The Saint, the Architect, and the University
Nearly a century ago, Pittsburgh architect John Theodore Comes died of cancer in his Beechwood Boulevard home at just 49 years of age. His passion for architecture only exceeded by … Continued
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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.
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“This is Where I’m Supposed to Be”: Ashley Cole’s Carlow Journey from BSN Student to Program Director
For Ashley Cole, Carlow University has always felt like home. She first arrived on campus in 2004 as a first-year undergrad nursing student. After completing her BSN, she continued on … Continued
Mercy Service Day 2025: Carlow Community Volunteers Together, Makes Citywide Impact
On a crisp Friday morning, Sept. 26, 2025, the Carlow University community gathered to carry forward a storied tradition of compassionate action. Anticipation buzzed at breakfast. At 9:00, the gathering … Continued
Mercy Begins at Carlow’s Campus Laboratory School
Step inside Carlow University’s Campus Laboratory School (CLS) and you immediately feel it: a sense of welcome and care. Here, we know that the future of a just and merciful world begins in the earliest … Continued
Building Pathways for Expression: Understanding Dysgraphia
Imagine possessing remarkable ideas that can demonstrate abundant knowledge, only for them to be misconstrued and unintelligible when you attempt to transfer them onto paper. This is a glimpse into … Continued
Carrying Mercy Forward: Carlow at 96
In the autumn of 1929, Pittsburgh was a city of steel and smoke. The nation was heading for economic collapse, yet the Sisters of Mercy looked beyond the uncertainty of … Continued
The Strength of Mercy: Sister Pat McCann’s Lifelong Witness
The streets of Montgomery were lined with cars. The men inside glared at young marchers as they made their way toward the church. Sister Pat McCann remembers walking past them, heart … Continued
“You’re Not Starting Over”: Jenna DelMonte on Helping Transfer Students Feel at Home
For many transfer students, the decision to continue their education at a new university can feel overwhelming. At Carlow, that experience is shaped by people who truly care about student … Continued
Five Values, One Community: Carlow’s Shared Purpose
Carlow University was founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, a community of women who believed deeply in the power of education to transform lives. Their mission was rooted … Continued
Embodying our Values: The Purple Door’s Growing Impact
Now entering its second academic year in Aiden Hall, the Purple Door food pantry has become a fundamental part of life at Carlow University. What began as the Carlow Closet … Continued
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