Retiring President Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D. to Address Graduates at Marywood Commencement Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood University’s 12th president, who will retire from the institution on June 30, will address graduates at Marywood University’s 106th Commencement on May 18, 2024. She will be recognized with a special tribute at the ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township, Pa. Sister Mary is a native of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She attended Marywood as an undergraduate and, in her junior year, entered the IHM Congregation and finished her studies as a candidate. After earning her bachelor’s degree in education and French from Marywood in 1969, Sister Mary went on to earn a master’s degree in French from Assumption College and a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Lehigh University. During her professional life, Sister Mary has been a teacher, an administrator, and a leader in educational, health care, and congregational settings. She was the treasurer, then the president, of the IHM Congregation, serving eight years in each role. Following her congregational leadership, she went on to serve as an executive vice president at Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. She became president of Marywood University in 2016 and has guided Marywood through tough, but prudent, decisions to position the institution for the 21st century, even when facing unforeseen challenges like a global pandemic. Under Sister Mary’s leadership, strides were made in the scholarly life of the university by restructuring and streamlining the colleges within the university, adding or expanding several signature academic programs, and establishing the offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Global Education. Marywood also welcomed national retail partnerships to campus, including Starbucks, the Gear Shop, Apple, and Amazon stores. The university endowment has nearly doubled and maintained a fiscally responsible status, even during universally challenging financial times in higher education. To further strengthen Marywood’s future, Sister Mary is presently bringing the university’s $30 million comprehensive campaign, EMPOWER, to its conclusion. Sister Mary’s engagement, both in the public arena and on campus, are two highlights of her presidency. She has represented Marywood University locally, nationally, and even internationally, but notes that the best part of her presidential tenure has been interacting with Marywood students.
UNC’s 3rd Annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival Date Set United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) and partner John Adams Elementary School are hosting the 3rd Annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from Noon to 4 pm on the school’s playground. Activities include kids’ yoga, drum making, upcycling planters with flowers, DIY tie-dyes, suncatchers, face painting, balloon making, rock painting, food, music, and more! Antonio’s Pizza and El Buen Amigo will be serving pizza and tacos, for an additional fee. Joining us for the first time is Snook’s Wings and Things, selling burgers, fries, wings, and more. We will be supplying free ice cream from Scoopz Ice Cream truck for all attendees. Our partners Marywood University and The University of Scranton will provide arts education and make and take crafts. We are also hosting five local artists to assist children in creating artwork, this is made possible through a sponsorship from Lackawanna County Arts ENGAGE. Other organizations presenting crafts and resources include Penn State Extension 4H & Master Gardeners, Albright Memorial Library, Be SMART, Scranton Tomorrow with Keep PA Beautiful, and My Center for Independent Living. This free festival is a part of the UNC Pine Brook Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and offers access to different arts and activities for families in the neighborhood to enjoy,” said Holly Yorkonis, UNC event organizer. UNC’s Pine Brook Neighborhood Community Revitalization Plan is funded by Coterra, FNBC Bank, and Peoples Security Bank through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Neighborhood Partnership Program. Anyone interested in volunteering at the annual event should contact UNC Assistant Director of Community Revitalization, Holly at Hyorkonis@uncnepa.org or (272) 228-1366.
Marywood University to Hold Transfer Tuesdays Opportunities Marywood University has set several dates in late spring and throughout the summer for its Transfer Tuesdays program. Transfer Tuesday events are for current or former college students, at all stages of their college journey, who are considering transferring to Marywood University. Transfer Tuesdays opportunities will occur at Marywood University on the following Tuesdays: April 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21, 1-6 p.m. June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16, 1-6 p.m. August 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Those interested in the spring/summer Transfer Tuesdays events can schedule an appointment every half hour during the time frame indicated for specific dates. Registered visitors can discuss financial aid and scholarship options, transfer credits, take a tour of campus, review credits for transfer eligibility, and complete an application for admission. Marywood University’s fall semester begins on Monday, August 26, 2024 For additional information about transferring to Marywood, or to register for the Transfer Tuesdays program, please visit marywood.edu/transfer or call Marywood University’s Office of University Admissions, at (570) 348-6234 or email YourFuture@marywood.edu.
