anselmians with early entry into Master of Public Health (MPH) Program
Saint Anselm College is excited to announce a new opportunity for students…
Saint Anselm offers free tuition to N.H. residents
Saint Anselm has launched Anselmian Community Commitment, a program that…
Saint Anselm Students Discover Career Pathways through Internships
This past summer, three Saint Anselm seniors participated in internships…
Saint Anselm College Launches $40 Million Campaign for the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Grappone Hall
On Friday, October 4, 2024, Saint Anselm College announced the …
New Poll by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center Shows Republican Kelly Ayotte Inching Closer Toward a Majority in the Race for Governor
New Poll by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center shows Republican Kelly…
Saint Anselm Offers Master’s in Public Policy Degree to Current Students
Saint Anselm College launches a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP),…
New Tufts Partnership Provides Anselmians with early entry into Master of Public Health (MPH) Program
Saint Anselm College is excited to announce a new opportunity for students…
Saint Anselm offers free tuition to N.H. residents
Saint Anselm has launched Anselmian Community Commitment, a program that…
FEATURED FACULTY MEMBER
Theology Professor Ahida Pilarski, Ph.D. was featured in the most recent issue of Portraits Magazine's Focus on Faculty.
"The first program in women’s studies in the United States was approved at San Diego State University in 1970. Saint Anselm College also is celebrating the 50th anniversary of women at the college this year. It is nice to know that our college joined this major change of increasing the access of women to education."
Anselmian Events
Bean Foundation Supported Lecture
John Kaag is Professor of Philosophy at UMASS Lowell and the award-winning author of several books, including American Philosophy: A Love Story, Hiking with Nietzsche, and American Bloods. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Outside Magazine, and elsewhere. His keynote lecture is about Perez Blood, the recluse astronomer and friend of Henry David Thoreau. Dr. Kaag explains the Blood family’s pivotal influence on American history, from the distant past of the Revolutionary War to the twentieth century.
No matter your major or class year, the 2024 Public Service, Law, Non Profit, and Social Impact Career Expo brought to you by the Office of Campus Ministry, the Meelia Center for Community Engagement, and the Career Development Center, can put you in touch with a wide variety of organizations.
Whether you are starting to explore possibilities, looking for a career or internship opportunity, this Career Expo is a great way for you to connect with employers in a more informal setting. We encourage to you ask about openings and career options, while receiving helpful feedback on your application, including your resume.
To make the most of your Career Expo visit, meet in advance with a Career Development Center team member to create or update your resume and discuss your plans. We will have a 'Career Info Table' day of to answer any of your questions, including how to follow-up after the Expo!
Event details for Career Expo: Public Service, Law, Nonprofit & Social Impact
Join the Center for Ethics in Society as we welcome Kerry Benenato to campus for a dinner discussion with students. Dr. Benenato received her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Boston College and spent eight years working at Moderna, where she served in multiple roles including Vice President of Platform Chemistry and Formulation Discovery. In 2022, Dr. Benenato was awarded the American Chemical Society Heroes of Chemistry award for her work contributing to Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax™️). Dr. Benenato is currently the Chief Platform Officer at Sail Biomedicines.
During the dinner discussion, Dr. Benenato will discuss the value of a liberal arts education to future success and keys to career growth, all within the context of her work as a chemist.
Dr. Kerry Benenato joined Sail in February 2024 as Chief Platform Officer, bringing to the company a distinguished career in the development of mRNA products and product candidates. Prior to Sail, she served as Chief Scientific Officer of 76Bio, a startup focused on the development of a novel targeted protein degradation modality using mRNA/lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technologies. Prior to this, she spent eight years in positions of increasing responsibility at Moderna, most recently serving as Vice President, Platform Chemistry and Formulation Discovery, where she led the Platform team, with oversight for the discovery and development of mRNA delivery tools for multiple modalities (infectious disease, rare disease, immuno-oncology, auto-immune diseases) and the development of tools for LNP biophysical characterization.
In 2022, Kerry was awarded the American Chemical Society Heroes of Chemistry award for her work contributing to Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine (Spikevax™️). She began her industry career in scientific research at AstraZeneca, after completing a research fellowship at Harvard University as a National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Boston College and a B.S. in Chemistry from Providence College.
Join us for our weekly Wednesday Night Worship!
7:05 PM - Vespers - Abbey Church
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM - Adoration with Music - Abbey Church
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM - Confession - Lower Church
9:00 PM - Campus Mass - Lower Church
Join us on October 10 at 4:00 PM for a discussion with Professor James Calvin Davis from Middlebury College!
Hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life, Professor Davis will present "Moral Imagination for a Toxic Global Future: A Theological Argument for Liberal Education as a Public Good."
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in important conversations about the role of liberal education in today’s world.
Location: NHIOP West Wing
Light refreshments provided
We hope to see you there!