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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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Presidential News

Students gather around lighted letters that spell out MARYWOOD. New Endowed/Annual Scholarships and Programmatic Endowment Announced

New Endowed/Annual Scholarships and Programmatic Endowment Announced

Marywood University recently announced four endowed scholarships, one programmatic endowment, and six annual scholarships at the 2025 Scholarship Luncheon. The annual luncheon brought together students, donors, and esteemed guests to celebrate the impact of scholarships and express heartfelt appreciation for the donors who make scholarships possible.
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  • Marywood President Lisa A. Lori greeting/shaking hands with Pope Francis. President's Message to the Marywood Community on the Passing of Pope Francis

    President's Message to the Marywood Community on the Passing of Pope Francis

    Pope Francis led the Catholic Church and guided our faith and our shared beliefs for 12 years, but he also spoke to all of humanity and to each of our hearts, whether or not we profess the Catholic faith, leading by example with mercy, humility, compassion, love, and hope towards all people.

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  • man smiling in a brown sport coat and shirt against a stone wall Alumnus and Trustee Michael E. Bugno to Chair Marywood’s Flagship Annual Fundraiser Celebrate Marywood

    Alumnus and Trustee Michael E. Bugno to Chair Marywood’s Flagship Annual Fundraiser Celebrate Marywood

    This vibrant event will take place outdoors in the stunning Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden for a unique experience in a distinctly Marywood way. The celebration will honor Marywood former trustee Richard Kane and his wife, Erin.

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