Marywood University Elects Lisa A. Lori, J.D. as First Lay President Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, Chair of the Marywood University Board of Trustees, announced that former Board Chair Lisa A. Lori, J.D., a native of Pittston Twp., Pa., and a current resident of the Philadelphia region, has been appointed as the thirteenth president of Marywood University. Selected after an extensive national search, Atty. Lori will begin her tenure on July 1, 2024, succeeding Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., who has served as Marywood’s President since 2016 and is retiring on June 30, 2024. Atty. Lori makes history as Marywood’s first lay president, and her appointment reflects a growing national trend of lawyer presidents, whose legal training and strategic expertise are highly sought in today’s challenging, complex higher education climate. With her extensive legal background, innovative leadership as Marywood’s former Board Chair, and a link to the IHM Congregation as a commissioned IHM Associate (the IHM lay association), Atty. Lori is uniquely qualified to serve as Marywood University’s next president. “Lisa will be leading Marywood at a critical time in its 109-year history. In addition to her many professional qualifications, she embraces the charism and core values of the IHM Sisters and demonstrates an abiding commitment to our students, faculty, and staff,” stated Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM, Marywood Board Chair and Co-Chair of the Presidential Search Committee. “In the spirit of our shared mission to cultivate minds and hearts, I am confident that Lisa’s dynamic vision, deep faith, and strategic guidance will lead Marywood University to even greater heights of achievement and service to others.” Michael E. Bugno, Co-Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and a Marywood Trustee, added, “Lisa’s vision for the university aligns seamlessly with our mission to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders who will make a positive impact on society. We look forward to working closely with her as we embark on this new chapter together.” Before this historic appointment, only IHM Sisters have served as president since Marywood’s founding in 1915. A comprehensive, Catholic university of more than 2,500 students, Marywood will continue to be sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton. Atty. Lori is committed to continuing the IHM legacy and to leading Marywood University in the Catholic intellectual tradition. “I believe Marywood’s greatest resource is its people, and our mission is life changing. As a first-generation college student, Marywood challenged me, empowered me, and provided me with a foundation from which I was able to reach my full potential,” said Atty. Lori. “My goal as president is to continue that vital mission, working together with our campus and community partners to ensure that Marywood University is a leading academic institution for future generations as well as an economic engine for the region.” Atty. Lori is a partner with Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP, Philadelphia, Pa. An experienced business litigator for more than two decades, she has represented national and international businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions, health care providers, and individuals, in a full range of complex business litigation and strategic advising matters. She also was a founder and co-chair of her firm’s higher education and healthcare industry practice groups. Before becoming a lawyer, Atty. Lori pursued an entrepreneurial career, designing and manufacturing a line of clothing under the label Fioretti USA, which was sold at stores nationwide, including Nordstrom, before being acquired by a larger apparel manufacturer. She then decided to go to law school and pursued interests in intellectual property and business litigation. A graduate of Wyoming Seminary (Kingston, Pa.), Atty. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Design from Marywood University (Scranton, Pa.). She earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law (Philadelphia, Pa.), where she served as Editor in Chief of the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review. She also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in trial advocacy from Temple University and a Certificate in Strategic Leadership in Education from the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pa.). Atty. Lori is a member of the Board of Directors of Jefferson University Physicians (2021–present). She has been recognized as a leading commercial litigation attorney in Pennsylvania by Chambers USA (2021, 2022, 2023), which ranks leading lawyers and law firms across the nation, based on in-depth market analysis and independent research. She also is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, a highly selective, invitation-only honorary society of trial lawyers composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Selection is based on excellence and accomplishment in litigation and a superior ethical reputation. Further, Atty. Lori is AV Preeminent rated by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubble, the highest rating for legal ability and general ethics, as well as being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2016, 2017, 2018) by a vote of her peers.
Marywood Community Leadership Celebration to Spotlight President and Alumna Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood’s President, who will retire on June 30, will be recognized with a special spotlight at Marywood University’s 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration on Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m., at the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the University’s campus. The event also will honor community leader and Marywood alumna Mary Ellen McDonough. As Marywood’s 12th President, Sister Mary has guided Marywood University for the past eight years with her collaborative leadership and bold vision, devoting her life to promoting Marywood’s mission and core values. During her presidential tenure, Sister Mary made strides in the scholarly life of the university by restructuring and streamlining the Colleges, adding or expanding several signature academic programs, and establishing the Offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Global Education. During her eight years, Marywood has welcomed national retail partnerships to Marywood, including Starbucks, the popular Gear Shop, Apple, and Amazon stores. Additionally, Marywood’s endowment has nearly doubled and maintained a fiscally responsible status under her leadership, even during universally challenging financial times in higher education. To further strengthen Marywood’s future, Sister Mary is presently bringing the University’s $30 million comprehensive campaign to its conclusion. This campaign is designed to fund new construction and academic spaces on campus, provide scholarships for students, and enhance the student experience. In moments such as an unprecedented global pandemic, Sister Mary supported the entire community of faculty, staff, and students with strength and confidence. Her engagement, both in the public arena and on campus among the students, are two highlights of her presidency. She has represented Marywood well locally, nationally, and even internationally, but when asked, Sister Mary notes that the best part of the job was interacting with the wonderful people who are our students. The CLC is Marywood’s signature fundraiser, providing special support to Marywood students and honoring individuals in the community who exemplify Marywood’s core values in leadership and service to others. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit campus improvements as part of the EMPOWER Campaign. To join Marywood University in recognizing Sister Mary Persico, IHM, and in honoring Mary Ellen McDonough at the 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration on May 2, please visit marywood.edu/clc for ticket and sponsorship information, or call (570) 348-6238.
