Strategic Plan ‘Year One’ Update to Review Progress Across Five Pillars

In September 2025, Seton Hall University launched its strategic plan, Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose 2025-30, timed with the 50th anniversary of the canonization of its patron saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, reaffirming a shared commitment to the University’s Catholic educational mission.

One year into implementation, the University community is invited to collectively pause and receive updates on work underway across the plan’s five Strategic Pillars during “Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose: One Year Later” held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the University Center, Chancellor’s Suite on the South Orange campus.

Throughout the morning, attendees will hear directly from University leadership and engage with representatives advancing each priority.

“Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose reflects a shared vision for the future of Seton Hall, grounded in our Catholic mission and our commitment to our students and community. Over the past year, that vision has begun to take shape through the work of our dedicated colleagues across the University,” said Executive Vice President for Board Affairs and University Strategy Amy Newcombe, M.Ed. '97/J.D. “This event is an opportunity to reflect on our progress and recognize the community’s collective efforts in advancing the plan’s pillars as we enter the next year of implementation.”

All members of the University community are encouraged to attend and RSVP by visiting the Strategic Plan website.

Schedule at a Glance
Opening remarks will reflect on the progress made during the plan’s first year and the foundation it provides for continued work across the University.

Following, panel discussions with representatives and videos from each of the implementation teams will highlight key initiatives, progress and areas of focus across the five strategic pillars articulated in the plan to guide the University into the future:

• Strategic Priority #1: Transformational Student Experience
• Strategic Priority #2: Embracing Community, Catholic Mission and Culture
• Strategic Priority #3: Impactful Programs, Research and Innovation
• Strategic Priority #4: Engaging Alumni Experience and Partnerships
• Strategic Priority #5: Sustainable Resources 

To conclude the morning, colleagues will be encouraged to explore each priority in greater detail. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit dedicated tables to connect with colleagues, hear about initiatives and the work underway, and engage directly with those advancing the work. 

For additional information, please visit the Strategic Plan website or contact Executive Director for Board Affairs Bernadette McVey at [email protected] with questions or accommodation requests.

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