Asked & Answered with Dr. Anne Prisco Holy Family University

In this episode, Dr. Anne Prisco, President of Holy Family University is joined by Sarita Brown, Co-founder & President of Excelencia in Education. They discuss the founding of Excelencia in 2001 with a focus on enhancing Latino student success in education. The dialogue covers various topics, including addressing post-2000 census stereotypes of Latinos, the importance of data for first-generation and financially constrained students, and the advocacy of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. They share personal stories and insights into the efforts of Holy Family University to serve the Latino student population effectively. The conversation also touches on the significance of faith-based institutions in providing holistic education that integrates faith, family, and a commitment to serving, aiming to nurture the whole person.
To learn more about Sarita and Excelencia in Education please visit edexcelencia.org
And to learn more about Holy Family University please visit holyfamily.edu

In this engaging episode of Asked & Answered, Dr. Anne Prisco, President of Holy Family University, sits down with Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association. Join them as they delve into Philadelphia's historic recognition as the first U.S. 'World Heritage City' by the United Nations in 2015. The conversation explores the profound impact of quality education, Global Philadelphia's vital partnerships with local educational institutions, and the city's active role in climate action with the Organization of World Heritage Cities. Gain insights into the importance of a global perspective in education, along with a deeper understanding of Philadelphia's rich culture and heritage.

Holy Family University athletics department is constantly growing and evolving, and we’re so lucky to have two Holy Family alums who have returned to their alma mater to spearhead and help shape our athletics department's future.
Joining Dr. Prisco in this episode is Timothy Hamill, the Director of Athletics at Holy Family and Bernadette Laukaitis, Head Women's Basketball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics. She is also the supervisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

At Holy Family University, we believe that it’s our job to lay the foundation for our students and put them on a career path, by exposing them to faculty experts and experiential opportunities.Our Biology program offers exciting opportunities for students. In this episode, Dr. Prisco is joined by two Holy Family Biology faculty members, Associate Professor, Dr. Jaclyn Myers, and Assistant Professor, Dr. Edward Waddell.

Holy Family University is an anchor institution, serving local communities in Philadelphia and Bucks County. An important aspect of serving these communities is education and helping to get important information out to the people who need it most. In this episode, Dr. Prisco introduces you to Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland; a pulmonary and critical care physician and owner of West Coast Lung. He is a national Spokesperson for the American Lung Association along with the President and Founding member of the Association for Healthcare Social Media. While Dr. Jamie doesn't physically live in PA, he is playing a pivotal role in trying to combat misinformation in the healthcare space on a national scale through the tool of social media.
To learn more about Dr. Jamie please visit westcoastlung.com
And to learn more about Holy Family University please visit holyfamily.edu

Last month, Dr. Prisco had the distinct honor to join a panel for The Forum of Executive Women, speaking about Advancing Women in STEM. She was joined by Forum member Marta Villarraga who moderated the conversation, along with Laura Ipsen, President & CEO Ellucian and Kit Schumaker, Managing Director
 of Mancino Burfield Edgerton. Thank you to the Forum of Executive Women for allowing us to bring you this special episode, and part of the conversation about what we are doing in higher education and in the Philadelphia region to advance women in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
To learn for about the Forum of Executive Women please visit foew.com
And to learn more about our programs at Holy Family University, please visit holyfamily.edu