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Cover Story

A Gift for the Ages
By Gary Bouchard, Ph.D.

The largest philanthropic gift in Saint Anselm’s history began with one alumnus’ love for the humanities, and passion for the Great Books.

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Fall/Winter 2026

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On the cover: The biggest story this year, and perhaps in the college's history, began with a love for the Great Books. Seven of the titles on the cover include books which were beloved by Gregory J. Grappone ’04, and part of the Great Books curriculum when he was a student at Saint Anselm. Read why A Calendar of Wisdom is central to the book stack in this issue's cover story.Illustration by Olivia Malloy

Group of individuals at Grappone Hall

FEATURE
OPENING DOORS TO THE FUTURE OF NURSING
By Paul J. Pronovost ’91, P ’25
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Two individuals standing in a museum

FEATURE
CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS
By Laurie D. Morrissey
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Two military personnel standing for a photo

FEATURE
OPERATION ARCTIC CARE
By Annie Sherman ’99
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A group of colleagues at the pub

FEATURE
A UNIQUE COLLABORATION ON AN EXTRAORDINARY POPE
By Kate Grip Denon
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President Favazza at an athletics event

FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Members of campus at groundbreaking

ON THE HILLTOP
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Students running to victory

SCENE ON CAMPUS
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Focus on Faculty

FOCUS ON FACULTY
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Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B.

PHILANTHROPY
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