On March 3, 2018, the Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center will present the
Marilyn Horne Award for Excellence in the Creative and Performing Arts to Dr. Livingston Alexander,
President of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Known affectionately as the “Jackie” Award, the
honor is presented to individuals and organizations who have been instrumental in furthering the arts in the Bradford region.
Dr. Livingston Alexander has served as the President of Pitt-Bradford since 2003. A native of Breaux
Bridge, Louisiana he earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Joseph Seminary College in
Washington D.C. He received a master’s in curriculum and a doctorate in educational psychology from
the University of Houston. Before coming to Pitt-Bradford, Dr. Alexander served as the Provost and Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Psychology at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.
During his fifteen year tenure at Pitt-Bradford, Dr. Alexander guided the University through a period of
dynamic growth and recognition which included the implementation of 21 new academic majors and an
additional 15 minors. Under his leadership, athletic programs were expanded and more than $33 million
has been raised through capital campaigns. The University has been nationally recognized by The
Princeton Review, Washington Monthly Magazine, and U.S. News and World Report among others. In
2016, Pitt-Bradford was recognized by the Obama Administration for excellence in enrolling and
graduating low-income students. G.I. Jobs has recognized Pitt-Bradford for 9 consecutive years as a
“military friendly school”, while The Princeton Review has named the University one of the “Best
Colleges in the Northeast” for 14 years in a row.
When asked about receiving the award, Dr. Alexander said, “I’m surprised and honored to be the
recipient of the Jackie Award, named after a person who is very near and dear to me. I will cherish
forever this special way in which I once again come to be associated with the great Marilyn Horne.”
Pitt-Bradford has been transformed during Dr. Alexander’s presidency. The campus has seen the
renovation and construction of 11 buildings including the iconic Seneca Building located in the heart of
downtown. The transformation of the Seneca Building to Marilyn Horne Hall and the creation of the
Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center are testaments to Dr. Alexander’s dedication to the arts and
his legacy of making the University an integral part of the Bradford economy.
Dr. Alexander’s many achievements have gone well beyond the University. He has been instrumental in
creating functional partnerships between community arts organizations such as BCPAC and PittBradford.
His approach of fostering relationships that are complimentary instead of competitive has
resulted in a rich and vibrant culture of arts in the Bradford community. The University’s Kaleidoscope
program alone has served over 20,000 students in the six-county region presenting a wide range of
shows and programs including The Cat in the Hat, Henry & Mudge and ImaginOcean.
“Although there have been many efforts by many people, Dr. Alexander has been the most instrumental
in bringing Marilyn Horne’s archives to Bradford,” said Shane Oschman, President of BCPAC, “Dr.
Alexander has been a strong advocate for BCPAC. The incredible partnership we have enjoyed with the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, including our beautiful office spaces in Marilyn Horne Hall, make
Dr. Alexander an obvious and deserving recipient of Marilyn Horne Award for Excellence in the Creative
and Performing Arts.”
Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center sincerely thanks Dr. Livingston Alexander for his ongoing
support of the arts in Bradford. His efforts have helped to build a solid foundation upon which creative
and artistic programming will continue to flourish in our region. With heartfelt thanks BCPAC applauds
the work he has done.
The Marilyn Horne Award for Excellence in the Creative and Performing Arts will be presented at 7:30
p.m. in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall on the campus of Pitt-Bradford. The event will take
place before the performance of “An Evening with Molly Ringwald”. Following the performance, the
public is invited to attend a reception to honor Dr. Alexander in the theater’s lobby.
About the “Jackie” Award
The Marilyn Horne Award for Excellence in the Creative and Performing Arts was named in 2000 in
honor of Marilyn Horne. Horne rose to international stardom in the 1970s and represents our region as
the most successful person working in the creative and performing arts. “Jackie” is the nickname Horne
has been known affectionately by since childhood.
About BCPAC
Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center is the premier regional organizer of nationally touring
theatrical events. The center is open year round and relies on the generous support of individuals and
organizations. Past events have included nationally touring Broadway productions and appearances by
celebrities, authors, and nationally recognized personalities. A non-profit 501(c)(3), BCPAC is dedicated
to offering high-quality arts experiences at affordable costs to a broad audience in the six-county region
we serve.