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Stories That Inspire Change and Empower Lives
The inspiring collection of stories showcase the impact of the EMPOWER campaign.
From the life-changing opportunities made possible by scholarships to the innovative programs that shape the future of education, these stories embody the power of collaboration, compassion, and the unwavering belief in the boundless potential of every student.
Empowered Profiles
Valerie Rott Garofalo ’67 has felt the pull to music for as long as she can remember.
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Lisa A. Lori, J.D. Elected as Marywood University's First Lay PresidentAtty. 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 '73During 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.
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Major Benefactors Recognized at Presidential Society DinnerTrustee Emerita and Alumna Virginia Collins Shields '48 was awarded the 2023 Presidential Mission Medal, and new members were inducted into the Saint Alphonsus Society.
Empowerment in Action
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Marywood Medalists
These are the stories of leaders with bold hearts—people who have achieved their full potential to live as conscientious citizens in a pluralistic society.
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Annual Reports
Each year we strive to do more, and be a greater University. We reflect on those successes each year for everyone to recognize each achievement.