A Year of Transformation: Retain, Renew, and Reimagine
Dear Friends of Ursuline College,
As I reflect on my first year as president, I find myself returning to a simple truth I learned early in my social work career: the most profound transformations happen not in isolation, but in community. This year has been a testament to that truth.
When Winnie and I arrived on Ursuline College’s beautiful campus, we were welcomed into a community bound by more than 150 years of Ursuline tradition—a legacy of educating women, serving others, and transforming lives. As Ursuline's first lay president and first male president, I have felt the weight and gift of this history. But I have also witnessed something remarkable: a community that honors its past while courageously stepping into its future.
The theme of this report — Retain, Renew, and Reimagine — captures the work we are doing together during this transformative time in higher education. Like many colleges across America, we face challenges that demand both wisdom and boldness. Our upcoming merger with Gannon University, anticipated on June 30, 2026, represents not an ending, but a new chapter — one that will amplify our mission and expand our impact.
Retain
We retain what matters most: Ursuline College's mission to educate students for leadership and service in a global society. This mission calls us to develop the whole person — intellectually, spiritually, and ethically — preparing graduates who will make meaningful contributions to their professions and communities. The Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland have modeled this for generations, and their spirit continues to animate everything we do. This mission is our North Star, unchanging even as everything around us changes.
Renew
We renew our commitment to financial strength and institutional vitality. Through strategic advancement efforts, thoughtful stewardship, and the generous support of donors like you, we are building a foundation that will sustain our mission for decades to come. Renewal isn't about becoming something different — it's about becoming more fully ourselves, more capable of serving our students and community with excellence.
Reimagine
We reimagine what higher education can be — more accessible, more responsive, more transformative. Together with President Walter Iwanenko of Gannon University, the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, and this remarkable community, we are creating a model that honors tradition while embracing innovation. We are reimagining a world where our students don't just earn degrees; they discover their purpose and develop the skills to make a difference.
There's a passage from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke that has stayed with me this year: "The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens." This community has been preparing for this moment with hope and intentionality.
As you read through this report, you'll encounter the stories that matter most: students discovering their calling, faculty and staff giving their best, and donors whose generosity fuels possibility. This community understands that meaningful change requires both courage and care. Winnie and I have fallen in love with this place — with the students who inspire us, the colleagues who challenge us, and the mission that unites us. We are grateful to walk this transformative journey alongside you.
With deep gratitude and hope for the future,
David A. King, EdD President
A Day of Blessing: Ursuline College Installs 18th President, Dr. David A. King
November 17th was no ordinary Sunday at Ursuline College. It was Founder’s Day—the anniversary of the College’s 1871 charter—and the day Ursuline College installed its new president. On this day steeped in history and meaning, the College community came together at Merici Crossings for a celebration that blended tradition with hope for the future: the blessing and installation of Dr. David King as Ursuline’s 18th president.
The chapel was filled with the voices and presence of more than 90 attendees, including Ursuline Sisters, trustees, faculty, staff, students, and friends, with many more joining virtually. It felt less like a ceremony and more like a family celebration— rooted in tradition, alive with joy, and looking with hope to the future.
The symbolism of the day was profound. Sister Anne Marie Diederich, OSU, ’66, and Sister Diana Stano, OSU, ’68, both past presidents, stood beside Board Chair John “Jack” Newman Jr. as Dr. King received
the presidential medallion. Sister Diana reminded him that its weight represents both “the heritage and the challenge” of leadership. Sister Anne Marie then placed the College’s original 1871 charter in his hands, entrusting to him the mission and vision that have endured for 154 years.
Blessings flowed from every corner of the community. Students, faculty, staff, and trustees spoke prayers over their new president. Then Sister Laura Bregar, OSU, ’81, MA ’99, president of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, addressed him with words of encouragement and hope: “Ours is a moment defined by vision and possibility, coupled with the timeless and unchanging value of our mission, heritage, and charism in an ever-changing world.” She reminded all present that leadership at Ursuline is not carried alone: “Our future is in the hands of a community that believes in God’s love, in one another, and in the transformative power of education.”
Sister Nicole Varnerin, Presidential Partner Winnie King, and President Dr. King pose with students.
When Dr. King rose to speak, introduced with affection by his wife, Winnie Lowrie King, he turned to the story of the Ursuline Sisters’ pilgrimage from France to Cleveland in 1850. He described his own presidency as part of that ongoing journey, one that holds together reverence for the past and a readiness for the future. “Stewarding the legacy of Ursuline College,” he said, “means embracing both vision and heritage, the unchanging and the yet-to-come.”
To honor the Sisters, the Kings presented a Kintsugi bowl and Makoto Fujimura’s A Theology of Making: Art + Faith, symbols of renewal and beauty born from resilience.
As the community lifted its final hymn, Sister Laura’s words lingered: “Let this house resound with gladness.” And it did—marking not just a new presidency, but a new chapter of hope for Ursuline College.
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Dr. King with former presidents, Sister Anne Marie Diederich and Sister Diana Stano.
Healthcare at the Forefront of Renewal and Excellence
The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions continues to inspire transformation across healthcare—renewing lives, communities, and the very future of the profession. Through innovation, partnership, and purpose, Breen is preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders to bring healing not only to Northeast Ohio but to the world beyond.
Recognized once again as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, Breen remains the only private higher education institution in Ohio to earn this prestigious distinction—affirming its commitment to enhanced student learning and professional growth.
“Our work is rooted in renewal,” said Breen School Dean and Strawbridge Professor Patricia Sharpnack, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN. “Since our initial designation in 2021, we’ve reimagined what’s possible in healthcare education. We've developed a cutting-edge online doctoral program in nurse anesthesia, launched Ohio’s first Emergency Nurse Practitioner post-master’s certificate,
and embraced technologies like HoloLens and Resuscitation Quality Improvement to breathe new life into CPR training.”
At the same time, Breen opened the world of nursing to more high school students by collaborating with Cleveland Clinic for expansion of the Howley Aspire Scholars program to up to 50 students per academic year (see story, page 11). It also serves as a premier partner for University Hospitals Future Nurses Academy.
This spirit of revitalization has not gone unnoticed. U.S. News & World Report ranked Breen’s Master of Science in Nursing programs 34th nationwide and 3rd in Ohio. Its undergraduate nursing program ranks in the top 30 percent nationally and top 10 in Ohio—a testament to Breen’s enduring commitment to excellence and evolution.
