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This week, a group of early AMU alumni will join Fr. Fessio for a special retreat at Sweetwater! In gratitude for his in...
10/11/2026

This week, a group of early AMU alumni will join Fr. Fessio for a special retreat at Sweetwater! In gratitude for his invitation, we are creating a spiritual bouquet in his honor. 💐

Will you join us? Offer a prayer, Mass, or act of penance for Fr. Fessio and help us fill his spiritual bouquet with the love and prayers of the AMU family! 🙏

2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Alumni Dedication to the University Award This award honors alumni who integrate AMU’s miss...
10/09/2026

2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Alumni Dedication to the University Award

This award honors alumni who integrate AMU’s mission into daily life and generously support the university through their time, talent, and financial support.

Please join us in celebrating this year’s recipients!

Brian Trymbiski (’11) A partner and co-owner at Great Oak Investment Management, Brian earned back-to-back spots on the Forbes Next-Gen Best-in-State list for 2025 and 2026. He credits AMU with shaping his faith and viewing work as a true vocation centered on integrity and service. Today, Brian and his wife, Erika, raise their three children in PA.

Emma Martin (’16) Emma studied Business at AMU, was a Mother Teresa Scholar, served in the President’s Circle, and worked in Admissions and Marketing as a student and Marketing Assistant. Now with nine years in marketing at Disney, Emma shared:

“Ave gave me a number of things that I will forever be grateful for. First, it gave me a deeper appreciation for my faith... Ave also gave me my path to the future. As a freshman, the marketing team took a chance on me and hired me as an intern. Without the hands-on experience I was able to get at Ave, I don’t think I would have landed my dream job.”

Charles Mickens (’21) Received into the Catholic Church in 2022, Charles spent 5 years at AMU as a Student Support Advisor, Director of Student Support Services, and football coach. Now completing his M.A. at LSU, he serves as Assistant Dean of Men at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, forming young men of faith, character, and leadership.

Drop a comment below to congratulate our 2026 Pioneer Award winners, and stay connected with our alumni on our NEW ALUMNI WEBSITE alumni.avemaria.edu

Join the AMU Alumni Team Compete for PRIZESReconnect with Fellow Alumni Visit alumni.avemaria.edu for more details👀
10/08/2026

Join the AMU Alumni Team
Compete for PRIZES
Reconnect with Fellow Alumni

Visit alumni.avemaria.edu for more details👀

Ave Alumni local to Pennsylvania! You’re invited to the Ave Acres Fall Fest hosted by alumni and Alumni Award winner Bri...
10/07/2026

Ave Alumni local to Pennsylvania! You’re invited to the Ave Acres Fall Fest hosted by alumni and Alumni Award winner Brian and Erika Trymbiski. Come to the farm, enjoy great food and fall festivities, and meet other alumni from across the region!🍂🍁FREE registration on the Alumni Website alumni.avemaria.edu

2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: The Pioneer AwardThe Pioneer Award honors those who set the building blocks of what Ave Mar...
10/02/2026

2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: The Pioneer Award

The Pioneer Award honors those who set the building blocks of what Ave Maria University is today. We celebrate these alumni for their bravery, tenacity, and commitment to the mission as they embarked on a new adventure at a university in its foundational stages—pioneering the Michigan campus and carrying that vision forward into the world.

Please join us in celebrating this year’s Pioneer Award recipients!

Jacob (’06) & Dr. Mary Blanchard (’06) During their time on the Michigan campus, Jacob served as a Resident Assistant and leader of the St. John the Beloved Household, while Mary served as Senior Class Representative in Student Government and leader of the Wayfarers of St. Raphael Household. Their connection to AMU has blossomed into a deep family legacy, with seven of Jacob’s siblings following in their footsteps!

Jon (’05) & Marie Fidero (’06) Coming to Michigan from Front Royal, VA, Magna Cum Laude graduate Jon co-founded the St. John the Beloved household, served as an RA, sang in the choir, and received the Eutrapalia award at graduation. Cum Laude graduate Marie co-founded the Daughters of Loretto household, served in Student Government, and worked in financial aid. Today, two of their children carry on the family legacy as current AMU students!

Rene (’05) & Mary Delgado (’05) Deeply involved in Students for Life, Chastity Team, IMAGE, music ministry, and Student Government, Rene and Mary had a front-row seat to AMU’s early years—from Ypsilanti, Michigan to serving as lectors and musicians at the Groundbreaking Mass for the town of Ave Maria, Florida.

Drop a comment below to congratulate our 2026 Pioneer Award winners, and stay connected with our alumni on our NEW ALUMNI WEBSITE alumni.avemaria.edu

09/29/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Brooke Shephard ‘07

Congratulations to Brooke Shephard, Class of 2007, on the release of her very first book, The Dawn Heir, out this week!

A literature major at Ave, Brooke once imagined a future as a writer or teacher. Then God had other plans. Shortly after graduation she met her husband, and together they’ve built a beautiful family over 17 years of marriage and four daughters. Through it all, her love of writing never faded, and after two years of writing and preparing, her dream of becoming an author is now a reality.

“Being a wife and mother is the vocation I always dreamed of and becoming a writer is just a blessing on top!”

Brooke credits her time at Ave Maria University with growing and solidifying the Catholic faith she now passes on to her own children, and she still carries many of the lessons she learned here today. We’re so proud to celebrate this new chapter with her!

📖 The Dawn Heir is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Heir/dp/B0HJNFFHXS

Join us in congratulating Brooke in the comments!

A Special Moment at Mt. Melleray Abbey! 🤍Today, we celebrate a beautiful moment in the Ave Maria University alumni commu...
09/16/2026

A Special Moment at Mt. Melleray Abbey! 🤍

Today, we celebrate a beautiful moment in the Ave Maria University alumni community as Fr. Luke DeMasi, AMU alumnus and priest, became the first alumni priest to celebrate Mass at Mt. Melleray Abbey!

What a joy to see our alumni priests continuing to live out the faith they received at Ave Maria and bringing that spirit with them wherever God calls them. Moments like this remind us that being part of Ave Maria doesn’t end at graduation. Our alumni remain an important part of the life, faith, and community of the University.

And the celebration continues!
On September 20, Fr. Shawn Conoboy will be among the priests celebrating the Reopening Mass at Mt. Melleray Abbey. We are grateful for the opportunity to see our alumni priests taking part in this special moment in the Abbey’s history.

Want to experience Mt. Melleray with fellow Ave Maria alumni?
Be sure to check the AMU Alumni Website regularly for the latest information about opportunities to visit Mt. Melleray Abbey, connect with fellow alumni, and participate in alumni retreats planned for Summer 2027!

Stay connected. Stay involved. And keep watching for opportunities to gather again in faith and fellowship.

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