In this Issue

Gwynedd Mercy University Today is published twice a year for alumni and friends of the University . Your comments and suggestions are welcome .

Susannah Coleman Interim Vice President for University Advancement

Kelly Statmore Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management

Co-Editors : Deb O ' Reilly Meghan Orsino Kirsten Swanson

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Griffin Heroes

Working , and thriving , during a pandemic

The Griffin Nation Podcast

Hosted by two GMercyU seniors

Design : Donna Smyrl

Photography : Shnnon Algeo Deb O ' Reilly Meghan Orsino Chris Panter Jim Roese Donna Smyrl Kirsten Swanson Lisa Marie Turtle

Faculty Profile

Raymond Bandlow , PhD Professor of Education Policy and

Director of Doctoral Studies in Education

On the Cover : The Griffin Nation Podcast is hosted by Seniors Justin Collins and Jordan Perkins and features guests from the GMercyU Community .

The New Normal

Life as a student-athlete in a year like no other

A Great Honor

GMercyU OT Student Elected to National Role

Class Notes