Marywood University to Feature Art Exhibit with Opening Reception The Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art at Marywood University is featuring the exhibit, Illuminated: Color Photography in the Maslow Collection, from April 6 – June 28, 2024. An opening reception is set for Saturday, April 6, 1-4 p.m. in the Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, located in the Shields Center for Visual Art on Marywood’s campus. Apart from the opening reception, the Maslow Study Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The exhibit and related events are free and open to the public. In conjunction with the Art Department’s courses in Color Photography, Black and White Photography, andHistory of Photography, this exhibition examines various subjects, forms, and methods used by photographers from the 1970s through the 1990s. Featured artists include: Harry Callahan, Robert Cumming, David Haxton, David Hockney, Barbara Kasten, Joel Meyerowitz, Denny Moers, Walter Winings Nelson, Ellen Phelan, Sandy Skoglund, Todd Watts, and William Wegman. For more information on Marywood art galleries, visit marywood.edu/galleries.
Marywood University Sets Spring Open House Date for Prospective Undergraduates Marywood University will hold a spring undergraduate open house for high school students and their parents on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus, and the last campus tour departs at 1:30 p.m. The event will include informative tours of the campus, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch for all guests, and the opportunity to meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and athletic coaches. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors will also be available. For more information and to register, visit marywood.edu/openhouse, email YourFuture@marywood.edu, or call Marywood University’s admissions office at (570) 348-6234.
Marywood University Schedules Experiential Learning Days in March Marywood University is hosting several experiential learning days in March for prospective undergraduate students. These special exploration days, designated for specific areas of academic interest, allow students a more in-depth look at the learning and career opportunities within each discipline. In March, three programs—social sciences, science, and nursing—will offer special days for students to discover more, participate in learning activities, and meet faculty, including the following: Saturday, March 2, Social Sciences Department Day, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nazareth Student Center: Are you passionate about understanding human societies, seeking justice, or delving into the depths of history? Spend a Saturday at an event designed for students with an interest in social sciences, including criminal justice, history, pre-law, and sociology. The event features interactive workshops & seminars, campus tours, networking opportunities with current students, faculty, and successful alumni, and admissions and financial aid sessions. To register, go to admissions.marywood.edu/register/SocialSciencesDay24. Monday, March 4, Scientist for a Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Center for Natural and Health Sciences: This fascinating opportunity offers students a glimpse into the world of scientific exploration, discovery, and innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to perform experiments in environmental science, immunology, microbiology, and anatomy. Future scientists in attendance will also gather information on career paths in the science field. To register, go to admissions.marywood.edu/register/ScientistDay24. Thursday, March 7, Nurse for a Day, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in first aid training, simulation, and nursing lab activities. The event also includes meetings with faculty and current students. Register by February 29 at: admissions.marywood.edu/register/NFAD.
