Alumni of Distinction


“What attracted me to Dominican University was the partnership – in fulfilling the learning foundation elements of the curriculum and combining that with the shaping of values and ideals. I came away from my initial interactions with the Dominican leadership feeling I would receive the personal support and guidance I sought from my educational endeavor…”

John T. Buhler, BS
Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of SenoRx, Inc.
Class of 1995, BS Business Administration and Human Resources

“Dominican University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program provided me with the tools I needed to start my own practice, JAG Physical Therapy in New Jersey, and in return I have been able to support the College by mentoring and employing students and graduates.”

John Gallucci, Jr., BS,MS, MS, ATC, PT, DPT
Owner, JAG Physical Therapy
Class of 2004, MS, Physical Therapy.
Class of 2007, Doctor of Physical Therapy.

“My incredible educational experience at Dominican University instilled in me the will to challenge, the courage to stand and taught me that each of us represents the roots of the world.  Dominican University also taught me that life is a fit – share it.”

Willie J. Trotman, BA
President, Spring Valley Chapter NAACP
Class of 1977, BA English

“The faculty and administration make you feel like the College is your home away from home.  I have formed lasting relationships with many of my professors.”

Janelle Simpson Cajuste, BS, MS
Instructional Facilitator, East Ramapo Central School District
Class of 2011, BS Education

“Dominican University has always been about forming men and women to be seekers of truth, and makers of justice.  My life has been shaped by my years at Dominican University and I will be forever grateful.”

Sr. Arlene Flaherty, O.P, BA
Trauma Trainer, CRS Middle East Staff and Religious Congregations of Women
Class of 1974, BA English

“Dominican University gave me the confidence and strong fundamental skills to pursue my dreams.  While the College has continued to grow in size and programs have been expanded, it has not lost its basic tenets:  small individual classes with educational excellence and leadership.”

Erinmarie Sullivan, MD, MA, BSN
Hospitalist Program Division Director, Lenox Hill Hospital
Class of 1994, BS Nursing