The Breen School’s reach extends beyond nursing. Its Physician Assistant program celebrated its inaugural graduating class this year, while the new online AAS to BS in Respiratory Care program awarded its first degree—meeting workforce needs
The first cohort of the Physician Assistant program at their Transition to Practice ceremony.
with flexible, forward-thinking solutions. In social work, four students earned micro-credentials in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)—an online program designed to deepen understanding of how trauma reshapes the brain and body, and to provide restorative strategies for those working in the helping professions.
Breen’s renewal mission is global. Faculty and students in Counseling & Art Therapy shared their healing gifts across three continents. At the RedCan Graffiti Jam on South Dakota’s Cheyenne River Reservation, they joined the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in cultural expression and healing. Through service-learning trips with United Planet to South Africa and Nepal, they offered art therapy to underserved schoolchildren, including survivors of sexual trauma—restoring hope, voice, and possibility through creative care.
In every program and every partnership, The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions is not only advancing excellence—it’s igniting renewal, one life at a time.
Students of the Nurse Anesthesia program during a simulation lab.
Counseling & Art Therapy students at RedCan Graffiti Jam.
Renewing Liberal Arts Education to Meet the Needs of a Changing World
At Ursuline College, every Arrow begins their journey grounded in the liberal arts—the heart of an Ursuline education. Yet today, more than one-third of students are choosing to delve deeper, majoring in liberal arts disciplines to renew and refine timeless skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. These foundational strengths, rooted in tradition, are being reinvigorated through innovative curricula, dynamic partnerships, and immersive real-world experiences.
One example of this educational renewal is the Rust Belt Humanities Lab, now in its second year of a $100,000 grant from the Teagle Foundation. The Lab is revitalizing the first-year English writing sequence, inviting students to explore and engage with the narratives that shape life in Northeast Ohio. Through this lens, students are encouraged to see themselves as storytellers and change agents— capable of transforming both their communities and their own futures.
In the Fashion Department, curriculum renewal has aligned the program more closely with the pace of
the fashion industry. New courses—such as Fashion Technology and Innovation, Principles of Retailing, Visual Merchandising & Retail Design, and a Senior Symposium—reflect a forward-thinking approach. These updates empower students to innovate and adapt in a business defined by constant evolution.
A similar spirit of renewal is evident in the Education Department, which recently launched a dual licensure program thanks to a two-year, $200,000 Ohio Deans Compact grant. The newly approved, 12-month curriculum prepares future educators to earn credentials in both Primary Education (grades PK–5) and Primary Intervention Specialist for special education—meeting urgent needs in classrooms with fresh solutions.
Community partnerships are also being expanded to enrich student learning across disciplines. The Art and Design Department has partnered with Tina Haldiman, owner of the Larchmere Fire Works glass studio, giving students firsthand experience in a professional creative space. Meanwhile, the Art Therapy Department forged new
Students in Dr. Katie Trostel's English class.
relationships with Adapted Advantage and the Fairmount Center for the Arts, offering students real-world opportunities through service-learning and capstone placements.
Innovation is being reignited in the Business Department as well. Backed by a $22,500 Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant, the department hosted hands-on Entrepreneurship Workshops. These renewed efforts to foster student-led innovation resulted in six students receiving $1,000 mini-grants and one-on-one mentorship to launch businesses ranging from personal training and Spanish tutoring to fashion and drinkware.
Through renewed curricula, revitalized partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to relevance and impact, Ursuline is reimagining what a liberal arts education can be. In doing so, the College is not only preserving the enduring value of the liberal arts—it is breathing new life into it for a world that demands fresh perspectives, adaptive thinking, and creative leadership.
An Ursuline College student of the education program reads to children.
Business students attend an Entrepreneurship Workshop in Pilla Student Learning Center.
A Historic Expansion in Ursuline Athletics
While Ursuline College has welcomed male students since 1969, Fall 2025 marks a new beginning: for the first time, men will officially wear the blue and yellow as Ursuline Arrows. The College’s Athletic Department is expanding its NCAA Division II roster to include its first three men’s sports programs. This historic step signals a forward-looking commitment to evolving while remaining true to our mission and values.
For years, Ursuline’s female student-athletes have demonstrated leadership and excellence on and off the field. As the first men’s teams join the Arrows, these women will serve as mentors and teammates, setting a powerful example and helping shape a new chapter in Ursuline athletics.
Ursuline will build on its strong performance history— especially in track and field, with multiple NCAA top-25 finishes over the past seven years—by adding men’s teams in Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field. These teams will begin competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) in Fall 2025.
“The addition of men’s sports is a major step in the growth of the Ursuline Arrows athletic program,”
Athletic Director Cindy McKnight stated. “I am confident that they will continue our Arrows tradition within the NCAA.”
That tradition includes a strong focus on academics. Of the 322 students who earned a place on the College’s President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall 2024, 87 were student-athletes—representing 60 percent of all team members. To be recognized, full-time students must achieve a 4.0 GPA for the President’s List or a 3.50–3.99 GPA for the Dean’s List.
“Many of our athletes are preparing for careers as nurses, trainers, or entrepreneurs,” McKnight added. “You’ll find them working out in the gym before heading to clinicals and internships. You’ll also see them in the library late at night studying after a big game or full practice. We encourage them to utilize the discipline they’ve acquired on the field to accomplish their career goals.”
Coach Alaric Best, Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, shared his vision for the road ahead: “Our female athletes are leaders both on the track and in the classroom. We are looking to add men that can work alongside these remarkable women to continue our incredible legacy.”
Commemorating the first meet for Men's Cross Country.
ASPIRE: A Program of Opportunity
During the 24-25 Academic Year, 41 nursing students at Ursuline College received more than an education—they found a pathway to transform healthcare. These Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars, including 11 new Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates, represent a powerful collaboration between Cleveland Clinic, The Howley Foundation, and The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions at Ursuline College. The program doesn't just produce nurses; it's shaping the leaders who will define the future of patient care.
Many ASPIRE students are first-generation college students who bring resilience and diverse perspectives to their nursing journeys. While still in high school, ASPIRE students visit our campus for enrichment activities that strengthened academic preparation, leadership skills, and community connections. Their stories underscore the program’s mission: expanding access to higher education and opening doors to healthcare careers.
The ASPIRE Program has grown rapidly—from 11 students in 2020 to more than 40 today—despite launching during the pandemic. This growth reflects both the vision of The Howley Foundation and the
commitment of Cleveland Clinic and Ursuline College to advancing equity and excellence in nursing education.
