Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department students recently participated in and received honors at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which was held at Montclair State University, N.J.   Mason Marie Clark, Hawley, Pa., sophomore theatre education major, was one of the top ten finalists in the Musical Theatre Intensive, sponsored by…

The Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC) announced in February that the Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School Student Council won the bid to host the 2020 PASC State Conference. The PASC State Conference is a leadership conference, held annually, that hasn’t been hosted in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 2010. The last time Northeastern Pennsylvania hosted…

Marywood University’s Athletic Department, in partnership with the Office of University Admissions, will hold a Student-Athlete Preview Day on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is designed as an opportunity for prospective student-athletes to experience campus, learn about academic programs, and meet with coaches, admissions counselors, and financial aid…

Valley View School District raised a record amount of $9,531 for the American Cancer Society through their annual Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. The Coaches vs. Cancer program raises funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society fight cancer and provide hope to people facing this disease. From Left to Right: Chris Mendicino, Principal; Bobby…

Marywood University’s College of Professional Studies announces the dissertation defense of Kenny Luck, Ph.D. candidate in Administration and Leadership. Mr. Luck’s dissertation defense will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 10 a.m. – Noon, in the Liberal Arts Center, Room 111. This event is free and open to the public. Mr. Luck’s dissertation,…

Marywood University’s Aviation Management Program in the School of Business and Global Innovation will host a visit by Republic Airways on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, Room 2025. This event is free and open to all who are interested in the…

Marywood University’s Art Galleries will host an opening reception for an exhibit, “MIGRATION,” by Betsy Kleinsasser, bachelor of fine arts student. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 3-5:30 p.m., in the Suraci Gallery, in the Shields Center for Visual Arts on the University’s campus. This event is free and…

Sixteen Valley View students in Mrs. Lesnefsky’s AP History Class received the George Washington Award medal for their essay: “Why might helping others be an important component of responsible citizenship?” The essay contest was sponsored by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, and these students will be recognized at Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge Chapter Local…

Marywood University’s College of Professional Studies was recently notified that its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program received top ranking by Study.com’s Top 50 MBA Schools. Marywood University’s MBA program was selected as a top-ranking school based on academic and career resources for MBA students, the quality of education in business, faculty, and more. Marywood…

Marywood University’s College of Professional Studies recently held its inaugural “Research Slam.” Faculty members along with graduate and doctorate students presented on a wide array of topics including: “Virtual Reality: Improving Interviewing Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder”; “How Organizational Culture Affects Employee Burnout”; “Social Connections: Helping Students and Industry Learn from Each Other”;…