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(Submitted on: 7/23/20)
As President Scott will work closely with the Office of Alumni Engagement. He encourages Marywood alumni to “visit www.marywood.edu/connect to obtain alumni resources, sign up to volunteer, register for Alumni Association events, update your contact information and much more. We want to hear from you and support you!”
(Submitted on: 7/23/20)
“Tommy” as he is called by his friends and family, is a financial planning major at Marywood. He is a very involved leader on campus serving as a Resident Assistant, Director for Youth Ministry, Co-Chair for Kidstuff, Director of College Athlete for A Day, Service Chair of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity, and the incoming President of the Student Alumni Association (SAA).
(Submitted on: 2/25/20)
Hilda L. Norton '63 recently authored a book titled "A Stroke of Love Memories of Our Journey," which chronicles her husband, Rex's stroke and their spiritual journey that led to his regaining the ability to speak and walk
(Submitted on: 2/18/20)
Mrs. Eileen Dickson Lenehan '40 sadly passed away at the age of 101 in December.
(Submitted on: 2/18/20)
Sister Dorothy Ann Haney '62 has sadly passed away after many years of service to Marywood.
(Submitted on: 2/11/20)
How Women Won the Vote Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, and Their Big Idea by Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Ph.D. '79 will be published in May in the 100th anniversary year of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
(Submitted on: 2/10/20)
Barbara Borrell '63 will be attending and speaking at a medical conference at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The conference was postponed due to the novel coronavirus. They are hoping to reschedule for later this year.
(Submitted on: 2/10/20)
Sister M. St. Anthony Radzikowski, IHM '39 passed away January 24th following a lifetime of service to Marywood and the surrounding community.
(Submitted on: 11/15/19)
Kathleen O’Gorman, Ph.D. '73 was among several volunteers who visited a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing and detention center, documenting the conditions they found and raising awareness of what they saw.
(Submitted on: 11/6/19)
Susan Kapun was named one of the Top 10 Food Service Directors in the nation.
(Submitted on: 10/30/19)
M. Parfitt has displayed her works in several gallery shows during 2019.
(Submitted on: 8/5/19)
Alumni Dustin D'Angelo '16 and Elizabeth Gallagher D'Angelo '16 announce their marriage.
(Submitted on: 8/1/19)
Captain Timothy J. Wilson '99 was named Commanding Officer of the 123rd Precinct with the New York City Police Department.
(Submitted on: 8/1/19)
Colleen Alyce Davis Polanin '09 and her husband announce the birth of their daughter Riley Rose.
(Submitted on: 7/31/19)
Sally '05 & Anthony '03 Medina announce the birth of their twins, Vivienne and Robert.
(Submitted on: 6/10/19)
Joyce Zakierski Simmons '70 was honored for 25 years of service as Music Minister/Organist at Our Lady of the Lake Parish.
(Submitted on: 4/17/19)
Kevin Phillips '12 became the second student to graduate from Michigan Tech with a PhD in Integrative Physiology.
(Submitted on: 4/3/19)
Dorothy Grill '07 was elected to the NEPA Youth Shelter's Board of Directors.
(Submitted on: 3/1/19)
Cherie Fruehan has published her first novel, "The Suicide of Sophie Rae."
(Submitted on: 1/25/19)
Hilda Faust Mathieu '57 was inducted into the National Security Agency (NSA) Hall of Honor on November 28th, 2018.
(Submitted on: 1/6/19)
Mary Sheridan Bilbao '08 and her husband welcomed their first child, Ellie Ruth Bilbao.
(Submitted on: 1/3/19)
Mackenzie Goodwin '15 and Andrew Lutz '16 were married on July 7, 2018.
(Submitted on: 11/30/18)
Dr. Lucas Malishchak was named the Director of the Psychology Office for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
The Addictions Recovery Devotional Workbook, authored by James E. Phelan ’94, provides practical applications each week in a way that can enhance readers’ lives through the Bible.
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
Katie McElhenney ’00 recently published a young adult novel, The Things They’ve Taken, with a story that features a mix of the supernatural, fantasy, mythology, adventure, and humor.
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
Alumni artist
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
Steven S. Walker, M.F.A. ’07 won an Award of Excellence from the Oil Painters of America Salon show.
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
The Hugging Army: An Experience in Connection is the first published book authored by Vanessa L. White Fernandes ’84, who has been a social worker for more than 30 years, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the fields of social work and counseling.
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM ’82, Director of Communications for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), edited and contributed a chapter to this book, which details what was learned by LCWR during a six-year crisis (2009-2015).
(Submitted on: 11/19/18)
The Persian Always Meows Twice is the first book in a new series of mysteries by Eileen Watkins ’72 featuring a cat groomer/boarder who also turns amateur sleuth. Professional cat grooming isn’t all fluff.
(Submitted on: 10/29/18)
Jennifer Esken '99 earned "Best in Show" honors from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation's 2018 "Through The Seasons" Photo Contest.
(Submitted on: 10/25/18)
Luz Cabrales, M.A. '09, premieres her first feature film in Scranton.
(Submitted on: 10/22/18)
George Downey IV '11 earned a chance to try out for the Philadelphia Wings, a professional lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
(Submitted on: 9/26/18)
Leslie Haines '08 showcases a series of her collages in her book, "Animal Abecedary: A One-of-a-Kind Alphabet Book."
(Submitted on: 8/9/18)
Lori Sokolowsky, RN, BSN, MSN has been promoted to the Director of Nursing Education at Fortis Institute School of Practical Nursing, Scranton, PA.
(Submitted on: 8/7/18)
Kristen Spronz ’15 celebrates more than two years as Brand Manager of the YMCA of the Rockies - a position that has taken her all over the world.
(Submitted on: 8/7/18)
Jenny Rose welcomed the arrival of a baby girl, Jessica Olivia Yasinskas
(Submitted on: 7/27/18)
Stanley J. Kania III was awarded the 2018 NAGAP Graduate Student Grant.
(Submitted on: 6/29/18)
Kelly Ann Tomko earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine.
