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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can Support
At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportWomen of Spirit
The Women of Spirit® Award was established in 1993 by former Carlow President Sister Grace Ann Geibel RSM, to recognize outstanding women, who, as leaders in the community, exemplify the Carlow University mission. The awardees in turn share their expertise with the Carlow community by actively participating in the life of the University and in the development of its students. Awardees are nominated and considered by a Women of Spirit® selection committee made up of former awardees and University officials.
Selection criteria includes:
- Strong commitment to values
- Accomplishments that have led to new knowledge or discoveries
- Innovation or leadership that has brought about change for the good of humankind
Awards ceremony
The 15th annual Women of Spirit® Awards program honoring the 2020 awardees was held virtually on April 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Award title
The title was chosen to honor the first real “women of spirit” — the University’s founders, the Sisters of Mercy. Women of Spirit® have had a profound influence over Carlow University since its founding nine decades ago.
2020 Awardees are:
- The Honorable Kim Berkeley Clark
- Cynthia D. Hundorfean
- Kristen S. Kurland
- Karen L. Larrimer
- Anne V. Lewis
- Nancy D. Washington, PhD
- Sister Susan Welsh, RSM
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