Ranked #1 for Nutrition Program
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The University was recently ranked #1 on the National Center for Education and Statistics list of Best Colleges for Nutrition Degree Programs for 2018-19.
The University ranked first based on its graduation and admissions rate, as well as for the high number of nutrition degrees conferred to students. Marywood University offers an undergraduate program in nutrition and dietetics and two graduate degrees in nutrition. The 120-credit bachelor of science in Nutrition and Dietetics pathway prepares students in the first step to take the registered dietitian nutritionist exam from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The program can be combined with an emphasis in Spanish, and there is also a five-year combined bachelor to master of science option for students interested in earning a master’s degree. The master’s pathway requires 36 credits to complete and can include an internship for those who qualify.
Registered Dietician Nutritionists (RDN) work in a wide variety of professional fields, including health care, business and industry, public health, education, research, and private practice.
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New Endowed/Annual Scholarships and Programmatic Endowment AnnouncedMarywood 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 Student Kyle Jenkins Wins Competition at Prestigious International Guitar FestivalHe won the Grand Prize at the 2025 Buffalo International Guitar Festival, a prestigious national event for young guitarists, with the guidance of Dr. Diogo Salmaron Carvalho, Assistant Professor of Music. Now, Jenkins will perform in a special local concert on Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m., at the Rossetti Estate in Scranton with Dr. Charles Truitt, former music faculty member.
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Marywood University Collaborates with Garden of Cedar on Community Garden Project: Public Unveiling Ceremony Is Set for May 15All are welcome to attend a public unveiling ceremony of the space on May 15, at 5 p.m., at the Garden of Cedar, 715 Cedar Avenue, Scranton.