Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

GWYNEDD VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--

Gwynedd Mercy University recently appointed Stephen Grieco, DMA as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Grieco will assume his new role on June 1.

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With more than 25 years of higher education experience, Grieco has served in a number of roles, including most recently as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell. The majority of Grieco’s career has been spent in the Philadelphia region, serving as an assistant and associate professor of music at the Community College of Philadelphia and Cabrini University, respectively; Dean of Arts and Humanities at Montgomery County Community College; and Associate Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Manor College. Grieco also spent a short time as a Spanish teacher in the Central Bucks School District.

"I am honored to join GMercyU as its new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and respect for all members of the University community. I look forward to collaborating with GMercyU’s dedicated faculty, staff, and students to advance the University mission and make a meaningful impact together," said Grieco.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Grieco to the Gwynedd Mercy University community at this exciting time in our history,” said GMercyU’s President Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD. “He will play an integral role in the development and launch of new academic programs that will help us achieve our vision to be the Catholic University leader in professional and healthcare education. His ‘innovate to the top’ philosophy will fit well with GMercyU’s focus on growth and innovation and the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center this fall.”

Grieco will join Gwynedd Mercy University just a few months before the scheduled opening of its new healthcare innovation center, which will support students from many different majors in learning to harness the power of technology and interprofessional patient care to enhance the patient experience and improve patient outcomes. The new facility also will help the University meet the urgent need for more healthcare professionals in the region. At the same time, the University recently completed the renovation of interior and exterior residential living spaces, the complete renovation of the Frank O. Genuardi Legends Fields baseball and softball complex, and the addition of new dining options on campus. Renovations to the gymnasium should be complete before the start of the fall semester.

During his career, Grieco implemented strategies to move Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell from a Hispanic enrolling to a Hispanic serving institution to improve student outcomes, formed partnerships to expand experiential learning opportunities for students, and secured grant funding to support college readiness and technology equity programs.

Grieco holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Arizona State University, Master of Music from Bowling Green State University, and Bachelor of Music from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He is an active composer and recently had a work premiered at the American Music Educators Association.

About Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University prepares students to become top professionals in the fields of nursing and other health professions, education, business, and the arts and sciences. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1948, Gwynedd Mercy University offers more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and associate degree programs. The University’s campus is situated on 145 private acres on Sumneytown Pike between routes 309 and 202 in Gwynedd Valley, Montgomery County. The University also offers online/accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs for working professionals and career-changers. Learn more at gmercyu.edu, or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Stephen Grieco, DMA, Gwynedd Mercy University's new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Moritz Wagner got a rousing ovation when he got off the Orlando bench late in the first quarter Sunday against New Orleans. By Sunday night he was on his way home to Germany with his Magic teammates.

“It felt a little corny. I’m not going to lie,” the 6-foot-11 center said after playing 10 minutes in his first NBA game in more than a year. “I honestly try to stay away from the emotional part the best that I can. Obviously, means a lot to me. I’m kind of relieved now to get it over with, and now we can just act like it never happened.”

Going home to Europe to play two games against the Memphis Grizzlies means just as much to his brother, Franz, who has not played in more than a month because of a high ankle sprain.

“I’ll get back as soon as I can. Hopefully that’ll be in Berlin,” Franz said. “Regardless of whether I play or not, it’s going to be a true full-circle moment for Mo and I, growing up and going as little kids to that gym to watch he pros play. Playing an NBA game there is pretty special for us, and we’re going to appreciate the opportunity.”

Mo Wagner tore his left ACL on Dec. 21, 2024, and had surgery 18 days later. Franz Wagner was averaging 22.7 points and 6.1 rebounds when he sustained the high ankle sprain Dec. 7. He has missed 16 games and the Magic lost eight of them.

Mo Wagner’s cameo return, which came 5,000 miles away from home Sunday, gave his team a spark before the long trans-Atlantic flight.

“I kind of missed it,” said Tristan da Silva, the German-Brazilian player who scored 16 points in the Magic’s 128-118 victory. “It’s been over a year since he played in his last game. He just brings a certain joy and a certain energy to the game that’s been missed.”

The Magic will play the Grizzlies on Thursday night at Uber Arena in Berlin. On Sunday, they will play Memphis again at O2 Arena in London. The Wagners are familiar with both venues, having played on German national teams along with da Silva.

“We both remember growing up in Germany and remember how far away the NBA can feel,” Franz Wagner said. “Obviously, with social media, I think that changed a little but I think it’s going to do wonders for German basketball. It’s going to give a big boost to young people watching that game and make it seem real to them. We’re really appreciative of the opportunity to bring that home.”

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Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (21) reacts after being fouled during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski)