Student Veterans Inducted into SALUTE Honor Society
Marywood University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services recently held its annual SALUTE (Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence) veterans’ honor society induction ceremony. Fourteen student veterans from Marywood and one student veteran from Lackawanna College were inducted into the honor society.
During the ceremony, each graduate received a certificate; a challenge coin (given to military members to commemorate achievements); and red, white, and blue honor cords to wear at commencement.
Pictured, left to right, front row: Vanessa Mendez, Scranton, PA; John Craunakis, Tobyhanna, PA; Melanie Peternel, Dalton, PA; Kayleigh Flowers, Lackawanna College, Dickson City, PA; Joy U. Brennan, Dunmore, PA; and Lauren Runco Williams, SALUTE advisor.
Back row: Deanna Parker, Dickson City, PA; Raymond Mutiso, Hawley, PA; Ronald Stafford, Jr., Wilkes-Barre, PA; Liam Morrissey, Easton, PA; Ty Mah, Dunmore, PA; Joel Lesh, Lake Ariel, PA; Andrew Kudasik, West Pittston, PA; and Sean Bartlett, East Stroudsburg, PA.
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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.