Students describe the program as life-changing. One shared how being recruited at 16 made her feel “comfortable and at home” at Ursuline. Another, beginning her path at a vocational high school, discovered both a professional calling in behavioral health nursing and a sense of belonging through student organizations. These experiences highlight how ASPIRE nurtures academic success while supporting personal growth.
As Ursuline prepares for its merger with Gannon University, leaders have emphasized that sustaining and strengthening the ASPIRE partnership will remain a priority. The program is central to cultivating highly skilled, compassionate nurses who will serve Northeast Ohio and beyond.
The Howley Foundation’s investment is changing lives, creating opportunities, and building a pipeline of nurses who reflect and serve their communities with excellence and compassion.
A group of Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholar graduates at Nursing Convocation 2025.
Monica's Place: A Legacy of Connection
On a beautiful September day, Ursuline College dedicated a beloved gathering space to the memory of Monica Boylan Mullen ’90, a behavioral science graduate whose legacy continues to inspire. Dozens of friends, family members, alumni, faculty, and representatives of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland gathered for a heartfelt ceremony celebrating Monica’s life and the values she cherished.
Thanks to the generosity of the Boylan and Mullen families and friends, students now enjoy a serene spot overlooking the water and surrounded by lush greenery—an environment that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. Monica’s Place honors not only Monica’s life but also the enduring Ursuline tradition shared by her mother, Kathleen '91, and her sisters, Winnifred '79, Maureen '89, and Kathleen '88. Together, the Boylan women represent a legacy of faith, education, and community that remains deeply rooted at Ursuline.
Already, students are finding joy in this welcoming space. Here, strangers become friends, dreams are shared, and lifelong bonds are formed. Monica’s Place reminds us all that the college experience is not only about earning a degree, but also about building relationships that last a lifetime.
In the Service of Others
Each year, the Alumni Association of Ursuline College and St. John College holds a ceremony to recognize three graduates who renew the spirit of Ursuline's mission through their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. The 2025 honorees were Sister Susan Zion, OSU '73 SJ, Emily Caswall Devey '79, and Cheryl Carrino '08, MBA '11—alumni who embody what it means to renew our commitment to service across generations.
Sister Susan received the Amadeus Rappe Award for her professional accomplishments. After teaching in local Catholic schools for 20 years, she became active in ministry to the AIDS/HIV community in Youngstown and now in Cleveland. As founder and director of the Ursuline Piazza Program at St. Augustine Health Center on Detroit Avenue, she renews Ursuline's legacy of serving the marginalized with compassion.
The Crystal Award was given to Emily Caswall Devey '79 for her dedication to the college and the Alumni Association as a long-time board member. Through her extensive volunteer work at reunions, Homecoming, and student welcome activities, she renews the connections that keep our mission alive across decades.
Cheryl Carrino received The Rising Arrow Award as Administrator for Palliative and Supportive Care for Cleveland Clinic. Leading a team caring for those who need hospice and palliative care, this nationally recognized scholar renews our values of compassion and dignity in healthcare's most sacred moments.
Jocelyn Jones '17, '18 MBA, Emily Caswall Devey, Cheryl Carrino, Sister Susan Zion, and Dr. King
A Season of Renewal in the Creative Arts at Ursuline College
While Ursuline College is widely recognized for its excellence in nursing and forward-thinking health care programs, the spirit of renewal is just as vibrant in its Creative Arts offerings.
This sense of transformation was on full display during a whirlwind spring weekend of year-end celebrations, where the arts embodied the essence of growth, rebirth, and new beginnings.
The weekend began with a Friday evening opening reception for the Senior Art Exhibition in the Florence O’Donnell Wasmer Gallery. This year’s show marked a pivotal moment for four graduating seniors—Jessyka Camandillo, Kaylynn “Ponchi” Berrios, Nicholas Pyles, and Alivia Rovder—as they prepared to continue their artistic journeys beyond Ursuline.
“This exhibition reflected their growth as up-andcoming artists,” states Wasmer Gallery Director Anna Arnold. “It’s exciting to witness their evolution as soon-to-be Ursuline graduates.”
The following day, renewal took form on the runway with “Transformations 2025,” the annual fashion show presented by the Fashion Design and Merchandising Department. The show brought bold, forward-looking collections to life—each design a testament to student ingenuity and creativity and how fashion is inherently about renewal.
“Fashion students explored their creative identities while mastering essential concepts of the fashion industry,” explained Fashion Department Director Tiffany Wells. “They transform two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional garments.”
In a nod to nurturing future creativity, the department invited local high school students backstage before the show, offering a rare glimpse into both the sparkle and the sweat behind the scenes. This immersive experience planted seeds of inspiration in the next generation of fashion visionaries.
Alivia Rovder, Jessyka Camandillo, Clark F. DeCapite Jr., Kaylynn "Ponchi" Berrios, and Nicholas Pyles
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
The day culminated in another creative rebirth during the annual Spring Music Recital in the Little Theatre, led by Music Program Director Leo Coach. Students of Gabriela Martinez performed an eclectic mix of classical, popular, and musical theater selections—each performance a renewed interpretation of timeless works.
“With Ursuline’s small size, students receive a lot of personal attention and mentoring, whether they are interested in careers in the arts, or are just looking for a new creative outlet,” explains Creative Arts Chair Clark DeCapite.
Across every discipline—from fine art to fashion to music—the message was clear: at Ursuline College, creativity is not just expressed. It is lived.
Spring Music Recital
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Endowment
Endowment funds provide support to Ursuline and its mission for generations to come. We would like to thank all those who started and contributed to endowment funds in 2024-25.
