The President’s Business Council 21st Annual Award Dinner
Spring 2023Patti Byrnes Clarke ’86, P’17, ’19, and Tom O’Brien ’86, P’19 receive the President's Medal at September event.
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The Inaugural Alumni/ Student Golf Outing
Spring 2023Winners were presented with matching purple jackets symbolizing their victory.
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The Class of 2026 Legacy Families Reception
Spring 2023University president meets with students and Scranton families at the 2026 Legacy Families Reception.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner Honors Tony Rice
Spring 2023University honors Tony Rice, Notre Dame legend and quarterback of the 1988 National Championship Team.
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Estate Society: Erin O’Malley Tysko, M.D. ’89: Encouraging Excellence
Spring 2023Alumna and her husband establish scholarship to encourage women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
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2022 Reunion Weekend
Spring 2023'Together Again at Last' for the first full-scale gathering in person since 2019.
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Presidential Christmas Receptions
Spring 2023In December, alumni, parents and friends of the University in Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia celebrated the Christmas season with Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of the University.
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Estate Society: Joseph T. Doyle, CPA ’69: Vehicle For Change
July 2022Joseph T. Doyle, CPA ’69 credits some of his considerable success to his willingness to embrace the blessings and break through the barriers of change.
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Candid Alumni: Scranton Love Story
July 2022Alumni shared their #ScrantonLoveStory on Valentine’s Day this year.
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In Case You Missed it…
July 2022Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature alumni events.
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University Establishes Edward R. Leahy Award
July 2022The University has received a gift from an anonymous donor establishing The Edward R. Leahy Award.
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The President’s Business Council Virtual 20th Annual Award Dinner
July 2022The University of Scranton President’s Business Council (PBC) Virtual 20th Annual Award Dinner honoring John E. (Jack) Brennan ’68, P’06 in memoriam and also recognizing the first 20 years of the PBC was broadcast Nov. 18.
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Alumni Network Continues to Thrive
Fall 2021As the world slowly began to reopen during the spring of 2021, Scranton graduates far and wide continued to rely on the alumni network to serve their communities, support current students and bond over their shared love of the University.
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2021 Peter A. Carlesimo Award Presented to Ed Karpovich ’76, G’86
Fall 2021In June, the University honored Scranton golf legend Ed Karpovich ’76, G’86 with the 2021 Peter A. Carlesimo Award at the annual Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner at Glenmaura National Golf Club.
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New Chairs Named
Fall 2021New chairs have been named for the Alumni Society Advisory Board, Council of Alumni Lawyers and the Medical Alumni Council.
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The Estate Society: A Shared Vision With Bob ’68 & Marilyn Weiss
Fall 2021It begins and ends with a simple notion: gratitude.
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Candid Alumni
Fall 2021The University welcomed many alumni back to campus for Fr. Marina’s Inauguration.
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University Releases ‘Bridges To El Salvador: A University of Scranton Documentary’
Spring - April 2021The University recently released "Bridges To El Salvador: A University of Scranton Documentary," a video that chronicles Scranton's 20-year relationship with the people of Las Delicias, a village in El Salvador.
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Alumni Remember Father Pilarz
Spring - April 2021The University continues to gather tributes to the late president.
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University To Celebrate Day Of Giving May 6
Spring - April 2021The University of Scranton will celebrate its seventh annual Day of Giving on May 6, 2021. This year, the goal is to reach 2,427 donors by midnight on 5.06 in honor of the University’s 24th and 27th president, the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
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University To Honor Karpovich With 2021 Carlesimo Award June 14
Spring - April 2021The University of Scranton’s 2021 Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner will be held at Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic on Monday, June 14.
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Investing in Tomorrow With Edward M. Skovira, M.D. ‘53
Spring - April 2021For decades, Edward M. Skovira, M.D. ’53 invested in the students living and learning at The University of Scranton.
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University Book Club Provides Compelling Discussion
Spring - February 2021Since its launch a year ago, The University of Scranton Book Club has provided more than 550 Scranton alumni and parents with a virtual space to discuss compelling works of fiction and nonfiction with their fellow Royals.
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University Launches Alumni Career Development Webinar Series
Spring - February 2021Scranton launches a series of career development webinars for alumni interested in learning how the University can continue to further their careers after graduation.
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Save the Date for The MAC Symposium
Spring - February 2021Save the Date for The MAC Symposium on Oct. 2.
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A Jes-u-lantern?
