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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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Purpose into Practice: How Education Meets Impact at Carlow University
The Ripple Effect, July 2026
Before choosing a career path, many Carlow University students begin with a different set of questions: What am I called to do? How can I be of service to others? That perspective is what shapes a Carlow education.
At Carlow, a degree is more than preparation for a first job. It is preparation for meaningful work, long-term growth, and leadership in fields that need skilled, ethical professionals. In this edition of The Ripple Effect, you’ll see that mission in action through stories of excellence in education, healthcare, advocacy, the arts, and nursing.
For traditional students, working professionals, and adult learners alike, Carlow helps people turn purpose into practice and education into impact. READ MORE >>
The Human Work
The Human Work is a Substack publication from Carlow University exploring the role education plays in shaping what people do and who they become. Through stories, reflections, and conversations, we look at the experiences of the Carlow community and the questions those journeys raise.
The future is shaped by people. That’s the work we’re interested in. Sample recent issues below.
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Artist Emily Paige Armstrong Thought She Had the Future Figured Out
But She “Couldn’t Kick” Her Drive to Create
When Emily Paige Armstrong arrived at college, she thought she had her future figured out. She started as a biology major, driven by a desire to help people and build a meaningful career. But somewhere along the way, another part of herself kept demanding attention: the artist she had been trying to ignore.
“I could not kick this feeling that I wanted to create,” she says.
What followed was a gradual process of learning to trust her instincts. With the support of faculty, classmates, and the creative community she found at Carlow, Emily began building the confidence to pursue art seriously, eventually shifting her focus toward studio art and public murals. 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
- A BSN Program That Supports Long-Term Career Growth
- The Teacher I Needed: Ashlynn Radziwon on Finding Her Calling at Carlow
- Clinical Partnerships That Expand Possibility in Carlow’s BSN Program
- Nursing Is a Path to Prosperity. Carlow Prepares Students to Lead in It.
- A+ Work: Carlow University Leads the Region in Transforming the Future of Education
- Beyond the “Paper”: Inside Carlow’s RN to BSN Program
- 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
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