Dr. Ashley Cole’s story at Carlow began long before she stepped into a leadership role. She first arrived on campus in 2004 as a nursing student, drawn to a profession she … Continued
There are moments during Commencement when the scale of the day gives way to something more personal. As names were called and graduates crossed the stage at the David L. Lawrence Convention … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PA — On Saturday, May 9, Carlow University will celebrate its 96th Commencement. For the second year in a row, the ceremony will take place at the David L. … Continued
Kenneth “Kat” Chipps didn’t finish high school with an ironclad plan. Like many students, he graduated with an idea of what his future would look like, only to find that path shifting once he got here. What … Continued
PITTSBURGH, PA — Carlow University is proud to announce that Sister Sheila Carney, RSM, will serve as keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement. She will be presented with an honorary degree at the ceremony, to be … Continued
Dr. Sigrid King didn’t arrive at Carlow by chance. “I relocated across the country for this position based on the mission,” she says. “And I’ve never doubted it.” Over the past 30 years, … Continued
Dr. David Gallaher has spent 25 years at Carlow University helping students make sense of a subject that many find intimidating at first. As Chemistry program director, he has taught generations of students, … Continued
For many students, the answer feels obvious: you become a teacher. It’s a reasonable expectation. Early childhood educators shape how children experience learning for the first time, influencing not only academic growth … Continued
Laurie Laird has spent 25 years at Carlow University’s Campus Laboratory School, beginning as a Montessori assistant and growing into her current role as head teacher and primary department chair. Over that time, … Continued
Each April, we pause to celebrate something truly extraordinary, young children and the educators, families, and communities who nurture their growth. The National Association for the Education of Young Children … Continued
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