My favorite part about Marywood is that everyone is like a big family. The professors, students, and even coaches have become my second family. I like how close everyone is and how everyone is there for each other.

Hunter Vaughn '21

Marywood and its profound courses have given me a chance to explore many areas of learning in my life. I have already made many friends and started networking which will be beneficial to me for a lifetime. The best thing about Marywood in my perspective would be the faculty members, the professors are very kind to us and helpful in any way possible.

Adnan Shaikh '22

The Nutrition and Dietetics program offers a route for juniors to incorporate internships into their academic experience, which is very helpful to international students since we have multiple challenges, including extra paperwork, in order to obtain internship experiences.

Sook Jinn "Diane" Leow '12

Marywood has amazingly knowledgeable professors in marketing and business in general. I started the program as student and I graduated as a professional marketer. I say that because the environment I experienced was just great, when I started my degree, my English was far from perfect but I didn't have difficulties in classes whether participation or working with my classmates even though I was kind of older than other students, but it didn't make different, at Marywood age is just a number. Classmates were helpful and teachers were unbelievably amazing. Now I went back home and started my new career in Saudi Telecom Company, the biggest telecom company in Middle East. Thanks to Marywood community.

Mohammed Alfouzan '20

When I first started Marywood, I was an unconventional student. I was older, a veteran and a single mother. Everyone from the President down to the staff always welcomed not just me but also that my baby. There were times I had to bring her to classes with me and my professors were so amazing! The fact that Marywood had a daycare on campus was a huge selling point to me. I could not have done this without your help! Thank you Marywood.

Amber Viola '20

"My Marywood Experience has been phenomenal. I started my Marywood journey in 2020, the peak of COVID, but was pleased to find that Marywood offered new ways to get involved and stay active despite restrictions. I originally studied architecture, but when I opted to switch to studying business, the faculty and staff made sure I knew it was the best decision. I have thrived in the business program, achieving the Dean's List each semester in this study and getting involved in opportunities I could not have imagined. I have been inducted into the Business international Honor Society Delta Mu Delta, and the Catholic University national honor society Delta Epsilon Sigma. With the School of Business, I worked with Dr. Speicher and local businesses in a Lackawanna County TecBRIDGE "Business Plan Competition" where I competed with my entrepreneurial idea and gained valuable experience in every aspect of business, all stemming from my entrepreneurship class. I am also representing Marywood University in Poland this summer with the School of Business for a Business Symposium in partnership with an international business program X-Culture. Marywood University and the School of Business has given me amazing experiences I could not have imagined beforehand and is truly setting me up to have a successful career in any industry surrounding business."

Michael Patrick Romano '24

"I chose to study Criminal Justice because it is one of the majors that got hand in hand with my job in the military. Marywood has instilled important values that help me complete all my assignments in a timely manner without any discrepancies which results in no re-work. This pays dividends in my career because no one wants to have a worker who can’t complete tasks in a timely manner."

Peter Howey '24

I cannot thank you enough for helping to fund my education. I am so grateful that your contribution to my education at Marywood will allow me to earn my degree and eventually become a teacher. This has always been my dream job, and I am so lucky to be given the opportunity to pursue this amazing career.

Amanda Sakulich '23

I would like to thank all Marywood team, donors administrative staff, and well-wishers for all supports and continued assistance all these hard years. I would come all all these way without the support of above great hearts.

Narad Pokhrel '22

Your financial contribution to support my education means the world to me. To know that someone has my back to help me throughout my college adventure is something I am so grateful for. Your contribution will motivate me even more as I work to get into the PA graduate program here at Marywood University. Your help will not be in vain, as I will work hard and get to where I need to be in my college career. Thank you so much for your help!

Zachary Merlo '24

If given a chance to thank the thousands of donors at Marywood, I would start by letting them know what an honor it is to meet them in person as I shake their hands. Then I would express my gratitude by thanking each and everyone of them from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity which they have given to myself and all the other students here at Marywood to follow our career paths. Because of their great generosity students like me have a real chance to a bright and successful future. This is a gift that is priceless, everlasting, and shines bright like the sun over the earth.

Vonette Muir-Castelblano '23

Thank you so much for supporting my education at Marywood. Your support truly enables me to accomplish my dreams of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist and helping others for the rest of my life. I am so blessed that, because of this scholarship, I am attending a school that cares about my success, encourages me to become a leader, and gives me numerous opportunities to serve those in need throughout the community. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for you and your amazing support!

Kelly Moreno '23

I am pleased with my overall experience at Marywood University, as a proud Graduate Student of Criminal Justice. I have taken various courses at Marywood, including courses with a crime concentration and Art Therapy courses with post-trauma components, which has provided an abundance of takeaways as essential components in the learning process. I have enjoyed my academic experience and student life. I am thankful to have received recognition from Marywood University for academic excellence and my dedication and hard work as a student here. The Marywood experience has taught me, not only to do well working independently and to self-propel, yet also, nevertheless, a stronger sense of power in faith based unity through challenge! Marywood University has been a driving force in the path to success, having been an honor to attend. Thank you, Marywood!

Jessica Vance '21

Being in the music groups was arguably my favorite part of my college
experience. I have Dr. Romines and Dr. Hoffenburg to thank for keeping me involved and letting
me share my talents as best as I could. I miss everyone there and wish I lived close
enough to Scranton to stay involved!

