Marywood Students Top the Advertising Field
In 2020, Marywood University graphic design students and a graduate, including Alexander Jubinski, senior, Dalton, Pa.; Amanda Focht, 2019 graduate, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Matt Catanzaro, senior, Peckville, Pa., won top awards at the NEPA American Advertising Federation (ADDY) 2020 Awards Ceremony. This year, the ADDYs were held at The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Alexander Jubinski won a silver award for his packaging design, Amanda Focht won gold and Best of Show for her mobile or web-based app, and Matt Catanzaro won gold and the Judge’s Choice award for his packaging design. Both Amanda Focht and Matt Catanzaro have advanced to the American Advertising Federation regional and national competitions.
The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 40,000 entries every year in local American Advertising Federation competitions. The mission of the ADDYs is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
Marywood University’s graphic design program provides students with an environment that supports and encourages both personal and professional development. Students in the program have 24-hour access to two fully-equipped computer labs, loaded with industry-standard software. Cutting-edge darkrooms and photography studios are also available for student use.
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Leading the Way in Social Work Education
Since 1969, Marywood University's School of Social Work has been a cornerstone of social work education, preparing over 4,000 graduates for successful careers in this impactful and challenging field. As the leading provider of social work education in Northeast Pennsylvania, Marywood offers programs that blend a rich tradition of helping with innovative, practical learning experiences.
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Together, We Thrive: A Vision for Marywood's Future
In her inaugural address, delivered on November 8, 2024, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., 13th President, outlined her uplifting, collaborative vision for Marywood University.
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Free Memory Screening Day (Nov. 12)
As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton will offer free, confidential memory screenings on November 12. Screenings will be held from 9 am to 7 p.m. at the Psychological Services Center on Marywood’s campus.