Our priority is for our students and their lives ahead! Archabbot Boniface Wimmer gave us the mission, and we carry it forward. These students will have successful careers and meaningful lives.
Rooted in tradition and guided by our Catholic faith and Intellectual Tradition, Saint Vincent College is committed to having a lifelong impact on our students, alumni, and our friends who walk with us. So, we are pleased to offer this annual report with a summary of our finances and student enrollment.
We are now in year number two of our five-year Strategic Plan. Progress continues along all four pillars of Mission Integration, Academic Excellence, Student Success, and Sustainability. The Strategic Plan is posted on our website, stvincent.edu, and can be found by scanning the QR code below. Our Round Table of Scholars gives insight into the scholarship, research, and teaching of our faculty. These 13 faculty hold prestigious endowed positions awarded to them because of the excellent contributions
they have made and continue to make to academia. These endowed chairs provide additional resources for them to do good work that might not otherwise be possible. This report represents just a small sampling of the many developments taking place everyday at Saint Vincent College. Through your gifts and support, our students are the beneficiaries of a world-class education, taught by excellent faculty—the same faculty who are also likely to be mentoring and tutoring these students one-on-one. In these last few years when people have become more disconnected, at Saint Vincent, our students become more connected to faculty, mentors, friends, ... and the world!
On behalf of our Board of Directors, faculty, staff, students, and monastic community, thank you for your continued care and support.
Looking forward,
Rev. Paul Taylor, O.S.B. President, Saint Vincent CollegeScan to read our Strategic Plan at www.stvincent.edu/strategicplan
Father Paul Taylor, President, appoints Dr. Elaine Bennett, Associate Professor of Anthropology and the Chair of the College’s Anthropology, Public Health, and Global Engagement Departments, the Dean of the College’s School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). Having joined the College in 2011, Dr. Bennett now serves the College in a new way and looks forward to leading the AHSS in the coming years.
Dr. Michelle Duennes, Assistant Professor of Biology in the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing, took a group of Saint Vincent College biology students to complete research in California’s Sequoia National Park. Taking with her Taylor Hatchet, C’21, and Class of 2022 graduates Mary Andreola, Lauren Galibraith, Adam Meneses, Casey Moyer, Yariana Pino-Sanchez, and Kelsey Tobin, the group spent a week of their summer vacation conducting field research, which included studying bumblebees.
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Saint Vincent College in its top tier of national liberal arts colleges for the 12th consecutive year. With rankings based on factors such as graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, and social mobility, the College ranked in a tie for 146 alongside a number of other national liberal arts colleges.
Saint Vincent College officially dedicates the Verostko Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 17, to celebrate the accomplishments of Roman Verostko (C’55, S’59, D'21). The Center exists as a modern exhibition space dedicated to the fine arts of Saint Vincent College, alongside the College’s archives and rare book collection.
The Saint Vincent College Players presents three performances of the play “Clue! On Stage” between October 29 and October 31. Directed by Mr. Greggory Brandt, Assistant Professor of Theater and Producing Artistic Director for Saint Vincent Summer Theatre, every member, from the student cast to the assisting staff, remains thrilled to perform live theatre again and put on performances that the college will remember.
Saint Vincent College’s Activities Programming Board (APB) wins four awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) for the mid-Atlantic region. Student leaders Shelby Stoner (C 23), Gabby Bricker (C 23) and Emily Fultz (C 24) attended the ceremony along with co-advisors Deanna Wicks, C'09, G'11, Director of Campus Life, and Veronica Philip, G'22. ABP received group honors for Program Board of the Year, Outstanding Community Impact, and the Mid-Atlantic Spirit Award, while Stoner was recognized with the Unsung Hero Award.
The Saint Vincent College Center for Catholic Thought and Culture, under Endowed Director Dr. Jerome Foss, Professor of Politcal Science im the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government, publishes its first academic journal, Conversatio: A Journal in the Tradition of Catholic, Benedictine, and Liberal Education. Inspired by the Benedictine Hallmark of conversatio, or the way of transformation in community, the Journal is dedicated to developing scholarly dialogue in support of the College’s mission and liberal arts education.
U.S. News & World Report recognizes SVC’s Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence (MSMOE) among the Best Online Master’s in Business (non-MBA) programs. Out of 193 ranked schools and programs nationwide, Saint Vincent’s program ranks 78 and was ranked in the top 10 programs in the state of Pennsylvania, coming in at number 9. SVC’s MSMOE program offers students a curriculum focused on preparing future and current managers for major challenges that they will face in today’s competitive environment.
Saint Vincent College and the Fred Rogers Institute (formerly the Fred Rogers Center) launch a new community programming series in conjunction with the Latrobe Art Center called “Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Again?” Based on the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the program consists of a series of community events and exhibits and aims to increase public access to and awareness of the important cultural and intellectual legacy of one of the most beloved American spokespersons for children and humanity.
Saint Vincent College hosts 15th Annual Pasta Bridge Engineering Contest for local high school students in the Fred M. Rogers Center. Miniature bridges constructed from uncooked pasta and hot glue are put to the test, loaded with increasing weights until they collapse. The competition, hosted by the Boyer School, aims to increase the awareness among high school students of the role engineering plays in their lives while providing an opportunity to collaborate on the construction of bridges.
As the world reacts to the devastating attacks on the sovereign country of Ukraine, the Saint Vincent College Education Department offers a way for Western Pennsylvanians to help. In partnership with Tekina Strapping Systems, Inc., a San Francisco-based distribution company, and Interpack Systems, Inc. of Mechanicsburg, donations of clothing, non-perishable foods, and hygiene items collected at the Rogers Center were loaded and shipped to Poland, where an estimated two million refugees have arrived from Ukraine.
Renowned author Zena Hitz delivers the keynote address at Saint Vincent College’s Philosophy Department Spring Colloquium. The lecture, entitled "What is Work?” explores the cultural devaluing of true leisure and the misunderstanding that work is essentially for money, power, and status. Hitz is the author of Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life. The Colloquium is part of the 2022 Associate for Core Texts and Courses Undergraduate Conference, exploring the theme “Work, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
The Saint Vincent campus is now home to a bat box, thanks to a partnership between the College, CNX Resources Corporation, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Dr. Jim Kellam, Associate Professor of Biology in the Boyer School, led the installation of the bat box near the wetlands located by the Saint Vincent Gristmill. Bat boxes create a roosting place away from buildings and a safe shelter from diseases that can affect hibernating bats.
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Dr. Michael J. Urick, C'04, is appointed Dean of the McKenna School. Urick has been a member of the SVC faculty since 2012 and has directed the Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence program for nearly 10 years. During that time, the program consistently ranked as a Top 50 Best Value Master’s in Management program by Value Colleges and as a Top Online Non-MBA Business Graduate Degree by U.S. News & World Report.
Sydney Green and Cris White, both 2022 graduates, are honored at the annual Presidents’ Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year Banquet in recognition of excellence in the classroom, athletic achievement, and community service efforts. Green enjoyed a stellar running career with the Bearcats and is one of the top middle-distance runners in the region, while White excelled as a two-way midfielder for the SVC Men’s Soccer Team for four seasons. They graduated with bachelor’s degrees in engineering and management, respectively.
MAY Dr. Stephen Jodis, dean of the Boyer School, receives the 2022 Education Leadership Award for Post-Secondary Education from the Young Men and Women in Charge (WMWIC) Foundation, Inc. The prestigious honor is awarded to an individual who displays leadership at the postsecondary level and in the community while upholding a commitment to academic excellence.
When students return to campus in Fall 2024, they’ll be among the first to enjoy the amenities of the Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center, a state-of-the-art, multipurpose indoor complex with abundant space for an array of athletic, fitness, and recreational activities. The new facility is under construction on a site just south of the Fred M. Rogers Center.
The facility’s name honors the generosity of the late Edward Dunlap, businessman and founder of CentiMark Corp.; his wife, Anna; their son, Tim; daughter-in-law, Teri; and other members of the Dunlap family.
The Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center enhances the College’s current recreation and exercise offerings and supports the physical and mental wellbeing of Saint Vincent students and community members. It will feature a fitness room with cardio and circuit training equipment; a recreational track; and instruction rooms for yoga, Pilates, and other fitness classes. The Center will house intramural athletic competition and varsity
athletic practice and includes meeting rooms, visiting spaces, and a healthy café. There will also be an athletic training center for medical therapy and treatment.
According to Father Paul Taylor, the Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center “was designed carefully with input from students and with attention to the latest technology and kinesiologic science. The Dunlaps’ investment in Saint Vincent College and in the lives of our students will bear much fruit today and in the generations ahead.”
The building will also help to support the educational, cultural, civic, and recreational programming that Saint Vincent provides for its community and guests.
While fundraising efforts are ongoing, funding for the project came primarily from private donors. The College also received a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Construction of The Dunlap Family Athletic and Recreation Center is expected to be completed by Summer 2024.
