2008 News Articles

• National Survey Again Confirms Value of Cabrini Education

  RADNOR, Pa. (Dec. 5, 2008) — Results from the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) showed first-year students and seniors at Cabrini College scored higher than students from more than 700 colleges and universities in several benchmarks of effective educational practice.

• Cabrini Day 2008 Focuses on Health Care and Social Justice

  Cabrini Day 2008 brought to campus a national expert on healthcare, recognized two students for extraordinary service work locally and globally, and honored the Cabrini Ministries St. Philip's Mission for their HIV/AIDS education and prevention in Africa.

• Cabrini College Inaugurates Dr. Marie George as Seventh President

  Pledging to prepare students to address local and global injustices through "Justice Matters," a groundbreaking new core curriculum, Dr. Marie Angelella George was inaugurated today as the seventh president of Cabrini College. The inauguration's theme, "Service beyond one's self," was a central message of Dr. George's address, in which she announced her vision for Cabrini's future.

• Author Presents Lecture on Sex and the Soul

  Donna Freitas, assistant professor of religion at Boston University, presents a lecture on her recent book, Sex and the Soul: Juggling Sexuality, Spirituality, Romance and Religion on America's College Campuses, on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Mansion. The lecture is free and open to the public.

• Cabrini Theatre Presents "12 Angry Jurors"

  Cabrini College presents six dynamic performances of "12 Angry Jurors," originally a television play which became a classic Hollywood film under the name "Twelve Angry Men."

• Cabrini College to Inaugurate Dr. Marie George as 7th President on November 15

  On Saturday, Nov. 15, Dr. Marie Angelella George will be inaugurated as the seventh president of Cabrini College. The inauguration, themed "Service beyond one's self," is the culmination of Cabrini Week (Nov. 9-15), an annual series of events celebrating the College's heritage and mission.

• Editor of National Catholic Reporter Presents "Catholic and American: An Examination of Conscience"

  Thomas W. Roberts, editor-at-large and news director of the National Catholic Reporter, presents "Catholic and American: An Examination of Conscience" at Cabrini College on Monday, Nov. 10. Roberts' presentation is at 7 p.m. in the Mansion on the Cabrini campus (610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor). It is free and open to the public.

• Cabrini College Elects Three to Board of Trustees

  Cabrini College has elected three new members to its Board of Trustees: a former assistant to the U.S. Secretary of State, a former vice president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and a financial expert.

• Notre Dame Professor Reflects on Religion and Politics

  Just days before the presidential election, Father Richard McBrien, Crowley-O'Brien Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, presents "Religion and Politics: Some Theological Reflections" at Cabrini College. Father McBrien's presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, is free and open to the public in the Mansion on the Cabrini campus (610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor).

• Cabrini Receives National Science Grant for Community Water Project

  The National Science Foundation has awarded a $92,000 grant to Cabrini College to support the project, "Collaborative Research-Watershed Citizenship Learning Community."

• Communications Students Audio Documentary on AIDS Nominated for National Production Award

  In another showcase of Cabrini's extraordinary Communications department, "Our Hands Are Not Tied," an audio documentary by Megan Pellegrino '09, Kara Schneider '09, and Jillian Smith '09, has been named one of three finalists in the National College Broadcasters, Inc. Production Awards Competition.

• Doctor Hedtke to Lecture at Historical Society on Ely Parker

  Dr. James Hedtke, chair of the History and Political Science department, will deliver "Ely Parker: One Real American," at the Norwood Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 25. The lecture is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at 10 West Cleveland Ave. in Norwood.

• Former Main Line Chamber President Reflects on Lifetime of Leadership

  Robert Pucci, former president and chief executive officer at the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, presents "Reflections on a Lifetime of Leadership" at Cabrini College on Tuesday, Oct. 7. As part of Cabrini's free Leader Lecture Series, admission is open to the public but reservations are recommended.

• "When You Vote for President What Happens?" - Dr. Hedtke Delivers Constitution Day Lecture

  Dr. James Hedtke, professor of history and political science, presents "What Happens to My Vote for President: the Mysteries of the Electoral College Revealed," on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 12:30 p.m. in the Grace Hall Boardroom. This is the annual Constitution Day lecture, and it is free and open to the public.

