Marywood Joins Double the Pell Alliance
Marywood University joins a national campaign with the #DoublePell Alliance. Millions of students nationwide rely on Pell Grants in order to earn a college degree, and because the grant’s buying power has fallen, a national effort has been organized to double the Pell Grant.
The higher education association community in Washington, D.C., unanimously agreed to make “Doubling Pell” its number one priority this academic year. The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities is an active participant in this effort, and, as a result of Marywood’s membership in ACCU, along with its longtime concern for students from low-income families, Marywood is committed to advancing this initiative.
By doubling the Pell Grant to $13,000, students will be able to access high-quality college educations that are imperative for so many low- and moderate-income students. Marywood is confident that with a collective higher education and community voice, students and families will be able to benefit from this initiative. Nearly 50 years ago, the maximum grant covered more than three quarters of the cost of attending a four-year public college, but that has declined to less than one third. Ninety percent of Pell Grant dollars goes to students with a family income of below $50,000.
For additional information about the #DoublePell Alliance, please visit doublepell.org.
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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.
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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.
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Community Leadership Celebration to Honor Mary Ellen McDonough '73
During the celebration, Mrs. McDonough will receive the University’s Lead On Award, in recognition of her dedicated service as both a Certified Prevention Specialist and as a community volunteer leader.