Dr. Birmingham joined Saint Vincent College in 2018. She began her academic career at The University of Michigan, where she held tenured positions in both the Chemical Engineering and Macromolecular Science & Engineering Departments. She served 13 years as the Dean of the Science, Engineering, and Mathematics School at Grove City College. Notable awards include the Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation and the 38E Award for Teaching and Service from the University of Michigan.
The James F. Will Endowed Chair of Engineering is named in honor of Saint Vincent College President Emeritus James F. Will, C’60, who served from 2000 to 2006 as the College’s 15th president. President Emeritus Will studied mathematics at Saint Vincent College and completed a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering through its 3/2 cooperative engineering program with Penn State University before earning his MBA from Duquesne University.
When Saint Vincent founder Boniface Wimmer studied at the Ludwig-Maximillian University of Munich, he received a rich education. The University was home to a round table of professors from around Europe whose positions were endowed by Bavaria’s King Ludwig I.
Saint Vincent students are the beneficiaries of the College’s very own Round Table of Scholars: expert professors serving in faculty positions endowed by the generous financial commitments of alumni and friends.
Through scholarship, research, teaching, and service, the Round Table of Scholars prepares Saint Vincent students for successful careers and for lives of purpose and meaning.
Rabbi Jamie Gibson served as the rabbi at Temple Sinai in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh for 32 years. Rabbi Gibson became a leader in building interfaith and interracial ties throughout the religious communities of the Pittsburgh region. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Rabbi Gibson earned a master’s degree from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, studying in Jerusalem and Cincinnati. At Saint Vincent College, Rabbi Gibson teaches courses on Judaism and Catholic-Jewish dialogue.
Named in honor of Rabbi Jason Edelstein, a longtime faculty member in the Saint Vincent College Department of Theology, the Rabbi Jason Edelstein Endowed Chair in Catholic-Jewish Dialogue was established to advance a mission of Saint Vincent College as expressed in the Declaration of the Second Vatican Council, Nostra Aetate: “Since Christians and Jews have such a common spiritual heritage, this Second Council wishes to encourage and further mutual understanding and appreciation.”
Generously endowed to honor the late Rita McGinley, a lifelong educator in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Rita McGinley Chair in Early Learning is an integral part of the Fred Rogers Institute and Saint Vincent College. The McGinley Chair contributes to teaching, research, and outreach for the Fred Rogers Institute through the pursuit of a major research project, public lectures, teaching at the College, and publication of academic work. In addition, the McGinley Chair is expected to regularly study within the Fred Rogers Archive, sustain an oncampus presence, and remain in consistent communication with the leadership of the Fred Rogers Institute as an advisor to ongoing and developing program efforts.
Br. David Kelly joined Saint Vincent College as a lecturer of religious studies in 1974 and taught political science courses from 1984 to 1998. Br. David holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph University, master’s degrees in Religious Studies and Political Science from Providence College and Georgetown University, J.C.L. and M.C.L. degrees from Saint Paul University, and a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He also teaches for the Saint Vincent Seminary and was formerly director of the Opportunity program. Br. David has served as Director of Libraries for the Archabbey, College, and Seminary since 2001.
Throughout history, library collections attached to Benedictine monasteries played a key role in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge and wisdom. Named in honor of the late U.S. Steel executive and philanthropist, the David M. Roderick Endowed Chair assures the continuation of this tradition even as the means of sharing knowledge change with emerging technology.
A faculty member in Saint Vincent College’s Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government since 2011, Dr. Foss serves as the Endowed Director of the Saint Vincent College Center for Catholic Thought and Culture. Foss, Professor of Political Science, teaches courses in Catholic and American political thought, political philosophy, and literature and politics, while he also oversees the senior capstone of Saint Vincent’s Benedictine Leadership Studies program.
The Center for Catholic Thought and Culture launched in 2019 as an interdisciplinary academic institute that advances the mission of Saint Vincent College, promoting scholarship in the areas of theology, philosophy, marriage and family, politics, economics, rhetoric, fine arts, and science.
A member of the Saint Vincent College faculty since 2005, Dr. King teaches moral theology, including the courses Catholic Marriage and Aliens, Heroes, Monsters, and Jesus. The 2020 recipient of the College’s Thoburn Excellence in Teaching Award, King is the author of two books, serves as editor of the Journal of Moral Theology, and frequently contributes to the Journal of Catholic Higher Education.
The Irene S. Taylor Endowed Chair for Catholic and Family Studies was established to support and advance Catholic values to strengthen families in response to the challenges of contemporary society. It is named in honor of the late Mrs. Irene S. Taylor, mother of SVC president Father Paul Taylor. Mrs. Taylor, a devout Catholic, an accomplished nurse, and a loving mother, believed the key to raising a strong family is to “Love them. Feed them. And want them around.”