Agnes Gaertner Diederich, Norman F. Diederich and Angela Gaertner
Jilek '35 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Drs. Edward & Mary Diederich Ott
Allan Krulak Endowed Scholarship Fund
James J. McMonagle & Marie Coakley McMonagle '95
Avery Friedman Human Rights
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Amy Castelli
Alan Jay Rom
Carolyn Van Huffel Guarnieri
Endowed Scholarship Fund
The I J Van Huffel Foundation
Constance Fulgenzi Buran Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund
Constance Fulgenzi Buran ’76
Diane Davis Lardie Health Justice Fund
Molly Brudnick
Maureen Masterson Carr
Community of Christ the Servant
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Doyle
Bud & Cathy Doyle
Anne Fehrenbach-Klasmeier
Kenneth B. Frisof
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Glass
Noreen Hernan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hoffman
Janet Houk '64 SJ
Beverly Jones
Dr. Kelly & Mr. Matthew Joyce
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Kenney
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Lally
Richard Lasch
Donna M. Mazzola
Dolores C. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noonan
Nancy Riffle
Kathleen Byrne Schuerger '59
Ellen Shook
Robert J. Simoneau
Patricia J. Thomas
Patricia White
Francine McAllister Panehal
Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Panehal Family
Frank and Frances Guinta Endowed Scholarship Fund
Elaine Melyar Guinta ’70
Gail Crupper Simonetti, SJC ’72
Endowed Scholarship Fund for Graduate Nursing Students
John A. Simonetti
Gordon E. and Barbara H. Gustafson
Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund
Barbara Gibson Gustafson '55 SJ
Goudreau Family Scholarship in Historic Preservation
George & Kathleen Goudreau
The Goudreau Family Charitable Lead Trust
Jean and Robert Seaton Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scott W. Seaton
Sandra Seaton-Todd
Jeanne Castrigano Carfagna and Margaret Eileen “Maggie” Castrigano Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Greg & Nancy Castrigano
Likly-Wittman Endowed Scholarship Fund
Judith L. Votteler
Mr. Christopher Wittman & Dr. Rachelle Sohren Wittman
Gregory M. Wittman
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Wittman
Loretta Arth Cleary ’44 and Robert J. Cleary
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Patricia Loesch Cleary '80
The Cleary Family
J. Harrington & Marie E. Glidden Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Grevey
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Lorie Molnar Nalley Memorial
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Estate of Donald F. Nalley
Margaret Dempsey Fayen and Rosemary Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund
Keith T. Abood
Donna Bishop
Patricia A. Cost
Mary McLaughlin-Davis '01
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dill
George M. Donnelly
Tim & Betsy Dunn
Margaret Ann Dempsey Fayen ’45 +
Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Flament
Kim Forkins
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Gach
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Grevey
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Horrigan
Kathleen Huth
Kathryn Kazol
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Malloy
Mary T. Martin & Family
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Meszaros
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Miller
Ronald Papajcik
Mr. & Mrs. Earl J. Schulte, III
Marianne Sheehan
Linda W. Stewart
Megan Tague
Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Wollersheim
Margaret Troughton Lechowick
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Lara Peterson & Matthew Trudeau
Peter Paul Carlin Endowed Scholarship Fund for Education
Angela Carlin
Peter Paul Carlin
Endowed Scholarship Fund for Educational Leadership
Angela Carlin
Raphael & Dorothy Dominguez Endowed Scholarship Fund
Gloria Dominguez Janson ’52
Rev. Miles T. White Endowed Scholarship Fund
John J. Mullen, Jr. ’91
Sister Kenan Dulzer, OSU
Endowed Scholarship Fund
Marie A. Dulzer
St. John College Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
Barbara Manak Baehr '62 SJ
Catherine Brennan '65 SJ
Karen Price Carrino '75 SJ
Roseann Calvey Colosimo '70 SJ
Janice Murawski Didich '75 SJ
April Konecek Dugan '65 SJ
Frances Gavron Hammerly '64 SJ
Rosemary T. Kalfas '64 SJ
Denise M. Kresevic, PhD '77
Christine A. Krol '72 SJ
Vida Cyvas Lock, PhD, RN '75 SJ
Candia Cummins Luby '77
Diane Busta Martin '59 SJ
Judith Geiger Mirtell '75 SJ
Antoinette Zaremba Pestro '76
Therese Franey Peter '67 SJ
Deborah O'Linn Petti '74 SJ
Rita A. Smith '74 SJ
Mary Jane Lederle Svonavec, RN '75 SJ
Diane Davalla Teeter '75 SJ
Ann Marie Wurth Toronski '75 SJ
Stolier Family Foundation
Endowed Scholarship
The Helen F. Stolier & Louis Stolier Family Foundation
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Honor Gifts
We appreciate the generosity of those who made a gift to the College to honor a special moment, loved one, or colleague.
Avery S. Friedman, Esq.
Amy Castelli
Alan Jay Rom
Maureen Lardie
Contemporary Quilters & Fiber Artists
Nancy Riffle
Cindy McKnight
Susan Grinnell
Patricia McKnight
Cynthia H. Naegele
Mary Jude Peterson
Lara Peterson & Matthew Trudeau
Jean R. Seaton
Sandra Seaton-Todd
Ursuline College Colleagues
Kathryn M. LaFontana, PhD
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. Wittman
Mr. Christopher Wittman & Dr. Rachelle Sohren Wittman
Gregory M. Wittman
Corporations, Foundations, and Organizations
We are honored to have received gifts and grants from the following foundations, trusts, corporations, vendors, agencies, estates, and organizations. Your support is deeply appreciated.
Arizona State University
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Catholic Community Connection
City of Pepper Pike
Cleveland Clinic
Community of Christ the Servant
Cowboy Earthworks
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Department of Health and Human Services
DEX Imaging
HRSA, Health Resources and Services Administration
Jaguar Club of Ohio
KeyBank Foundation
KeyBank Real Estate Capital
Lois Consulting
National Board for Respiratory Care
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
Ohio Humanities Council
SeaChange Capital Partners Inc
Shaker Auto Lease, Inc.
Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller
St. John Funeral Home
Teleco of Cleveland
The Cleveland Foundation
The David and Inez Myers Foundation
The Department of the Treasury
The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust
The Helen F. Stolier & Louis Stolier
Family Foundation
The I J Van Huffel Foundation
The John Huntington Fund for Education
The Laub Foundation
The Robbins Foundation
The Teagle Foundation
Tuesday Study Club
University of Cincinnati
Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
WIN Cleveland
Heritage Society Members
The Heritage Society recognizes those individuals who remembered Ursuline College through planned or deferred giving as part of a will commitment, gift of insurance, or other instrument of giving.
