LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Carlow University Magazine President Suzanne K. Mellon, PhD
Dear Colleagues and Friends, As we conclude 2013, it is the perfect time for reflection; therefore it is with great pride that I share with you the first issue of Carlow University Magazine. A twice-yearly print publication, the Magazine has been renamed and redesigned to provide a snapshot of the success we are experiencing at Carlow University, the important stories to share with you, and the people and communities we have impacted. Inside you will find updates on our athletic success, learn about our latest endeavors, and meet inspiring alumni. In a very competitive landscape of higher education, it is critical to present and market Carlow’s distinctiveness in this region and beyond. Since assuming the presidency of this extraordinary institution based on Mercy values in July, I have been welcomed by multiple members of the community, both internally and throughout the region, along with multiple donors and friends of the University. There are many areas of the University that I have been impressed with—Carlow’s commitment to excellence, inside and outside of the classroom; the strong student-centered culture; and an exceptional commitment to social justice are unparalleled. The University community is embarking on an important strategic planning process that I started in September. This process has engaged the entire community in visioning Carlow’s future for the next five years. This future will build on its strong heritage but extend its entrepreneurial strength into the future where we demonstrate our distinctiveness in the transformational education we deliver to our students and to the community we serve. Carlow University, its faculty and students, make a difference in the world, and I encourage you to stay up to date on our strategic planning process and exciting accomplishments. In addition to the Magazine, please visit our new website at www.carlow.edu for regular story updates and alumni, donor, faculty, and student spotlights. You can also follow us via numerous social media avenues, including Facebook and Twitter. I am honored to serve as the president of this excellent institution and look forward to meeting more alumni and supporters of the University in the near future. It is my hope that, as you review the Carlow University Magazine, you will see for yourself all of the great things happening at Carlow.
Executive Editor Amy E. Neil Vice President University Communications and Strategic Positioning Editor Alison Juram D’Addieco, MST Art Director Lauren Boeh, MBA Senior Graphic Designer Writer/Photographer Andrew G. Wilson Director of Media Relations Contributors Autumn Burke Karen E. Galentine, MS Meghan Holohan Kristy Lumsden Jason Naughton Lindsay O’Leary Laura Rihn, MBA Dalyce Wilson Rose Woolley Awards Golden Triangle Award 2013 • 2011 • 2010 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 Marcom Award 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2006
Sincerely,
Suzanne K. Mellon, PhD
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Carlow University Magazine is published two times a year by Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412.578.2091. ©2013 by Carlow University. It is distributed free to University alumni and friends. It is also available on Carlow’s website at www.carlow. edu. Please send change of address correspondence to the above address. Letters to the editor or any other communications regarding the content of Carlow University Magazine are welcomed and may be sent to the above address to the attention of the Vice President for University Communications and Strategic Positioning. Carlow University, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University’s mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact Andra Tokarsky, Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer, Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, 412.578.8897.