July 01, 2015
La Roche College Named a College of Distinction for Fourth Consecutive Year
PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2015 – La Roche University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2015-2016 school year.
Colleges of Distinction is a website and corresponding e-guidebook dedicated to honoring schools nationwide for their excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education. Schools are selected based on college counselor recommendations and research, and evaluated on excellence in four distinctions: student engagement, quality of teaching, vibrancy of the college community and success of graduates. The colleges and universities are not ranked and instead are members of a consortium of other equally impressive schools.
La Roche is recognized within the Pennsylvania College of Distinction and Catholic College of Distinction categories. This is the fourth consecutive year for La Roche to receive this honor. La Roche is one of nine institutions in Pennsylvania to receive the Catholic College of Distinction honor and the only institution within the Pittsburgh region.
Chief Academic Officer Howard Ishiyama, Ph.D., said, “It is an honor to be recognized as a College of Distinction. La Roche University continues to provide a student-focused education by offering personalized attention, dedicated faculty, smaller class sizes and hands-on learning experiences. This designation speaks to our commitment to preparing students for academic and career success in today’s global economy.”
Colleges of Distinction looks beyond rankings and test scores to find colleges that are the ideal places to learn, grow and succeed. The selection process reviews such factors as the school’s first year experience, general education program, experiential components of the curriculum, the strategic plan, and alumni success and satisfaction.
To view La Roche’s profile or to find more information about the online guide, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and five graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,400 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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