Gina Gentile Alcazar '85
Eleanor Buckley Arnold '60
Joan M. Belair '06
Kenneth Bernstein '07
Kirsten Taylor Billups '90
Sheila Murphy Birch '64
Mary Jane Breen
Marcie Marcotte Brogan '65
Marjorie Haessly Brubeck '53
Barbara Marchand Crawford '59
Norman F. Diederich, PhD
Mary Ellen Iffarth Downs '72
Marie A. Dulzer
Carrie Edwards '96
Sheila Rapp Epp
JoAnn L. Fellner '78, '03 MSN
Donna Dekleva Fornadley '85
Janis Mohr Gold '88
Barbara Gibson Gustafson '55 SJ
Carolyn J. Hammer '95
Jeanette DiCello Haug '61
Mary York Horrigan '62
Rosemary Hozdic '64
James and Maureen Kovach
Yolanda M. Krueger '56
Karen Dydo Levy '65
Virginia M. Lindseth, PhD
Karen E. Martines
Agnes Sperie Maynard '60
Caroline A. McKalen '48 +
Ann Moley Monastra '56 SJ
Patricia H-F Moore '81
Karen Novak '03
Geraldine C. O'Neill '62
Karen Arndt Ormsby '63 SJ
Laurine Owens '00
Therese Franey Peter '67 SJ
Patricia Kotnik Rea '61
Dolores J. Ricks '54
Sue Ann Gielincki Riley '71, '96
Janice T. Roccosalva '71, '95 MA
Joan Marie Roemer '55
Mary Ann Hayes Rotter '61
Lucille M. Schultz '64
Margaret Clarke Sidman '53
Kori Smith
Christine Stevens '91
Monica Roman Thomas '70
Desma Wilson Thrist '74
Susan M. Wechter '84
Denise San Antonio Zeman '74
Germaine Smith Zenk '57
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Restricted Funds and Gifts
We appreciate gifts and in-kind donations from individuals and organizations that chose to support specific programs, departments, projects, capital campaigns, events, athletic boosters, and activities.
Anonymous
Robert Argo
Arizona State University
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boylan & Family
Winnifred P. Boylan '79
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Margaret Behrens Carlino '95
Carole F. Cashion, PhD
Mary Jo Cherry, PhD
Brian Chiasson
University of Cincinnati
City of Pepper Pike
Cleveland Clinic
The Cleveland Foundation
Jeanne M. Colleran, PhD & Richard M. Weaver
James Comerford
Kim A. Counihan '02
Cowboy Earthworks
Matthew Crawford
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Mr. & Mrs. Steve DeLawder
Thomas & Cory Deleon
Department of Health and Human Services
Emily Caswall Devey '79
Anthony DiGeronimo
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Dziak
Alissa Edwards
Terry Donahue Finefrock '07
Alex Frazee
Craig Gemmill
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Gobec
The Joseph Gorski Charitable Trust U/W/D
George & Kathleen Goudreau
Nick Gravino
Erika Greenberg
Sharon Griffith
Susan Grinnell
Mary R. Gygli
Tina Haren
Marcella Seman Hart '62 SJ
Heather Hawley
Michelle D. Hereford, MSHA, RN, FACHE
Robin Herrington-Bowen '90
Deborah A. Hill-Williams '80
Shannon Hoover
HRSA, Health Resources & Services Administration
Daniel Huffman
The John Huntington Fund for Education
Helen Jones-Toms
Lisa Weinberger Kaminski '94
Danielle Kapalin
Deana Kapalin
Dale Kaprosy
KeyBank Foundation
KeyBank Real Estate Capital
Joyce Khouri
Dr. Rustom & Mary Khouri
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kipp
Scott Kipp
Leslie A. Kirschner '11
William Kirschner
Pam Kleineke
Emily Kline
Fred Krause
Kathryn M. LaFontana, PhD
Virginia LaFontana
The Laub Foundation
Luanne Laurich
Marty Loncar
Mike Maire
Lisa Massello '04
Erin McCarthy
Debra McFadden
Cindy McKnight
Patricia McKnight
Marie Coakley McMonagle '95
Susan Meek
Anne Mencer
Katelyn Mencer & Ben Fitzpatrick
Eli H. Miller
Brock Milstein
Herb P. Minch & Family
Mike & Theresa Minch
Veronica Morris
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
The David & Inez Myers Foundation
Cynthia H. Naegele
National Board for Respiratory Care
Maureen Boylan Neville '89 & Family
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Kathleen Boylan Novak '88 & Family
Danielle Nusbaum
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges
Ohio Humanities Council
Brian Osborne
Lance Osborne
Madison L. Osborne '20
Kimberley Osborne-Milstein '98
Sean O'Toole
Randall C. Parsons
Steve Passov
Bernice Randall
Ryan Randall
Brother Andrew Richards, CO
Darann Riley
The Robbins Foundation
Catherine Rook
Matthew Rosner
Tom Ruff, Jr.
Noel H. Santa Ziembicki
Janet Perse Schuster '77
SeaChange Capital Partners Inc
Dorothy Rupp Seibert '96
Shaker Auto Lease, Inc.
Patricia A. Sharpnack, DNP '84
Ray E. Smiley & The Smiley Family Foundation
Dylan Soga
Margaret Solar, Donald Gorman & The Gorman Family
Barbara Nypaver Sperk '73 SJ
St. John Funeral Home
Cheryl Stask
Kevin Stask
Mike & Heather Stask
April Stein
Mr. & Mrs. John Stopp
Amy Olecki Strait '02
Les Styers
Mark Styers
Nicole Styers
Carrie Syllaba
Tassley Collection
Anthony Tavrell
The Teagle Foundation
Ryan Terrano
Dan Thoburn
The Department of the Treasury
Rhonda Managan Trice '03
Tuesday Study Club
Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Van Niel
Chris Vassalotti
Rosemary Bulina Vicini '71
Darlene & Art Walker
Darla Warner
Gary Warner
Devin Wilson
Peter J. Wilson
WIN Cleveland
Margaret W. Wong
Brian Woodford
Claire M. Zangerle, DNP, RN
Mr. & Mrs. John Zoeckler
Renew - Honor Roll of Generosity
Memorial Gifts
We deeply appreciate the generosity of those who chose to make a gift to Ursuline in memory of a lost loved one or colleague. Thank you for your support and please accept our condolences for your loss.
