Springfield College Alumni News and Notes

Thank you to Jane Phillips Taylor '77 who sent in these terrific photos of a recent mini Class of '77 Reunion. 

"Still enjoying great friendships made almost 50 years ago!" says Jane. 

In photo at left, taken at Verrill Farm in Concord, Mass. are Linda Saul '77, John Caban, Deb Hill Caban '77, Denise Desautels '77, Jane Phillips Taylor '77 and Tim Taylor '78. In addition, Linda Saul '77, Mary Ann Johnson '77, Jane Phillips Taylor '77 and Denise Desautels '77 got together in Rockport, Mass.

Springfield College Class of 1990 "Friends for Life" enjoyed a Cape Cod weekend getaway earlier this summer. From left to right: Dominique Pablo Farwell '90, Pamela Souza Kelly '90, Elisa Belostock Bovee '90, Nancy Gilmore Campbell '90 and Jessica Avakian Collins '90.

Former Townhouse 17 roommates and Class of 2007 alumnae gathered this summer to celebrate Brittany Hargis Caruso's 40th Birthday. 

Friends throughout their undergraduate years, the six will all be turning 40 this year. Happy Birthday Townhouse 17! 

Pictured are Kate Gawrys '07, Jackie Clark Germain '07, Brittany Hargis Caruso '07, Julianne McCormick McDonough '07, G'08, Aubrey Palacio Belakonis '07 and Jamie Lambert Smoot '07.

Congratulations to Bella Thornton '21 and Sean Foster '21 who were married in Easthampton, Mass. on May 30!

College sweethearts Kate Stallone '19, G'20, and Jack Pinho '18, G'20, were married on July 18, 2025, surrounded by many Springfield College friends on their special day. 

"We are so lucky Springfield brought us together," says the new Mr. & Mrs. Pinho!

Dr. Kamika Lynette Bell '01, a visionary leader, educator, and community advocate, has achieved a major academic and professional milestone. She has earned her PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Liberty University. Her dissertation, Superintendent Stress and Mental Health: The Case of African American Female Superintendents in the United States, offers a powerful exploration of the challenges faced by Black women in educational leadership roles, with a focus on mental health, systemic inequities, and resilience.

She graduated cum laude from Springfield College with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and later earned a Master’s degree in Education from Drexel University. Her scholarly and community work reflect a deep commitment to empowering others, particularly women and girls from underserved backgrounds. Read More...

As the Founder and Executive Director of Girls With Pearls Inc., Dr. Bell has spent over a decade mentoring and guiding young girls, helping them build leadership skills, self-confidence, and a commitment to service. The organization has grown into a respected program known for uplifting the next generation of changemakers.

It was wonderful to see several alumni return to Pre-Camp where they had an opportunity to visit with members of the Class of 2029!  

Included in photo are Jay Bonti '16, Jennifer Rollinson Bonti '15, Drew Broffman '19, Mike Crowe '12, Lauren Emery Carra '12, G'13, Erin Fitzgerald '15, DPT '17, Kyle Fitzgerald '13, Katelyn LaValley Fogarty '09, Tim Hall '09, Josh Hillman '18, Kelly MacLean '12, Shawn Stasko '09 and Chelsea Taylor '12, G'14.

Jeff Craw '69 checked in and sent along his latest book, Spittin' into the Wind, his sixth published book. He is currently working on his seventh book, Does Your Mother Know You Said That?, projected to be out late summer of 2026.

Upon graduation, Craw made his first attempt at Seminary, but gave it up to drive for United Van Lines before giving Seminary another try. After 32 years as a Pastor in the United Church of Christ, he retired in 2014.