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The news site of Marywood University

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Briana Ryan

Briana Ryan, Editor-In-Chief

Briana is a senior Multimedia Journalism major with a minor in English Writing and is the Editor-in-Chief for The Wood Word. Outside of The Wood Word, she is the Secretary for the Public Relations Student Society of America and a member of the Society for Collegiate Journalists. Briana's favorite part about being a journalist is that she gets to tell stories that start conversations.

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Marywood is returning to a some-what sense of normalcy for the Fall 2021 semester

[Photo] Marywood announces plans for Fall 2021 semester

Ellen Frantz
June 2, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Briana Ryan says that the chemistry between the Drew Crew is one of the stand-out features of The CWs Nancy Drew.

Binge Breaks: “Nancy Drew” shows the teenage detective’s staying power

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2021
This year the Art Departments Senior Art Exhibit will take place in the Mahady and Suraci Galleries.

Senior Art Exhibit underway in the Mahady and Suraci Galleries

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2021
Marywood Universitys commencement will take place on campus on May 15.

[Photo] Commencement ceremonies to happen on campus

Cheyenne Amick, Assistant News Editor
April 22, 2021
Marywood’s bond rating rebounded to its pre-pandemic rating in January despite challenges.

[Photo] Marywood’s financial health remains strong despite pandemic

Emma Rushworth, Opinion Editor
April 13, 2021
Marywoods Board of Directors approved the six-goal plan on Feb. 13.

[Photo] Marywood’s 2021-2025 strategic plan highlights intergenerational education

Ellen Frantz and Briana Ryan
March 25, 2021
All presentations in this series will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.

The Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation presents the Black Voices Speaker Series

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
The concert will take place on March 20 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts.

Marywood’s NAfME chapter to host a charity concert

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Boland-Chase served a 42-year tenure at the university, while Castellani joined the university in 2005.

Ann Boland-Chase and Patrick Castellani to retire this summer

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2021
Admitted Student Month will offer both online and in-person options.

Office of Admissions to host Admitted Student Month

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2021
Marywood President Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D joins Founder of the Jarett Yoder Foundation Diane Yoder at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Patriot Resource Center.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the Patriot Resource Center at Marywood

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 9, 2021
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned on the property for March 9 at 12:00 p.m.

The Jarett Yoder Foundation purchases Marywood South

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2021
The council is comprised of five department employees and one student-athlete.

Marywood Athletics launches Athletics Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
Before the fire, the Motherhouse and Seminary was a four-story building that included a chapel, novitiate classrooms, dining rooms, dorms and faculty housing.

IHM Congregation marks 50 years since Motherhouse fire

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2021
Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin was born to a Black mother and a White father. Sr. Margaret Gannon, IHM notes that this caused her appear light-skinned.

Mother Theresa Maxis Duchemin: A Legacy of Social Justice

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
The deadline to submit this report was extended to Dec. 31 due to COVID-19.

Campus Safety releases 2019 Annual Security Report

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
Before reopening, the center was known as the Fricchione Day Care Center. Now the center has been renamed the Fricchione Early Learning Center.

The Fricchione Center reopens and looks toward the future

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2021
Every year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction takes place at the museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

Commentary: Time to rock the Hall of Fame vote

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2021
NEWS BRIEF: Two buildings on campus will temporarily close for disinfecting

NEWS BRIEF: Two buildings on campus will temporarily close for disinfecting

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines become a topic of discussion on campus

COVID-19 vaccines become a topic of discussion on campus

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
February 11, 2021
According to Rachel Hartz, director of undergraduate admissions, there have been various open houses throughout the fall semester.

[Photo] Marywood’s open houses go virtual

Carter Cerretani, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
President Donald Trump arrives at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump stops at Scranton ahead of election day

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
Whos Who on Campus: Meet Provost Dr. Christina Clark

Who’s Who on Campus: Meet Provost Dr. Christina Clark

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020
NEWS BRIEF: Graduate clinical psychology students receive multicultural award

NEWS BRIEF: Graduate clinical psychology students receive multicultural award

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2020
In addition to holding small group sessions through Google hangout the Office of Student Engagement will also provide an information module for first-year students to learn more about campus and college life. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

[Photo] New Student Orientation moves online for the summer

Briana Ryan, Editor-In-Chief
June 24, 2020
The Office of Equity and Inclusion plans to host more events like the Talk of the University during the summer and fall. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

[Photo] Community responds to George Floyd’s death, stands in solidarity with protestors

Briana Ryan, Editor-in-Chief
June 5, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Traditional course evaluations suspended for the semester

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 28, 2020
According to Provost Dr. Susan Turell no physical changes will need to be made on campus to support the reorganization. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

College of Health and Human Services to undergo restructuring

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 21, 2020
For this years Research Day a new session called Expressions in Three will be added to allow students an outlet to express what they are learning during quarantine. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Research Day shifts online to celebrate learning amid campus closure

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 14, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

COVID-19 shakes up student teaching placements

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 7, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

SGA holds election for executive cabinet

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 6, 2020
Some of the donated items includes N95 face masks, gloves and disposable gowns. Courtesy: Marywood Universitys Marketing Department