Mary Pat Clark Brewer ’64
Russell L. Brewer
Frances Petroff Buccilli '96
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Schnall
Katy Snider Burns '62
Donald A. Burns
Genevieve K. Curran '49
Brother Andrew Richards, CO
Elizabeth M. Daugherty
Virginia LaFontana
Deceased Members of the Class of 1970
Mary Lavelle Day '70
Mary Sorma Dellorso '73 SJ
Maghen B. Frindt '22
Margaret Ann Dempsey Fayen '45
Keith T. Abood
Donna Bishop
Patricia A. Cost
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dill
George M. Donnelly
Tim & Betsy Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Flament
Kim Forkins
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory H. Gach
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Grevey
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Horrigan
Kathleen Huth
Kathryn Kazol
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Malloy
Mary T. Martin & Family
Mary McLaughlin-Davis' 01
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Meszaros
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Miller
Ronald Papajcik
Mr. & Mrs. Earl J. Schulte, III
Marianne Sheehan
Linda W. Stewart
Megan Tague
Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Wollersheim
Sr. Anna Margaret Gilbride, OSU, PhD, '56 SJ
Patrick J. Riley, DMin '85
Helen P. Hocevar '89
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Osenar
Allan C. Krulak
James J. McMonagle & Marie Coakley McMonagle '95
James J. Lardie & Diane Davis
Lardie '59
Molly Brudnick
Community of Christ the Servant
Mr. & Mrs. James F. Doyle
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Doyle
Anne Fehrenbach-Klasmeier
Kenneth B. Frisof
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Glass
Noreen Hernan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hoffman
Janet Houk '64 SJ
Beverly Jones
Dr. Kelly & Mr. Matthew Joyce
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Kenney
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Lally
Richard Lasch
Maureen Masterson Carr
Donna M. Mazzola
Dolores C. Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noonan
Kathleen Byrne Schuerger '59
Ellen Shook
Robert J. Simoneau
Patricia J. Thomas
Patricia White
Sr. Miriam Lynch, OSU '37
Rosemary Bulina Vicini '71
Sr. Mary Denis Maher, CSA '59
Robin Herrington-Bowen '90
Janet L. Miller
Jeannette Grasselli Brown + George & Kathleen Goudreau
Sarah L. Gries
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Ibele
Marie Coakley McMonagle '95
Cynthia A. Moore-Hardy, FACHE
Geralyn Presti & John Sedor
Maria Ball Siemon
Sovereign order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller
Marc Swartzbaugh
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Dean's Nursing Society
We appreciate those who have made a commitment to this program.
Monica Boylan Mullen '90
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boylan & Family
Winnifred P. Boylan '79
Maureen Boylan Neville '89 and Family
Kathleen Boylan Novak '88 and Family
Margaret Solar & Donald Gorman and The Gorman Family
Angela Scanlon Ranne
Kathryn M. LaFontana, PhD
Nancy York Schlosser '68
Mary York Horrigan '62
Isabel Wilke Snider '36
Donald A. Burns
Elizabeth Lloyd Frier St. Antoine '56
Theodore J. St. Antoine
St. John School of Nursing class of 1953
Marilyn Horrocks Schoeck '53 SJ
John G. Wittman, Jr.
Judith L. Votteler
Martha F. Bauschka, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Janice Brewington
Susan Cowles Collier, DNP '00
Ethlyn McQueen Gibson '83, '17 DNP
Dr. Regina Bland Sawyer '01
Janet Perse Schuster '77
Christine Stevens '91
Renew - Honor Roll of Generosity
Annual Fund Donations
We appreciate the support of alumni, trustees, former trustees, faculty and staff, and friends to the Annual Fund.
Visionary
Jack & Charlotte Newman
Brother Andrew Richards, CO
Partner
Marguerite Fitzgerald Martin '49 + Richard J. Turgeon, CFA, CAIA, MSFS
Benefactor
Kathleen Gurnick Arendt '70
Sr. Laura J. Bregar, OSU '81, '99 MA
Teri Herrmann Corletzi '90 & Edward Corletzi
Barbara Marchand Crawford '59
Mary Ellen Iffarth Downs '72
Sr. Maureen Doyle, OSU '73 SJ
Patricia Sullivan Horvath '63
Wayne J. Impullitti & Kathryn Doerzbacher Impullitti '87
David A. King, EdD and Winnie King
Kathryn M. LaFontana, PhD
Karen E. Martines
James J. McMonagle & Marie Coakley McMonagle '95
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Osenar
Sr. Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU '70 SJ
Christine Stevens '91
Monica Roman Thomas '70
President’s Society
Geraldine Koenig Arnold '62
Russell L. Brewer
Elizabeth McIntyre
Cynthia A. Moore-Hardy, FACHE
Victoria Wulff Motolik '96
Anthony Panzica
Mary Ann Strimple '70
Lisa D. Sutton
St. Ursula Circle
Kathleen Benda '04
Arlene Stalker Bertrand '63
Mike Brown
Donald A. Burns
Mhoire McGrath Cade
Jeanne M. Colleran, PhD & Richard M. Weaver
Delores Steigerwald Cowan '62 SJ
Dixie Lee Davis
Paula McNicholas Dix '64
Eva H. Dolan
Donna Dekleva Fornadley '85
Barbara Gibson Gustafson '55 SJ
Jo Ann Roscoe Heintel '67
Valerie A. Hughes
Deanne Hurley
Catherine Mulligan Johnson '85
Karen McGlynn Killeen '68
Jo Ann Doller Lane '62
Ellen L. Maher '63
Caroline A. McKalen '48 +
Audrone Gelazis Messick '62
Ann Moley Monastra '56 SJ
Carl J. Monastra, CPA
Sally Rozanc Overcash '62
Ramya Ramadurai
Mary Lou Smialek Reed '70
Joanne Camy Ruxin '96
Michael Santelli
Colleen Joyce Sauvain '88
Dorothy Rupp Seibert '96
Michael J. Silvestro
St. Angela Circle
Nora Burke Beach '78
Diane V. Bertin '66
Jeannette Grasselli Brown
Mary Ellen Campbell '71
Amy Castelli
Linda Rumsey Catanzaro '01
Patricia Loesch Cleary '80
Mrs. Mary Lou Durkin
Elaine Mignanelli Giles '76
George & Kathleen Goudreau
Judith Clark Greig '69 SJ
Ellen Sidner Hallor '65 SJ
Barbara Helms
Mary York Horrigan '62
Sharon F. Jacobs '85
Norma Urig Jerauld '71 SJ
Marie Niemczura Kenzie '71 SJ
Kelli Knaus
Frances Demko Kremer '64 +
Sandra M. Kunz '95
Karen Dydo Levy '65
Edward A. Martin
Barbara Coyne Melle '66
Cynthia H. Naegele
Jodi Capuiso Olivo '90
Rosanne Lee Prokop '92
Josephine Nocero Scaminace '06
Marilyn Horrocks Schoeck '53 SJ
Theodore J. St. Antoine
Mary Jo Lipps Steiner '67
Karen Janders Tolhurst '73
Dorothy Janusko Valerian '77, '99 & Robert J. Valerian
Linda L. Wadian '64 SJ
Joan Crosby Watson '65
Pam Wright, CPA
Germaine Smith Zenk '57
St. John Circle
Elaine Kirschensteiner Alfonsetti '68
Margaret Halter Bartek '68 SJ
Kelly Lynn Berry '05, '13 MBA
Sheila Murphy Birch '64
Annette M. Blackwell '19
Kathleen Barr Bodnar '00, '14 MBA
Grace Knoble Bousek '63 SJ
Paula Jo Longo Boykin '95
Jodi Hyland Campbell '69
Ellen Spitzer Donnelly '65
Peg Murtagh Durkin '61
Linda Haluska Faulhaber '65 SJ
JoAnn L. Fellner '78, '03 MSN
Kristine Sitas Gill '70 SJ
Pat O'Brien Gosky '68
Mary Mullin Graiver '72 SJ
Geraldine Godek Gribble '54
Marcella Seman Hart '62 SJ
Laura Teknipp Herbe '84
Robin Herrington Bowen '90
Carol E. Hren '17
Gloria Dominguez Janson '52
Kathleen Gerome Jennings '70 SJ
Mary Kay Hogan Kantz '63 & Paul Kantz
M. Sally Gilbride Kermode '69
Pamela Mueller Kestner '09
Mary Ann Johns Koncal '69
Jo Ann Burchesky Kylander '70
Marce Kness Longer '74
Mary Ashdown LoPresti '67
Roberta J. Major, Esq. '76
Sally Bou Sliman Martin '54
Margaret M. Martines '89
Ann Campbell McCauley '66
Margaret Flynn McDonnell '79
Cindy McKnight
James S. Mrazik '87
Karen Jirousek Mrazik '78
Cecelia Tournoux Mullin '71
Elizabeth Corr Olson '96
Virginia Ronald O'Malley '68
Joyce A. Peoples '64
Lynne Cianflona Petrovic '83
Christine L. Pintz '85
Trude McDonough Piscitelli '94
Geralyn Presti & John Sedor
Elaine Turk Pryatel '50
Rosanne Bistrica Reames '70 SJ
Denise Hornack Schaffer '61
L. Linton Sharpnack '13
Patricia A. Sharpnack, DNP '84
Nancy Barney Skarl '64
Theresa Standing, PhD '86 & Thomas E. Standing
Mary Arthur Tetlak '96 + & Leonard J. Tetlak
Desma Wilson Thrist '74
Rhonda Managan Trice '03
Amy Cheatham Tye
Aimee Domonkos Weber '95
Annette S. Williams '63 SJ
Tracy L. Zarzour
Reimagine
Reimagining the Future: One Student at a Time
As a bold new future for the College is reimagined through the merger with Gannon University, Ursuline College will continue to challenge students to reimagine their own futures—and the futures of generations to come.
That was never more evident than last Mother’s Day when more than 200 new graduates and their families filled the Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center for Commencement. Among them, DNP Candidate Angel Williams and her daughter Caijanai “Cai” Gates.
For Williams, this is her second time wearing Ursuline’s blue and yellow colors. She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing 14 years earlier when she was a single parent who worked nights as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Occasionally you would find her on campus with her three young children for visits to the library or meetings with her academic advisor.
Her now-grown middle child Cai was by her side again to receive her own Bachelor of Arts in psychology the same day mom received her Doctor of Nursing Practice. As a special Mother’s Day surprise, the College broke protocol and invited Cai to the
stage to place the newly earned doctoral hood over her mother. In the teary-eyed audience was Williams youngest daughter, Anjoel, who had just completed her freshman year in the College’s nursing program.
“When I first came to Ursuline College, I was worried that people would judge me about being a single mom.” states Williams. “But everyone was so supportive and welcoming. I had great teachers and mentors who just wanted me to be my best self. And the same was true when I went for my doctorate.” Williams, a family nurse practitioner with two master’s degrees, works at MetroHealth caring for people living with obesity.
The 24-year-old Cai is enrolled this fall in Tiffin University’s online master’s degree in psychology program with emphasis on neuroscience. She hopes to follow in her mom’s footsteps and earn her doctorate too. When she’s not hitting the books, Cai can be found at her job as a case worker assisting women as they rebuild their lives after surviving domestic violence.
“I found my passion at Ursuline College and it’s helping people,” explains Cai.
Caijanai "Cai" Gates helps hood her mother, Angel Williams.
Reimagining the Future: Transforming Higher Education
Higher education has always existed in a sea of change. Today, small liberal arts colleges—especially women-focused, faith-based institutions like Ursuline College—stand at another turning point. Yet change has never been feared. It has always been an invitation to reimagine what’s possible— to adapt and thrive.
The Ursuline Sisters understood this truth more than 154 years ago when they founded Ohio’s first Catholic college for women. When the education of women was viewed as radical, they envisioned a future where learning opened doors to leadership. Their courage and innovation transformed lives and continues to guide Ursuline today in a world where women now comprise 57 percent of undergraduate and 61 percent of graduate students nationwide. Today, Ursuline College and Gannon University are embracing that same call to evolve.
“Our vision is focused on a successful collaboration that offers a model of academic excellence and mutual respect for our individual identities, all while creating a new shared culture and combined strength,” said Ursuline President David King. “We believe we’ve found that in Gannon.”
Gannon President Walter Iwanenko added, “This is a proactive effort by two faith-based institutions to take advantage of our strengths. We believe we are creating something special that ensures long-term sustainability and can transform Catholic higher education in the region.”
When the merger is completed in 2026, Ursuline will become the Ursuline College Campus of Gannon University. “When we say ‘merger,’ we mean Ursuline will become part of Gannon while retaining its identity and the proud history the Ursuline Sisters built,” said Dr. King. “This merger will expand opportunities—more courses, broader networks, and exciting study-abroad possibilities.”
Sister Laura Bregar, president of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, stated that the Sisters support this partnership because it ensures the continuation of Catholic education that honors their mission. “We have to trust in God’s evolution.”
In the spirit of their founders, Ursuline and Gannon are once again imagining a future filled with possibility—where faith, learning, and innovation continue to shape lives and the world beyond.
Dr. Iwanenko, Sister Laura Bregar, and Dr. King sign the Letter of Intent.
Reimagine Leadership: Ursuline College Board of Trustees
The leadership of Ursuline College reached a historic turning point in 2025 as the Board of Trustees concluded its service and a new transitional board assumed governance. This change marks a critical step in the College’s ongoing merger with Gannon University and an opportunity to reimagine the future while preserving the heart of Ursuline’s mission.
