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April 20, 2026

Sister Sheila Carney Will Serve as Carlow University’s Keynote Speaker at 2026 Commencement Ceremony

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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

February 2, 2026

Sister Sheila Carney, RSM, of Carlow University Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 31, 2026) — Sister Sheila Carney, RSM, Special Assistant to the President for Mercy Heritage & Service at Carlow University, has been selected to receive the Lifetime … Continued

October 30, 2025

James Rice Named Carlow University’s Inaugural Baseball Head Coach

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Release Date: 10/30/2025 PITTSBURGH, PA — The Carlow University Department of Athletics is excited to announce James Rice as the inaugural head coach for Baseball. Rice joins Carlow by way … Continued

October 23, 2025

Peirce Family Foundation Renews Commitment to Carlow University’s Dyslexia Program with $4 Million Grant

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Release Date: 10/23/25 PITTSBURGH, PA — The Peirce Family Foundation has renewed its investment in literacy equity with a $4 million commitment to strengthen and expand Carlow University’s dyslexia program … Continued

October 22, 2025

Carlow University Partners with U.S. Navy’s Steel City NROTC to Expand Pathways for Nursing Students

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Release Date: 10/22/2025 PITTSBURGH, PA — Carlow University has been selected as a partner institution of the Steel City Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) unit, providing new opportunities for … Continued

July 17, 2025

Carlow University Announces New College of Education and Social Work

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Release Date: July 17, 2025 PITTSBURGH, PA – Carlow University has announced the launch of its new College of Education and Social Work, a bold restructuring that unites two of … Continued

July 7, 2025

Carlow University Reaffirmed for Accreditation by Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Release Date: July 7, 2025 PITTSBURGH, PA – Carlow University has been officially re-accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as of June 26, 2025, reaffirming Carlow’s … Continued

June 17, 2025

Lou Zadecky named USCAA Garth Pleasant Athletic Director of the Year

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Contact Information: Carlow University John Cardone, VP of Marketing and Communications 412-578-6100 jvcardone@carlow.edu ` PITTSBURGH — Carlow University Director of Athletics Lou Zadecky was named the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Garth Pleasant Athletic Director of … Continued

May 20, 2025

Carlow University Awarded $487K Grant from Heinz Endowments to Expand Access to Education Careers

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Contact Information: Carlow University John Cardone, VP of Marketing and Communications 412-578-6100 jvcardone@carlow.edu Release Date: May 20, 2025 PITTSBURGH, PA – Carlow University has been awarded a $487,846 grant from The Heinz Endowments to … Continued

May 9, 2025

Carlow University to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class in History at 2025 Commencement

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PITTSBURGH, PA — On Saturday, May 10, Carlow University will celebrate its 95th Commencement. A total of 793 students were invited to the ceremony this year—the largest graduating class in Carlow’s nearly century-long history. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.