Curry College 2024 Viewbook

Ready for Podcasters Ready for Nurses Ready for Midfielders Ready for Actors

WELCOME TO CURRY

Made For You A Life-Changing Education

Your interests. Your potential. A community that stops at nothing to help you thrive. Welcome to a place where learning is tailored to your needs and goals. Welcome to Curry College.

In the pages ahead, you’ll see how Curry supports all kinds of learners. How we connect you with professors, support staff, and peers who can help you shine. How you can set your sights on the biggest goal you can imagine—and then decide to make it yours.

We’ll help you at every step. Let’s get started.

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Ready for Your Passions Your learning journey at Curry isn’t about following a set path. It’s about forging a path that’s authentically yours. Whether you’re designing your own Individually Initiated Major, starting a club, or conducting research, academics at Curry are catered to what matters to you most.

Serenity Perkins ’24 found a career direction at Curry, where she teamed up with Dr. Sandra O’Neil, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, to create a new route into social advocacy: the Transformative Justice major.

This program, the first of its kind in our region, empowers students like Serenity to develop alternatives to traditional justice systems and

advocate for those in need from beyond the systems’ barriers. Now, the major is open to others who share her vision.

That’s just one example. The next one is yours to create.

Create your own unique major or minor by combining classes across disciplines.

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academic programs tailored to your interests

MAKE IT YOURS Your education is yours to shape:

• Pursue individually initiated majors and minors • Conduct research into cancer cells and more • Document species in our protected campus wetlands • Analyze mock crime scenes in forensic labs • Lead service trips through groups like Habitat for “ When thinking about my future, I knew I wanted to help people and communities in a purposeful way.”

Serenity Perkins ’24 Transformative Justice

Humanity and Give Kids the World • Personalize your support for learning differences • Attend faculty-led courses in London, Portugal, Ireland • And more

ACADEMICS

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Dive in on Day One Curry students roll up their sleeves and gain valuable real-world skills right away. They find their voice on WMLN-FM and answer research questions in our microbiology lab. They study health practices in Portugal and take cooking classes in Florence, Italy, through our facultyled travel courses. They strengthen research and writing skills in our First-Year program and analyze fingerprints in our Forensic Science Lab. When Victoria Thomas ’26 stepped into Curry’s Nursing Simulation Lab & Training Center, she was amazed by the hands-on experience offered

by lifelike patient simulation manikins. With her professor guiding her through a two-way mirror, Victoria took vitals, administered treatments, and honed her communication skills. From her time caring for a grandmother with dementia, she knew that true care requires more than textbook skills. It requires real experience.

Whether you network in our Boston-based internships and clinicals or in our internationally recognized simulation labs, you’ll graduate with skills to thrive in your chosen field.

HANDS ON Shape your own immersive learning experiences starting your first year:

• Nursing Simulation Lab work • Forensic Science Lab work • CC8 television station access • Practicums and clinical training • Industry conferences • Boston-based internships • Global service-learning trips • ThinkTANK design studio access • WMLN-FM radio station and podcast studio access

• And more

Listen to Curry finalists for the ‘23-’24 Broadcasting System National Awards on 91.5 FM or stream on the Tune In app!

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of classes taught by faculty

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average class size

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

“ Curry gives you hands-on experiences much earlier than other colleges. By my sophomore year, I was already starting clinical training in the city. Talking to patients and aiding their anxieties has boosted my confidence to a whole new level.”

Victoria Thomas ’26 Nursing

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

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Made for Who You’ve Always Been

Find a club that’s made for your passions, through athletics, Esports, Nerd Empire, Equestrian Club, Collision Dynasty, Dance Team, and more.

08 COMMUNITY

Made for Connection You’ll feel the warmth and support of our community as soon as you step onto campus.

People like Julie “Jools” Pemberton embody the essence of the Curry spirit. She’s a beloved member of our community and a familiar face at dining services for 15+ years. Whether she’s greeting you by name, cheering you on at sporting events, or sharing her popular fried dough recipe, Jools’s genuine kindness makes every student feel seen and valued.

At Curry, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, forge friendships, and meet mentors who get to know you on a personal level.

“ The more you get involved, the more you’ll feel like you belong.

I get excited on Accepted Student Day because I get to welcome our new friends. And I’m always here if you need a hug.”

Julie “Jools” Pemberton Dining Services Dedicated staff for 15+ years

MENTORS WHO CARE “ Long after you graduate, there will be a roommate, a classmate, a professor, an advisor, or a coach you remember. Someone who influenced you and played a big part in your life. That’s what Curry is about.”

Dr. Ryan Theroux Professor General Education

For Dr. Ryan Theroux, professor of General Education, college is about self-discovery and building a sense of belonging. In his class “First-Year Inquiry: Great Lives,” students explore what it means to lead a fulfilling life. At Curry, you build the connections essential for a well-rounded life. That means meeting mentors like Dr. Theroux, who offer guidance and care as you shape your future goals.

