CARLOW’S LEGACY

No matter where life has taken you since your time at Carlow, you’ll always be part of the Celtic community.

Here, we’re devoted to creating a more just and merciful world—a mission that began with the Sisters of Mercy and continues through our students and alumni today. Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Humphrey, Carlow is entering an exciting new chapter, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening our impact in the region.

Now, as we look toward the future, we invite you to connect with us and celebrate the incredible impact that you, our alumni, are making every day.

Celtic Pride

As Celtic Alumni, you are fulfilling the mission of the Sisters of Mercy, creating a more just and merciful world right where you are – and you’re not alone. Since 1929, we have graduated over +22k proud alumni.

A Living Legacy of Carlow Celtics

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Create an Impact that Inspires

Imagine the change we can create together in fulfilling Carlow’s promise: Devoted to the Future of You.

Carlow provides generous scholarships, support, and accessible pathways to success, ensuring that financial and systemic obstacles never stand in the way of a student’s potential.

A Carlow education equips students with the knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Carlow graduates bring innovation, compassion, and expertise to the workforce, shaping industries and strengthening the region’s economic and social future.

By preparing highly skilled professionals in critical fields, Carlow drives economic growth and sustains the vitality of Pittsburgh and beyond.

With donor support, Carlow remains agile and forward-thinking, ready to develop new programs and initiatives that address the challenges of tomorrow.

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Celtic Alumni Hour

Celtic Alumni Hour: The Greatest Story Ever Told | February 19, 2026

Hosted by: Sabrina Saunders Mosby, MS, ’11, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vibrant Pittsburgh
Guest: John V. Cardone, VP, Marketing and Communications

Carlow University News

March 25, 2026

“Participating in My Own Rescue”: Barron Taylor’s Carlow Journey

Spend a few minutes talking with Barron Taylor and one thing becomes clear right away: he has a story to tell. Barron speaks with the kind of enthusiasm that suggests he has … Continued

March 21, 2026

Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.

Each March, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) celebrates National Social Work Month, recognizing the vital role social workers play in communities across the country. First established in 1963, … Continued

March 2, 2026

Thinking Outside the Box: A Carlow Student Discovers an Unexpected Career Path

Most people don’t think twice about packaging, until something breaks, leaks, or arrives damaged. For Gabrielle Sedlar, a chemistry major at Carlow University, that everyday frustration became a question worth studying. What materials protect a … Continued