Fall - December 2020When the Office of Alumni Engagement challenged social media followers to submit a “Scrantastic” pumpkin for this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest, Emily Johnson DeSarno ’14, G’14 did not disappoint.
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University Premieres Online Christmas Special
Fall - December 2020In an effort to bring the spirit of Scranton into as many homes and hearts as the internet would allow, the University produced an online Christmas special for its alumni, students, parents and friends to enjoy.
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The President’s Business Council (PBC) 19th Annual Award Celebration
Fall - December 2020The President’s Business Council (PBC) 19th Annual Award Celebration honored Margaret “Maggie” Quinn Mariotti, Au.D., P’10, John R. Mariotti, D.M.D., ’75 and Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, J.D., J.C.L., ’72, with the President’s Medal on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Light the Way to a Better Tomorrow
Fall - October 2020Join the Estate Society today to support future generations of Scranton students.
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Engaging Digitally While Distancing: The New Normal
Fall - October 2020When the pandemic hit, the University embarked upon a number of digital initiatives designed to strengthen the purple tie that binds the alumni community together.
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Discovering the New Frontier with Tom Tate ’56
Fall 2019An alumnus' desire to be a part of something greater than himself leads him to the stars.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner Honors Speedy Morris
Fall 2019The University honored Philadelphia-area basketball legend Speedy Morris with the 2019 Peter A. Carlesimo Award at its annual Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on June 24.
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The Legacy Members of the Class of 2019, Then and Now
Fall 2019Way back in 2015, a group of starry-eyed legacy students and their families gathered at the outset of their collegiate years ready to embrace all the University had to offer. Four years later, that same group gathered on the eve of undergraduate commencement fully prepared to “go forth and set the world on fire.”
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Parents’ Executive Council Announces New Chairs
Fall 2019The Parents’ Executive Council (PEC) recently named J.P. and Davida Sweeney P’08, P’13, P’20 as its chairs for this academic year.
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University Establishes Arrupe Service and Social Justice Endowment for Campus Ministries’ Center for Service and Social Justice
Fall 2019The University established The Arrupe Service and Social Justice Endowment, a permanent fund spearheaded by Mike ’99 and Susanna Puntel Short ’01, to support the Campus Ministries’ Center for Service and Social Justice (CSSJ
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2019 Reunion
Fall 2019Royals with class years ending in “4” and “9” returned to campus June 7-9 for Reunion Weekend 2019, the annual chance for alumni celebrating their milestone years to gather “together again, where it all began.”
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In Case You Missed It...
Fall 2019Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature spring semester events.
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A Gift of Education and Opportunity
Spring 2019Alumna's endowed scholarship honors Scranton legacy.
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Patrick’s Pals for Good: Jim ’90 and Kerry Cosgrove Conmy ’90
Spring 2019An alumni couple turns a one-time charitable gesture into a perpetual force for good.
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25,000 Strong
Spring 2019A new University group creates a place for its 25,000 alumnae to connect with one another and the University.
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In Case You Missed It...
Spring 2019Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature fall semester events.
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The Estate Society
Spring 2018Join The Estate Society today to support future generations of Scranton students.
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Saving a Life Through the Scranton Network
Spring 2018Saving a Life Through the Scranton Network or A Tale of Two Christys
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Alumni Survey
Spring 2018We asked. You answered.
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Alumni News
Spring 2018Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature fall semester events.
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The Estate Society: Developing the Whole Person
Fall 2017University of Scranton Interim President Herbert B. Keller, S.J., presents Bob Hickey ’67 with the Frank J. O’Hara Distinguished Alumni Award at Alumni Weekend 2017.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner Honors Basketball Coach Cathy Rush
Fall 2017The University of Scranton honored legendary basketball coach Cathy Rush with the 2017 Peter A. Carlesimo Award at its annual Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner at Saucon Valley Country Club in June
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Alumni Activity Checklist
Fall 2017As men and women for and with others, Royals are committed to staying connected to their alma mater. In fact, “How can I get involved?” ranks high on the list of questions we receive from alumni.
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Alumni Weekend
Fall 2017From June 9-11, more than 1,100 alumni and friends descended upon The University of Scranton for Alumni Weekend 2017, the annual chance for Royals to return home and recapture the glory of their Scranton days.
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5.06 Weekend
Fall 2017May 6, 2017, marked The University of Scranton’s third annual Day of Giving, and Royals around the world responded to the weekend-long celebration of the event by raising more than $260,000 from 2,279 gifts, SHATTERING ALL PREVIOUS 5.06 RECORDS.
