Marywood University Adds Four New Members to Board of Trustees

Lisa A. Lori, J.D., Marywood University President, recently announced that four people have been elected to Marywood’s Board of Trustees, including one trustee who previously served on the board. New members include Jill Dougherty, Washington, D.C.; Teresa Gavigan, J.D., Philadelphia, Pa.; Debbie Kuo, New York, N.Y., and Sister Karen Steinberg, IHM, Scranton. Trustees are elected for a three-year term, 2025-2028.

Jill Dougherty, Washington, D.C.

Ms. Dougherty is an expert on Russia. Currently an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University’s Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, and a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., she also is a member of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute Advisory Council. Ms. Dougherty served as CNN correspondent for three decades, including as CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief for almost a decade. Her other postings included: White House correspondent; Foreign Affairs Correspondent covering U.S. State Department; U.S. Affairs Editor; and Managing Editor CNN International, Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. She has pursued research on Russia and the media as a fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, at the Wilson Center, and at the International Centre for Defence and Security in Tallinn, Estonia. Ms. Dougherty is a CNN on-air Contributor, commenting on Russia-related issues. Her articles, book reviews, and commentary have appeared in many national news and other publications. She hosts a blog on Russia issues sponsored by the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute, and she is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the World Affairs Council. Ms. Dougherty holds an MLS degree in International Relations from Georgetown University and a certificate of study from Leningrad State University, as well as Bachelor of Arts degree in Slavic Languages and Literatures from the University of Michigan.

Teresa Gavigan, J.D., Philadelphia, Pa.

Atty. Gavigan, Philadelphia, Pa., is an accomplished attorney and executive, as well as a nonprofit board leader, with expertise as a labor and employment attorney and managing human resources programs within Fortune 100 enterprises. She has served in executive leadership positions for human resource programs at corporations and nonprofit entities, including Sunoco, LP; Mercer; School District of Philadelphia; and as general counsel for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Atty. Gavigan has extensive board service and leadership experience, including, most recently, serving as Chair of the Board for Western National Parks Association, Grand Canyon Conservancy and Philadelphia Academies, Inc. as well as serving on the boards of Leadership Philadelphia, and Historical Society of Pennsylvania, among many others. She earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation (L.L.M.) from Temple University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comprehensive Social Sciences and Librarianship from Marywood University.

Debbie Kuo, New York, N.Y.

Ms. Kuo, whose previous service was 1999-2008, rejoins the board. She is an experienced business, finance, and operations administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the fine art industry, including museums, auction houses, galleries, private and corporate collections. Ms. Kuo has worked at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y., for more than 23 years, and she presently serves as Senior Manager, Administration and Operations, Department of Greek and Roman Art. Additionally, she is the Owner/Designer of Kuo Ting Jewelry. Prior to her long career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she worked at Sotheby’s coordinating major sales of Chinese works of art. Ms. Kuo, who is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin dialect), holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Business Administration, and English from Marywood and acquired further education in Jewelry and Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and in the Executive Development Program at Columbia Business School.

Sister Karen Steinberg, IHM, Scranton, Pa.

Sister Karen is an early childhood educator and summer camp director, who currently serves as the Student Teacher and Field Experience Supervisor and Summer Camp Director at St. Clare/St. Paul Elementary School in Scranton, a school at which she has served in various capacities for more than a decade. Certified in Montessori teaching, she also is skilled in parent communication and team development. She also taught at Sacred Heart Elementary School, Carbondale, Pa, and served as principal at Saint Rose Elementary School/Sacred Heart Elementary School, Carbondale, Pa. Additionally, Sister Karen taught at Our Lady of Grace Montessori School, Manhassett, Long Island, N.Y., and Blessed Sacrament Elementary School, Staten Island, N.Y. She holds a Certificate in Montessori Teaching from the Center for Montessori Training, College of New Rochelle, and a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration from Marywood University.