Marywood University Announces Area Students Named to Fall 2023 Dean’s List Marywood University announces the area students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List from each of its colleges, including the College of Health, Human Services, and the Sciences and the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor. Students who believe they may have been omitted from this list in error should contact the Dean of their respective college. Area students named to the Dean’s List from the College of Health, Human Services, and the Sciences as declared by Dean Shelby W. Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS, include: Joanna Aguirre, Wilkes Barre; Katelyn Ainey, Jessup; Kathryn Albitz, Tobyhanna; Julia Allabaugh, Bear Crk Twp; Reese Allen, New Milford; Michael Antoniacci, Moosic; Paul Appolt, Scranton; Cassidy Asinski, Waymart; Ava Aulisio, Old Forge; Rachel Beidler, Scranton; Madison Bialy, Dickson City; Megan Bidwell, Honesdale; Seth Blakiewicz, S Abingtn Twp; Alyssa Bollard, Kingsley; Vanessa Bompane, E Stroudsburg; Karli Boyer, Pine Grove; Margaret Breznay, Pittston Township; Bridgette Brown, Moosic; Halle Bryk, Pittston; Emma Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp; Noah Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp; Branielle Butwin, Harding; Juan Cardenas, Jessup; Joseph Cardillo, Dunmore; Allyson Carpenter, Scranton; Jessica Carpenter, Scranton; Mackenzie Carr, Greentown; Emily Ceccacci, Madison Twp; Izabella Chmil, Scott Twp; Samantha Christian, Pittston; Corey Cicci, Scranton; Bailey Cinamella, Covington Twp; Jonah Cogliette, Dunmore; Ryan Coleman, Archbald; Jenna Collins, Duryea; Laci Connor, Archbald; Lily Connor, Roaring Bk Tp; Michael Cost, Scranton; Seth Croll, Milford; Francheliz De Jesus Correa, Carbondale; Skylar Dearie, Carbondale; Morgan Decker, Avoca; Makayla Decker, Avoca; Nichol Denison, Clarks Summit; Molly Devine, Scranton; Katelyn Diaz, Montrose; Talia Donati, Wyoming; Todd Dotter, Thornhurst; Madison Doyle, Throop; Gabrielle Eldridge, Nanticoke; Eduardo Escobar, Harding; Myia Evans, Elmhurst Twp; Destiny Farmer, Blakely; Mackenzie Ferry, Pocono Pines; Noah Fontanella, Archbald; Chloe Fosko, Tunkhannock; Madelyn Franceski, Vandling; Brandon Freedman, Fleetwood; Skylar Gagnon, E Stroudsburg; Josie Galella, Tunkhannock; Amber- Ann Garcia, Scranton; Page Gittens, Tamaqua; Gianna Giumento, Throop; Ryan Glatzel, New Milford; Autumn Goonan, Dickson City; Emma Graham, Bethany; Priscilla Grill, Scranton; Sadie Grochal, Shavertown; Amanda Gross, Moscow; Zohal Gul Mohammad, Scranton; Haley Hallman, Blandon; Mara Hamm, S. Abington Township; Courtney Hammond, Birdsboro; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton; Kortney Harry, Noxen; Shawna Hauck, Hamburg; Caleah Hawley, Eynon; Lauren Hegedus, Scranton; Michaela Henderson, Olyphant; Stephanie Hicks, Throop; Sierra Holbert, Stroudsburg; Marilyn Hoskins, Moosic; Anna Howey, Jessup; Ashley Hrywnak, Spring Brook; Kaylee Hysock, Shenandoah; Katelyn Ingrassia, Mount Pocono; Abbey Jackson, Olyphant; Aiyanna Jean, Cresco; Kylee Jezorwski, Dunmore; Justice Johnson, Laceyville; Dariane Jones, Factoryville; Sarah Kagan, Hanover Twp; Tristen Kalt, Jermyn; Daelyn Karboski, Olyphant; Emma Kobylanski, Olyphant; Carissa Kopenis, Hanover Twp; Noel Korkuti, Clarks Summit; Morgan Koutch, Ashland; Kayla Kristopaitis, New Boston; Matthew Laboranti, Peckville; Jeffrey Lake, Clarks Summit; Morgan Langan, Clarks Summit; Athena Legates, Thompson; Grace Lehman, White Haven; Kristen Lello, Avoca; Kaylyn Lewis, Hallstead; Natalia Lic, E Stroudsburg; Anna Liuzzo, Mayfield; Emmanuel Lomax, Bushkill; Jasmine Loury, Scranton; Brian Lynott, Clarks Summit; Kathleen