Pittsburgh – La Roche College's Coordinator of Disability Services Rachel Kallem and La Roche biology major Lynka Ineza were recently chosen to participate in One Young World, an annual summit where delegates, backed by One Young World counselors, debate and formulate solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

No youth-dominated event outside of the Olympic Games brings together more countries than One Young World. This year, 1,500 delegates under the age of 30 from 190 countries will converge on western Pennsylvania as Pittsburgh hosts the event from Friday, October 18 through Monday, October 22. The program's speakers include former president Bill Clinton, singer Joss Stone, Kofi Annan, Arianna Huffington, founder of Wikipedia Jimmy Wales, founder of Mashable Pete Cashmore and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

“We are extremely proud to have a La Roche staff member and student participate in the One Young World summit,” said Dr. Howard Ishiyama, vice president of Academics at La Roche College. “We believe strongly in the idea of creating change on a global level, and this organization is developing the leaders to do that.”

About La Roche College: A private, Catholic, co-educational college north of Pittsburgh founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche welcomes students of all religions, ethnic origins and talents. Undergraduates may choose from more than 50 majors, including the top 10 majors most in demand among today’s college students. La Roche combines a quality educational experience with clubs, athletics, social and community volunteer activities, spiritual well-being and more to prepare students for life in a constantly changing global society.