Marywood University President Named a Chambers USA Ranked Lawyer

Marywood University proudly announces that its President, Lisa A. Lori, J.D., has once again been named a 2025 Chambers USA ranked lawyer in General Commercial Litigation — a prestigious honor that highlights her outstanding contributions to the legal profession and her distinguished record as a business litigator.

Chambers USA is widely regarded as the leading independent legal directory, recognizing the top lawyers and law firms across the country based on rigorous research, client feedback, and industry peer review. Inclusion in Chambers is considered one of the highest accolades in the legal profession.

Before assuming the presidency of Marywood University in 2024, President Lori built a prominent career representing national and international clients — including Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions, healthcare systems, and executives — in high-stakes litigation and strategic counseling. She also served as outside General Counsel to La Salle University and co-chaired the Higher Education and Healthcare practice groups at her former law firm.

President Lori’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. As Marywood University’s 13th and first lay president, she has brought her strategic insight and collaborative leadership to higher education, championing innovation and community engagement.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from Chambers USA,” said President Lori. “It reflects the deep commitment I’ve had throughout my career to serve with integrity, strategic thinking, and professionalism — values that continue to guide my leadership at Marywood University.”

Celebrate Marywood Event Raises Nearly $400,000

Marywood University’s re-imagined flagship annual fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, formerly known as the Community Leadership Celebration, took place on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The outdoor celebration, held in the picturesque Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden, marked a significant milestone by raising nearly $400,000 to support vital campus improvements and enhance the student experience at Marywood University.

Since its inception in 2014, the event has raised over $4.2 million, with the 2025 total setting a new benchmark for generosity and community engagement. Proceeds from this year’s event will directly fund projects that enrich and enhance the student experience at Marywood for years to come.

This year, Marywood honored Richard and Erin Kane of Dalton with the Inspire Award for their outstanding contributions to the university and the broader region. Their leadership, including Mr. Kane’s past service as a trustee and board chair, along with the couple’s philanthropic commitment to Marywood, embodies the institution’s mission and core values. Additionally, their dedicated leadership and care have inspired Marywood students in their pursuit of education and service.

“Together, Dick and Erin have made lasting contributions that are woven into the very fabric of our campus,” said Lisa A. Lori, J.D., President of Marywood University. “Their legacy is not only written in bricks and mortar, but in the lives of our students—students who have benefited from their generosity, their leadership, and their belief in the future of Marywood.”

The celebration featured an array of food stations, live music by the band Old Friends, dancing, and a spectacular 3-D digital mapping show projected onto Marywood’s iconic Liberal Arts Center. The event provided a festive atmosphere where alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and friends of the university came together to celebrate Marywood’s growth, community spirit, and vision for the future.

Marywood University extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who attended, sponsored, and supported Celebrate Marywood. Their contributions play a pivotal role in advancing the university’s mission and ensuring a bright future for its students.

To learn more about Celebrate Marywood, go to marywood.edu/celebratemarywood or call (570) 348-6238.

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Richard and Erin, Kane, Dalton, address attendees of the recent Celebrate Marywood event, expressing their gratitude as recipients of the Inspire Award for their leadership and service to Marywood University and to the community.

A vibrant light display is projected onto the Liberal Arts Center at Marywood University. The 3-D Digital Mapping presentation culminated the Celebrate Marywood event, held outdoors at the Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden in the center of campus.

Marywood University Celebrates 107th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Former NFL QB/Current NFL Analyst and Successful Entrepreneur Ron Jaworski Addresses Graduates

More than 950 students, including August, December, May, and international graduates, were part of Marywood University’s 107th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 1 p.m., Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, in Wilkes-Barre Twp.

Marywood University’s two colleges, including the College of Health Sciences and the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies, conferred degrees on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who hail from 23 states and 6 countries. Business, physician assistant studies, and social work were the top graduate level degree granting programs. Business, architecture, and nursing were the top undergraduate level degree granting programs.

