News Story
September 18, 2024
La Roche University Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2024 – La Roche University is proud to announce its national recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education.
The award reflects La Roche’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes.
“This achievement highlights La Roche University’s dedicated faculty and staff who inspire students, serve as mentors and uphold the values that drive our campus forward,” La Roche President Christina Clark, Ph.D., said. “La Roche aims to cultivate a supportive environment that values academic excellence and applied learning experiences, and our ranking as a College of Distinction is a reflection of our commitment to student success.”
La Roche earned College of Distinction recognition in the following categories:
- 2024-25 College of Distinction
- Pennsylvania College of Distinction
- Catholic College of Distinction
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Career Development
Since its founding in 2000, Colleges of Distinction has awarded schools for their successful implementation of high-impact educational practices and hands-on learning. Unlike traditional ranking systems based on numerical data, its rigorous selection process involves extensive research and detailed interviews with the institutions, accepting only those that adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. La Roche has demonstrated exceptional performance in each of these areas, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment that equips students for future academic and career success.
“A college degree opens the door to many opportunities,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “But a truly worthwhile education prepares students to thrive once they walk through that door. La Roche’s curriculum encourages meaningful student-faculty collaboration through experiential learning that is relevant and applicable to the real world.”
To be listed among the Colleges of Distinction, La Roche demonstrated its unique ways of helping students be active in their education.
Mr. Schritter added, “We are so impressed to see how La Roche brings life to the traditional undergraduate experience. With a welcoming community, an immersive curriculum and strong support networks, La Roche is undoubtedly nurturing the growth of tomorrow’s leaders.”
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About La Roche University: An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers 68 undergraduate programs of study, seven master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools with a dedicated focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website provides dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information, and to learn how to become a College of Distinction, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.