La Roche Connections Newsletter

Roberto Clemente Jr. to Deliver 53rd Commencement Address

La Roche College is pleased to announce Roberto Clemente Jr. as its 53rd commencement speaker. Mr. Clemente Jr. will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. La Roche's graduation ceremony is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 in the Kerr Fitness & Sports Center and will be streamed live online here.
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Gala Raises Scholarship Funds for La Roche Students

Celebrate La Roche!, a gala honoring La Roche College’s 55th anniversary and marking 25 years of the Pacem in Terris Institute was held on April 20, 2018, at the Omni William Penn in downtown Pittsburgh, with Mike Clark of WTAE-TV serving as MC. Alumni, faculty, and friends had a grand time, ending the evening dancing to the sounds of Gary Racan and the Studio-E Band. Alumni came from throughout the United States and from abroad, and our supporters raised more than $75,000 in scholarship funds that will benefit La Roche students most in need. Thank you again to all who attended and supported this event, including our generous sponsors, especially Mr. Richard B. Fisher, the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sage Dining Services, UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, Federated Investors Foundation, Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale, Howard Hanna Real Estate, the Vernon C. Neal & Alvina B. Neal Fund, and the Richard A. Zappala Family Foundation.
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Distinguished Alumni Honored at Gala

During our annual Celebrate La Roche! gala, the College inducted 14 new members to its Distinguished Alumni Circle. Established during La Roche’s 50th anniversary celebration, the Distinguished Alumni Circle honors graduates whose outstanding professional achievements and community service exemplify the fundamental values of the College’s mission. 
See this year's awardees

Welcome Home

Alumni homecoming weekend was a huge success once again this year. 315 alumni and guests returned to the campus to celebrate. Alumni flew in from 7 different countries, and traveled from 18 different states to be a part of the celebration. View photos

Pacem Alumni Give Back

Pacem alumni raised $6,170 in support of the Pacem In Terris International Scholarship Fund. A check was presented to President Sister Candace Introcaso, CDP, Ph.D. at a special Pacem alumni luncheon. View photos

Many Faces One Vision Campaign

Our Many Faces, One Vision campaign is a philanthropic effort to ensure that the College’s global vision continues to flourish in a changing and challenging climate. The goal of the campaign is to raise $12.5 million in support of academics, student activities, athletics, scholarships, student aid and campus improvements.
Learn how donors can make a profound impact through this campaign

La Roche Students Lend a Helping Hand

La Roche students and staff spent a week during spring break volunteering their time in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. They helped repair and rebuild schools devastated by last year's disastrous hurricanes. Thank you again to our generous supporters for helping to make this once-in-a-lifetime service trip possible for our students!

La Roche Proud!

Congratulations to our own Gina Miller ‘77, Director of Alumni Relations, on being selected as the Staff Recipient of the Commitment to Excellence Award at La Roche College’s employee recognition ceremony. We are so very proud of what she’s done for our alumni and the La Roche community. Well done Gina!  -Mike Andreola, VP for Advancement

Your Redhawks are Champs again!

Congratulations to the La Roche College Men’s Basketball Team for winning their third AMCC championship!
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La Roche Men's Baseball Team clinched their 5th consecutive AMCC title. They will host the Conference championship tournament at the Baierl Athletic Complex May 11-13 and are currently ranked 17 nationally in Division III. 
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