Former NFL QB/current NFL analyst and successful entrepreneur Ron Jaworski served as keynote speaker. Mr. Jaworski was honored with a citation of recognition during the ceremony.

A listing of area graduates, including students in a ten-county region (Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties, as well as Berks, Columbia, and Schuylkill Counties), follows. A full list of graduates, as well as related commencement information, can be found at: marywood.edu/commencement. Regional graduates include:

From the College of Health Sciences, as declared by Dean Shelby Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS:

DOCTORAL DEGREES
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology: Marissa Galardi, Archbald, and Allison Markowski, Kunkletown.

POST-MASTER’S DEGREES
School Psychology Educational Specialist (Ed.S.): Lauren Davis, Reading; Patrick Dougherty, Scranton; Cathryn Wolff, Elmhurst Twp, and ToniAnne Zito, Stroudsburg.

MASTER’S DEGREES
Master of Arts: Angel Brofsky, Peckville; Ariana Campbell, Scranton; Lindsay Carey, Taylor; Ashley Carter, Scranton; Evan Cobb, Factoryville; Kahlan Delamarter, Meshoppen; Maxine Fabrizio, Exeter; Luxaida Hernandez-Hierro, Hazleton; Caleb Hinds, Montrose; Jessica Hoban, Scranton; Kegan Laman, Dickson City; Haelle Litvak, Duryea; Vanessa McCarthy, Scranton; Colette McDonnell, Scranton; Abbey McGee, Barnesville; Meagan Molina, Scranton; Eric Nole, Clarks Summit; Rachel Pisarcik, West Wyoming; Julia Polt, Hawley; Elizabeth Pfohl, Scranton; Kristen Reitano, Saylorsburg; Julia Rudick, New Milford; Sierra Santarsiero, Moosic; Corinna Scoblick, Kingston; Samantha Sestito, Milford; Ashley Velasquez, Wyoming, and Chelsea Welch, Sugarloaf.

Master of Health Services Administraton: Matthew Beck, Waymart.

Master of Science: Kara Anders, Kingston; Michael Antoniacci, Moosic; Jessica Brand, Scranton;  Maria Castaldi, Moosic; Kevin Connor, Scranton; Seth Croll, Milford; Matthew Diaz, East Stroudsburg; Patricia Dominick, Brodheadsvlle; Aubri Fisher, Archbald; Chelsi Flynn, Scranton; Casey Genett, Dunmore; Jacob Graziano, Old Forge; Madison Guelho, Stroudsburg; Alexandra Guse, Madison Twp; Mara Hamm, S Abingtn Twp; Conner Hauck, Scranton; Shalynn Honeywell, Harveys Lake; Wenwei Huang, Scranton; Kathleen Kennedy, Dunmore; Carrie Kraynak, Mountain Top; Taylor Loughlin, Shenandoah; Lily Mackarey, Archbald; Catherine Maholick, Gouldsboro; Matthew Manna, Scranton; Jordyn McDonough, Spring Brook Township; Nicole Melesky, Olyphant; Samantha Mushak, Scranton; Rebecca Navin, Kingston; Allison Nealon, Clarks Green; Sarah Niemi, Scranton; Deep Patel, Scranton; Siena Rainey, Clarks Summit; Jenna Reilly, Archbald; Molly Repecki, Olyphant; Jocelyn Ryan, Mountain Top; Meredith Santiago, Scranton; Sam Schorno, Lake Ariel; Taylor Seprosky, Archbald; Sarah Sherpinskas, Scranton; Samantha Shurtleff, Tunkhannock; Marylillian Stepanski, Hunlock Creek; Victoria Tanana, Throop; Evelyn Thomas, Scranton; Lillian Thompson, Moscow; Mimi Tilberry, Scranton; Kathryn Walsh, Springbrook Township; Isabella Watson, Honesdale; Leigha Welsh, Honesdale, and Rebecca Zayle, Scranton.

