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Marywood Partners with Pennsylvania National Guard to Provide 100% Tuition Coverage for Eligible Students and Families
Marywood is the only university in Lackawanna County to offer eligible students and their families 100% tuition coverage through the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Military Family Education Program (MFEP).
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.
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.
Marywood Students Embrace Cultural Exchange in Poland Through Generous Alumni Support
Six Marywood students recently had the opportunity to study abroad in Poland thanks to the generosity of two Marywood donors.
Marywood Recognized as 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
This designation recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation.
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.
Marywood Nursing Graduates Achieve Perfect 100% Pass Rate on National Exam
This is the second consecutive year that Marywood nursing graduates have achieved a perfect pass rate within one year of graduation.
Free Memory Screening Day (Nov. 12)
As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton will offer free, confidential memory screenings on November 12. Screenings will be held from 9 am to 7 p.m. at the Psychological Services Center on Marywood’s campus.
Inauguration Events Set for Marywood's 13th President
Marywood University will mark a historic moment when Lisa A. Lori, J.D. is formally installed as the institution’s first lay president on Friday, November 8.
Seminar Featuring Aviation Alumnus Michael Vanacore-Netz on Nov. 6
The educational/career event about the aviation industry will be presented by alumnus Michael Vanacore-Netz, a professional aviator and President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Air Charters.
Marywood Earns Impressive Placements in 2025 Niche College Rankings
Marywood University earned impressive placements both nationally and statewide in this year's rankings by Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools.
20x20 Posters for Peace and the Hexagon Project in Kresge Gallery
A collaborative and interactive exhibit, 20x20 Posters for Peace and the Hexagon Project, is on display in the Kresge Gallery in the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts. The exhibit runs through October 30.
Construction Management Program Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Special Announcement
The Oct. 9 event will recognize the Sordoni Family by naming the Sordoni Construction Management Program in honor of their generosity in support of the first and only four-year construction management program in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Marywood's Center for Law, Justice & Policy Hosting Speaker Series in October
The series provides the opportunity for those interested in law, justice, and policy to hear from professionals working on the frontlines of legal practice.
Marywood University’s Quality and Value Recognized by U.S. News “Best Colleges” for 2025
Marywood continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.
Fall Theatre Production: Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill (Oct. 3-6)
The Marywood University Music, Theatre, and Dance department will present Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill as its major fall theatre production. Performances will run from Thursday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 6.
MUSOA and Center for Urban Studies Partner to Light Up the Everhart (Sept. 26 & 27)
The students will transform the exterior of the Everhart Museum into a stunning animated canvas during the Scranton Fringe Festival.
Constitution Day Talk: History of Voting Rights in Pennsylvania (Sept. 17)
Local historian EJ Murphy will explore voting rights in Pennsylvania in the late 1830s and the subsequent constitutional changes that came with the intense debates over suffrage and voting rights for Black Pennsylvanians.
Marywood Athletic Teams Recognized for Academic Excellence
Several Marywood University Pacers athletics teams were recognized recently by their respective coaches’ associations for their academic excellence.
2nd Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause Car Show to Benefit St. Joseph’s Center
Various student and alumni groups are collaborating with the Pharoahs Car Club and the Coal Crackers Car Club for the event on Sunday, September 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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An American flag is pictured in the background of Marywood's and the Pennsylvania National Guard's logos Marywood Partners with Pennsylvania National Guard to Provide 100% Tuition Coverage for Eligible Students and Families

Marywood Partners with Pennsylvania National Guard to Provide 100% Tuition Coverage for Eligible Students and Families

Marywood is the only university in Lackawanna County to offer eligible students and their families 100% tuition coverage through the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Military Family Education Program (MFEP).

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