Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Announces Promotions or Tenure Awards for Three Women

Cedar Crest College, the liberal arts educational institution for women in Allentown, Pennsylvania, has announced promotions and/or tenure for four faculty members. Three of the faculty members are women.

Catherine M. Zurawski, director of graduate nursing programs, was awarded tenure. Dr. Zurawski joined Cedar Crest College School of Nursing in the fall of 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a doctor of nursing practice degree, all from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Catherine M. Zurawski was promoted to senior instructor in the School of Nursing. Wagner holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing with a specialty in women and children’s health from Cedar Crest College. She then worked at Reilly’s Children’s Hospital of the Lehigh Valley Health Network before beginning her teachng career at the college in 2016.

Carol J. Ritter was promoted to senior instructor in the department of chemical, physical & forensic sciences. She has taught at the college since 2016. Ritter previously worked as a forensic scientist with the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Laboratory analyzing evidence for the controlled substance section. She holds a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Scranton.

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