Emmanuel College

Recently named Chief Resident at University of Chicago Medical Center, an alum from the Class of 2017, Courtney Sniffen, MD had her eyes on medical education since her Emmanuel undergraduate days – but she didn’t always anticipate that she’d be in such an esteemed leadership position.

“I used to think to be a leader you had to be loud and command so much attention, but over time I realized you can find your own leadership style, and show that you can lead in your own way,” she said.

Discovering her own approach to leading as a peer tutor at Emmanuel, Sniffen took the experience with her as she continues to pursue her passion for medical education.

Read more about Courtney’s Emmanuel experience here: https://www.emmanuel.edu/pulse/story/tutor-md-how-courtney-sniffen-17-paved-her-path-physician-educator

And to all the friends and family who were there along the way 💙💛🎓

One week ago today at Commencement 🎓A few moments from the ceremony at the MGM Music Hall — from student speakers and honorary degree recipients to proud graduates, faculty and families throughout the day.

A pause before the procession. This year, the Class of 2026 gathered at the House of Blues ahead of Commencement, catching up with friends, fixing caps and gowns, taking photos and soaking in a few final moments together before crossing Lansdowne Street and heading into the MGM Music Hall. 🎓

“What Emmanuel has given you is more than a credential; it has given you a way of meeting the world in all its complexity.” —President Beth Ross, EdD

On May 9, friends, family, and the Emmanuel community gathered to celebrate the Class of 2026 at the College’s 104th Commencement—the first held at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

Guest speaker Sr. Mary Johnson ’79 reminded graduates that their generation brings “a special gift to the world,” encouraging them to use technology and insight “to bring us toward a path of more light.”

The College also awarded honorary doctorates to Sr. Mary Johnson ’79, Olympic champion Tenley Albright, M.D., physician and scientist Raymond Hakim, M.D., and Emmanuel Women’s Basketball Coach Andrew Yosinoff.

Read more:
https://www.emmanuel.edu/pulse/news/emmanuel-celebrates-class-2026-commencement-focused-promise-and-purpose

The Emmanuel community gathered Friday afternoon for the annual Baccalaureate Mass ahead of Saturday's Commencement.

We were honored to welcome the Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Archbishop of Boston, who celebrated Mass for the Class of 2026 and their families alongside Rev. Federico Cinocca, S.T.D., Emmanuel's Vice President of Mission and Ministry.

On Friday afternoon before Baccalaureate, the Class of 2026 gathered for one "last lap" around campus. 🎓💙💛

On Friday morning, Emmanuel College celebrated the Nursing Pinning Ceremony for our traditional undergraduate BSN students, a tradition recognizing their transition from nursing students to professional nurses.

Over the past four years, these students completed rigorous coursework, simulation labs and clinical experiences at hospitals and healthcare institutions across Boston. Through every challenge, they built the knowledge, confidence and compassion that define Emmanuel nurses.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 nursing students on this meaningful milestone!