Harlow Alexander to Serve as Guest Speaker at Music Education Event
As a senior music education student, now graduated Harlow Alexander, Pittston, Pa., received an invitation to serve as the guest speaker at the East Tennessee Music Education Roundtable that will take place in Maryville, Tenn., on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Ms. Alexander shared her thoughts on current issues in the profession, including professional networking, best instructional practices, and strategies to promote music education in the community. This experience was followed by an open dialogue among the participants. Collegiate music education majors and new professionals in music education attended the event.
While at Marywood, Harlow Alexander was the Pennsylvania President of the National Association for Music Education – Collegiate, where she actively promoted music education in Pennsylvania and advocated for her profession with elected officials in Washington, D.C. She was the recipient of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship for Educational Leadership and was the recipient of the 2018 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Award.
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Retiring President Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D. to Address Class of 2024
Sister Mary, who will retire on June 30, will address graduates at Marywood University’s 106th Commencement on May 18, 2024, and will be recognized with a special tribute at the ceremony.
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Lisa A. Lori, J.D. Elected as Marywood University's First Lay President
Atty. Lori, a Marywood graduate, formerly served as Board Chair. She will begin her presidential tenure on July 1, 2024.
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Community Leadership Celebration to Honor Mary Ellen McDonough '73
During the celebration, Mrs. McDonough will receive the University’s Lead On Award, in recognition of her dedicated service as both a Certified Prevention Specialist and as a community volunteer leader.