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Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future
Spring 2017As one of his final acts, an alumnus honors his father with a new professorship.
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The President's Business Council 15th Annual Award Dinner Honors Francis J. Dubas Jr. ’75 & Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., H’98
Spring 2017The President’s Business Council 15th Annual Award Dinner honored University Trustee Francis J. Dubas Jr. ’75 and University Dean of Admissions Emeritus the Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., H’98.
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Celebrating Scholarship
Spring 2017Noelle Niessen '17 is thankful for the opportunity to study at Scranton, and receiving the Every Family Scholarship helped make it possible.
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Maguire Scholars: A Second Family
Spring 2017Scholars bond at Scranton.
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Performance Music Reunion
Spring 2017More than 150 Performance Music alumni returned to campus to celebrate director of Performance Music Cheryl Boga’s 35th year at The University of Scranton.
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The Future is in Your Hands
Fall 2016By including the University in your long-term estate and financial plans, you can help ensure tomorrow's leaders will similarly value their Jesuit education and the Ignatian ideals that come along with it.
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Cheerleader Reunion
Fall 2016Don’t miss this chance to catch up with fellow cheerleading alumni and support the current team. The evening will include a performance from the current University cheerleaders, a student and alumni meet-up, and a dinner for alumni cheerleaders.
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Performance Music Alumni Reunion
Fall 2016Come back to campus for opportunities to sing, play, talk, laugh and reignite old connections.
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New Alumni Society President: Retired Army Col. Richard H. Breen Jr. ’77
Fall 2016As the new Alumni Board president, retired army Col. Richard H. Breen Jr. ’77 wants to ensure that each of those members sees the value of a continued connection with the Scranton community.
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Guiding Future Doctors Pam Taffera-Deihl, D.O., MBA ’02
Fall 2016The chair of the University’s Medical Alumni Council takes joy in mentoring Scranton students.
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Royal Memories Made at Alumni Weekend 2016
Fall 2016The University welcomed more than 1,200 alumni and friends to campus June 3-5 for Alumni Weekend. Alumni with class years ending in a ‘6’ or ‘1’ celebrated their milestone reunions. All members of the University community were invited to partake in the festivities.
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5.06.16
Fall 2016We did it again! We came together to make an ordinary day extraordinary.
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Bob Bessoir '55 Honored at the Carlesimo Award Dinner
Fall 2016A standout basketball player and coach at the University was honored at this year’s Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner in June.
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A Royal Experience
Fall 2016A new internship program enables students to choose the internship they really want.
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Getting Involved
Spring 2016There are many ways for Scranton alumni to be involved with the University and connect with fellow graduates. Attending or planning events on and off campus, encouraging prospective students to apply to the University, serving as a career mentor, hosting internships and providing philanthropic support are just a few.
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The Estate Society
Spring 2016Reflect on your Legacy… and Create a Better Tomorrow. Join The Estate Society Today.
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Save the Date, Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner
Spring 2016Save the Date, June 20, 2016, for the Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner at Saucon Valley Country Club.
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A Song of Pride
Spring 2016Kathleen Fisher, Ph.D.’80 remembers penning the lyrics to Scranton’s alma mater as a student.
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Half a Century Later, Still a ‘Treasure’
Spring 2016A lot of things come and go in 50 years, but at Scranton, Bob Zelno’s presence has been a constant. This June, the longtime staff member will be joined by his classmates for their 50th reunion celebration, exactly one half century after their graduation day.
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Behind the Scenes of the Alumni Society Advisory Board
Spring 2016The Alumni Society Advisory Board (ASAB), made up of 24 dedicated men and women, sets direction, reviews progress and suggests a future course for the Alumni Society as a whole.
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Tax Credit Funding for Educational Organizations
Spring 2016The University of Scranton Early Learning Center, which opened in September at 528 Quincy Avenue in Scranton’s Hill Section, is the second University initiative that has received approval for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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From Wall Street to the Hardwoods - Joseph Vaszily ’95
Spring 2016On April 6, 2014, Joseph Vaszily ’95 stood on the court of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, taking it all in: Twenty-two thousand screaming fans. All the cameras. The bright lights. An NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Final Four game was just moments away, and Vaszily was filled with excitement and pride.
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The President’s Business Council 14th Annual Award Dinner Honors Francis J. Pearn ’83, P’16
Spring 2016The PBC 14th Annual Award Dinner held last October at the Pierre Hotel in New York City had a student-centered focus, setting a new tone during the black-tie gala.
