Spotlights

My teaching style is one that is interactive and differentiated. I am constantly developing ways for students to collaborate and express their understanding through multiple modes. I love…

Danielle Demme ’16 currently works as a designer for IBM Watson. Her degree from La Roche enabled her to start her career with a Fortune 500 company within one year of graduating. What …

Meet Maria Caruso, chair of the Performing Arts Department and founding director of Bodiography.

Candace Tabrosky ‘15 is a designer for DICK’S Sporting Goods. Her talent for design and education from La Roche enabled her to follow her passion for visual communication. Why would..

During her time as a Redhawk, Brittany Premick ’19 was a student leader on the La Roche University campus. A graduate of the marketing program, Ms. Premick headed the Residence Hall and…

The National Security Studies program, combined with extracurricular activities, prepared Sarah Thomas ’19 for the next step in her academic career: earning her Juris Doctor degree. Ms. Thomas …

Meet Peter Biernesser, M.S. ’17, the lead quality assurance engineer for Smith Micro Software, and business manager for American Worm Growers, LLC. After graduating with a dual…

Meet Kristen Spezialetti ’18, coordinator of community services at Ohio Valley Hospital.

Danielle DiNatale is a senior at La Roche majoring in professional writing. She recently was awarded the Benevolent Quill grant from Words for Charity upon raising the most monetary donations…

Meet Dante Nicholas, a senior from St. Croix of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Mr. Nicholas is majoring in mathematics and is a member of the men’s soccer team at La Roche University.

Meet Julia Felton, a junior majoring in professional writing. Ms. Felton is the editor-in-chief of La Roche’s student newspaper and president of the Karate Club. She has interned for the…

Anthony Colón ’21 entered college after being injured in Afghanistan. He underwent a dozen surgeries over an 18-month period, and is now a student in the health sciences program at La Roche…

Meet Tyler Bowman, a junior majoring in marketing. He is president of the Marketing Club.

Meet George Rukavina, a junior majoring in information technology and minoring in computer security and forensics. He is the team lead for La Roche’s student-run help desk, TechTIPS.

Julia Felton is a senior at La Roche majoring in professional writing. She recently was awarded the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship from the Tribune-Review.

COVID-19 profoundly changed the day-to-day operations of Pittsburgh’s Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS), where alumnus Robert (Bob) Breen now volunteers to perform…

Nursing alumna Samantha Sham has learned to navigate a new normal while caring for critical patients in the Medical Surgical ICU Unit at UPMC Passavant.

The COVID-19 emergency has impacted every industry and countless businesses—even veterinary practices.

“The outstanding education at La Roche allowed for a seamless transfer from providing anesthesia care in an operating room to being the primary practitioner to patients in an ICU setting.” …

Unprecedented times call for creativity, flexibility and innovation, and working as an events coordinator during a pandemic requires all of the above. This is a lesson that alumna Paulette Beadling…

As a licensed professional counselor, alumna Robin Witt ’05 helps new mothers battle feelings of isolation, exhaustion and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“My education from La Roche pushed my boundaries beyond nursing. It helped to prepare me for a leadership role.” – Lydia Kleinschnitz ’94 As senior director of imaging…

Meet Sarah Hefferin, a senior majoring in Professional Writing & Journalism, and minoring in photography.

Meet Katrina David, a junior in La Roche University’s Performing Arts and Criminal Justice & Criminology programs. Photo: Eric Rosé What do you enjoy most about…

Due to heightened stress and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, mental health professionals like Sister May Jane Beatty, CDP, are essential in helping others battle depression and anxiety.

Meet Kelly Mikrut ’21, a graduate student at La Roche University. Ms. Mikrut will earn a Master of Science in Human Resources Management with a concentration in strategic management and…

Meet Gracyn Holcombe, a junior in La Roche’s Interior Design program. Ms. Holcombe is a design intern at Desmone Architects in Pittsburgh.

Meet Jared Woods, a senior double majoring in exercise science and psychology.

Meet Isabelle Orange, a senior majoring in biology. Ms. Orange is an athlete on the women’s soccer and bowling teams, and is a member of the Marketing Club. She recently was accepted to the College…

Meet Ashley Singh, an alumna of La Roche University’s Master of Science in Nursing program.

Meet Caitlyn Miocic ’21. A graduate of the Exercise & Sports Science program, Ms. Miocic was a member of the women’s soccer team.

Meet Amanda Ball, RN, BSN’18, MSN ’21, a senior professional staff nurse at UPMC Presbyterian.

Meet Jennifer Engel, M.S., MPPM, executive director of La Roche University’s Center for Lifelong Learning. This fall Ms. Engel will lead a pilot course for Adventures in Lifelong Learning, a…

Meet Joshua Bellin, Ph.D. Professor of English Learn about animal rights with Dr. Bellin this fall as part of Adventures in Lifelong Learning, a membership program for…

Meet Emily Shimko, Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Get moving in Dr. Shimko’s Fitness Sampler class this fall, offered as part of Adventures in Lifelong…

Meet Dr. Ed Bobinchock Chair Humanities Division Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy Examine the world from the perspective of pre-exilic prophets with Dr….

Meet Frances Halley Embrace the joy of folk art with Frances Halley this fall as part of Adventures in Lifelong Learning, a membership program for individuals 50 and…

Meet David Albert Examine the Battle of Gettysburg with David Albert this fall as part of Adventures in Lifelong Learning, a membership program for individuals 50 and…

Meet Paige Meholick ’21, an ESL instructor at the Chungdahm April Academy in Seoul, South Korea.

Meet Liza Perdomo Alvarez, a junior majoring in psychology.

In celebration of Black History Month’s national theme, Black Health and Wellness, LRU invites you to learn more about…

Meet Lauran Macon ’19, a Fifth and Sixth Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Learning Support Teacher at Hopewell Area School District.

Meet Brittany Craig ’18, interior designer for Desmone Architects.

Meet Jaime Guan, a senior majoring in accounting and management.

Meet Benjamin Cadamore, a junior majoring in Criminal Justice & Criminology with minors in prelaw and finance.

Meet Alexis Moran, a criminal justice and criminology major at La Roche University.

Meet Lauren Tomasko, a 2024 graduate of La Roche University’s Interior Architecture & Design program.

Meet Dania Ngabire, a senior majoring in health sciences. Ms. Ngabire is originally from Burundi.

Meet Dylan Chan ’24, a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of New Haven.

Meet Edwin Kavuma ’25, who came to La Roche from Kampala, Uganda.

Meet Patrick Chewning, a junior majoring in accounting. Patrick is a recipient of the 2025 Founders Scholarship, La Roche’s most prestigious full-tuition award. Hometown: New…