In January 2025, longtime Chair John “Jack” Newman Jr., passed the baton of leadership to Teri Corletzi ’90, a proud alumna whose deep ties to Ursuline’s mission have shaped her service on the board. Corletzi guided the trustees through their final months together, carrying forward Newman’s work and ensuring a smooth handoff to the transitional board. Reflecting on her journey from student to board chair, she noted, “I never imagined as a student here that I would have the honor to serve in this capacity.”
On July 1, 2025—immediately after the Change of Control was approved—Ursuline’s Board of Trustees formally relinquished its duties. In its place, a transitional board of nine members, drawn from
both Ursuline and Gannon, began overseeing the College. This board includes six trustees from Gannon University and three long-serving Ursuline trustees, with Corletzi again serving as chair. They will govern Ursuline until the merger is finalized in 2026.
The transitional trustees bring a breadth of expertise from Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania. Together, they are charged with ensuring financial sustainability, sustaining Ursuline’s distinctive mission, and strengthening the student experience during this time of change.
Gratitude remains at the heart of this transition. “I can’t thank our former board enough for their support and hard work in seeking a partnership to sustain Ursuline College financially and to preserve our cherished mission—all during turbulent times in higher education,” Corletzi said.
With appreciation for the past and confidence in the future, Ursuline steps into this new chapter ready to reimagine leadership, community, and mission for generations to come.
Ursuline College staff and Dr. King pose with Ursuline College Board of Trustees members at the final meeting.
Ursuline College Board of Trustees 2024-2025
Teri Herrmann Corletzi, ’90
Chair
Annette Blackwell
Sr. Laura Bregar, OSU, ’81, MA '99
Jeanne M. Colleran
Dixie Lee Davis
Sr. Maureen Doyle, OSU, '73 SJ
George J. Goudreau, Jr.
Gina Gunning
Jocelyn Jones
Mary Khouri
David A. King
Mhoire McGrath Cade
Elizabeth McIntyre
Sr. Cheryl Mentkowski, OSU
Cynthia Moore-Hardy
John M. Newman, Jr.
Kimberley Osborne-Milstein ’98
Anthony Panzica
Ramya Ramadurai
Transitional Board of Trustees Until Merger
Teri Herrmann Corletzi, ’90
Chair
Sr. Laura Bregar, OSU, ’81, MA '99
Ernest J. DiSantis Jr.
Bill Edmondson
Dr. Sarah Ewing
Dr. Walter Iwanenko
Sr. Gretchen Rodenfels, OSU, ’70 SJ
Martin Rodriguez
Michael Santelli
Regina Sawyer
Michael J. Silvestro
Lisa D. Sutton
Richard Turgeon
Amy Cheatham Tye
Pam Wright
Dr. David A. King - ex officio
Dr. Jennifer Lundy
Cynthia Moore-Hardy
Jim Scozzi
2024 - 25
Financial Summary
A look at the fiscal year spanning July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
The 2024-25 academic year was marked by significant transformation for Ursuline College as it entered into a merger agreement with Gannon University, culminating in the transfer of control at the end of the fiscal year. Throughout this period of transition, Ursuline College maintained its commitment to fiscal stability and prudent management.
Key Highlights from the Audited Financial Statements:
• Major revenue sources remained tuition, fees, and auxiliary enterprises, with net tuition and fees totaling approximately $18.6 million and auxiliary enterprises contributing $2.8 million.
• Grants and gifts reached nearly $3.8 million, supporting both current operations and long-term investments.
• The College's investment portfolio continued strong performance, ending the year at $49.1 million.
• Total assets as of the fiscal year end totaled $92.1 million, a slight decrease from the prior year.
• Ursuline continued to allocate nearly 87% of total annual expenses to direct support of students–covering instruction, academic support, student services, and program functions.
• Change in Net Assets: The College reported a modest increase in net assets, with the year-end balance reaching $89.2 million.
The College greatly values the commitment of donors, alumni, and friends whose ongoing generosity strengthens our educational mission and supports student success. As Ursuline looks forward to a new chapter within Gannon University, the ongoing stewardship of resources and focus on studentcentered investment remain at the heart of its financial strategy.
Revenue
Net Tuition and Fees
Gifts & Net Investment Return
Auxiliary Enterprises
Other
Expenses
Program Services
Fundraising, Management & General
Ursuline ~ St. John College Alumni Board 2024-2025
Jocelyn Jones '17, '18 MBA President
Angela Barnes '95, '12 MBA
Kathleen Barr Bodnar '00, '14 MBA
Rebecca Bittala-McMahan '13
Emily Caswall Devey '79
Mary Ellen Iffarth Downs '72
Terry Finefrock '07 MA
Mary Mullin Graiver '72 SJ
April Howitt '14
Nina Jacobs '15
Alaysia Martin
Student Representative
Simon L. Masters '19 MA
Rivka Maxwell '09
Jodi Capuiso Olivo '90
Ilinda Reese '86
Disclaimer
Janice T. Roccosalva '71, '95 MA
Esther Shackelford
Student Representative
Honorary Board Members
Jo Ann Doller Lane ’62
Kathleen Brown Malec ’57 SJC
Ann Moley Monastra ’56 SJC
The Division of Institutional Advancement of Ursuline College has worked to ensure that this report of support for Ursuline College is a reflection of our donors. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact Sheila Elo at 440.646.8356, or email SElo@ursuline.edu, if you would like to comment. Thank you.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Ursuline College strives to provide an environment that promotes the worth and dignity of each individual. The College supports the principle of diversity and believes it is the responsibility of every member of the Ursuline College community to conduct themselves professionally at all times and to cooperate in maintaining a work and academic environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. Accordingly, Ursuline College prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics, including race, color, national origin, religion, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. These characteristics are also referred to as a person’s “Protected Status” or “Protected Class.” The College does not tolerate conduct that violates this policy and makes
every effort to maintain a work and academic environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. The College responds to harassment and discrimination complaints with measures designed to immediately stop and eliminate the prohibited conduct, prevent the recurrence of the prohibited conduct, and remediate any adverse effects of such conduct on campus or in College-related programs or activities. Thus, all forms of prohibited conduct under this policy are considered serious offenses, and violations will result in discipline, up to and including possible suspension, expulsion, dismissal, termination, or removal and exclusion from the College.