Magda, Wilkes Barre; Nicholas Mancuso, Old Forge; Alyssa Marion, Peckville; Juliauna Mason, Mountain Top; Elizabeth Mathias, Wyoming; Morgan Mayne, Eynon; Digne Mbinga, Scranton; Sara McCormack, Scranton; Wriley McDonald, S Abingtn Twp; Willow McDonald, S Abingtn Twp; Grace McDonald, Avoca; Jordyn McDonough, Spring Brook Township; Abby Megotz, Scranton; Mason Mendygral, Kingston; Brett Miller, Scranton; Madison Miller, Clifford Township; Alayna Miller, Shavertown; Skylar Milovcevich, Dingmans Fry; Samantha Mitchell, Lakeville; Lizbeth Moctezuma, Scranton; Emily Mondak, Peckville; Christina Monroe, Olyphant; Journey Moran, Kingston; Matthew Morgan, Archbald; Madison Mower, Roaring Brook Twp; Alyvia Mroczka, Mayfield; Grace Murtagh, Olyphant; Fajrun Najih, Scranton; Rebecca Navin, Kingston; Bethany Newell, Mountain Top; Kaitlynn Nichols, Scott Twp; Nicholas Notari, S Abingtn Twp; Lauryn Notari, S Abingtn Twp; Abbie O’Brien, Scranton; Celeste Orchard, Lake Ariel; Kateri Ostraszewski, Wapwallopen; Rebecca Ottensman, Nanticoke; Alexis Overholtz, Dunmore; Nadia Palevac, Peckville; Victoria Para, Pittston; Isabella Parise, Jessup; Megha Patel, Dunmore; Sarah Pavlovicz, Scranton; Allison Pavlowski, Dickson City; Nicole Piccoletti, Pittston Twp; Caitlyn Posdon, Hawley; Jack Rafferty, Scranton; Jessica Raharjo, Scranton; Connor Rasimovich, Scranton; Brandon Reed, Taylor; Matthew Richards, Dallas; Camille Rillstone, Ransom Twp; Emily Rinaldi, Duryea; Natalie Rinaldi, Tobyhanna; Kasondra Robinson, Tobyhanna; Bernard Roedel, Lake Ariel; Tatiana Roldan, Milford; Aaliyah Rosado, Scranton; Jordan Rosenberg, Gilbert; Samuel Rosetti, Archbald; Nikki Rosiak, Taylor; Nicholas Ruiz, Wyomissing; Breanna Sanon, Cresco; Gracie Secor, Avoca; Olivia Sellers, Wyoming; Taylor Seprosky, Archbald; Kelsey Sholtis, Larksville; Carl Shygelski, Taylor; Mary Siracuse, Jessup; Bennett Sisto, Peckville; Riley Skelton, Honesdale; Gianna Snell, Jermyn; Thomas Spall, Greenfild Twp; Lillie Spencer, Hunlock Creek; Abigail Stalter, Jermyn; Merison Stecik, Taylor; Megan Stledger, Jessup; Kacie Szczech, Dickson City; Oliwia Szumniak, Pocono Manor; Cataldo Talutto, Scranton; Vicky Tang, Scranton; Danyelle Tech, Dunmore; George Thompson, Montrose; Alyssa Tkacz, South Abington Township; Jaeanna Topa, Scranton; Courtney Toroni, Peckville; Marie Traverse, Milford; Alexis Turner, Clifford Twp; Emily Umlah, Hanover Twp; Delaney Valinski, Waymart; Meghan Van Wert, S Abingtn Twp; Jasmin Veloz, Bushkill; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton; Katie Ward, Glen Lyon; Rebecca Webb, Shoemakersvle; Khya Webb, Scranton; Cian Wescott, Scranton; Bailey White, S Abingtn Twp; Shaskia Wibowo, Scranton; Samantha Wilson, Dickson City; Madeline Wittig, Frackville; Chloe Wolfe, Prompton; Lauren Youngken, E Stroudsburg; Katelyn Yurkavage, Old Forge; Aleena Zahradnik, Archbald; Leah Zambetti, Yatesville; and Michael Zuzzio, Archbald. Area students named to the Dean’s List from the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies as declared by Dean James J. Sullivan, M.ARCH, RA, AIA, include: Emma Adamchak, Swoyersville; Elizabeth Adams, Brackney; Madeline Adams, Brackney; Annabel Adams, Brackney; Mariah Addis, Peckville; Hanna Adonizio, S Abington Twp; Rye Ahronson, Scranton; Kaelin Alicea, Saylorsburg; Tatiana Amaral, Roaring Brook Township; Alex Amorine, Lake Ariel; Adam Anderson, Berwick; Lucia Anewalt, Bernville; Olivia Arcuri, S Abington Twp; Nathaniel Armstrong, Clarks Summit; Andrew Babinski, Scranton; Zoe Badner, Greentown; Danielle Banfield, Pocono Lake; Matthew Barletta, Scranton; Colton Barrett, Dunmore; Jake Barrett, Peckville; Gavin Beck, Moosic; Daniel Becker, Honesdale; Bria Beggin, Jessup; Allison