Carlow University is a Catholic, values-driven institution in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, committed to educating diverse learners and strengthening the region’s workforce through career-ready programs in healthcare, education, sciences, art, and service.
Carlow’s Media Resources hub provides fast access to leadership information, press materials, brand assets, and expert voices
to help you accurately and efficiently cover Carlow’s work in Pittsburgh and beyond.
For interview requests, campus access, data, or story ideas, please contact:
John Cardone
Chief Transformational Growth Officer
Carlow University
407-615-1828 | jvcardone@carlow.edu
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After-hours: Contact campus security at 412-578-6005
We respond quickly to deadline-driven requests and can connect you
with subject-matter experts across our colleges and programs.
Mission Carlow University, rooted in its Catholic identity and embodying the heritage and values of the Sisters of Mercy, offers transformational educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners and empowers them to excel in their chosen work and all their future endeavors as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Find official announcements, institutional updates, grant awards, program launches, and community stories
in the Carlow University Newsroom.
Carlow University can connect reporters with leaders and practitioners who understand the people, programs, and partnerships shaping Pittsburgh’s workforce. These sources bring perspectives from university leadership, enrollment, corporate partnerships, education access, healthcare, and professional preparation.
President, Carlow University
Topics:
Higher education and regional workforce development
Mercy-informed leadership
Educational opportunity and social mobility
Pittsburgh’s future and the role of universities
Perspective:
Dr. Humphrey can discuss how higher education creates opportunity, prepares ethical leaders, and contributes to the social and economic strength of the region.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Topics:
Academic leadership; healthcare education; workforce-aligned learning;
student preparation and outcomes
Perspective:
How universities connect academic quality, practical learning, and regional workforce needs to prepare graduates for essential professions.
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Topics:
Arts and sciences education; interdisciplinary learning; career preparation;
critical thinking and communication
Perspective:
How the arts and sciences prepare adaptable graduates to think critically, communicate clearly, and contribute across Pittsburgh’s changing workforce.
Dean, College of Education and Social Work
Topics:
Teacher preparation; social work education; educational access;
community-centered workforce development
Perspective:
How universities prepare educators and social service professionals to meet regional needs, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity.
Interim Dean, College of Health and Wellness
Topics:
Healthcare workforce development; nursing and health professions education; clinical preparation; patient-centered care
Perspective:
How higher education builds healthcare talent pipelines and prepares skilled, compassionate professionals for essential roles across the region.
Carlow University connects academic preparation, employer partnership, student opportunity, and the Mercy mission through
an integrated workforce strategy.
What makes Carlow different is not one program or credential. It is the way academic preparation, professional experience, employer relationships, and Mercy values work together. Students prepare for a career while building the judgment, adaptability, and sense of responsibility needed to contribute over time.
HealingStudents train for roles across hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation settings, schools, veterans’ services, nursing homes, home healthcare, behavioral health organizations, and community agencies. Clinical and professional experiences help them establish local relationships before graduation.
ExpressionStudents prepare for creative careers in art, design, communication, writing, media, museums, education, and community organizations. Through studio practice, storytelling, and public engagement, they learn to share ideas, interpret experiences, and contribute to Pittsburgh’s cultural life.
DiscoveryStudents explore science, technology, human
behavior, and the natural world through programs including biology, chemistry, behavioral neuroscience, psychology, and computer science. Research and applied learning prepare them to investigate complex questions and contribute across healthcare, technology, environmental, and research settings.
LeadershipGraduates prepare to contribute across businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, public agencies, and other institutions that need leaders capable of navigating risk, change, and responsibility.
ServiceAnnual service days position students, faculty, staff, and alumni to service over a dozen community organizations across the city.
TransformationThese pathways respond to the need for
teachers, specialists, and administrators who can strengthen schools and expand opportunity across Western Pennsylvania.
Carlow connects students to Pittsburgh through employer relationships, clinical and professional experiences, community engagement, and service. Mercy Service Day, an annual service day for first-year Carlow students, brought students, faculty, staff, and alumni together with more than a dozen community organizations across the city. These relationships help students build local experience and professional networks while giving regional organizations earlier access to emerging talent. Some locations include:
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Award-WinningCarlow University is recognized as a strong regional institution in the Pittsburgh area, especially for its nursing, health sciences, and education programs. External rankings and guides have highlighted Carlow for:
For the most current rankings and recognition, please contact John Cardone.
Carlow collaborates with healthcare systems, school districts, nonprofits, and employers across Pittsburgh to provide clinical placements, internships, and career pathways for students.
Journalists interested in regional workforce stories, employer collaborations, or alumni impact can request interviews with employer partners or alumni working in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and social services.
Are you curious about the inspiring work happening at Carlow every day? Want to know more about all the ways we’re helping to create a more just and merciful world?
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Media Contact
John Cardone
Chief Transformational Growth Officer
Carlow University
Carlow faculty and staff can provide expert commentary on:
To connect with a subject-matter expert, contact John Cardone with your topic and deadline.