Emily DeLessio '20

I am extremely lucky to have the greatest college experience to think of. Ever since I stepped foot on Marywood's campus my junior year of high school I knew this would be my home. After being at Marywood for almost three years now, I have grown to be the best version of me. I have met the best people to call my best friends, amazing professors who make for a great support system, teammates on the women's soccer team to be my family and through the various clubs and activities I have joined, I have learned to find the leader inside of me. I am so fortunate to have had such a great experience thus far and I'm looking forward to the many memories I get to create in the remainder of my time as a Marywood Student!

Taylor Yacuboski '21

I came to Marywood to be able to do art while continuing my love for swimming. Ive enjoyed the community and atmosphere of my classes. I was lucky to be given the chance to do eSports as I love video games as much as swimming and art.

Mackenzie Blithe '23

Marywood has given me the opportunity to pursue my major in Athletic Training while playing on the Women's Lacrosse team. I have received endless support from my coaches and professors who want to see me succeed!

Zoe Simeone '20

I am extremely lucky to have the greatest college experience to think of. Ever since I stepped foot on Marywood's campus my junior year of high school I knew this would be my home. After being at Marywood for almost three years now, I have grown to be the best version of me. I have met the best people to call my best friends, amazing professors who make for a great support system, teammates on the women's soccer team to be my family and through the various clubs and activities I have joined, I have learned to find the leader inside of me. I am so fortunate to have had such a great experience thus far and I'm looking forward to the many memories I get to create in the remainder of my time as a Marywood Student!

Taylor Yacuboski '21

Marywood has truly changed my life.

I came in with little direction and little confidence and by getting involved with the Office of Student Engagement and the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, I was really able to find my purpose and grow into an extremely confident and capable individual. Marywood allowed me to do everything I wanted to do, from Student Government Association to Chamber Singers to even serving as Summer Orientation Co-Chair, and I couldn’t be more grateful!

Madison Howell '24

I came to Marywood to be able to do art while continuing my love for swimming. Ive enjoyed the community and atmosphere of my classes. I was lucky to be given the chance to do eSports as I love video games as much as swimming and art.

Mackenzie Blithe '23

Over the past six years as I have become reacquainted with Marywood, I have been most impressed with the University's capacity for change. It is impressive to see the way its purpose has been expanded from being primarily a classical liberal arts college to become a university with liberal arts at the core but with an increasing array of high-quality professional education opportunities; programs that better fit students to current employment opportunities.

Bernadette Gray-Little, 1966, Ph.D.

I owe much of my success to the invaluable experiences and education I received at Marywood. The University played a pivotal role in shaping my journey, and I am honored to give back through the EMPOWER campaign. Supporting the campaign is my way of ensuring that current and future students have the same opportunities for growth and empowerment that I was fortunate to receive. Marywood instilled in me a sense of purpose, and as a donor, I am committed to being a catalyst for positive change in the lives of students who aspire to reach their fullest potential.

Michael E. Bugno, 1998

As members of the IHM Congregation, Sisters are encouraged to read the signs of the times and look for unmet needs, and I really feel that's what Marywood does. Like the development of new programs to meet today’s needs. We’re not holding fast to tradition to keep those majors that were important years ago. We are updating our facilities so they are state-of-the-art, so our students can learn in the best environment possible and be prepared for the future. We are meeting the changing needs of the workforce today. That’s what Marywood is doing: keeping pace with the changing times and trends.

Sister Kathleen M. Lunsmann, IHM, 1985

Marywood contributes to society well-educated individuals who will be leaders in our communities and world. I feel that my gifts to Marywood have supported the educational experience, empowering students to embrace future societal and personal demands and effecting positive change.

Col. (Ret.) Lorraine T. Rupp Breen, 1978

Marywood University is growing to meet the needs of students and the community. There is a lot of division and conflict in the world. Unfortunately, college campuses are not immune to this conflict. Marywood creates and sustains a family, faith-based environment. This does and will differentiate us from other institutions. Marywood cares. The Marywood community really cares about people, students, and the institution. I feel the positive energy on campus when I am there. Looking forward, I think it's very important that we continue producing well-rounded students. Students that are not only trained in a specific vocation, but also taught to critically think, effectively communicate, and appreciate the liberal arts. There is a dire need for healthcare professionals in our region and throughout Pennsylvania. By enhancing our health sciences curriculum and facilities, Marywood is answering the call to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

Robert S. Tamburro

I am neither an alumna of Marywood nor a native of the surrounding community. Throughout the years, before becoming a Trustee of the University, I have observed and admired Marywood from the outside as it continually redefines itself in an ever-changing educational landscape while being unwaveringly true to its mission. I am proud to sit on a Board that is forward-looking. Marywood itself is empowered by its ability to adapt and go forward. Whether you are on the Board, a student, a faculty member, or an administrator, you are part of a dynamic community, an empowering feeling you sense the moment you step on campus.

Susan Cognetti

Donors are a big reason that I can do what I do, that other students can do what they do. Donor support plays a vital role in maintaining the momentum that keeps Marywood graduates a cut above the rest.

Sophie French '24

“There is not enough thanks I could say to all the Marywood donors. With the tremendous and outstanding donations, you are the ones who make it possible for students like me to become successful. You help make our dreams come true. Many of us would not be here if not for your generous gifts."

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Paige Gill ’23

Scholarship support not only gives me the opportunity to pursue my education at Marywood, but also to grow personally. I have been able to join many organizations where I was given leadership opportunities. I have also taken advantage of many of the service events on campus. All of these opportunities have helped me grow my confidence, meet amazing people, and have countless learning experiences along the way.

Carly DeMaria '24