Dr. Hühn joined the Saint Vincent faculty in 2019. Hühn’s research focuses on the philosophical foundations of management and economics. Hühn served as tenured professor in the School of Business and Economics at the University of Navarra, chair of general and strategic management at German University in Cairo, professor and head of business administration at British University in Egypt, and chair of business at American University of Paris.
In conjunction with the creation of Saint Vincent College’s Center for Catholic Thought and Culture, the endowed Mary S. Carey Chair in Ethics and Catholic Social Thought was established to explore the intersection of science and technology with the liberal arts and business by focusing on the evolution of ethics in an increasingly technological world.
Dr. Davis joined Saint Vincent College in 2016 and holds a doctorate in economics from Purdue University. His current research is on the labor market recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, labor supply elasticities, and the housing market in Pennsylvania. Davis also works as a consultant to police and probation associations in contract disputes. He completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University in his hometown of Oxford, Ohio.
Established through the support of the Philip M. McKenna Foundation, the Alex G. McKenna Chair promotes the enhancement of economic literacy, building on an appreciation for and understanding of the development, protection, and history of the American enterprise system.
A graduate of Saint Vincent Preparatory School with a degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College, Br. Nicholas Koss studied Chinese at Chabanel Language Institute in Taiwan and holds an MA and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University in Bloomington. He’s taught at Peking University and Fu Jen University. Br. Nicholas was appointed the first James and Margaret Tseng Loe Chair in 2021.
The James and Margaret Tseng Loe China Studies Center promotes cross-cultural understanding and cooperation between traditional Chinese culture and American constitutional democracy and technology. This cooperation, further strengthened by the vital principles of Christianity throughout human history, serves as a foundation for world peace and wellbeing of mankind. The China Studies Center and Endowed Professorship are dedicated to the memory of Professor James Loe and Mrs. Margaret Tseng Loe.
Dr. Jividen has been with Saint Vincent for 12 years, serving as Assistant Professor of Politics from 2010 to 2014 and Associate Professor of Political Science since 2014. Jividen was appointed Chair of the Political Science Department in 2021 and is the Co-Director of the Center for Political and Economic Thought. He teaches courses in American political thought and institutions, constitutional law, and the history of political philosophy.
The Philip M. McKenna Endowed Chair of American and Western Political Thought, supported by the Philip M. McKenna Foundation, is dedicated to promoting an understanding of Western political thought and the tradition of the American Founding and civic institutions.
Dr. Herr has served on the faculty of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government for more than 20 years, teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses in economics, game theory, and public finance. The 2007 winner of Saint Vincent College’s Boniface Wimmer Faculty Award for distinguished achievement and loyal service to the College, Herr has refereed publications in the Journal of Development Economics, The Economic Journal, Games and Electronics Behavior, and the Journal of Catholic Higher Education, while he has also delivered numerous lectures and participated in several seminars at national conferences and universities across the U.S.
The Br. Norman W. Hipps Endowed Chair in Economics and Business is named in honor of the 17th president of Saint Vincent College, who led the College from 2010 to 2019.
A 1970 graduate of Saint Vincent College and a 1973 graduate of Saint Vincent Seminary, Fr. Rene Kollar joined the College’s history faculty in 1981. He held the role of Dean of the former School of Humanities and Fine Arts from 2004 to 2018. A renowned expert on English history and ecclesiastical history, Fr. Rene has authored six books and has edited eight, while he has contributed to numerous publications and presented at conferences in the U.S., England, and Wales. Fr. Rene also serves on the editorial board for The American Benedictine Review
The Boniface Wimmer Endowed Chair in Monastic Studies is named in honor of Archabbot Boniface Wimmer, O.S.B., the founder of Saint Vincent College and Monastery who established nine additional Benedictine Abbeys and more than 150 Catholic parishes across the country.
A 2006 SVC graduate, Dr. Winters joined the Fred Rogers Institute in 2015. Along with serving as director of the Institute’s Simple Interactions and Academic Programs, Winters was co-principal investigator and program evaluator for NSF-funded early childhood research and intervention projects concerning early literacy, socialemotional development, and mathematical learning. She has led numerous foundation and government project grants to improve early childhood systems and family engagement practices. As the Rita McGinley Endowed Director of the Fred Rogers Institute, Winters oversees these initiatives while expanding and developing programs for families and educators and enhancing the use of the vast Fred Rogers Archives.
The Rita McGinley Endowed Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Institute is named in honor of the late Rita M. McGinley, philanthropist, children’s educator, and longtime friend of Saint Vincent College.