Master of Social Work: Alyssa Bowers, Simpson; Roxana Castillo, E Stroudsburg; Kevin Conroy, Canadensis; Amanda Hess, Effort; Tara Innocent, Tamiment; Nathan Litsch, Tamaqua; Jessica Lohmann, West Wyoming; Samantha Miller, Stroudsburg; Brian Peeters, Nazareth; Christa Richards, Dupont; Angela Schiavo, Taylor; Chelsea Townes, Kingston, and Stephanie Tyson, Carbondale.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Bachelor of Science: Ali Abdallah, Greeley; Joanna Aguirre, Wilkes Barre; Katelyn Ainey, Jessup; Reese Allen, New Milford; Alexandra Antonecchia, Milford; Cassidy Asinski, Waymart; Ava Aulisio, Old Forge; Taylor Bartle, Nanticoke; Madison Bialy, Dickson City; Rachel Black, Mountain Top; Seth Blakiewicz, S Abingtn Twp; Katelyn Boyd, Scranton; Naomi Bradbury, Coal Township; Bridgette Brown, Moosic; Joseph Bruno, Scranton; Noah Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp; Rebecca Castimore, Lords Valley; Izabella Chmil, Scott Twp; Jonah Cogliette, Dunmore; Ryan Coleman, Archbald; Laci Connor, Archbald; Meadow Curyk, Scranton; Mia Demarco, Pittston; Talia Donati, Wyoming; Todd Dotter, Thornhurst; Miriam Esther Sanchez Nava, Scranton; Tanner Fenstermacher, Luzerne; Luanne Forlano, Jessup; Derrek Foytack, Madison Twp; Breanna Frazier, Scott Twp; Dhruvi Fuletra, Plains; Gianna Giumento, Throop; Ryan Glatzel, New Milford; Morgan Gromelski, Duryea; Amanda Gross, Moscow; James Guariglia, Pittston; Mason Guelho, Stroudsburg; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton; Kortney Harry, Noxen; Lauren Hegedus, Scranton; Aliyah Heintzelman, Nescopeck; Abbey Jackson, Olyphant; Justice Johnson, Laceyville; Sarah Kagan, Hanover Twp; Will Kalinich, Scranton; Daelyn Karboski, Olyphant; Daniel Kimes, Moosic; Carissa Kopenis, Hanover Twp; Morgan Koutch, Ashland; Ian Kovatch, Archbald; Kayla Kristopaitis, New Boston; Brandon Kujawski, Jefferson Twp; Lauren Larouche, Bloomsburg; Anthony Leggin, Scranton; Mark Lokuta, Mountain Top; Kathleen Magda, Wilkes Barre; Kayla Malone, Douglassville; Sara McCormack, Scranton; Willow McDonald, S Abingtn Twp; Mason Mendygral, Kingston; Christian Michak, Kingston; Alayna Miller, Shavertown; Emily Mondak, Peckville; Lylah Mosley, Scranton; Madison Mower, Roaring Brook Twp; Sierra Mulgrew, Scranton; Era Nasufi, Carbondale; Abbie O’Brien, Scranton; Rebecca Ottensman, Nanticoke; Alexis Overholtz, Dunmore; Michelle Pan, Stroudsburg; Mackenzie Panetta, Milford; Jordan Pattavina-Arroyo, Dunmore; Lynda Perez, Long Pond; Maria Quinones, Scranton; Jack Rafferty, Scranton; Brandon Reed, Taylor; Emily Rinaldi, Duryea; Jalieza Rivera-Cordova, Scranton; Kaci Ryan, Bloomsburg; Bennett Sisto, Hawley; Riley Skelton, Honesdale; Gianna Snell, Jermyn; Megan St. Ledger, Jessup; Merison Stecik, Taylor; Emily Umlah, Hanover Twp; Stephanie Ventura-Ramirez, Wilkes Barre; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton; Khya Webb, Scranton; Bailey White, S Abingtn Twp; Samantha Wilson, Dickson City; Madeline Wittig, Frackville; Jericho Wurtz, Hawley; Lauren Youngken, E Stroudsburg; Katelyn Yurkavage, Old Forge; Leah Zambetti, Yatesville, and Michael Zuzzio, Archbald.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Megan Bidwell, Honesdale; Kyia Brouse, Scranton; Branielle Butwin, Harding; Karoline Defreitas, Wilkes Barre; Madison Fox, Clarks Summit; Zoey Hall, Lakeville; Amanda Hook, Effort; McKenna Huyser, Scranton; Marissa Keiper, Duryea; Samantha Kurian, Bloomsburg; Aleynel Martinez, Scranton; Gianna Marturano, S Abingtn Twp; Hailey Matechak, Carbondale; Abigail McCarty, Meshoppen; Alivia McDonald, Montoursville; Michelle Norton, Dunmore; Celeste Orchard, Lake Ariel; Allison Pavlowski, Dickson City; Dominic Pichany, Archbald; Yva-Marie Ramos-Febus, Scranton; Kasondra Robinson, Tobyhanna; America Rojas, Scranton; Tatiana Roldan, Milford; Dana Scandura, Roaring Brook Township; Prem Sharma, Dunmore; Allison Sidiropoulos, Moscow; and Affya Ufray, Long Pond.

