From The President’s Desk
Moravian Greyhound family and friends,
I hope you all are enjoying your summer and time with your family. This past academic year was one of great accomplishments, and the upcoming year shows great promise. I am filled with pride and gratitude for all the efforts that have propelled Moravian University to be a leader in higher education. Our commitment to providing a meaningful education for all has resulted in record growth, underscoring our dedication to preparing students for gainful employment, impactful lives, and leadership in a world of change.
The Elevate experience is at the heart of our educational commitment. It’s a transformative experience designed to equip our students with the skills and competencies necessary for success in an ever-evolving job market. This issue of Moravian University Magazine is dedicated to exploring the profound impact this innovative, forward-thinking initiative is having on our students and community.
Our feature stories delve into the Elevate experience, highlighting how it integrates teamwork, leadership, global experiences, and career support into the student journey. We celebrate the achievements of five outstanding students who have earned all eight career badges, showcasing their fortitude and commitment and Elevate’s effectiveness in fostering career readiness.
Additionally, we are honored to profile Taressa Diaz, vice president of people and culture at Coca-Cola. Her inspiring personal journey and insights into the essential skills employers seek in prospective employees offer invaluable lessons for our students as they prepare to enter the workforce. Her story is a testament to the power of a Moravian education and the importance of adaptability, flexibility, and lifelong learning in personal and career success.
Moravian will continue lighting the way with opportunity and excellence for many generations of students as we consistently elevate our university and celebrate our community. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission.
Warm regards,
President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, P’29
Features
For Taressa Diaz’11, G’16, the secret formula for her rise to a leadership role at the Coca-Cola Company began with a Moravian University course that taught her “the human side of business.”
Designed With Your Future in Mind
Elevate is Moravian University’s signature undergraduate experience to prepare students for life and career.
Eight Badges Elevate the Moravian Experience
Students who participate in Moravian’s distinctive undergraduate experience—Elevate—get an extra boost toward a career they love. Learn about five students who earned all eight badges during their time at Moravian.
View Finder
John Makuvek Field at dusk, photographed by John Kish IV
The HUB
News & Notes
Rosania Harvie Named Arts Educator of the Year
Moravian Secures $40,000 It’s On US Grant
Moravian to Host First Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Boot Camp
Moravian Offers First Associate’s Degree
Health Programs Move Up in National Rankings
Brilliance
Creators
Talking music with Nina Worsley ’25 and Calvin Deifer ’26 opens up a world filled with commitment, dreams, discipline, and beauty.
For decades, Patricia Nemesh Schoenen ’70 and her husband, Robert J. Schoenen Jr., have been champions for Moravian University and the greater Lehigh Valley.
Get to Know Our Lighting the Way Subcommittee Chairs
“The impact of our experiences at Moravian is integral to who we are today. Through our volunteer service, we hope to provide the same transformation for current and future Greyhounds.”
Class Notes
1975
Denny Somach is releasing a new version of his book Get the Led Out: How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World.
1982
Susan Jane Kressly, MD, is serving as president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the professional home for 67,000 pediatricians, pediatric medical specialists, and pediatric surgical specialists.
1998
Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus received her Doctor of Ministry in May from Lancaster Theological Seminary. She was recently named the Dean for Spirituality and Inclusion at Moravian.
Alumni
Alumni
When it comes to new experiences, Rebecca Francis ’90 says she has found personal and professional growth by asking herself, “Why not?”
Alumni
A job coach for young adults with disabilities at the Mercy School in Allentown, Mike Hosfeld ’82 finds joy in watching students grow their confidence, both academically and as they prepare to go out into the world.
Flip-book Versions
Lights, Camera, Passion!
- The Accidental Executive Producer
- Inspired Movement
- A Blush with Greatness
The Future of Education
- Artificial Intelligence
- Black and Latino College Readiness
- Teachers as Transformational Leaders
DIGITAL ONLY
The great outdoors
- Nature’s healing powers
- A photo essay: Close-ups of Moravian’s natural wonders
Working for the earth
- Cutting greenhouse gases
- Protecting coastlines
- Preserving biodiversity
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