Misericordia University
Marianne Puhalla is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in donor relations and public relations. Currently serving as the Manager of Donor Communications and Relationships at Misericordia University since October 2007, Marianne develops and implements plans to enhance donor engagement and support the University Advancement Division. Additional roles include staff writer at MTP Public Relations since 1990, owner at The Times Leader from August 1992 to December 2012, advertising projects writer at Penn State Wilkes-Barre from 1985 to 1990, and public relations coordinator at WBRE from 1979 to 1985. Marianne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Penn State University, where studies were completed between 1975 and 1979.
Misericordia University
Misericordia University is a four-year, Catholic, co-educational liberal arts university located on a 100-acre (0.40 km2) campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania, near the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It was founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy on August 15, 1924. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates.