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Together, We Thrive: A Vision for Marywood's Future
In her inaugural address, delivered on November 8, 2024, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., 13th President, outlined her uplifting, collaborative vision for Marywood University.
Marywood Nursing Graduates Achieve Perfect 100% Pass Rate on National Exam
This is the second consecutive year that Marywood nursing graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate within one year of graduation.
Free Memory Screening Day (Nov. 12)
As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton will offer free, confidential memory screenings on November 12. Screenings will be held from 9 am to 7 p.m. at the Psychological Services Center on Marywood’s campus.
Inauguration Events Set for Marywood's 13th President
Marywood University will mark a historic moment when Lisa A. Lori, J.D. is formally installed as the institution’s first lay president on Friday, November 8.
New Faculty Members for 2024-25
New faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year were recently announced.
Advocacy/Social Justice Day Focuses on Food Justice and Nourishing Community
Campus events on Oct. 23 will include an artwork display, issue circles, and simulations about pressing social justice issues, as well as public events on legislative advocacy and a keynote on “Cultivating Connection: Collaboration and Sustainability.”
Marywood Earns Impressive Placements in 2025 Niche College Rankings
Marywood University earned impressive placements both nationally and statewide in this year's rankings by Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools.
Construction Management Program Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Special Announcement
The Oct. 9 event will recognize the Sordoni Family by naming the Sordoni Construction Management Program in honor of their generosity in support of the first and only four-year construction management program in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Marywood University’s Quality and Value Recognized by U.S. News “Best Colleges” for 2025
Marywood continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.
Constitution Day Talk: History of Voting Rights in Pennsylvania (Sept. 17)
Local historian EJ Murphy will explore voting rights in Pennsylvania in the late 1830s and the subsequent constitutional changes that came with the intense debates over suffrage and voting rights for Black Pennsylvanians.
U.K. Architect Talk: Tangible Spirituality & Sustainable Architecture (Sept. 10)
Dr. Iliona Outram Khalili, a U.K. licensed architect, proposes a sustainable 21st century architecture that inherits methods and figures developed by masons thousands of years ago.
Multimedia Communication Students Nominated for Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy
A group of students in Marywood University’s Multimedia Communication program have been nominated for a student Emmy Award in the Mid-Atlantic Region's College/University Student Production Live Sporting Event/Game category.
Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion Dedicated
The $11.5 million Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion is a realization of Marywood's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for education in the health sciences.
Psy.D. Program Reaccredited for 10 Years by the American Psychological Association
In its notification, the APA's Commission on Accreditation recognized the quality of training and education provided by Marywood’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.
Spring 2024 Dean's List Announced
Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
Sister Mary Persico, IHM Encourages 2024 Graduates to Reflect on Choices at Milestone Moments
More than 800 students were part of Marywood’s 106th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
2024 Commencement Medalists Announced
The bestowal of medals for academic excellence and achievement is occurring Friday, May 17, 2024, during various Hooding and Honors ceremonies on campus.
Retiring President Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D. to Address Class of 2024
Sister Mary, who will retire on June 30, will address graduates at Marywood University’s 106th Commencement on May 18, 2024, and will be recognized with a special tribute at the ceremony.
Lisa A. Lori, J.D. Elected as Marywood University's First Lay President
Atty. Lori, a Marywood graduate, formerly served as Board Chair. She will begin her presidential tenure on July 1, 2024.
Fall 2023 Dean’s List Announced
Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
Marywood Launches a Suite of Academic Programs in 2024
Marywood Launches a Suite of Academic Programs in 2024.
New Faculty & VPs Announced
Nineteen new faculty members, representing 11 programs, were recently announced for the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition, two new VPs began their tenures.
EMPOWER: The Campaign for Marywood Kicks Off
The public phase of "EMPOWER: The Campaign for Marywood," a $30 million comprehensive campaign, has begun; $24 million has been raised to date.
Marywood’s Quality and Value Recognized by “Best Colleges”
"U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges" ranking deems Marywood University the Best Value among Northeast PA colleges.
Business Students Win Awards at X-Culture Global Business Plan Competition
Marywood students were members of two of the four winning teams selected by company executives—tying the highest college-winning representation at the conference.
Marywood Earns Impressive Placements in 2024 Niche College Rankings
Both nationally and statewide, Marywood earned high marks in the 2024 Niche College Rankings.
Marywood University Announces a New Master of Architecture Program
Marywood's nationally renowned School of Architecture is now recruiting for a new Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree program that starts in Fall 2024.
Aviation Program Partners with FlyGATEWAY Aviation Institute
Marywood University has entered into a partnership with FlyGATEWAY Aviation Institute to provide state-of-the-art flight training for Marywood Aviation students.
New Endowed and Annual Scholarships Announced
Marywood University announced four new endowed scholarships, six new annual scholarships, and a new endowed special gift at the 2023 Scholarship Luncheon.
Spring 2023 Dean's List
Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.

