Lily Goedeke Housing selection for the 2026-2027 school year has been a struggle for most students, with missent emails, Symplicity errors and general confusion. Residence Life has worked to fix the issues, and the housing process was redone to make the housing process fair for all students. The issues started with emails sent by Residence Life concerning the housing for Apartments and Powell. An initial email announcing the opt-in and housing selection times went out on Ma

Jasmin Sorrell Dr. Barbara Marinak’s first year as Interim Provost has been defined by what President Jerry Joyce calls a “collaborative, thoughtful and grounded” leadership style rooted in respect for faculty and shared governance.   Marinak is no stranger to the university. Since joining the Mount’s faculty in 2011, she has steadily taken on leadership roles, serving as chair of the Education Department, later becoming a professor and dean in 2017 and most recently Dean o

Jasmin Sorrell On March 9, 2026, Joshua Spivey resigned from his role as Executive Director of the Career Center. This prompted a transition in leadership for an office that many students rely on for career guidance and mentorship. Spivey began working at Mount St. Mary’s University in October 2023 as the Director of the Career Center, before being promoted to Executive Director in July 2025. He has not publicly commented on his resignation at this time. Following Spive

Audrey Owens On March 2, 2026, Michael Sollenberger, Professor Emeritus of World Languages and Cultures, passed away at age 76 at York Hospital after experiencing a brief illness. Sollenberger’s impact on the Mount community is long lasting, with alumni, previous coworkers and current professors rallying to show how loved and respected he was as an educator. Born in Philadelphia, Sollenberger was a long-time resident of Pennsylvania. A Classics scholar, he studied and prima