Beidler, Scranton; Chase Benjamin, Archbald; William Berlew, Courtdale; Jaelynn Berry, Blakely; Mia Blume, Dunmore; Marlena Bompane, E Stroudsburg; Mia Bonavoglia, Scranton; Vincent Bonavoglia, Scranton; Abigail Bonczek, Clarks Summit; Logan Bowling, Luzerne; Esmeralda Brito Romero, West Hazleton; Jocelyn Brotzman, White Haven; Joseph Brown, Dunmore; Julie Bryan, Lake Ariel; Caitlyn Burdick, Waymart; Brennan Burnside, Scranton; Joel Cali, Old Forge; Bryan Cano, Scranton; Ashley Capone, Scranton; Lucca Cerminaro, Fell Township; Carter Cerretani, Clarks Summit; Emily Chamberlain, Luzerne; Sephora Charlot, Scranton; Phoebe Cheesman, Dalton; Alex Chickson, West Pittston; Beatrice Chindemi, Archbald; Maya Chorba, Peckville; Maxwell Christian, Scranton; Thomas Ciccotti, Scranton; Maria Cicerini, Jefferson Twp; Vito Ciullo, Scranton; Olivia Ciullo, Dunmore; Lauren Clancy, Clifford Twp; Jade Clarke, Scranton; Caroline Coar, Dunmore; Anna Coar, Honesdale; Isabella Coleman, Factoryville; Brianna Conniff, Archbald; Gavin Connor, Carbondale; McKenzie Connor, Childs; Courtney Connors, Old Forge; Christopher Conserette, Peckville; Chloe Conway, S Abingtn Twp; Makyla Cordaro, Scranton; Ariel Corrigan-Mills, Scranton; Daniele Cragle, Old Forge; Leah Crawley, Gouldsboro; Shannon Croll, Milford; Nickolas Curtis, Waymart; Francesco Danza, Nanticoke; Mardan Daurilas, East Stroudsburg; Matthew Davis, Saylorsburg; Thomas Day, Moosic; Joel Decarli, Archbald; Delayne Depietro, Archbald; Tehya Dietrich, Carbondale; Jacob Dolinish, Scranton; Macrina Dolinish, Old Forge; Cali Domin, Jefferson Twp; Collin Dougherty, Shavertown; Kyle Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Molly Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Emily Duris, Monroe Twp; Ryan Evans, Dalton; Kayleigh Evans, Taylor; Jayden Evans, Olyphant; Madison Evans, Cressona; Emma Eynon, Dunmore; Ellen Fago, Hawley; Emily Fairchild, Wyoming; Jaden Fedorchak, Carbondale; Zander Feist, Nescopeck; Elaine Felipe Olivares, Scranton; Rhonda Fenkner, Moscow; Dominique Ferraro, Jessup; Alyssa Ferrence, West Pittston; Avery Fiorillo, Clarks Summit; Bridgette Flannery, Lake Ariel; Alison Fortuner, Carbondale; Jolie Fraggetta, Milford; Carleigh Galliford, Lake Ariel; Estrella Galvan, Scranton; Abagaile Gerba, Scotrun; Elizabeth Gething, Old Forge; Riley Gibbons, Eynon; Kaitlyn Gingerlowski, Scranton; Maxim Gingo, Shavertown; David Girman, Dupont; Josh Godlewski, Taylor; Frank Golden, Dunmore; Daniel Gomez, Scranton; Dominique Gomez Juarez, Scranton; Nicholas Gowarty, Scranton; Angelina Goyne, Shavertown; Alyssa Green, Nescopeck; Kelsey Green, Nescopeck; Quintin Grosvenor, Kingsley; Marissa Gubitoso, Pittston; Madison Guelho, Stroudsburg; Mason Gumble, Tafton; Destiny Hallock, Throop; Charles Hamm, Waverly Twp; Shawna Heckman, Old Forge; Shannon Henry, Lake Ariel; Hunter Hildebrand, Waverly Twp; Jocelyn Hittle, Morgantown; Zachary Houston, Exeter; Ava Howells, Douglassville; Samantha Howey, Honesdale; Colby Hughes, Scranton; Corey Iyoob, Jessup; Emily James, Hanover Twp; Joseph Jara, Lake Ariel; Lindsey Jason, Olyphant; Gabriel Jenceleski, Nanticoke; Kyle Jenkins, Scranton; Matthew Jesse, Dallas; Cameron Johnson, Newfoundland; Alice Jones, Olyphant; Bo Judson, S Abingtn Twp; Delaney Kaeb, N Abingtn Twp; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald; Cole Kauffman, W Abingtn Twp; Aiden Kelly, Fell Township; Megan Kielar, Carbondale; Danielle Kintzer, Mohnton; Karyn Klocko, Honesdale; Eleanor Kloss, Sprng Brk Twp; Michael Kobierecki, Dickson City; Jennifer Kobylanski, Dickson City; Brianna Kohut, Jessup; Esther Korkuti, Clarks Summit; Owen Kotchessa, Lake Ariel; Elsa Kovatch, Archbald; Rachel