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Presidential Scholars Receive a World of Opportunity
Spring 2016More than 150 students have been honored with a Presidential Scholarship over the past 14 years, supported in great part by the generosity of members and benefactors of the University’s President’s Business Council (PBC).
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A World of Good
Spring 2016Joanne Kelly and Bill Kelly Sr. lost their son, Bill Jr. ’93, during the September 11 attacks. That dark day caused unspeakable pain for their tight-knit family. But in the days and years that followed, many acts of kindness in response to the tragedy have proved to the Kellys that there is still a lot of goodness in the world.
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Alumni Society Board of Governors Elected
Fall 2015The University of Scranton Alumni Society’s Board of Governors elected seven new members to the board of directors.
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The Class of 1965 Celebrates 50 Years with a Meaningful Legacy to the Next Generation
Fall 2015With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. Just as importantly, you will know that you have made a meaningful contribution to The University of Scranton.
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A Global Education
Fall 2015Jay Nathan, Ph.D., the greatest education a person can have is a global one. “We can all learn from each other, and when we do, we are better off,” said Jay Nathan, Ph.D., a professor of management at St. John’s University in Queens, New York.
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Legacy Parents to Lead Parents' Executive Council
Fall 2015When Anthony Simone ’90 and his wife Kelley (Marrinan) Simone ’90, G’91 were asked by the University to co-chair the Parents’ Executive Council (PEC), they were surprised and honored.
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The Late Dave Gavitt Honored at the Carlesimo Award Dinner
Fall 2015The late Dave Gavitt, one of the architects of modern college basketball and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was recognized at the fundraising event, held June 8 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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The PBC Annual Award Dinner Will Take Place on Oct. 8
Fall 2015Join us in person, or in spirit, to support The Presidential Scholarship Endowment at The 14th President’s Business Council Annual Award Dinner at The Pierre in New York on Oct. 8 to honor Francis J. Pearn ’83, P’16.
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Alumni Weekend 2015 - Royal Memories
Fall 2015The University welcomed more than 1,200 alumni and friends to campus June 12-14 for Alumni Weekend. Alumni with class years ending in a ‘5’ or ‘0’ celebrated their milestone reunions, but all members of the University community were invited to share in the festivities.
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5.06.15: A Day of Giving
Fall 2015What was once just a normal spring day at the University is now a day to be celebrated. On May 6, alumni, students, parents, employees and friends pulled together to give back to Scranton.
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Leave a Legacy That Enriches Our Students’ Lives: Join The Estate Society Today
Spring 2015Talent will be nurtured, hope will be born, and the future will be transformed, one student at a time.
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Be Engaged with your University
Spring 2015Save the date and plan to join us for these upcoming events.
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The Long-Awaited Degree
Spring 2015A surgeon who attended medical school eight credits shy of his bachelor’s degree reflects on the importance of his undergraduate education.
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In His Memory: The Michael Mulhall ’10 Memorial Scholarship
Spring 2015Michael Mulhall ’10 was a connector. He always brought people together. His tragic passing, just weeks after graduation, however, did not end his ability to strengthen the bonds of those he touched.
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A Future, Fair and Bright
Spring 2015Board of Trustee Chair Larry Lynch discusses his new role at the University and his hopes for its future.
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Father Quinn Visits the Student Calling Center, Surprises Donors and Students
Spring 2015Fr. Quinn made a special visit to the Student Calling Center to spend time meeting with students on duty and to thank them for their service to the University.
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Photo: Golden Grads
Fall 2014Members of the Class of 1964 served as delegates at the University's undergraduate commencement ceremony on June 1, 2014.
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Photo: Legacy Families
Fall 2014Alumni gather with their graduates (Class of 2014) for a photo with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., and Alumni Society President Martina A. Martin '80, during commencement weekend.
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Photo: Scranton Alumus Meets the Vice President
Fall 2014Scranton alumus meets the Vice President, photo
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Alumni Society Board of Governors Elected
Fall 2014The University of Scranton Alumni Society’s Board of Governors elected nine new members to the board of directors.
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Leading with Great Passion: Judee Bavaria G'72
Fall 2014Judee Bavaria G’72, president and CEO of Presby’s Inspired Life, has included the University in her estate plans.
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Your 2014 Alumni Reunion
Fall 2014Campus was alive with activity as alumni and friends celebrated their milestone Reunion years and the University’s 125th anniversary, June 20-22. Classes in milestone years didn’t just come back, they gave back too!
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Strengthen the Scranton Network; Answer the Phone!
