Lifelong Learning at La Roche University
The Introcaso Center for Lifelong Learning, a program for “50 and Better” learners, provides a variety of classes to serve Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities.
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La Roche University’s Call to Save the Humanities
What can you do with a humanities degree?
This question plagues American universities as interest in the humanities fields decline. A survey, taken by The American Academy of Arts & Sciences, shows that 38 percent of humanities-based departments have decreased in enrollment.
Read moreWilliam Crowley: A Former FBI Agent Remembering 9/11 24 Years Later
William Crowley, a professor at La Roche University and retired FBI Special Agent, shared his experience in law enforcement on 9/11.
Read moreINTERVIEW WITH LA ROCHE’S ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Since 2009, women’s sports—particularly collegiate sports—have undergone significant change.
Read moreRedefining the Wheel: Self-expression and the Joy of Driving
By Roger P. Healy Most Americans know the story of Henry Ford and his 1908 Model T that made the car a household staple. Ford had plenty of competitors, but price and availability put asses in Ford seats faster than his contenders could keep up. When it came to variety, however, Ford’s theory was, “Any customer can have a car
Read moreStorm-readiness at the Pittsburgh Zoo
By Finnleigh Gould Photo by Finnleigh GouldA sleepy-eyed lioness suns herself in her enclosure. “Duck for cover,” but what about elephant or gorilla for cover? Katherine Hughes, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, conveyed the National Weather Service’s (NWS) recognition of the zoo as StormReady. Hughes said that the zoo’s prior emergency protocols drew the
Read moreRain, Rain, La Roche Students Went Out to Play
By Finnleigh Gould Photo by Finnleigh Gould Accounting and management student leaving Wright Library What’s it like to be a human today? It’s like April showers wetting La Roche sidewalks; gusty winds reddening students’ faces and light rain dotting glasses. It’s like rain beading atop cars, and passers-by scurrying to class. It’s like bundling up for soccer and lacrosse practice.
Read moreOne Year Later
By Katie Gaughan The Redhawk Post interviewed La Roche University President Dr. Christina Clark the morning of April 10th. The Post inquired about Dr. Clark’s impression of her first year as president, as well as what La Roche has to look forward to next academic year. Dr. Christina Clark Photo by LRU Marketing and Media Q: Could you, in 100
Read moreThe Person Behind the Camera
By Finnleigh Gould Journalism students heard, saw, and felt the presence of guest speaker, Rebecca Droke. The visual storyteller spoke to students about empathy and the qualities of a good photograph. Photograph by Finnleigh Gould La Roche University journalism students discussing photo angles during a presentation activity. “Remember a little bit of what you hear, a little bit of what
Read moreWinter Behind the Wheel: How the LRU Community Survives the Snow
By Roger P. Healy Photo by Bauerstown Volunteer Fire Department Pittsburgh winters are unpredictable at best. According to the National Weather Service, the Steel City experienced average high and low temperatures four to five degrees below average this past January. February saw an inch-and-a-half above average precipitation and nearly eight inches of snow. High winds, heavy snowfalls, and wild temperature
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