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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.
How You Can Support
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.
How You Can SupportInspiring Students, Driving Growth
At Carlow University, we believe in the power of storytelling to build meaningful connections with students, their families, and the broader community. Through authentic engagement on a variety of mediums and platforms, we’ve created opportunities for present and future students to see themselves thrive in the Carlow experience. These efforts have fostered a deeper connection with those who share our vision of transformative education, leading to a recent surge in enrollment, a plethora of new programs, and overall student success.
By weaving together the stories of current students, alumni, and faculty, we’re showing how Carlow’s mission comes to life every day. Our community-focused approach resonates with students from all backgrounds, ensuring they feel supported and empowered as they take the next steps in their journey. Discover how Carlow is bringing people together and building a more just and merciful world for all.
The Ripple Effect
Carlow University’s Official Newsletter shares the stories that are transforming the Carlow community, and the world, every day. View the latest edition below.
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“Cleared for Takeoff”: Celebrating Carlow University’s Class of 2026
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 Center, one family stood out in the crowd, holding a sign with a larger-than-life photo of their daughter. When Nursing graduate Lillian Hope’s name was announced, the sign went up, the cheers followed, and the moment belonged entirely to them. Her father, Paul Hope, summed it up simply: “This is what every father wishes for.” READ MORE >>
Our Success Stories
Bridging the Nursing Gap: LPN Program
The United States is facing a critical nursing shortage, and Western Pennsylvania is no exception. Healthcare systems are struggling to meet the growing demand for skilled nurses, particularly in long-term care, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. Carlow University launched its Practical Nursing Certificate Program, a 12-month, full-time program designed to expedite entry into the workforce and bridge critical gaps in patient care. >> Read more
Supporting the Region’s Childcare Workforce: Carlow’s Apprenticeship Program Degree Pathway Program
Nationally, enrollment in traditional teacher preparation programs has dramatically declined over the past fifteen years. Pennsylvania is one of the states with the greatest decline in the number of students in the teacher pipeline. As the need for highly qualified teachers has increased, so has the critical need for highly qualified childcare educators working with children from birth to age five. >> Read more
The Stories at the Heart of Carlow University
- Carlow’s Nursing Faculty: Expertise That Extends Beyond the Classroom
- In Carlow’s BSN Program, Student Outcomes Reflect More Than Academic Success
- “Somebody Believed in Me”: Susan Polojac on Advocacy, Education, and Opportunity
- Carlow University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Proves Compassion is the Key to Healing
- Innovation in Nursing Education at Carlow University
- Full Circle: Emily Paige Armstrong on Art, Intuition, and Finding Her Path at Carlow
- Dr. Kathy Humphrey to Represent Carlow University at ACCU Rome Seminar in Vatican City
- In the Thick of It: Becoming a Carlow Nurse
- “Cleared for Takeoff”: Celebrating Carlow’s Commencement 2026
- Carlow University to Celebrate Milestones, Including its Largest Graduating Class in History, at 2026 Commencement
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