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Tony McAleer
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  • March 6, 2026

La Roche University to Host Day of Justice Program Featuring Documentary “The Cure for Hate”

La Roche University’s Ketteler Center for Peace, Justice & Inclusion, in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders (CWB), will host a special Day of Justice program titled “A Former White Supremacist’s Journey from Violent Extremism to Radical Compassion” on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Ryan Room of the Zappala Campus Center.

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Dan Beck
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  • March 6, 2026

La Roche University Names Renowned Music Executive Dan Beck as 60th Commencement Speaker

La Roche University is pleased to announce that Dan Beck, a visionary leader in the music and entertainment industry, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s 60th Commencement on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Mr. Beck will also receive the University’s highest distinction, an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration, in recognition of his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts and community.

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Dr. Christina Clark and Dr. Kyung Kook Chun.
  • By web_latal_mel
  • March 6, 2026

La Roche University Expands Global Engagement Through Partnership with Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología

La Roche University is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) (opens in a new tab), located in San José, Costa Rica, further strengthening the University’s presence in Latin America and reinforcing its commitment to meaningful global academic collaboration.

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Wendy Beckwith
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  • March 6, 2026

New Beckwith Global Experiences Fund Supports Design Student Experiences Abroad

From 1977 to 2007, Wendy Beckwith, M. Arch., spent three decades driving the transformation of La Roche University’s Interior Design program. During her 20-year leadership as Department Chair, program enrollment doubled, the curriculum shifted into the digital age, and the Department secured a rigorous interior design accreditation that it maintains today.

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A diverse group of students gathered around a table. Three of the students are looking at a laptop. The students in the background are engaged in conversation.
  • By web_latal_mel
  • March 6, 2026

La Roche University to Host Presidents Day Admissions Events

This Presidents Day, La Roche University invites prospective undergraduate students to explore campus, connect with faculty, and learn more about academic programs during a series of on-campus admissions events on Monday, February 16. Students who attend any event will earn a renewable $1,000 visit grant applied toward their tuition at LRU.

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Jenny Birch (left) and Bethany Jarmul (right).
  • By web_latal_mel
  • March 6, 2026

La Roche University Literary Society Announces Spring 2026 Events

The La Roche University Literary Society invites the community to two engaging presentations led by distinguished authors this spring. These free events offer opportunities for guests to engage in scholarship, discussion, and a deeper exploration of literary topics. Both presentations will be hosted in the Ryan Room of the Zappala Campus Center on La Roche’s campus in McCandless Township.

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