Recollections of Professor Christopher Carbone

Interview with Christopher Carbone, Graduate Program Coordinator and Lecturer in the department of Counseling, Leadership and Expressive Arts. Professor Carbone discusses his 20 year teaching career at Salve Regina, the history of his department since its founding by Professors Jack...

Interview with Jane (Brodie) Pelligrino '68

In this interview conducted via Zoom, Jane (Brodie) Pellegrino, class of 1968, remembers her time at Salve Regina, including the leadership of the Sisters of Mercy who taught, served "in loco parentis" and enforced (or overlooked) rules regarding dress and...

Recollections of Salve Regina: A conversation with Kathleen Walgreen and Sister Therese Antone

Interview with Kathleen Walgreen, Salve Regina parent and member of the Board of Trustees, and Sister Therese Antone, Chancellor and former President of the University. Among the topics discussed include the meaning of mercy on the campus, Salve Regina traditions,...

Salve Regina College Class of 1960 Recollections

Five members of the class of 1960 gathered on June 29th 2022 at McKillop Library to reminisce about their time at Salve Regina. Topics included dorm life, classes, professors, social life in Newport, and recollections of the Sisters of Mercy.

Molly Annus ‘24

Current student at Salve Regina shares information about what it was like to be a freshman during the COVID-19 pandemic, her social work classes, studying abroad in London, being out and about in Newport, and what Mercy means to her.

Erin Acciardo '23

Erin Acciardo '23, talks about her experiences as a current student at Salve, including how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her education and social experiences. Erin talks about her experiences as a psychology major, including Dr. Frankel's Psychology of Prejudice class,...

Recollections of Sister Sheila O’Brien and Sister Marypat Murphy

Interview with two Sisters of Mercy about their time at Salve Regina. Sister Sheila O'Brien served as University Archivist and Dean of Women, and after served as a member of the Board of Trustees. Sister Marypat Murphy attended Salve Regina...

Recollections of Gisela (Chandeck) Harkin '68

Gisela shares her memories of choosing Salve as a student coming from Panama, memories of Sisters Eloise and Jean Tobin, Sister Christopher, and other favorite professors, favorite haunts in downtown Newport, including the Tavern, The Black Pearl, and The Moorings....

Recollections of Judith (Gray) Holcomb, '68

Judith recalls her reasons for choosing Salve Regina, her experiences as a non-Catholic member of the Salve Regina community, her perspective as a native Newporter and commuter student, her close friendships with Sisters who were fellow students, and the way...

Memories of Mary Beth Pelletier '06, '12

Mary Beth Pelletier '06, '12 discusses growing up with a father who was a professor at Salve, the theater program at Salve including her memories of her mentor Patricia Hawkridge, her work in undergraduate admissions, and her current role in...

Recollections of Elizabeth McAuliffe, R.S.M., Ed.D., '68 (known as Sister Mary Christella before graduation)

In this interview, Sister Betty recalls the experience of attending Salve as a young Sister of Mercy, of living in convents in St. Mary Academy Bayview in East Providence and St. Mary's on Spring Street in Newport. Sister Betty recounts...

Recollections of Heather Baker '93

Interview with Heather Baker, Salve Regina University Class of 1993. Heather discusses her struggles to continue at Salve and the support she received from Sister Lucille McKillop and Financial Aid Director Mrs. Flanagan, finally graduating with honors. She also shares...

Memories of Paul Cardoza

Paul Cardoza, who has worked at Salve Regina since 1975 in various roles including athletic director and faculty member and most recently, in semi-retirement, as the administrator of Salve Choices, a free bicycle borrowing program, discusses his time at Salve,...

Mary Ellen (Woods) Atkins '68

Mary Ellen shares memories of her time at Salve, including what it was like to be a commuter at Salve Regina and spend time in the Miley Cafe, her friends who were fellow chemistry majors, playing on the Salve Regina...