Bachelor of Social Work: Destiny Evans, Meshoppen; Makayla Gregory, Waymart; Kaylyn Lewis, Hallstead; Lizbeth Moctezuma, Scranton; Sarah Pavlovicz, Scranton; Nicole Piccoletti, Pittston Twp; Marzinete Pilch, Archbald, and Alyssa Tkacz, South Abington Township.

From the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies, as declared by Dean James Eckler, M.ARCH, MSAS, include:

DOCTORAL DEGREES:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies: Zachary Brunner, Jefferson Twp; Emily Coleman, Dunmore; Francis Dombrowski III, Kingston; Kimberly Mecca, West Chester; Larissa Schwass, Scranton, and Kristoffer Weary, Throop.

MASTER’S DEGREES:
Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership: Donald McGowan, Scranton; Jessica Spangenberg, Greenfield Township, and Holly Yorkonis, Avoca.

Executive Master of Public Administration: Sarah Thomas, Scranton.

Master of Arts (MA): Dylan Campbell, Scranton; Sister M. Francine Fasolka, IHM, Scranton; Rachel Kim, Scranton; Anne Rodella, Wilkes Barre; Brady Savani, Clarks Green, and Wesley Talarico, Harveys Lake.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT): Gabrielle Bartolini, Kingsley; Stefan Biggs, Hughestown; Angelina Carter, Old Forge; Calah Dougherty, Scranton; Sarah Evancho, Freeland; Raymond Havey, Clarks Summit; Johanny Martinez, Dunmore; Jasmine Roncevich, Taylor; Katherine Sorensen, Roaring Bk Tp, and Sheila Vannort, Jermyn.

Master of Business Administration (MBA): Hashem Yousry Mofid Aboelnazar, Scranton; Alex Amorine, Lake Ariel; Michael Aronica, Scranton; Danielle Banfield, Pocono Lake; Sreyneat Chan, Scranton; Fares Elnahhas, Scranton; Yousif Eltohfa, Scranton; Amrita Mukesh Goklani, Scranton; Bassel Hamed, Scranton; Farah Ibrahim, Scranton; Zhiye Jin, Dunmore; Shana Keeler, Old Forge; Elsa Kovatch, Archbald; Matthew Lastauskas, Waverly Twp; Malavkumar Majmundar, Scranton; Abdelhalim Mehrem, Scranton; Colin Meissler, Jenkintown; Margaret Moyle, Dunmore; Priya Patel, Scranton; Corey Perkins, Clarks Summit; Tyler Prudente, Scott Twp; Zion Resto, Scranton; Haneet Saini, Scranton; James Urso, Olyphant; Jason Van Wert, Jefferson Twp; Robert VanBrunt, Covington Twp, and Abdalrhman Yousuf, Scranton.