• Free Family Fun at Cabrini Community Kite Festival and Soccer Clinic

  Free kites, snacks, arts and crafts, and a soccer clinic are only part of the fun that families can enjoy at Cabrini College's annual Community Kite Festival and Soccer Clinic.

• Legendary Philadelphia Coach to Speak at Cabrini College About Leadership

  Fran Dunphy, head men's basketball coach at Temple University, will speak about "Creating Team Leadership" at Cabrini College on Tuesday, Sept. 9. As part of Cabrini's free Leader Lecture Series, admission is open to the public but reservations are recommended.

• Cabrini Welcomes New Director of Student Diversity Initiatives

  Melissa Waters has been appointed director of student diversity initiatives at Cabrini College. Waters will be responsible for programs, services and initiatives that create a positive institutional climate for ALANA (African-American, Latino, Asian and Native American) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) students. Waters joined Cabrini on August 14.

• Cabrini College Announces FREE Fine Arts Performances for Fall 2008

  Cabrini College has announced its Fine Arts calendar for the Fall 2008 semester. All performances are free and open to the public.

• UPS Gives $25000 to Cabrini College and Montco Habitat for Humanity

  UPS does something extraordinary for low-income families in Norristown by giving Cabrini College and the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity a $25,000 check to support the Carriage Stone House project.

• Center for Science, Education, and Technology Named for Dr. Iadarola

  In honor of retiring President Antoinette Iadarola, the Trustees of Cabrini College have named its landmark academic building the Antoinette Iadarola Center for Science, Education, and Technology. The surprise announcement was made earlier this month during a tribute gala attended by nearly 400 well‑wishers.

• Joe Giunta Named Director of Athletics and Recreation

  Joe Giunta, an associate director of athletics for sports administration at Temple University, has been named director of athletics and recreation at Cabrini College, where he will oversee 18 varsity teams, clubs sports, and recreation activities at the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC) stand-out and an active community health and fitness center.

• Cabrini Receives $180K Pew Grant for Programs on Prisoner Re-entry

  The Pew Charitable Trusts has awarded a three-year, $180,000 grant to Cabrini College to support the College's partnership with the borough of Norristown. The grant will help fund and coordinate prisoner reentry services for ex-offenders from Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) returning to the Norristown community. Network partners will include the criminal justice system, social service agencies, and the faith community.

• Retiring President Iadarola to be Feted at Gala

  Alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Cabrini College will celebrate the vision and legacy of retiring President Antoinette "Toni" Iadarola on Friday, June 13, with a tribute, "Daring to Dream: The Iadarola Legacy."

• Cabrini Senior Presents Breast Cancer Research on Capitol Hill

  Cabrini College graduate Allison Superneau '08 recently presented research on possible causes of breast cancer on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Her poster presentation on "The Identification of Downstream Signaling Partners to PTHrP in the Mammary Gland" focuses on identifying the genetic compounds in the development of mammary glands and the compounds' correlation with breast cancer.

• Cabrini Graduate Named One of Nation's Top 100 Collegiate Journalists

  RADNOR, Pa. (May 27, 2008) – North Plainfield resident and Cabrini College graduate Amanda Finnegan '08 has been named one of the top 100 collegiate journalists in the nation by UWIRE, an organization for college student media. More than 500 journalists at 132 colleges and universities were nominated for UWIRE's inaugural selection.

• Communication Students Produce "Faces of Change" on Convergence Website

  Communication students at Cabrini College have launched Faces of Change, the result of a year-long "convergence" project focusing on student activism.

• Nationally Ranked Mens Lacrosse Falls in NCAA Championships and Ends Most Successful Season

  The Cabrini College men's lacrosse team ended its most successful season in program history tonight.

• Men's Lacrosse Advances to NCAA Elite Eight; Top-Ranked Salisbury Awaits

  The Cabrini College men's lacrosse team made history today with a 13-10 win over visiting Haverford College in the second round of the NCAA DIII Lacrosse Championships.

