Announcements
Read the latest updates from your fellow Bearcats.
Jessica Packard, C’19
Jessica Packard, C’19, earned her Ph.D. from Duquesne University in the Biological Sciences.
Saint Vincent College Alumni Making an Impact in Dentistry
Saint Vincent College alumni Dr. Robert Klaich, C’00, and Dr. Brian Klaich, C’98, make their mark in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09, was promoted to Major Gift Officer at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jamie Dunlap Coates, C’06
Dr. Jamie Dunlap Coates, C’06, has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, tenure track, at Seton Hill University.
Aliesha (Pocratsky) Walz, C’07
Aliesha (Pocratsky) Walz, C’07, was appointed as the new President and CEO of the Washington County Community Foundation.
Rena (Watson) Rankin, C’08
Rena (Watson) Rankin, C’08, after graduating college, earned two master’s degrees in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction.
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09, has been promoted to Major Gifts Officer at United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a human services nonprofit covering five counties.
Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman, C’03
Dr. Hans Rocha IJzerman, C’03, welcomed his son Simón Antonio Rocha IJzerman on January 11, 2024.
Bryan Macuga, C’02
Bryan Macuga, C’02, was appointed as Superintendent of Schools at Steel Valley School District.
Dr. Bryan Christensen, C’01
Dr. Bryan Christensen, C'01, was featured in the Winter 2015 issue of Saint Vincent Magazine for his work for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) with the Ebola outbreak.
Alex Billy, C’15
Alex Billy, C’15, PhD, returned to campus to present his lecture, “From Saint Vincent to Start-Up: Scaling Ideas Beyond Latrobe.”
Josh Kearns, C’09
Josh Kearns, C’09, recently purchased and opened a franchise called Next Day Access in Tampa, FL.
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09
Sherrie Dunlap Gallagher, C’09, has been named the recipient of the Women's Leadership Excellence Award by the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber at the Annual Awards Gala on May 8, 2025.
Paul Boland, C’08
Paul Boland, C’08, was recently notified by The Guinness Book of World Records committee that he had broken the previous world record for the most weight lifted by dumbbell curls in one hour previously set at 35,547 lb.
Rena Rankin, C’08
Rena Rankin, C’08, earned two masters degrees in educational leadership and curriculum, and instruction.
Quick Notes
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Scott Hunter, C’84 retired from Verizon in July 2025.
Dr. Mark Davis, C’88, has been named the department chair of the Biology Department at the University of Evansville
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Corry Colonna, C’99, has taken a position as the Sr. Manager of Workforce Housing for the LA28 Olympics.
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Sarah (Johnston) Barnett, C'06, was hired as the Deputy County Administrator for Powhatan County, Virginia, starting Oct 1, 2025. She also completed a Master of Public Administration.
Mollie (Siefert) Cecere, C’03, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Doctorate in Education in June of 2025. In May of 2025, Mollie was recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Marisa (Meucci) Harmon, C’03, recently obtained her Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP). She also gave a lecture on "Difficult Discussions" during the annual Advanced Practice Provider (APP) conference.
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James Kuhns, C’12 was recently promoted to cybersecurity analyst at Carpenter Technology.