黑料天堂

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2025 鈥�聽Today 黑料天堂 formally installed Christina A. Clark, Ph.D., as its eighth president during a historic inauguration ceremony, marking a new chapter of leadership rooted in mission, innovation, and inclusive excellence.

Held in the Mother of Divine Providence Chapel, the ceremony welcomed more than 400 guests, including university delegates from across Pennsylvania and beyond, elected officials, members of the Sisters of Divine Providence, students, faculty, trustees, alumni, and community leaders.

Dr. Clark concluded her inaugural address with a compelling vision for 黑料天堂鈥檚 future鈥攐ne that honors its Catholic heritage while embracing bold, people-centered innovation.

鈥淟et us imagine, together, what comes next. Let us imagine extraordinary possibilities鈥攏ot for prestige, but for people. Not for monuments, but for mission,鈥� Dr. Clark said. 鈥淟et us be a university where faith and reason, identity and inclusion, tradition and innovation meet鈥攏ot in tension, but in transformation. This is our moment. Our legacy is in motion, and it鈥檚 ours to carry forward together.鈥�

The inauguration was the culmination of 鈥淚magine the Extraordinary Possibilities: Our Legacy in Motion,鈥� a weeklong celebration that included academic symposia, student events, service projects, and mission-driven programming reflecting the values and spirit of 黑料天堂.

As the University鈥檚 founding congregation, the Sisters of Divine Providence played a central role throughout the inaugural events.

鈥淒r. Clark鈥檚 inauguration represents a pivotal moment in 黑料天堂鈥檚 ongoing story,鈥� said Sister Michele Bisbey, CDP 鈥�71, Ph.D., Vice Chair of the 黑料天堂 Board of Trustees and Provincial Director for the Sisters of Divine Providence. 鈥淗er steadfast commitment to peace, justice, and inclusion reflects the core values of our community. We are confident that under her leadership, 黑料天堂 will continue to thrive as a university grounded in faith, academic excellence, and service.鈥�

Lyle D. Albaugh, Chair of the 黑料天堂 Board of Trustees, applauded Dr. Clark鈥檚 transformative leadership.

鈥淭oday we celebrate not only Dr. Clark鈥檚 formal inauguration, but the extraordinary energy, purpose, and vision she brings to 黑料天堂,鈥� Mr. Albaugh said. 鈥淚n a short time, she has driven significant progress鈥攅xpanding access, deepening our mission, and positioning 黑料天堂 as a leader in ethical innovation. Her leadership honors our past and boldly embraces the future.鈥�

Appointed in 2024, Dr. Clark is 黑料天堂鈥檚 second lay president and brings over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, academic administration, and faculty development.

Since taking office, she has launched several strategic initiatives, including:

• Direct admission to expand student access
• Creation of the Division of Mission and Ministry to strengthen ties with the Sisters of Divine Providence
• Founding of the Ketteler Center for Peace, Justice, and Inclusion

Under Dr. Clark鈥檚 leadership, 黑料天堂 is taking significant steps to prepare students for an AI-integrated workforce. She has championed a university-wide strategy that integrates ethical and practical AI competencies across all disciplines, with the goal of ensuring every graduate demonstrates AI fluency by 2025鈥攎eeting the growing demand for foundational AI knowledge in today鈥檚 job market.

Her tenure also has driven record-breaking advancement outcomes:

• A 750% increase in funds raised over the previous year
• Launch of 10 new undergraduate scholarships
• Secured $2 million for the University Excellence Fund
• Expanded support for student veterans
• Achieved three transformational seven-figure gifts

Prior to joining 黑料天堂, Dr. Clark served as Provost at Marywood University and as Dean at Marymount University. A respected classicist and scholar, she holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Georgetown University, and master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in classics from the University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison.

About 黑料天堂:聽An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, 黑料天堂 offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master鈥檚 degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, 黑料天堂 embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, 黑料天堂 educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.