Kranick, Scranton; Diane Kraus, Covington Twp; Kaylee Kresge, Clarks Summit; Matthew Kubasti, Hunlock Creek; Sara Labar, Scranton; Cydney Lahr, Herndon; Connor Laity, Lake Ariel; Alivia Lawless, S Abingtn Twp; Madelyn Lee, Douglassville; Thomas Lee, Scranton; Mercedes Lee, Noxen; Giorgena Lema Sumba, Scranton; Sage Lesh, Scranton; Jodi Lowthert, Long Pond; James Lucia, Covington Twp; Tristan Luczak, Hanover Twp; Isabella Luongo, Old Forge; Kathleen Lynott, N Scranton; Kamdin Maby, Susquehanna; Connor Madsen, Matamoras; Jaylene Maisonet, Tobyhanna; Vanessa Mancuso, Olyphant; Aubrey Mangan, Scranton; Marissa Manza, E Stroudsburg; Lydia Marotti, West Pittston; James Marsh, Duryea; Nelly Martinez, Scranton; Jade Marzolino, Scranton; Jayden Matute, Scranton; Alexandra Matyjevich, Sprng Brk Twp; Noah Mauro, Carbondale; Danielle May, Madison Twp; Jack McCabe, Old Forge; Coleman McCain, Great Bend; Michael McCann, Dallas; Allison McDermott, Lake Ariel; Danilo McDonough, Scranton; Ann Marie McGrogan, Hazleton; Nathan McLane, Scranton; Emma McNally, Olyphant; Isaiah Meals, Fleetwood; Nicholas Mecca, Dunmore; Kirsten Melton, Scranton; Giavana Mercatili, Archbald; Jennifer Mercereau, Greentown; Marina Miesko, Sprng Brk Twp; Mary Miles, Carbondale; Thomas Milewski, Jefferson Twp; Jillian Mooney, Dunmore; Kevin Morales, Scranton; Nolla Morawiec, E Stroudsburg; Macey Morcom, Moscow; Paige Morgan, Olyphant; Owen Morgan, Jermyn; Riley Mulherin, S Abingtn Twp; Connor Mulhern, Duryea; Lily Mulligan, Scranton; Alexandra Murphy, Orwigsburg; Jacob Muth, E Stroudsburg; Yamile Nader, Beaver Mdws; Maggie Nagle, Forest City; Donia Nazmy, Wilkes Barre; Joshua Neary, E Stroudsburg; Maurice Nicholas, Scranton; Rebecca Nieto, Hawley; Marissa Nowak, Exeter; Jessica Nowakowski, Duryea; Lauren O’Brien, Pittston; Alexandria O’Halloran, Jessup; Thomas O’Keefe, Milford; Emily Orlando, Scranton; Nick Oruska, Montrose; Cecelia Otis, Olyphant; Caitlin Pagnotti, Scranton; Jake Pajalich, Avoca; Karen Pan, Stroudsburg; Polina Pastushenko, Scranton; Manshi Patel, Scranton; Megan Pavlowski, Dunmore; Casey Penzone, Jermyn; Chloe Perko, Bear Creek; Ava Perrins, Throop; Kailee Perry, Carbondale; Julia Pesotine, Hughestown; Kinsey Petcavage, Dalton; Logan Pfaff, Scranton; Matthew Pfohl, Scranton; Thi Ai Lien Phung, Scranton; Derek Plata, Scranton; Angel Popko, Dickson City; Victoria Potoski, Throop; Chloe Pugh, Mountain Top; Malori Rachko, Jefferson Twp; Emily Raffaele, E Stroudsburg; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City; Ashley Reddock, Eynon; Elyse Rehder, Clarks Summit; Robert Reilley, Wilkes-Barre; Fiona Reinhard, Kunkletown; Elizabeth Rembecki, South Abington Township; Anna Rinehimer, Nescopeck; Ayana Rivera, S Abingtn Twp; Emilee Paige Robinson, S Abingtn Twp; Brittnie Rodriguez, Scranton; Madelynn Ross, Wyoming; Elizabeth Rothwell, Factoryville; Emily Rowe, Forty Fort; Ashley Rusinko, Tunkhannock; Ashley Rusinko, Tunkhannock; John Russo, Milford; Joseph Sanfilippo, Wyoming; Abigail Sankus, Wilkes Barre; Sarah Sassi, Newfoundland; Autumn Savitski, Shavertown; Daniel Sayre, Tunkhannock; Brielle Scheland, Old Forge; Santo Schiavone, Clarks Summit; Marissa Schuler, Harveys Lake; Aleah Schulte, Dunmore; Lia Schwenk, Dunmore; Savannah Shannon, Gilbert; Daniel Shannon, Tunkhannock; Alexander Shields, Scott Twp; Jada Siino, Newfoundland; Haylee Sileo, Dunmore; Gradon Silva, Sprng Brk Twp; Nadia Slish, Lake Ariel; Kevin Slywka, Moscow; Andrew Smith, Archbald; Matthew Smith, Old Forge; Olivia Smith, Archbald; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant; Todd Snyder, Meshoppen; Alexandra Solimine, Lake Ariel; Nevaeh Sorensen, Scott Township; Grace Spisso, Taylor; Eric Spivak, Scranton; Ashley