Marywood University Core Values

Catholic Identity

A commitment to spiritual, ethical and intellectual values in the context of a faith community.

Respect for Each Person

Respect for the value of each human being, for diversity in the context of vibrant community, and for the earth and all creation.

Empowerment

Education to enable access and to empower the underserved to take a full role in the life of the broader society.

Service

Rooted in the deep belief that learning and scholarship serve the global community is the belief in the value of the diverse types of work that support that service, and the preparation of students for leadership by participation in service.

Commitment to Excellence

The belief that the work of education has the capacity to forward the kingdom of God, in broad and varied ways, leads us to care passionately for the quality of the mission of Marywood.