For Josh and Michelle Brady, P’26, visits to Fairfield are nostalgic. While they now reside in Chevy Chase, Maryland, they fondly recall their time living in Norwalk, Connecticut, where they often visited Fairfield University for Sunday Mass, followed by lunch at the Firehouse Deli. Although their proximity to Fairfield has changed, they still have a strong motivation to visit because their son Colin (Class of ’26), currently attends the University.
Colin, in his junior year, finds himself at a pivotal stage in his college journey as he transitions from underclassman to upper classman. His parents enjoyed visiting him in the earlier years and eagerly look forward to embracing the opportunities that still await them in Stag Country.
“During Colin’s first year, I came up about three weeks in, to visit him. I got to meet some of his Fairfield Rugby teammates and coaches, and the student I saw there was not the same kid I had dropped off just a month be fore,” Josh recounted. Since then, the Bradys have enjoyed watching Colin continue to flourish and make the most of his time at Fairfield. “You want your child to find a place where they’re happy and comfortable while they’re a student. And it’s just great to see that he’s also planning his future at the same time,” Michelle said.
As parents, the Bradys have wholeheartedly embraced every opportunity to deepen their connection with the University. They serve as active members of the Parents Leadership Council, a network of parents committed to supporting and enhancing the Stag community and University mission. They’ve attended a variety of events including the Fairfield Awards Dinner, the Rugby Hall of Honor Reception, and a regional President’s Reception in D.C. Additionally, they support the University by donating to the Parents Fund, the Multicultural Scholarship Fund, and the Fairfield Men’s Rugby Program. In 2023, they proudly sponsored the Parents & Family Challenge, which encouraged fellow parents to become engaged and demonstrate a commitment to Fairfield’s success.