Fall 2014Senior Jacqulyn Cavanaugh grew up in Philadelphia but she fell in love with Scranton as a child, listening to her father, John Cavanaugh ’77, tell stories of his time at the University.
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Steve Klingman Honored at the Carlesimo Award Dinner
Fall 2014This year’s Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner, sponsored by the Quandel Construction Group, was held on June 9 at Hamilton Farm Golf Club.
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PBC Annual Award Dinner — Oct. 9
Fall 2014The President’s Business Council (PBC) 13th Annual Award Dinner is planned for Thursday, Oct. 9, at The Pierre, New York City.
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Learning to Give: Christopher “Kip” Condron ’70
Fall 2014The University’s most recently named trustee emeritus talks about the importance of giving back and his faith in future generations of Scranton graduates.
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Alumni News
Fall 2013University & Alumni Society Present Frank J. O’Hara Alumni Awards
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Boston and Scranton Strong
Fall 2013Two Alumni complete Boston Marathon just hours before tragic bombing.
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Crunching the Numbers: Fiscal Year 2012
Spring 2013For all you visual people out there, here is an informational breakdown of the University’s donor participation during the fiscal year of 2012.
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While Waiting for Her ‘Ship to Come In,’ Alumna Makes First Donation
Spring 2013Two decades ago my classmates and I walked across a stage at the soccer field, shook Father Panuska’s hand, and received our diplomas.
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Not Just Another Catholic School
Spring 2013Greg grew up in Scranton’s South Side, and the University was a bit of a Marx family tradition.
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Shamrockin’ & Rollin’
Spring 2013On March 8, the classes of 2008-2013 gathered in green to help throw a record-breakin’, Irish-jiggin’, Shamrockin’ Eve Party.
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Alumni News
Spring 2013The following articles highlighting recent alumni events, activities and initiatives at The University of Scranton.
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Why I Give
Fall 2012The following section highlights alumni donor and why they choose to remember their alum mater.
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University & Alumni Society Present Frank J. O’Hara Alumni Awards
Fall 2012The University honored eight individuals with the Frank J. O’Hara Award at the Reunion 2012 O’Hara Award Ceremony in June.
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Reconnecting at Reunion
Fall 2012This year more than 1,000 Scranton graduates and friends came home for Alumni Reunion Weekend in June to celebrate their years on campus and reconnect with those people who made the University so special.
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Alumni News
Fall 2012The following articles highlighting recent alumni events, activities and initiatives at The University of Scranton.
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Alumni News
Spring 2012The following articles highlighting recent alumni events, activities and initiatives at The University of Scranton.
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Remembering Our Miracle in the Mountains
Spring 2012Clare Devine ’08, Martina Martin ’80, Patrick Morgan ’01 and Jeff Manganaro ’02 discuss why they remember "Our Miracle in the Mountains."
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Stay Connected with Your Alma Mater
Fall 2011There are lots of ways to stay connected to the University you love. Don't forget to nominate an inspiring alum for the annual Frank J. O’Hara Alumni Awards, vote for the Alumni Board of Governors, or update us on your recent advanced degree.
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Why We Give Back To Scranton
Fall 2011Why do Scranton alumni give back to the University they love? In their own words, Benjamin Courtney ’11, Jim Franconeri ’65 and Noradeen Farlekas ’83 explain.
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Building a Legacy
Fall 2011For many of our alumni, a Scranton education is a family tradition. This fall, 73 daughters and sons of Scranton alumni – including 11 from alumni couples – entered the University.
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Remembering Our Royals: The 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Fall 2011A decade ago, the world was shaken by the tragic events of Sept. 11, and a surge of shock and sadness flooded the hearts of those near and far, including our University community. Michael Costello ’96, Timothy Finnerty ’90, Charles Heeran ’00, Timothy Hughes ’80 and William Kelly ’93, as well as 32 others who were related to students and graduates, were taken from us that day.
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Alumni News
Fall 2011Interested in reconnecting with old friends and classmates? There are plenty of events scheduled year-round just for you, alums! Here is a recap of Reunion Weekend 2011, plus a slew of upcoming events on and off campus.
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Curating the Past, Cultivating the Future
Spring 2020Graduate alumnus guest curates Hope Horn Gallery Show on John Willard Raught, Scranton’s beloved artist.
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The Horse & The Jockey: The Estate Society
Spring 2020Alumni Couple Leads the Way for Future Students with Endowed Scholarship
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In Case You Missed It...
Spring 2020Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature fall semester events.
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