Ready for Playmakers MADE FOR VICTORY Join or cheer on our 17 NCAA Division III teams:

• Baseball • Basketball

(Men's and Women's)

• Cross Country

(Men's and Women's)

• Football • Ice Hockey

(Men's and Women's)

• Lacrosse

(Men's and Women's)

• Soccer

(Men's and Women's)

• Softball • Tennis

(Men's and Women's)

• Volleyball

(Men's and Women's)

MADE FOR TEAMWORK Meet new friends who share your interests through our club sports:

• Dance Team • Equestrian • Esports • Golf

• Karate • Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey • Men’s Rugby

MADE FOR COMPETITORS Take on friendly competition in our intramural leagues:

• 5-on-5 Basketball • Flag Football • Floor Hockey • Pickleball • Ping Pong

• Soccer (indoor and outdoor) • Softball • Spikeball • Volleyball

Perform on campus and compete nationally at Universal Dance Association events.

Curry is made for your success on and off the field. Challenge yourself with support from our coaches, Academic Success Coordinators, and a community that shares in every victory.

“ Success requires effort, discipline, confidence, and treating everyone with the respect they’ve earned. These are essential life skills that you build at Curry.”

Andre Tippett NFL/New England Patriots Hall of Famer Sensei of the Curry Karate Club

ATHLETICS

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Find Your Place

“ People here aren’t afraid to be themselves and express the mselves. Everyone’s invited in, and it’s great to see people coming out of their shells.”

Yvonne Welsh ’24 Sociology

At Curry, you can pursue your ambitions to the fullest. On and off campus, you’ll find the freedom to lead volunteer initiatives, attend local sporting events, and immerse yourself in dozens of student-led clubs.

For Yvonne Welsh ’24, seizing every opportunity meant pushing herself beyond her comfort zone.

So she served as president of the student government. Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Tried out for the Dance Team. Launched social events for students of color.

Organized campus leadership conferences, and more. Her advisor helped her design her class schedule around her extracurricular commitments, so she had the time to pursue everything she wanted to experience. And she learned that putting herself out there meant becoming the leader she was always ready to be.

12 LIFE ON CAMPUS

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Use your Curry ID for discounts on tickets to the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins!

#1

Milton ranked the “Safest College Town in America”

by Safewise 2024

MADE FOR ORIGINALS Choose among 40+ student groups or create your own: Accounting Club Black Student Union Book Club Business Students Association Criminal Justice Student Union Curry Color Guard Curry Compass Club Curry Pride Coalition Dance Team Esports Equestrian Club Film Society Forensic Science Club Golf Club Hillel Latino Student Union Multicultural Student Union Nerd Empire PR Pros Pre-Health Elite Psychology Club Public Health Club Pure Vocals Skateboarding Club Ski and Snowboard Club Star Wars Club Student Government Association Video Game Society Women in STEM And so much more

At Curry, you get a peaceful campus oasis and access to Boston just seven miles away.

Schedule your campus visit to meet with students, faculty, coaches, and staff who are ready to welcome you.

Made for Your Ideas

Curry welcomes your big ideas and questions. Our science labs, on-campus Leadership Conference, ThinkTANK design studio, and active learning classrooms let you pursue your own research, creative projects, and entrepreneurship.

“ My professor started a new research project with me based on what I was looking for. I don’t think I would have been allowed so much creativity and freedom to explore if I had gone anywhere else.”

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Arielle Gilliam ’24 Biochemistry

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M A D E FO R YO U R E X P LO R AT I O N

collaboration and study spaces

In Dr. Samantha Sawyer’s class, students take their coursework outdoors to our protected campus wetlands, where they identify local insect species and photograph wildlife. Dr. Sawyer, New England’s only board-certified forensic entomologist, believes active field research is critical. Working within the field empowers students like you to explore multiple areas of interest—sparking research projects, business ventures, and unexpected career paths.

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Arielle Gilliam ’24, co-president of Curry’s Women in STEM club, collaborated with her professor to design a new research initiative seeking to improve sunscreen performance. In the Science and Research Center in the Learning Commons, she learned how to master sophisticated equipment that’s typically out of reach for undergraduates at other colleges. Inside the classroom, she led scientific conversations and found the space to explore new perspectives that influenced her research.

wooded acres for research and exploration

MADE FOR YOUR DRIVE

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Dr. Samantha Sawyer Assistant Professor Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

square-foot Learning Commons with stateof-the-art labs

“ At other institutions, undergraduate students rarely have the ability to publish their own research. At Curry, our students are listed as the first authors. In a competitive job market, that really stands out.”