• Retiring President Antoinette Iadarola to Deliver Cabrini College Commencement Address

  Dr. Antoinette Iadarola, retiring president of Cabrini College, will deliver the Commencement address at Cabrini's 48th Commencement exercises May 18. President Iadarola will salute 500 graduates receiving baccalaureate and master's degrees, capping her 16‑year tenure as president of the College.

• Cabrini College Site of First Performance of 2008 Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert Series

  The Philadelphia Orchestra helps Cabrini College celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a free Neighborhood Concert at the College's campus in Radnor on June 27 at 7 p.m. on the Edith R. Dixon Field. Philadelphia Orchestra Associate Conductor Rossen Milanov conducts a program that features music of Bernstein, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Musorgsky, and Gershwin. The concert is the final public event of the College's year-long anniversary celebration.

• Men's Golf Captures PAC Championship

  On Sunday, April 27, Cabrini College roared back from a nine-stroke deficit to claim the 2008 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Golf Championship, the program's first.

• Cabrini Communication Students Earn National Awards - Collegiate Journalism Chapter Named Best

  Students and alumnae in Cabrini's Communication Department received eight national awards from the Society of Collegiate Journalists, the honor society for mass communication.

• 19th Annual Cabrini Classic at the Philadelphia Country Club

  The 19th Annual Cabrini Classic, a combination golf outing, cocktail reception, dinner and an auction, is set for Monday, May 5 at the Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne. Proceeds from the Classic, which last year raised more than $230,000, support the College's top priorities, including scholarships for extraordinary students with financial needs.

• Tours Set for Cabrini Mansion on Historic Main Line Estate

  Basement silver vaults, servants quarters, and architectural mastery are just a few of the unique sights offered on tours of the Main Line's historic Woodcrest Estate Mansion (now home to Cabrini College) on Sunday, May 4.

• Two Cabrini Student-Athletes Selected to Attend NCAA Conference

  Cabrini College junior Nikki Duggan and sophomore Christiana Taylor have been selected to attend the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference in Walt Disney World in late May.

• Cabrini College FREE Concert - Opera for Everyone

  Resident artists from the Academy of Vocal Arts will perform selections from opera and light opera in a FREE concert at Cabrini College, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13 in the Mansion, 610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor.

• Cabrini College FREE Concert - Pianist Performs Works by Haydn Brahms Chopin and Liszt

  Pianist William Carr will perform selections by Haydn, Brahms, Schumann, Chopin, and Liszt in a FREE concert at Cabrini College, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 in the Mansion.

• Writers from Cabrini College, Norristown, and Catholic Relief Services Reveal Stories of Transformation

  To help celebrate its partnership with Norristown, Cabrini College will unveil a newly-published book that includes writing by Cabrini students, Norristown community leaders and representatives from Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The event will take place on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:15 a.m. at the Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, first floor.

• Lisa Nutter to Receive Ivy Young Willis Award for Contributions to Public Affairs

  Lisa Nutter, who leads a Philadelphia non-profit agency that prepares young people for employment and post-secondary education, will receive the 2008 Ivy Young Willis Award at Cabrini College on April 3. Given annually, the Ivy Young Willis Award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of public affairs. Mrs. Nutter's 12:45 p.m. lecture in the College's Mansion is free and open to the public.

• Track and Field Coach Named Mideast Region Coach of the Year

  Cabrini College track and field coach James Williams '99 has been named the Division III Indoor Track and Field Mideast Region Coach of the Year, as announced today by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

• Dr. Marie Angelella George Named Next President of Cabrini College

  Marie Angelella George, Ph.D., has been selected to be the seventh president of Cabrini College. George, with a distinguished career in higher education and healthcare, will succeed Antoinette Iadarola, Ph.D., who is retiring after 16 years as president.

• Cabrini Women's Basketball Win PAC Champs and Advance to NCAA Championships

  After upsetting host and top-seeded Gwynedd-Mercy 74-72 in the PAC Championship, the women's basketball team will travel to Messiah College for the opening round match-up in the NCAA Championships on Friday, March 7 at a yet-to-be-determined time.

