Rhonda Maneval
DEd, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Provost serves as the university’s chief academic officer and a key member of the president’s leadership team. Working collaboratively across the institution, the Provost oversees academic programs and initiatives that advance innovation, strengthen community impact, and prepare students to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world.

"I'm really looking forward to building on our legacy of academic distinction," Maneval said. "We have a portfolio of programs that are truly exceptional by any standard. (We'll be) continuing to build on that, and continuing to build new programs to meet the next great need, what are the things that our communities need from us, how do we build those programs with intentionality and that they are academically rigorous and meet our requirements."

About Dr. Maneval

Rhonda Maneval, DEd, RN, ANEF, FAAN, serves as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Carlow University. With more than 30 years in higher education, her career has focused on advancing the role of higher education as a driver of workforce solutions and community impact.

Dr. Maneval champions a forward-looking academic strategy that integrates Carlow’s Mercy heritage, innovation, experiential learning, and meaningful partnerships. Under her leadership, Carlow continues to expand high-quality programs that prepare graduates to lead with skill, compassion, and purpose. She works collaboratively with faculty to foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting dynamic curricula, interprofessional learning, and transformative educational experiences that reflect Carlow’s mission and values.

“Rhonda stands as a role model for fearless leadership, arriving in Pittsburgh with an unwavering dedication to the university’s needs from day one,” Kathy W. Humphrey, president of Carlow University, said in a release. “Rhonda has been profoundly influential during her tenure. She is deeply committed to fostering student success and has guided so many towards their personal triumphs here at Carlow and beyond.”

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Three Colleges, One Carlow Experience

Carlow's academic programs are organized into three colleges, Arts and Sciences, Education and Social Work, and College of Health and Wellness. Each college is led by a dean who works directly with faculty to ensure your learning experience prepares you for meaningful work.

Within each college, learning is personal. Faculty know your name, nurture your potential, and help you connect what you study to who you are becoming.

College of Arts and Sciences

In the College of Arts and Sciences, you will explore big questions, strengthen practical skills, and learn to see the world from new perspectives. Guided by Interim Dean Frank Ammer, PhD, the college helps you connect curiosity with action and discovery with purpose.

Frank Ammer, PhD
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

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College of Education and Social Work

In the College of Education and Social Work, your learning is shaped by compassion, advocacy, and a deep commitment to others. Under the leadership of Dean Keely Baronak, EdD, you’ll prepare to support individuals, families, and communities while creating meaningful change.

Keely Baronak, EdD
Dean, College of Education and Social Work

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College of Health and Wellness

In the College of Health and Wellness, you’ll build the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience to care for others in ways that are both skilled and deeply human. Led by Interim Dean Diana Kozlina-Peretic, DNP, CRNP, MSN, RN, the college prepares you to advance health and well-being through healing, service, and whole-person care.

Diana Kozlina-Peretic, DNP, CRNP, MSN, RN
Interim Dean, College of Health and Wellness

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Whether your path leads to the arts and sciences, health and wellness, or professional studies, you will find a community that challenges you, supports you, and prepares you to lead a life of purpose, service, and impact.

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