Marywood donates supplies to local medical facilities

Briana Ryan, News Editor
March 31, 2020
Photo credit: Amanda Focht

New core curriculum launch delayed to Fall 2021

Briana Ryan
March 30, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

University of Scranton student tests positive for COVID-19

Briana Ryan
March 25, 2020
Marywood currently only hosts two summer camps for high school students. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

[Photo] High school summer camps diminishing on campus

Marli Hoskins, Assistant News Editor
March 5, 2020
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Coronavirus affects study abroad plans for students

Briana Ryan, News Editor
February 28, 2020
Marywood is one of 36 schools that received the grant. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

[Photo] Marywood receives $30,000 from ‘It’s On Us’ grant

Emma Rushworth, Contributor
February 24, 2020
According to Kalage, the name was change to be a better representation of the offices mission. Photo credit: Erin Kane

SALD changes name and hires new assistant director

Briana Ryan, News Editor
February 17, 2020
According to Persico, every bed and apartment is filled in the facility and there is now a waiting list. Photo credit: Erin Kane

Advisory committee formed to connect Marywood Heights and University

Briana Ryan, News Editor
February 17, 2020
Right now an official location has not been decided; however, the activities of the center will be coordinated through the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Marywood set to open a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center

Briana Ryan, News Editor
February 3, 2020
NEWS BRIEF: Marywood signs two new agreements

NEWS BRIEF: Marywood signs two new agreements

Briana Ryan, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Christianson said she does not foresee the university going in the direction of withholding a student’s grades until their course evaluations are completed has been suggested. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Course evaluations for fall 2019 show 50% return rate

Briana Ryan, News Editor
January 27, 2020
Associate Director of Admissions Communications Lisa Casella will join the marketing department to better align the respective offices work. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Office of Admissions undergoes restructuring

Briana Ryan, News Editor
January 22, 2020
Turell will return to the university as a tenured member of the psychology department in Fall 2021. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Dr. Turell’s tenure as Provost to end in the spring

Briana Ryan
December 14, 2019
Photo credit: Erin Kane

New heat and hot water systems being installed on campus

Briana Ryan
November 22, 2019
The position has not yet been added to the available employment opportunities page on the university website. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Boland-Chase named Interim Director of University Admissions

Briana Ryan
November 22, 2019
Photo credit: Jeremy Stanton

Student Government Association holds special election

Briana Ryan, News Editor
November 20, 2019
Completion of the Annual Security Report is mandated by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statics Act. Photo credit: Jessica Bonacci

Annual Security Report shows drop in liquor law offenses

Briana Ryan, News Editor
October 29, 2019
NEWS BRIEF: Smell in Loughran Hall caused by smoke, not gas leak

NEWS BRIEF: Smell in Loughran Hall caused by smoke, not gas leak

Briana Ryan, News Editor
October 28, 2019
Tests will be administered in the Student Health Services two private exam rooms to help protect the privacy of students being tested. Photo credit: Ellen Frantz

Marywood to offer STD tests and HIV screenings to students

Briana Ryan, News Editor
October 16, 2019
Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Changes coming to the final week of the semester

Briana Ryan, News Editor
October 3, 2019
The app has been in development since the beginning of last academic year.

SALD office launches new Marywood app

Briana Ryan, News Editor
September 26, 2019
The right-wing on the first floor of the Liberal Arts Center will have four classrooms and an administrative office. The former First Stop location will be the schools lunchroom. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

NativityMiguel middle school opens on Marywood campus

Briana Ryan
September 12, 2019
Photo credit: Briana Ryan

NEWS BRIEF: New Board of Trustees members and officers announced

Briana Ryan
September 3, 2019
Image Credit: Adjunct Art Professor Ryan Ward

NEWS BRIEF: Clean up begins on campus after storm

Briana Ryan
May 30, 2019
NEWS BRIEF: Student alleges on-campus sexual assault

NEWS BRIEF: Student alleges on-campus sexual assault

Briana Ryan
April 18, 2019
Zauhar has served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for 7 years. Image Credit: Marywood University Marketing Department

NEWS BRIEF: Zauhar’s tenure as Dean to end in June

Briana Ryan, News Editor
April 8, 2019
Marywood University stands in solidarity with the Christchurch victims, the Muslim community and New Zealand, said Marywood PResident Sr. Mary Persico Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Campus reacts to New Zealand massacre

Briana Ryan
March 25, 2019
Dr. Donald Slish will deliver a presentation on opioid addiction on campus this Thursday. Image Credit: Marywood University Marketing Department

Opioid addiction presentation to be held on Thursday

Briana Ryan
March 20, 2019
Marywoods program was the only school within Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania to be included on the list. Image Credit: Marywood Marketing Department

NEWS BRIEF: Master of Business Administration program receives top ranking

Briana Ryan
March 4, 2019
Photo credit: Amanda Focht

New core curriculum launch delayed to Fall 2020

Briana Ryan
February 26, 2019
Marywood Souths fate will be decided in four months. Photo Credit: Manfid Duran

NEWS BRIEF: Marywood extends contract with Urban Smart Growth

Briana Ryan
February 19, 2019
Thirty-five day government shutdown has little affect on Marywood.