Stefanac, Dunmore; Kailey Stevenson, Montrose; Italia Storey, Scranton; Andrew Straka, Peckville; Jakub Stromko, Tobyhanna; Ryan Strony, Dickson City; Ruiwen Su, Dunmore; Antonia Summa, Dunmore; Jessica Sunar, Scranton; Natalie Sweeney, Jessup; Jonelle Symonies, Carbondale; Alexandra Taffera, Moscow; Kevin Talley, Lake Ariel; Carissa Tallo, Dunmore; Emily Tansley, Scranton; Trevor Thomas, S Abingtn Twp; Hunter Thomas, New Milford; Samantha Thomas, Factoryville; Caryn Thompson, Scranton; Gabrielle Troch, Newfoundland; Brianna Trutt, Lake Ariel; Kaylee Urso, Old Forge; Robert Van Brunt, Covington Twp; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Township; Levi Vick, Wapwallopen; Nick Vilogi-Slayton, Jessup; Elizabeth Vito, Dupont; Lilly Vito, Dupont; Jillian Vito, Dupont; Larissa Waite, Henryville; Julia Walsh, Scranton; John Walsh, Clarks Green; Mira Walsh, Scranton; Lauren Walsh, Jessup; Justine Walters, Roaring Bk Tp; Natasha Walton, Moscow; Kenneth Ward, Scranton; Brendan Weber, Shillington; Victoria Weber, S Sterling; Benjamin Werle, Meshoppen; Emma Wesley, Wilkes Barre; Kevin Whitaker, S Abingtn Twp; Colby White, Jermyn; Benjamin Williams, Honesdale; Abigail Wilson, Scranton; Zachary Witte, Lakeville; Sean Wolfe, Nanticoke; Claire Wood, Montrose; Molly Yatchyshyn, Bernville; Kyra Yergey, Fleetwood; Maggie Yerkes, Milanville; Julia Zadzura, Archbald; Rachel Zarubski, Dunmore; Jenna Zerilli, Effort; and Anna Zuby, Peckville.
Alumnus and Trustee to Chair Marywood’s Community Leadership Celebration Michael E. Bugno, a Marywood University alumnus and trustee, will chair Marywood University’s 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration on Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:30 p.m., at the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the University’s campus. The event will honor community leader and Marywood alumna Mary Ellen McDonough, with a special spotlight on retiring Marywood president, Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D. Mr. Bugno, formerly of Clarks Summit, is an accomplished experiential marketing and strategic global events leader, with more than 20 years of planning and executing successful corporate trade shows and events for mid-sized and Fortune 150 companies. Presently, he is the Vice President, Enterprise Experiential Marketing, at Fiserv, based in New York, N.Y. Prior to Fiserv, Mr. Bugno held a number of leadership positions at Lectra, Food Network, and Comedy Central. He began his career at Walt Disney World, where he was involved in College & International Marketing and Recruiting. Mr. Bugno graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in theatre arts administration in 1998, and he has had a longstanding relationship with the university ever since. He received the Marywood Alumni Association Recent Graduate Award in 2004 and served as a Marywood University trustee from 2006-2015. In 2019, he again joined Marywood’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Bugno has co-chaired and/or worked on sponsorships for the Annual Community Leadership Celebration (CLC) since its inception in 2014. The CLC is Marywood’s signature fundraiser, providing special support to Marywood students and honoring individuals in the community who exemplify Marywood’s core values in leadership and service to others. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit campus improvements as part of the EMPOWER Campaign. To join Marywood University in honoring Mary Ellen McDonough and in recognizing Sister Mary Persico, IHM, at the 11th Annual Community Leadership Celebration on May 2, please visit marywood.edu/clc for ticket and sponsorship information, or call (570) 348-6238.
