Marywood's Presidential Inauguration is November 8, 2024. Join us!

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Meet the President

Lisa A. Lori, J.D. serves as Marywood's 13th President, also holding the distinction of being the institution’s first lay president. President Lori’s distinguished qualifications include a dynamic leadership record as Marywood’s former Board Chair, along with an extensive professional background as a lawyer, reflecting a growing national trend of lawyer presidents, whose legal training and strategic expertise are highly sought in the challenging, complex climate of higher education.

A proud Marywood alumna, President Lori is committed to further expanding Marywood’s scope of influence in higher education, so that a broader range of students can come to know and love the University as much as she does. Working diligently to advance Marywood’s life-changing mission, she collaborates with campus and community partners to ensure that Marywood University is a leading academic institution for today’s students and for future generations, as well as an economic engine for the region.

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President's Team

Luxner, Sr. Catherine IHM

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Yeager, Shelby W

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Hartz, Rachel E

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Yankelitis, Wendy Ann

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Greco, June Ann

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Krukovitz, Robyn M

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Sochoka, Sheryl Lynn

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Eckler, James F

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Paterson, Atty. Mary Theresa G

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Comstock, Dr. Arthur B

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Kegolis, Dr. Jeffrey L

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Cerminaro-Costanzi, Dr. Ann

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Christianson, Leslie W

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McDonald, William A

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Vogelsang, Ashton J

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Zehel, Dr. Renee G

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Presidential News

A group of visiting faculty from Romania joined President Lisa Lori in her office, along with Sister Angela Kim, IHM. International Faculty Visit MSW program, Participate in Inauguration Events

International Faculty Visit MSW program, Participate in Inauguration Events

Social Work and Psychology Faculty from Romania recently visited Marywood’s MSW program and took part in inauguration events on campus.
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    Marywood University Celebrating the Season by “Making Spirits Bright”

    Marywood’s annual celebration of the Christmas season through festive programming, community service, and spiritual opportunities, begins in December and continues through New Year’s Eve.

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    Together, We Thrive: A Vision for Marywood's Future

    In her inaugural address, delivered on November 8, 2024, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., 13th President, outlined her uplifting, collaborative vision for Marywood University.

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