Master of Fine Arts (MFA): Lisa Peet, Honesdale, and Zachary Yahn, South Abington Township.

Master of Public Administration (MPA): Matthew Debragga, Hunlock Creek; Megan Galko, Roaring Brook Twp, and Jordan Houston, Dickson City.

Master of Science (MS): Anika Althouse, Kingsley; Courtney Barhite, Clifford Twp; Amanda Bauer, Forest City; Dhruvi Umeshbhai Borikar, East Stroudsburg; Colin Dempsey, Factoryville; Brittany Haynos, Dickson City; Summer Klikus, Mayfield; Sarah Martin, Clarks Summit; Caitlin Mattioli, Avoca; Christina Menn, Dallas; Trishant Mishra, Scrantn; Hardik Jagdishbhai Padhiyar, Scranton; Nupur Patel, Scranton; Harsh Patel, Scranton; Dhruvbhai Patel, Scranton; Saujankumar Patel, Scranton; Vini Patel, Dunmore; Danielle Ross, S Abingtn Twp; Ashleigh Smith, Honesdale; Gopi Virendrakumar Soni, Scranton; Scott Summers, Dunmore; Kathleen Upright, Montrose; Lauren Walsh, Jessup; and Adam Zaykowski, Old Forge.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES:
Bachelor of Architecture: Andrew Babinski, Scranton; Jacob Dolinish, Scranton; Alison Fortuner, Carbondale; Michael Kobierecki, Dickson City; Tyler Kraft, Bradford; Matthew Kubasti, Hunlock Creek; Cydney Lahr, Herndon; Connor Laity, Lake Ariel; James Marsh, Duryea; Nolla Morawiec, E Stroudsburg; Alvaro Moreno, Reading; Alexandra Murphy, Orwigsburg; Joshua Neary, E Stroudsburg; Karen Pan, Stroudsburg; Logan Pfaff, Scranton; Joseph Sanfilippo, Wyoming; Autumn Savitski, Shavertown; Maxwell Slusser, Berwick, and Victoria Weber, S Sterling.

Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture: Molly Schaefer, Scranton.

Bachelor of Interior Architecture: Lenae Burkhard, Orwigsburg; Danielle Kintzer, Mohnton; Karyn Klocko, Honesdale; Jenna Loomis, Peckville, and Abigail Sankus, Wilkes Barre.

Bachelor of Arts: Madeline Adams, Brackney; Elizabeth Adams, Brackney; Olivia Arcuri, S Abington Twp; Bria Beggin, Jessup; Lucca Cerminaro, Fell Township; Liam Clune, Lake Ariel; Kyle Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Nhung Duong, Scranton; Dilenny Feliz, Peckville; Dominique Gomez, Scranton; Zachary Houston, Exeter; Allison Huegel, Scranton; Colby Hughes, Scranton; Corey Iyoob, Jessup; Lindsey Jason, Olyphant; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald; Olivia Kaschak, Archbald; Aiden Kelly, Fell Township; Brianna Kohut, Jessup; Sara Labar, Scranton; Aubrey Mangan, Scranton; Marissa Manza, E Stroudsburg; Jacob McLane, Scranton; Nathan McLane, Scranton; Martin Monahan, Dunmore; Susanna Morel Almonte, Scranton; Thomas O’Keefe, Milford; Francesco Pazzaglia, Archbald; Angel Popko, Dickson City; Rylie Ravinskas, Archbald; Emily Rowe, Forty Fort; Kevin Slywka, Moscow; Grace Spisso, Taylor; Jonelle Symonies, Carbondale; Kevin Talley, Lake Ariel; Julia Walsh, Scranton; Colby White, Jermyn; Madison Winn, Waymart; Zachary Witte, Lakeville; Taylor Zackarias, Tunkhannock; Rachel Zarubski, Dunmore; and Noah Zeigler, Lake Ariel.

