Marywood University Mona Griffer, Ed.D., Clarks Summit, Pa. Mona Griffer, Ed.D, associate professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) department at Marywood University was elected an American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Fellow—one of the highest forms of recognition that is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance and have made significant contributions to the profession.…

Honoree Graduate to Present at Marywood University on Liberal Arts Education   SCRANTON, PA (September 9, 2016)—Marywood University will host Vilma Milmoe for an open forum talk on Monday, September 26, 2016, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the Learning Commons, Rooms 331-337. The presentation is free and open to the public.   Ms. Milmoe, a 1980 graduate…

Marywood University’s Doctoral Program to Celebrate 20thAnniversary SCRANTON, PA (September 13, 2016)-Marywood University will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its doctoral program in Human Development on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at The Colonnade, Scranton. The event cost of $35 includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres.   Marywood University was the first regional institution…

Marywood Physician Assistant Graduates Celebrate Achievements at Pinning Ceremony More than 40 Marywood University students recently graduated from the Physician Assistant program. Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., president of Marywood University, welcomed the students at a special pinning ceremony to commemorate their achievements. Physician Assistant pins and certificates were given to the graduates as a symbol…

MMI art instructor earns prestigious Master of Arts degree   (Freeland, PA – September 12, 2016) – MMI Preparatory School art instructor Lisa Marie Ferry recently earned the prestigious Master of Arts degree in Art Education with an Emphasis in Special Populations from Moore College of Art and Design. It is the only degree of…

Valley View High School Senior Class Officers   Pictured left to right: Chris Benitez, Secretary; Joshua Rudolph,Vice President; Kasidy Leggin, President; Vinny Betti, Treasurer, and Eric Lee, Treasurer.  

MMI students attend Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship with peers from 20 countries   (Freeland, PA – September 8, 2016) – MMI Preparatory School seniors Keenan Overa, Katherine Eschenbach and Jessica Smith were among a select group of students from 20 different countries who attended the month-long Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University…

Old Forge School District Class Officers for the 2016-17 School Year Senior Class Officers: Left to right: Francesca Samony- Treasurer, Casey Greenfield- Secretary, Cameron Read- Vice President, Jennie Thomas- President Junior Class Officers Left to right: Joey Verespey- Treasurer, Jen Regan -Secretary, Gianna Barresse- Vice President, Michael Cinamella- President

Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., president of Marywood University, announces the following new faculty members for the 2016-2017 academic year.   College of Health and Human Services   Amy Wescott, MSN, CRNP is a clinical instructor in the nursing department at Marywood University. Ms. Wescott has been in the field of nursing for nearly 20…

Marywood University’s Social Sciences Department to Host Guest Presenter for Constitution Day   SCRANTON, PA (August 31, 2016)—Marywood University’s social sciences department will host a talk by historian Dr. Cassandra Good in commemoration of Constitution Day, on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 7 p.m., in the McGowan Community Room, which is located in the Swartz Center…

Marywood University Announces Faculty Award Winners James Eckler, M.Arch, associate professor and director of Marywood University Architecture Program was recently awarded the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Professor of the Year Award at the University. This award recognizes extraordinary dedication to undergraduate teaching as demonstrated by the impact on and involvement with…

Marywood University and SUNY Broome Announce Articulation Agreement for Nursing SCRANTON, PA (August 9, 2016)-Marywood University and SUNY Broome recently signed an articulation agreement for their respective Nursing programs. Under this agreement, SUNY Broome students earning their associate of applied science in nursing degree can enroll in Marywood University and earn their bachelor of science in…

Marywood’s Pre-College Architecture Summer Workshop Teaches Tools of the Trade to High School Students SCRANTON, PA (July 25, 2016)—Twenty-five high school students made the summer count by earning credits and getting a jump start to course work and preparation for college life at Marywood University’s annual “design your future” pre-college summer workshop. The “design your…

WESTERN WAYNE FBLA MEMBERS CAPTURE NATIONAL AWARDS Recently eight members of the Western Wayne High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the organization’s annual National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.  During the Awards of Excellence Ceremony held on the last night of the conference six of those members were recognized on stage.…

­­­MMI senior attends PA American Legion Keystone Boys State civic leadership program   (Freeland, PA – July 21, 2016) – MMI Preparatory School rising senior Garrett Kost, the son of Joseph and Natalie Kost of Freeland, was selected to attend the Pennsylvania American Legion Keystone Boys State civic leadership program at Shippensburg University. More than…