Government shutdown has little effect on Marywood

Briana Ryan
February 13, 2019
NEWS BRIEF: Management Information System program receives recognition

NEWS BRIEF: Management Information System program receives recognition

Briana Ryan
February 3, 2019
Patricia Rosetti, Leadership Annual Giving Officer, accepted the $3,000 donation from Jerry Champi, FNCB Bank President and CEO, to help further the Momentum Program. IMAGE CREDIT: Marywood Universitys Marketing & Communications Department

NEWS BRIEF: FNCB Bank donates to Momentum Program

Briana Ryan
January 31, 2019
NEWS BRIEF: More acts of vandalism on campus

NEWS BRIEF: More acts of vandalism on campus

Briana Ryan
December 5, 2018
Latest security report shows a mixed bag

Latest security report shows a mixed bag

Briana Ryan
December 4, 2018
The vandalism was reported on Saturday. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

NEWS BRIEF: Amphitheatre statue vandalized

Briana Ryan
December 3, 2018
Mold found in the Center for Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) has caused some classrooms to close temporarily. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Marywood addresses mold affecting two campus buildings

Briana Ryan
November 29, 2018
Project Mint started last spring to refresh Marywoods brand. Photo courtesy of Marywood Marketing and Communications

Project Mint refreshes areas on campus

Briana Ryan
November 19, 2018
The Office of Military and Veteran Services is partnering with Equines for Freedom and Warrior Strong. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Office of Military and Veteran Services partners with two nonprofits

Briana Ryan
October 23, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: Steam system repair to occur during fall break

NEWS BRIEF: Steam system repair to occur during fall break

Briana Ryan
October 11, 2018
Kandia Palmer is the 2018-2019 recipient of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) award. Photo courtesy of Marywood Marketing and Communications

NEWS BRIEF: Master of social work student receives fellowship

Briana Ryan
October 10, 2018
Changes in campus safety have been implemented in the year following an incident involving an armed student on campus. Photo Credit: Jessica Bonacci

Safety task force makes changes on campus since armed student incident

Briana Ryan
October 8, 2018
Nicole Coombs is the 22nd student to receive the scholarship. Photo credit: Marywood Marketing and Communications

NEWS BRIEF: Speech-Language Pathology Student receives national scholarship

Briana Ryan
October 4, 2018
The event was held in the upper main dining area in the Nazareth Student Center. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Marywood holds discussion on sexual abuse in the Catholic church

Briana Ryan
September 30, 2018
Marywood ranked in several categories, including best value, best college for veterans and best regional university. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Marywood included in national rankings

Briana Ryan
September 30, 2018
Marywoods Physician Assistant program graduates. Photo credit: Marywood Marketing and Communications

NEWS BRIEF: Physician Assistant graduates earn 100 percent pass rate on national exam

Briana Ryan
September 21, 2018
Dr. Elizabeth McGill is currently a candidate to join the IHM community. Image credit: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)

New IHM candidate begins candidacy phase

Briana Ryan
September 18, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: Graduate art therapy program ranked most affordable

NEWS BRIEF: Graduate art therapy program ranked most affordable

Briana Ryan
September 14, 2018
NEWS BRIEF: SGA fills remaining positions

NEWS BRIEF: SGA fills remaining positions

Briana Ryan
September 13, 2018
The 2018 graduating class from the Master of Science program in speech-language pathology. Photo courtesy of Andrea Novak.

NEWS BRIEF: CSD graduates achieve 100 percent pass rate on national exam

Briana Ryan
July 11, 2018
Photo credit: John Ferraro

Active shooter drill draws mixed feelings from faculty

Briana Ryan
May 17, 2018
Community members gathered for the 5th annual Community Leadership Celebration. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Marywood holds fifth annual Community Leadership Celebration; raises most money in event history

Briana Ryan
May 9, 2018
Prerequisite requirements may have caused uncontested SGA election

Prerequisite requirements may have caused uncontested SGA election

Briana Ryan
May 3, 2018
Sr. John working to make Marywood a fair trade campus

Sr. John working to make Marywood a fair trade campus

Briana Ryan
May 1, 2018
Business class organizes service projects

Business class organizes service projects

Briana Ryan
April 17, 2018
SGA executive cabinet for next year announced; nominees win positions unopposed

SGA executive cabinet for next year announced; nominees win positions unopposed

Briana Ryan
April 9, 2018
Community members gather for a vigil in honor of victims of gun violence. Photo credit: Briana Ryan

Community gathers for vigil honoring victims of gun violence

Briana Ryan
March 27, 2018
Rugby Preview Day attracts prospective student athletes

Rugby Preview Day attracts prospective student athletes

Briana Ryan
March 27, 2018
Student starts petition to keep interim music therapy program director

Student starts petition to keep interim music therapy program director

Briana Ryan
March 22, 2018
Social sciences professor Dr. Adam Shprintzen discusses current events and how they affect Marywood. Photo credit: Bethany Wade

Town halls held to address impact of current events on campus

Justin Kucharski and Briana Ryan
March 21, 2018
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