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Fall 2024

Readying Royals to Meet a Vital Need in Health Administration

C-suite leaders outline their career pathways and the mentorship, academic programs and Jesuit foundation that enable them to answer the call.

Feature Juliana Vossenberg Kazemi ’17 is part of a positive trend — she’s one of five female graduates of The University of Scranton Philosophy program who is currently enrolled in a top-tier Ph.D. program. 
Fall 2024

University Finds Success Placing Women Philosophy Majors in Ph.D. Programs 

While only 32 percent of philosophy bachelor’s degrees are awarded to women nationally, Scranton retains a remarkable 60 percent female enrollment in its philosophy major, with most who decide to pursue graduate study in philosophy securing placement in fully funded Ph.D. programs. 

Alumni Profiles Juliana Vossenberg Kazemi ’17 is part of a positive trend — she’s one of five female graduates of The University of Scranton Philosophy program who is currently enrolled in a top-tier Ph.D. program. 
Fall 2024

Robert S. Weiss ’68: ‘Farm Boy’ And ‘City Girl’ Make Good

Longtime University benefactors Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss donate the largest single gift in Scranton’s 136-year history, a $10.5 million transformational investment in the education of present and future Royals.

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Fall 2024

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The cover story of the fall issue explores our prison education program, which provides hope and a sense of purpose to its participants. Plus: C-suite leaders in health administration discuss how Scranton is readying Royals to meet a vital need; the University finds success placing women philosophy majors in top-tier Ph.D. programs, and alumni combine their love of the University and the region with support for a transformational investment in education.

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Births and Adoptions

2013

Mary Nelson Mary and Jamie Nelson 13 Welcomed baby Penelope July 30, 2024
Milestones

2010

Andrew M Ponti For the second year in a row, Andrew Ponti received the Maryland Tourism Coalitions Ambassador of the Year award in both 2023 and 2024. This award is given in recognition of a Maryland Tourism Coalition member who has worked to most grow the membership of the organization and promote the tourism and hospitality industry in their region and throughout the state of Maryland.
In Memoriam

1964

Henry Turchanik Henry A. Turchanik, Jr, Class of 1964, Hanover Township on November 25

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Alumni Profiles Accounting for Opportunity with Mary ’85, P’18 and Pat ’83, P’18 Haveronhero banner image Spring 2024

Accounting for Opportunity with Mary ’85, P’18 and Pat ’83, P’18 Haveron

Alumni couple repays debt of gratitude with new opportunities for Scranton students.

Alumni Profiles Alexandra Abboud Miller ’00: From Philadelphia to Scranton, and Then the White Househero banner image Spring 2023

Alexandra Abboud Miller ’00: From Philadelphia to Scranton, and Then the White House

Throughout her career in national security, Alexandra Abboud Miller ’00 has created and implemented policies that impact hostages, their families, and fellow government employees.

Alumni Profiles Estate Society: Mark McDonough ’72 — From the Bottom Quartile to the Top of the Heaphero banner image Spring 2024

Estate Society: Mark McDonough ’72 — From the Bottom Quartile to the Top of the Heap

Mark and Carol McDonough recently established The McDonough Family Scholarship in Memory of Rev. Joseph A. Rock, S.J. H'81

Alumni Profiles “One of the great benefits of my role is I get to experience some of the most beautiful destinations in the world,” said Jimmy Lynett ’97, executive entertainment director at Disney Cruise Line, shown here at Grenville Channel, British Columbia, Canada. Fall 2024

Jimmy Lynett ’97: Ocean Vocation on Disney’s ‘Floating City’ 

Jimmy Lynett ’97 upgraded a port of call on his professional journey to the career destination of a lifetime.

Feature More than 600 Scranton graduates have chosen to spend a year or more in full-time volunteer service immediately after graduation. Of these alumni, 304 have served with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Fall 2023

Achieving Excellence

Stellar academic and professional outcomes, and a commitment to producing men and women for and with others all define excellence at The University of Scranton.

Feature Alumni of the FIRST program, shown, first row, from left, Sophia McMullan ’23, DPT ‘26, Avianna Carilli ‘22, and Erin Grell ’22, G’23 and second row, Mario Rotell ‘23, Clare (Strockbine) Acosta, J.D. ’04, Rich Guilfoyle, ’08, DPT ‘11, Arielle Ferry ’12 G’13, and Marino Angeloni ’22 assembled Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at The University of Scranton Retreat Center at Chapman Lake for the program’s 20th anniversary celebration. Spring 2024

Celebrating Two Decades of FIRSTs

Founders, past participants and the current coordinator gathered at the University’s Retreat Center at Chapman Lake to reflect and celebrate 20 years of First-years Involved in Reflective Service Together (FIRST). The initiative connects incoming students with fellow Royals while also introducing them to the “powerful Scranton culture of service and community."

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Meet the 2024 Remarkable Women Nominees; Genelle (Hoban) Sedon '04, G'07 among national honorees

Meet the 2024 Remarkable Women Nominees; Genelle (Hoban) Sedon '04, G'07 among national honorees

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