“ Curry is unique because the professors are active in their fields.

They’re connected. And if you put in the work, they’ll help you out.

They’re mentors I’ll talk to for the rest of my life.”

Michael Ouellette ’24 Communication

Ready to Network At Curry, you can forge relationships with industry leaders who connect you with jobs, internships, and future opportunities.

Michael Ouellette ’24 chose Curry because he wanted to build his career with help from professors who would know his name. Working one-on-one gave him unique access—like getting on air at WMLN-FM his first year—which led to a competitive internship at Boston’s 98.5 Sports Hub radio. The experience connected him with station managers and hosts, strengthened his work ethic, and advanced his goal of becoming a producer.

He credits WMLN-FM’s director with giving him the hands-on experience that prepared him, along with the best advice he’s ever received: If something breaks, there’s always a fix. And if you show up and put in the work, others will show up for you, too.

Our dedicated professors and proximity to Boston mean you can build your own professional network—in healthcare, media, research, or any other field—right from the start.

BOSTON AND BEYOND Curry students intern at: The Boston Globe Gillette Stadium TD Garden Boston Celtics FOX25 News MTV ESPN NESN The View The Massachusetts Governor’s Office Boston Children’s Hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Mass General Brigham Franklin Park Zoo Habitat for Humanity

“ Boston is one of the best places to make industry connections. My internship at the Cape Cod Baseball League built up my resume and my leadership mentality. That goes a long way in this world.”

Trevor Jacozzi ’25 Sport and Recreation Management

Explore our semesterlong internships in New York City, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C.

Reebok And more

INTERNSHIPS

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Support Your Strengths

At Curry, we’ll show you how to advocate for your needs and goals, so you can embrace everything that makes you you.

PROGRAM FOR ADVANCEMENT O F L E A R N I N G ( PA L ) Curry is the first college in the nation to create a program specifically designed to support students with ADHD and other learning differences. Our nationally recognized Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) offers tailored accommodations and tools for test taking, time management, self-advocacy, communication and social skills, and more. Work with your PAL advisor to choose the accommodations that work best for you.

For Cheryl Kohl ’26, Curry’s personalized support meant meeting with her PAL advisor to create a study schedule and improve her time

management skills. She also received extra time for her exams in Nutrition. In Chemistry, where she felt more comfortable with testing, she told her advisor she didn’t need the same accommodations. Tailoring her support on a class-by-class basis gave her the freedom to advocate for herself and trust in her strengths.

Cheryl also found a community within PAL— through meetups, trivia nights, donut-eating contests, and residence hall hangouts—where she knew her experiences and perspectives were embraced and understood.

SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING PROGRAM (SAIL) This new program, launched in 2024, offers social assistance, transitional support, self-advocacy support, and accommodations for those with ASD, anxiety, or depression, including tools for understanding social cues and nonverbal

50+

years of PAL, the first program of its kind in the country

communication, initiating communication, sensory processing, and more. It’s a way we meet everyone’s needs with personalized care and expertise.

Top 10

Best Colleges List for students with learning disabilities by College Magazine

MADE FOR YOUR LEARNING STYLE Curry’s resources prepare you to succeed in and out of the classroom:

• Accessible textbooks • Computer labs • Disability accommodations abroad • Emotional support animals • Exam accommodations • Housing accommodations • Kurzweil readers and audio support

• Meal plan accommodations • Multilingual support • Technology accommodations • Summer PAL program • Support for social growth • Support for time management • And more

“ Programs like PAL ease you into college while still giving you autonomy and control. A big draw for me was getting to choose my accommodations— and not having to take the ones I didn’t need. That gives you the space to bloom.”

Cheryl Kohl ’26 Public Health and Wellness

ACCESSIBILITY AND SUPPORT

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Made for Who You’re Ready to Become

Bring your passion. We'll help you shine.

Ready for Dancers Ready for Painters Ready for Runners Ready for Yogis

Made for Your Well-Being Success comes in many forms. Curry’s comprehensive health resources help you thrive in every aspect of life. Whether it’s through yoga classes, quiet reflection in the James P. O’Toole chapel, healing counseling sessions, or our vibrant affinity groups, you’ll find the support you need to reach your fullest potential.

During your campus visit, say hello to Graham, our community resource dog named after Alexander Graham Bell, a former chancellor at Curry. Graham brings smiles and therapeutic support to those ready for stress relief or just a

furry friend. He’s already become a cherished member of our campus family, and you’ll often find him greeting guests at the office of Curry President Jay Gonzalez.

Across every corner of campus, faculty, staff, students—and Graham—join together to create a place where you can flourish.

Graham is top of his class in tail wags and belly rubs.

B U I LT F O R T H E W H O L E Y O U We’re ready to help you feel your best: Wellness Center • Health Center

• Wellness Education • Out-patient clinic with nurse practitioners Counseling Center • Individual counseling

• Psycho-educational workshops Diversity Center • Affinity Student Clubs Meeting Space

• PRIDE Resource Room • Cultural events

Office of Spiritual Life • Weekly religious services

• Guided meditation • Stress reduction sessions Office of Accessibility Services

• Housing and meal accommodations • Emotional support animal accommodations • Accommodations abroad Fitness Center

• Cardio and strength training • Dance studio • Group exercise classes • Pilates, goat yoga, and more

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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Ready for Your Ambition Skubie Mageza ’14 knows the power of preparation. Moving to Boston from Zimbabwe with his mother and brother at seven years old, Skubie came with a dream—working on-air for ESPN. Coming to Curry made it happen. His first year, he began reporting from the sidelines for Curry’s television station CC8 and editing and recording highlights. Soon after, Curry’s career resources connected him with an internship at NESN, which led to his first job in the industry working behind the camera at FOX25 in Boston.

By 2021, he found himself on set at the largest sports broadcast network in the world. Just like he’d planned.

Curry prepares you for success in any field. With our Curry Commitment, you’ll begin shaping your future career from your first year, ensuring you’re well-prepared to succeed as you transition into the professional world. Our Center for Global and Career Services connects you with internships, employers, and professional resources that are made for you to achieve your goals.

THE CURRY COMMITMENT Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to offer a job guarantee program, providing four years of career readiness in key areas like selfdevelopment, critical thinking, leadership, and teamwork. If you participate in the program and its requirements for all four years* and don’t receive a job offer or graduate/professional school acceptance within six months of graduation, you can select one of the following options:

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Loan Relief: We’ll pay your federal student loan payments for up to 12 months while you receive ongoing guidance from your Curry career advisor.

Paid Internship: We’ll connect you with a paid internship in your study area for up to 12 months, with continued career support from your advisor.

Graduate Studies Boost: We’ll waive your first six credits of graduate studies at Curry, once accepted.

alumni sharing career connections

*Transfer students who enroll at Curry with fewer than 60 credits may be eligible for this program.

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Learn more about The Curry Commitment.

of recent grads are employed, in graduate school, or in service

Skubie Mageza ’14 Communication ESPN On-Air Host

95%

“ Every professor at Curry gets to know you on a personal level and wants you to succeed. That was key in my development.

My family came to this country with a dream, and I was able to achieve one of my own.”

Reach Your

28 DEGREE PROGRAMS

Try something new. Play to your strengths. Discover new ones. Our degree programs are made for you to reach your goals.

MAJORS

MINORS

Accounting Biochemistry Biology Brain and Cognitive Sciences Business Administration Communication Computer Science Criminology and Criminal Justice Education Community Education Early Childhood Education* Elementary Education* Special Education* Environmental Science Exercise Science Forensic Science Graphic Design Individually Initiated Major Marketing Nursing** Psychology Public Health and Wellness Public Relations Sociology Sport and Recreation Management Studio Arts Transformative Justice

Accounting Art History Art Therapy Psychology Emphasis Studio Arts Emphasis Biology Black Studies Business Administration Business Analytics and Information Systems Chemistry Coaching Communication Creative Writing Criminology and Criminal Justice Critical Inequalities Studies Cybercrime Dance Data Analytics Early Intervention Education Environmental Studies Finance Forensic Investigations Forensic Science Gerontology Graphic Design Individually Initiated Minor

*Leads to licensure **Must be admitted to the program prior to your first semester

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Find the program that’s made for you.

M I N O R S (CONTINUED)

CO N C E N T R AT I O N S

International Studies Law and Society Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Photography Physics Psychology Public Health and Wellness Public Relations Science Education (Grades 5-8) Social Work Sociology Special Education Spanish Sport and Recreation Management Sports/Youth Recreation Programming STEM Education (Grades 1-6) Studio Arts Substance Use Counseling Theatre Video Gaming Studies White-Collar Crime Youth Advocacy

Applied Behavior Analysis Communication Individually Initiated Concentration Critical Inequality Studies Early Intervention Entrepreneurship/Small Business Film Gerontology Human Resources Law Enforcement Multimedia Journalism Radio/Audio Production Residential Property Management Sports Communication Sports/Youth Recreation Programming Substance Use Counseling Survivor/Witness/Victim Advocacy Television/Digital Video Theatre Video Game Studies Youth Advocacy

5T H Y E A R FA ST-T R A C K MASTER’S PROGRAMS Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ) Master of Education (M.Ed.)*** Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)

Earn your master’s degree just one year after completing your ***Includes licensure through DESE bachelor’s.

Curry Makes It Possible.

You Make It Yours.

Visit our campus and learn how to make it your own.