• Cabrini Again Named to President Bush's Honor Roll with Distinction for Exemplary Community Service

  For the second year in a row, Cabrini College has been named to the second annual President's Higher Education Community Honor Roll with Distinction for General Community Service. Cabrini is one of seven colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and one of 127 nationwide named to the Honor Roll with Distinction.

• Cabrini College Hosts Southeastern PA Science Olympiad

  More than 1,500 young Edisons, Franklins and Graham Bells will present their unique and innovative inventions and test their science knowledge in 46 team competitions on Tuesday, March 4, in the prestigious 2008 Southeastern Pennsylvania Science Olympiad Regional Competition at Cabrini College.

• Cabrini College Exhibits Art from Pioneer of Religious Folklife

  Cabrini College proudly presents, "Made with Devotion: the Don Yoder Collection of Religious Folk Art," at the Grace and Joseph Gorevin Fine Arts Gallery in the Holy Spirit Library. The exhibit, which highlights hand-crafted devotional objects and Roman Catholic and Protestant art part of the College's permanent Religious Folk, Popular and Liturgical Arts Collection, runs from Feb. 25 through April 23.

• Condolences to the Northern Illinois University Community

  Cabrini College wishes to offer condolences to and express our solidarity with the Northern Illinois University community.

• Catholic Relief Service President Hackett and Author Ishmael Beah to Speak at Cabrini College

  The President of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Ken Hackett, and Ishmael Beah, author of "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" will share their personal and professional experiences of transformation and global solidarity at Cabrini College on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Grace Hall Atrium as part of the College's Founder's Day Celebration.

• SEPCHE Career Fair Attracts Attention from FBI, DEA, and Treasury

  Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Department of the Treasury are among employers registered for the Government Career Information Fair at Cabrini College on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

• Cabrini Hosts State Leaders Educators and Social Workers in Health Care and Human Rights Conference

  As the nation continues to debate health care in America, Cabrini College presents "Health Care, Human Rights, and Social Work Practice," a day-long conference on health care in Pennsylvania. On Friday, Feb. 29, state legislators, clinical social workers and scholars, and members of economic human rights grassroots organizations will participate in panel discussions and workshops on health care and economic human rights.

• Poet Nikki Giovanni to Give Free Reading at Cabrini College

  Virginia Tech faculty member and internationally renowned poet Nikki Giovanni will present a free poetry reading on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Cabrini College.

• Cavaliers Win at Madison Square Garden

  The Cabrini College Cavaliers women's basketball team used a 38-0 second half run to beat the College of Notre Dame at Madison Square Garden.

• Cabrini Athletics Sponsors "Hoops from the Hearts" Clinic on Martin Luther King Day

  Cabrini College athletics will sponsor the 8th annual "Hoops from the Heart" Basketball Clinic on Monday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the college's Nerney Field house. The clinic is open to boys and girls in grades one through eight and covers all aspects of fundamental play. It will be conducted by Cabrini College basketball coach Bobbi Morgan and members of the College's men's and women's basketball teams.

• Area Chefs Present Gourmet Fare at Cabrini to Benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital

  The public is invited to enjoy an evening of gourmet dining in one of the last remaining estate houses on the Main Line when Up 'til Dawn, a student fundraising association at Cabrini College, hosts the fourth annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Benefit Dinner (Friday, Feb. 8).

• Poet Nikki Giovanni, Author Ishmael Beah and President of CRS to Speak at Cabrini College

  Virginia Tech faculty member and internationally renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and Ishmael Beah, author of "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Solider," will share their inspirational and emotional work at Cabrini College next month.

• Sen. Casey, Congressmen Announce $527,000 Grant for SEPCHE Colleges

  Senator Robert Casey (D, Pa.) and Congressmen Patrick Murphy (D, Pa., 8th) and Jim Gerlach (R, Pa., 6th) held a press conference in Cabrini's Center for Science, Education and Technology on Jan. 9 to announce a federally-funded $527,000 grant for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium of Higher Education Institute for Mathematics and Science.