*Includes College and Seminary
BALANCE SHEET
As of June 30, 2021 and 2022
Endowment funds provide a stable foundation for any nonprofit institution. They may include program or department scholarships for students, faculty research, endowed chairs, acquisition of new technology, and funds for the upkeep of buildings and grounds. Our endowment is a priority. The Forward, Always Forward Campaign strengthened this important foundation as we work to provide a world-class education for our students.
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Because of your support, we provide financial help to 100% of our first-year students who receive either need-based or merit-based aid.
At Saint Vincent College, we focus on educating students to meet the demands of a highly competitive world. We invest in helping students to acquire the skills they need to compete and in providing a learning environment that builds character and good moral judgment.
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The advancement of the College is possible with the dedicated support and commitment of so many alumni and friends in the Saint Vincent community. We are pleased to recognize those who have made gifts to Saint Vincent College between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.
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Mr. Arthur J. Rooney II, Chair Team President and Co-owner, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kimberly M. Colonna, Esq., Vice Chair McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC
Rev. Joseph M. Adams, O.S.B. Subprior, Saint Vincent Archabbey
Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B. Archabbot and Chancellor Saint Vincent Archabbey, College and Seminary
Gregory Bisignani, M.D. Physician, Excela Health Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Ms. Bibiana Boerio
Retired CFO, Ford Motor Credit Former Interim President, Seton Hill University
Ms. Jolene Bogner
Global Product Owner and Sr. Business Analyst, Mettler Toledo, Inc.
Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B. Director, Pastoral Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary
Ms. Amanda Cecconi Founder and Managing Partner, Punching Nun Group
Dr. Robert J. Clemens
Retired Vice President and CTO, Kennametal Inc.
Rev. Thomas Curry, O.S.B. Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish
Mr. Richard A. DiClaudio
Principal and CEO, Energy Innovation Center Institute
David A. Dzombak, Ph.D. Hamerschlag University Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
Mr. Ramon Foster Sports Journalist and Commentator, Retired NFL Player, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ms. Tiffany Gilbert Founder and Executive Director, East Liberty Women's Care Center
Mr. Paul P. Giunto
Retired Executive Vice President, RPA Insurance Services, LLC
Mr. John J. Hans Retired CEO, Imagine! Print Solutions
Rev. Isaac P. Haywiser, O.S.B. Assistant Director, Archabbey Health Care
Very Rev. Earl Henry, O.S.B. President, Wimmer Corporation Saint Vincent Archabbey
Mr. Timothy Q. Hudak CEO, Eckert Seamans
Mr. Edward Kilkeary, Jr. President and CEO, L.J. Aviation
Most Rev. Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L. Bishop, Diocese of Greensburg
Rev. Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B. Director of Campus Ministry, Penn State University
Mr. John M. Lally Lally & Co., LLC
CPAs and Business Advisors
Rev. Matthew Lambert, O.S.B. Graduate Student, Benediktinerabtei Stift Neuberg
Ivan Lamourt, Psy.D. Sr. Associate Headmaster, St. Benedict's Preparatory School
Rev. Dominic Leo, O.S.B. Administrator Protem, Saint Gregory the Great Parish
Mr. Ralph H. Liberatore Owner, Three Rivers Orthopaedic & Spine Inc.
Very Rev. Killion Loch, O.S.B. Prior, Saint Vincent Archabbey
Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B. Rector, Saint Vincent Seminary
David R. McGonigle, Esq. Partner, K&L Gates
Rev. Warren Murrman, O.S.B. Professor of Theology and Liturgy, Saint Vincent Seminary
Mr. Troy A. Ovitsky Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Mr. Robert F. Pusateri Former Executive Vice President, Energy Sales and Transportation Services, CONSOL Energy
Carlonda R. Reilly, Ph.D. Vice President and CTO, Kennametal Inc.
Mr. Mark Rossi Senior Managing Director, Cornerstone Equity Investors
Mr. Paul A. Seaman Co-Owner, JASPAR LLC
David M. Siwicki, M.D. Co-Founder and President, Dominion Diagnostics
Kiron Skinner, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Mr. John N. Stevens Jr. Retired Director , SunTrust Robinson Humphrey
Rev. Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D. President, Saint Vincent College
Mr. Wiliam Thomas Executive Director of Advisory Services, Ernst and Young, LLP
Rev. Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B. Administrator, Mary Queen of Saints Roman Catholic Parish
Rev. Frank Ziemkiewicz, O.S.B. Headmaster, Benedictine Military School
Most Rev. David A. Zubik Bishop, Diocese of Pittsburgh
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