Alumnae Weekend Renews Friendships, Strengthens Bonds

Dear Friends, What a joy it was to welcome so many of our alumnae back to campus for Alumnae Reunion Weekend! From the Class of 1957 to the Class of 2020, generations of Holy Names women gathered to share stories, laughter, and the kind of connection that only grows stronger with time. Seeing friendships renewed…

WTEN: Albany County school districts, non-profits get anti-bullying grants

The Albany County Legislature awarded school districts and non-profits in the area almost $100,000 for anti-bullying and youth violence prevention programs. The goal is to serve and engage young people within Albany County. Read more here.

Building the Sisterhood

We are so excited to begin another school year together. This year’s theme, Created with Purpose, Called to Belong – Rooted in Faith, United in Love, reminds us that each of us has been uniquely created by God and that we are strongest when we share our gifts in community. At Holy Names, belonging means…

AHN College Counseling: One Dimension of a Well-Rounded Education

Dear Holy Names Families, This coming Tuesday, our seniors will be heading to a college fair held at Christian Brothers Academy. We take this opportunity to remind you of the remarkable college counseling program we offer your daughters.  At Holy Names, we recognize the college admissions landscape has grown increasingly complex and high-pressure, requiring greater…

TU: Meet the 2025 Capital District Sports Women of the Year finalists

Ten high school and four collegiate athletes from local schools have been named 2025 honorees by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year. Read more here.

Touhey Foundation Joins Academy of the Holy Names’ Partners in Education Program

Dr. Martin Kilbridge, President of Academy of the Holy Names, announced today the newest supporter of AHN’s Partners in Education program: the Carl E. Touhey Foundation.

Schoenborn Named U.S.A. Lacrosse Academic All-American

Class of 2026, Junior Midfield Ella is a dynamic and talented lacrosse player and 3 year varsity starter. As a captain for both her sophomore and junior seasons, she has been a leader both on and off the field. This season Ella had 37 goals and 10 assists in 13 games. Ella is known for…

Morgan Brewer of Academy of the Holy Names Named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year 2025 Class

Morgan Brewer, a senior at Academy of the Holy Names, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2025 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization.

Staying Connected: Cultural Awareness

Growing up I was surrounded by different languages and cultures. It is important to stay connected to both. Here are some fun and easy ways to keep up with your target language and cultural awareness over the summer.

Gratitude for a Successful Year

Dear Holy Names Family,

As the school year closes, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone in our school family for a successful academic year…Everyone in this community has learned and grown, and I pray each member of our AHN family will enjoy a rejuvenating summer. As Father Longobucco reminded us a few weeks ago, this year’s school theme centered on love. Jesus instructs us: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. I pray every member of our AHN family will be on both the giving and receiving sides of this kind of love.