Academic News

In her inaugural address, delivered on November 8, 2024, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., 13th President, outlined her uplifting, collaborative vision for Marywood University.

This is the second consecutive year that Marywood nursing graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate within one year of graduation.

As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton will offer free, confidential memory screenings on November 12. Screenings will be held from 9 am to 7 p.m. at the Psychological Services Center on Marywood’s campus.

Marywood University will mark a historic moment when Lisa A. Lori, J.D. is formally installed as the institution’s first lay president on Friday, November 8.

New faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year were recently announced.

Campus events on Oct. 23 will include an artwork display, issue circles, and simulations about pressing social justice issues, as well as public events on legislative advocacy and a keynote on “Cultivating Connection: Collaboration and Sustainability.”

Marywood University earned impressive placements both nationally and statewide in this year's rankings by Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools.

The Oct. 9 event will recognize the Sordoni Family by naming the Sordoni Construction Management Program in honor of their generosity in support of the first and only four-year construction management program in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Marywood continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.

Local historian EJ Murphy will explore voting rights in Pennsylvania in the late 1830s and the subsequent constitutional changes that came with the intense debates over suffrage and voting rights for Black Pennsylvanians.

Dr. Iliona Outram Khalili, a U.K. licensed architect, proposes a sustainable 21st century architecture that inherits methods and figures developed by masons thousands of years ago.

A group of students in Marywood University’s Multimedia Communication program have been nominated for a student Emmy Award in the Mid-Atlantic Region's College/University Student Production Live Sporting Event/Game category.

The $11.5 million Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion is a realization of Marywood's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for education in the health sciences.

In its notification, the APA's Commission on Accreditation recognized the quality of training and education provided by Marywood’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.

Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.

More than 800 students were part of Marywood’s 106th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

The bestowal of medals for academic excellence and achievement is occurring Friday, May 17, 2024, during various Hooding and Honors ceremonies on campus.

Sister Mary, who will retire on June 30, will address graduates at Marywood University’s 106th Commencement on May 18, 2024, and will be recognized with a special tribute at the ceremony.

Atty. Lori, a Marywood graduate, formerly served as Board Chair. She will begin her presidential tenure on July 1, 2024.

Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.

Marywood Launches a Suite of Academic Programs in 2024.

Nineteen new faculty members, representing 11 programs, were recently announced for the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition, two new VPs began their tenures.

The public phase of "EMPOWER: The Campaign for Marywood," a $30 million comprehensive campaign, has begun; $24 million has been raised to date.

"U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges" ranking deems Marywood University the Best Value among Northeast PA colleges.

Marywood students were members of two of the four winning teams selected by company executives—tying the highest college-winning representation at the conference.

Both nationally and statewide, Marywood earned high marks in the 2024 Niche College Rankings.

Marywood's nationally renowned School of Architecture is now recruiting for a new Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree program that starts in Fall 2024.

Marywood University has entered into a partnership with FlyGATEWAY Aviation Institute to provide state-of-the-art flight training for Marywood Aviation students.

Marywood University announced four new endowed scholarships, six new annual scholarships, and a new endowed special gift at the 2023 Scholarship Luncheon.

Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.