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President's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action
The decision reached by the U.S. Supreme Court to remove race/ethnicity as a factor in the college admissions process is a major setback for higher education.
Affirmative Action was never the final resolution in the movement for racial justice in education; however, for many students of color, it helped open doors to America’s institutions of higher learning that had been previously closed, systematically cutting off their access to crucial educational opportunities and pathways to success.
In the wake of this decision, Marywood University remains committed to supporting the cultivation of a diverse campus community, where equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging are at the forefront of our efforts to nurture and graduate students that uphold the values of empathy, social justice, and our shared humanity.
Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D.
President, Marywood University
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Marywood University Captures Gold Award in National Dining Contest
Through its partner, Gourmet Dining, Marywood recently won the gold award in a national dining contest for “Catering - Special Event of the Year,” putting the university in contention for the grand prize in this category.
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Marywood Is A Viable Transfer Option for CSU Students
Marywood University is stepping forward as a viable transfer option for students of Clarks Summit University (CSU), which recently announced its decision to close.
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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.