Fifty of MMI Preparatory School’s 69 competitors placed first in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition and will advance to the state competition, which will be held May 20-21 at Penn State University’s Main Campus in State College. MMI students presented 76 projects. Seven students finished in the top two in multiple categories. Junior…
Marywood University was recently ranked #1 on the National Center for Education and Statistics list of Best Colleges for Nutrition Degree Programs for 2018-19. Marywood University ranked first based on its graduation and admissions rate, as well as for the high number of nutrition degrees conferred to students. Marywood University offers an undergraduate program in…
MMI Preparatory School inducted students into the Chinese, German, and Spanish National Honor societies during an honor societies induction ceremony at the school. MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins welcomed those in attendance and provided closing remarks. Chinese instructor Christina Spencer inducted students into the Echoes of Wisdom and Philosophy Chapter of the National…
Marywood University senior graphic design students took top awards at the annual Northeastern Pennsylvania American Advertising Awards (ADDY) ceremony, which was held at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton, Pa. Pictured are faculty advisors and student winners: John Meza, M.F.A., associate professor of art at Marywood University; Samantha Costa, Franklin Square, N.Y., silver award…
Easter and April Fools’ Day are landing on the same day for the first time in 62 years. Keep your eyes on the lookout for those pranksters! Your holiday candy may not be candy after all! There are so many people out there that are looking forward to pranking their family and friends and they…
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department’s Symphony Orchestra will present a concert featuring faculty member, Sophie Till, in a performance of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant Violin Concerto. The concert will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 4 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. The concert is free and open to the…
On Friday, March 23, the West Scranton High School Red Cross Club sponsored their spring blood drive. Throughout the course of the event, the Red Cross was able to collect 45 units of blood from the students and the staff of West Scranton High School. This was the second blood drive held by the Red Cross Club…
Marywood University recently honored Ann R. Henry, Ph.D. ’73, former chair of the Board of Trustees, with the University’s first Presidential Mission Medal for service and commitment to Marywood’s values of Catholic identity, respect, empowerment, and excellence. The newly established Presidential Mission Medal was presented for the first time at the recent Presidential Society…
Marywood University’s art galleries will present the class of 2018 Senior Exhibition from April 7-April 29, 2018. The group exhibition presents work in the concentrated studies of art education, art therapy, and studio arts concentrations in graphic design, illustration, photography, and sculpture. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, April 7, from 2-4 p.m.,…
MMI Preparatory School inducted 27 students into the Andrew J. Stofan Chapter of the National Honor Society during an honor societies induction ceremony at the school. MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins delivered a welcome address to the attendees and provided closing remarks. MMI English instructor and National Honor Society advisor Donna Titus presided…
Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will offer free, confidential anxiety screenings on Thursday, April 5, 2018, from 9 a.m. 7 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies on the University’s campus. The free screenings are open to the public and to all ages. “Anxiety disorders impair function in a person’s daily life.…
For nearly 20 years, Marywood University has been promoting books and reading through its biannual book swap and sale. The University’s spring book swap will take place from Monday, April 9, through Friday, April 13, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, in the Learning Commons Lobby. This event is free and open…
Old Forge School District…………. Science and Math Club Students Arianne Addesa and Nanette Rinaldi are club advisors. They had a panel of women that currently work in nontraditional stem careers speak to the students about pursuing their dreams. Dozens of middle and high school girls had the opportunity to learn from women who work…
Valley View District IX student council presented a check to the Nadine Marchegiani Foundation during their district conference. Pictured left to right: Ken Marchegiani, Nadine Marchegiani Foundation; Jen Vitali, Nadine Marchegiani Foundation; Olivia Pisarski, Valley View High School Student Council; Mason Black, Valley View School Student Council; Julie Maddage, Valley View Student Council, Chris Mendicino,…
Valley View High School’s, Sam Pittsman will continue his academic and football career at Lycoming College. Pictured sitting left to right; Tony Pittsman, father; Sam Pittsman, AnnMarie Griffiths, Mother; and Duane Griffiths, Step-father Standing left to right: Chris Killiany, Valley View Athletic Director; George Howanitz, Valley View Head Football Coach; Larry Pegula, Valley View Assistance…