The University of Scranton community puts Ignatian values in action by changing outcomes one child at a time. Douglas Boyle, DBA '88 and Laura Boyle champion a youth center that provides a no-cost environment for athletics, artistry and wellness; Alumni, faculty and students rally in support.
Community-Based Learning creates positive change and "a feeling that we're in this together."
Grounded in extensive research, the new brand campaign emphasizes individualized care, community belonging and lifelong success while presenting Scranton’s Catholic and Jesuit heritage.
Growth mindset guides President’s Business Council chair to the next challenge and beyond.
The cover story of the spring issue presents Royals unifying to create a pathway for youth. Alumni, faculty, students and friends champion a cost-free community center for athletics, artistry and wellness. Plus: A new brand that celebrates all that makes the University “Uncommonly US”; The “Why" and "What’s Next” for our Community-Based Learning program; and three alumni who affect positive change as leaders and mentors.
Fall 2024
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.
Spring 2024
As a speech-language pathologist at the American Institute for Stuttering (AIS), Mark O’Malia ‘14 provides specialized, universally affordable stuttering therapy and support for clients ages 2 to 80.
Fall 2023
Now in her third year as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees, Newby uses her position to advocate for issues of access and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Spring 2025
Innovative clinical research from Allison (Alli) Smith, Ph.D. ’06, guides treatment for a pediatric headache program at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Spring 2024
University and Geisinger partner on newly reimagined Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured.
Fall 2024
First cohort graduates, faculty and founder offer perspective on The University of Scranton’s pioneering Prison Education Program. Also: A Jesuit consortium, the Jesuit Prison Education Network (JPEN) officially launched in early 2023 and appears to be gaining momentum.
