Transforming Endicott’s Future
Two groundbreaking philanthropic gifts invigorate the College’s commitment to community.
By: Erin Hatch
Alumni
A Life in Color: How Jinny McCoy ’66 Brightened Endicott’s Future
With a gift as vibrant as her personality, Jinny McCoy ’66 has forever changed Endicott’s learning landscape.
Finding His ‘Field of Dreams’
Eat. Sleep. Sports. Repeat. For Mark Lepage, it’s more than a meme or mantra—it’s the playbook that led to his dream job in college athletics.
The Art of Placemaking
As a creative strategist for Boston-based Isenberg Projects, Liz Woodward ’16 facilitates community engagement through thoughtful and flexible public spaces.
Athletics
Swinging for the Fences
After a pandemic-altered start to their college careers, Caleb Shpur ’23 and Gabe Van Emon ’23 rose to winning greatness at Endicott College—and now they’re making waves at UConn.
Breaking Barriers in Sports Media
Emmy Award-winning ESPN Lead Video Editor Rachel Pearson ’08 is revolutionizing sports media by amplifying women’s sports and queer representation.
Changing the Game
In 2024, Women’s sports dominated—thanks, in part, to some of the sports industry’s best and brightest broadcast journalists, videographers, editors, and multimedia reporters who graduated from the Nest.
Academics
Halle Library is Evolving with the Times (And Space)
Hushed no more. Halle Library has transformed into a vibrant hub where students come together for innovative programming, inviting study spaces, and a strong sense of community—and it’s redefining what a campus library can be.
Unlocking the Endicott Edge
Celia Mastromattei ’24 is living her dream working for the Boston Celtics, a role she landed through her senior internship. Her story is just one of many alumni successes highlighting the transformative power of experiential learning and the strength of the Endicott alumni network—what we proudly call the Endicott Experiential Edge.
Gull Power
Through their unique journeys and dynamic leadership styles, recently-appointed Deans Julie Kenny Calzini and Paige Williams are set to make a lasting impact on the future of education and the arts at Endicott, furthering the College’s legacy of innovation and diversity in leadership.
Campus News
Shaping Minds, Shaping Endicott: 10 Questions with Mel Manson
Professor Emeritus Melvin Mansion has dedicated over 50 years to Endicott College, transforming his classrooms into lively centers of learning, laughter, and personal growth. But he’s more than just a professor—he’s the legend who helped build the very foundation of the College.
Endicott’s Mission to Improve Mental Health
Driven by faculty, staff, and students across departments, Endicott has launched a holistic and community-wide effort to prioritize mental health in every Gull.
A Prescription for Success
Now surpassing $50M, Spread Your Wings: The Campaign for Endicott College is already making a tangible impact on campus, from healthcare and business to experiential learning and campus enhancements.