Announcing the Top 10 Stories of 2022 on SALVEtoday
2022 was another eventful year at Salve Regina, and the news stories posted on SALVEtoday highlighted the University community in a variety of ways. As the year 2022 comes to a close, the newspaper is sharing the Top 10 Stories of the Year from 2022’s coverage.
These news story rankings are based on the overall traffic they received throughout the year of 2022. Read below to see which stories were viewed the most by the world — including a nurse who sang on America’s Got Talent, a visit from a Supreme Court justice, and a Salve Regina alumna who has become a Southwest Airline’s pilot.
1. Salve Regina nursing alumnae sings with other nurses on ‘America’s Got Talent’
“Salve Regina’s own Lisa Kennedy ’78 has been through the hardship of being a nurse during the global pandemic. She is working hard to remain positive and to encourage other nurses and healthcare workers to do the same with the Northwell Nurses Choir, one of the finalists on last season’s ‘America’s Got Talent….'”
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2. Salve Regina featured in Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 388 Colleges’ for 2023
“Salve Regina University is designated as one of the best colleges in the nation in the 31st edition of Princeton Review’s flagship college guide, “The Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition.” The 2023 online edition was posted this morning on PrincetonReview.com, while the printed book will be available next week.
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3. Salve Regina joins athletic conference NEWMAC as newest member effective July 1, 2023
“Salve Regina University Athletics has announced that Salve Regina will be joining the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) as its newest member institution following unanimous support from the NEWMAC Presidents Council. Salve Regina will become the conference’s 12th core member effective July 1, 2023, and will begin participating in conference play during the 2023-2024 academic year….”
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4. Michael Pimental joins the president’s team as chief of staff
“Michael Pimental, a longtime leader in planning, strategy and human resources in higher education, has joined Salve Regina’s team this week as chief of staff to Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president of the University. In his role as chief of staff, Pimental will collaborate across the campus community to ensure the successful implementation of multiple initiatives, including the University’s Strategic Compass….”
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5. Dr. Letizia Gambrell-Boone joins Salve Regina community as VP for student affairs
“Dr. Letizia Gambrell-Boone has joined the Salve Regina campus community this week to begin her duties as the University’s new vice president for student affairs. She comes to Salve Regina with more than 25 years of leadership experience and a passion for fostering student achievement, engagement and success….”
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6. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan to visit Salve Regina on Sept. 19 for campus conversation
“The Hon. Elena Kagan, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, will participate in a conversation with the Salve Regina community on Monday, Sept. 19. The “fireside chat” will be held at 2:30 p.m. in a tent on the Gerety Hall lawn before an audience of students, faculty, staff and invited guests….”
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7. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan covers wide range of topics during Salve Regina University conversation
“The Hon. Elena Kagan, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, talked about the struggles of a deeply divided nation, the need for clear distinction between policy and law, public confidence in the Court, and the importance of precedent during a wide-ranging conversation today at Salve Regina. Kagan was interviewed on stage by Jim Ludes, Salve Regina’s vice president for strategic initiatives, before an audience of 1,000 students, faculty, staff and invited guests who gathered in a tent on the Gerety Hall lawn….”
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8. Salve Success: Cheyenne Boyd ’16 is a 737 pilot for Southwest Airlines
“For Cheyenne Boyd ’16, the sky has truly become her limit. After years of training and studying, Boyd is now a 737 pilot for Southwest Airlines. It’s clear she’s not afraid of hard work. While at Salve Regina, Boyd earned her bachelor’s degree by being a triple major in global business and economics, financial management, and business administration. This work ethic continues to pay off….”
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9. Five Salve Regina alumni listed on latest 40 Under Forty list from PBN
“Salve Regina recently found out the news that five alumni have been named to the Providence Business News (PBN) 40 Under Forty list of honorees for 2022. This is the largest representation of Salve Regina alumni in a single year, and it recognizes the impact that Salve Regina alumni are having on the state of Rhode Island. The Salve Regina alumni who made it on the 40 Under Forty for 2022 are listed below….”
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10. Salve Regina’s Isabelle Cole is one of 100 nationwide to win Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
“Isabelle Cole ’24 of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, a social work major and global studies minor at Salve Regina, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected to win a Voyager Scholarship – The Obama Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Recipients, who apply during their sophomore years, were announced publicly today….”
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