“Celebrate Marywood” Set for May 7, 2026

Marywood University’s annual signature fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, is set for May 7, 2026. The festivities will take place outdoors at the Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden in the heart of Marywood’s campus. Virginia Doherty McGregor, Scranton, and Father Thomas M. Muldowney, Moscow, will be honored during the celebration, a garden party style event that is held outdoors and features dueling pianos and fireworks.

The event was created as a premier fundraising event to showcase the campus and programs and strengthen the University’s connections in the community. It also honors distinguished individuals each year whose service, leadership, and contributions reflect Marywood's mission and positively impact the region.

Christina Mace, Associate Vice President for Development, describes Celebrate Marywood as “a uniquely Marywood experience with fabulous food, live music, and the beauty of the outdoors.” Proceeds from this year’s event will fund the renovation and transformation of the Center for Natural & Health Sciences into a state-of-the-art facility supporting nursing, physician assistant, pre-med, and science programs, including upgraded laboratory spaces, enhanced classrooms, and advanced simulation environments. Marywood’s natural and health sciences students, who consistently attain outstanding licensure pass rates ranging from 98% to 100%, are prepared to serve with excellence and fuel our region’s healthcare and STEM workforce.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. To join Marywood University in honoring Virginia McGregor and Father Thomas Muldowney at Celebrate Marywood on May 7, or for details about event sponsorships, please visit marywood.edu/celebratemarywood, or call the University Advancement Office at (570) 348-6238.

IMAGE ID: Marywood University President Lisa A. Lori, J.D., center, is joined by this year’s honorees, Virginia Doherty McGregor, left, and Father Thomas Muldowney, right, as preparations for the University’s signature fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, continue. Ms. McGregor and Father Muldowney will be recognized for their community dedication and service during the festivities, which will take place on campus on May 7.