Bachelor of Business Administration: Jihad Abdallah, Greeley; Jacob Allabaugh, Bear Crk Twp; Adam Anderson, Berwick; Mia Angelicola, Waverly Twp; Jake Barrett, Peckville; Brandon Carlson, Lakeville; Daniel Carra, Roaring Brook Twp; Chase Combs, Jessup; McKenzie Connor, Childs; London Durkin, Peckville; Brandon Fleschut, Dallas; Frank Golden, Dunmore; Daniel Gomez, Scranton; Nolan Harrington, Scranton; Cole Johnson, Williamsport; Alexander Jordan, Drums; Brett Kugler, Wilkes Barre; Thomas Lee, Scranton; Kathleen Lynott, Scranton; Sarah Martin, Archbald; Michael McCann, Roaring Brook; Giavana Mercatili, Archbald; Kevin Meredith, Luzerne; Marina Miesko, Sprng Brk Twp; Riley Mulherin, S Abingtn Twp; Samantha Munson, Old Forge; David Nichols, Scott Twp; Jake Pajalich, Avoca; Casey Penzone, Jermyn; Ava Perrins, Throop; Matthew Pfohl, Scranton; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City; John Russo, Milford; Haylee Sileo, Dunmore; Andrew Straka, Peckville; Milana Straub, Shickshinny; Trevor Thomas, S Abingtn Twp; Levi Vick, Wapwallopen; Nick Vilogi-Slayton, Jessup; Colin Virkitis, Richmondale, and Christian Winkler, Jermyn.

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Brandon Bartley, Mountain Top; Mary Boyle, Clarks Summit; Hannah Coates, Scranton; Daniele Cragle, Old Forge; Molly Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Emily Duris, Monroe Twp; Julie Eggleston, S Abingtn Twp; Nelly Martinez, Scranton; Jillian Mooney, Dunmore; Khayman Sember, Jefferson Twp; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Township, and Molly Yatchyshyn, Bernville.

Bachelor of Music: Rhonda Fenkner, Moscow; Emma Holbrook, Clarks Summit; Gabriel Jenceleski, Nanticoke; Kirsten Melton, Scranton; Madison Ostir, Tunkhannock; Madelynn Ross, Wyoming; Elizabeth Vito, Dupont; Brendan Weber, Shillington, and Sean Wolfe, Nanticoke.

Bachelor of Science: Mariah Addis, Peckville; Daniel Becker, Honesdale; Abigail Bonczek, Clarks Summit; Caitlyn Burdick, Waymart; Brennan Burnside, Scranton; Ashley Capone, Scranton; Maria Cicerini, Jefferson Twp; Olivia Ciullo, Dunmore; Jolie Fraggetta, Milford; Zachary Grosvenor, Kingsley; Jonathan Jenkins, Susquehanna; Megan Kielar, Carbondale; Taylor Kizer, Scranton; Melanie Lamberti, Roaring Brook Twp; Grace Lehman, White Haven; Emma McNally, Olyphant; Jennifer Mercereau, Greentown; Jolene Morais, Clarks Summit; Ariana Pillier, Tobyhanna; Elyse Rehder, South Abington Township; Elizabeth Rembecki, S Abingtn Twp; Jada Siino, Newfoundland; Cassandra Slusser, Bloomsburg; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant; Alexandra Taffera, Moscow; Jillian Vito, Dupont, and Lauren Yencho, Dickson City.

PHOTO 1: Former NFL quarterback/NFL analyst and entrepreneur/philanthropist Ron Jaworski holds up a cell phone to remind graduates to rely on each other and not their mobile devices. Jaworski served as the keynote speaker at Marywood’s commencement ceremony, encouraging graduates to be leaders who care, build relationships, and who are present with one another in the moment. Prior to his address, he received a citation of recognition from Marywood University.

PHOTO 2: Ron Jaworski happily receives a citation of recognition from Marywood University President Lisa A. Lori.

Photos taken by Mike Straub