Feature "One hundred fifty-five million. That’s $155 million invested in students, the programs and the mission that define Scranton,” said John D. Dionne ’86, H’10, P’22,’28, former chair of the University’s Board of Trustees and co-chair of the campaign. Shown on campus May 8 celebrating the campaign’s success are University President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University Trustee Jacquelyn Dionne, R.N. ’89, H’25, P’22,’28, and John, co-chairs of “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Advance Mission, Access, &Excellence.”
Fall 2025

Capital Campaign Raises $155.7 Million

"A Fire That Kindles Other Fires” exceeds goal by wide margin.

Feature "One hundred fifty-five million. That’s $155 million invested in students, the programs and the mission that define Scranton,” said John D. Dionne ’86, H’10, P’22,’28, former chair of the University’s Board of Trustees and co-chair of the campaign. Shown on campus May 8 celebrating the campaign’s success are University President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University Trustee Jacquelyn Dionne, R.N. ’89, H’25, P’22,’28, and John, co-chairs of “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Advance Mission, Access, &Excellence.”
Fall 2025

Where Mental Health Meets Mission

Scranton Expands Commitment to Whole-Person Care

Alumni Profiles From left, Mark Biedlingmaier ’80, G’80, Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, Amy Biedlingmaier Brown and Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. ’76 gather for a photo at the 2025 Scholarship Brunch.
Fall 2025

Legacy of Enlightenment: The Biedlingmaier Family Scholarship/Endowment

One family with three generations of Scranton alumni bequeaths an everlasting gift of opportunity to future Royals.

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Fall 2025

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The cover story of the fall issue reflects on the promise and progress at Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall, the University's newest architectural gem with community at its foundation, and collaboration at its core.  PLUS: “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Support Mission, Access, and Excellence,” exceeds goal by a wide margin, raising $155.7 million for University causes. ALSO: Scranton fulfills a growing need by expanding its commitment to mental health training and preparing the healers for whole-person care.

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Births and Adoptions

2011

Jasmine Sachs A son, Brice Sachs IV, to Brice Sachs 11 & Jasmine Sachs (Santiago) 11 born October 17th 2024.
Milestones

1995

MARGOT ROYER-JOHNSON In August, celebrated 25th year head coaching NCAA D1 Providence College Volleyball
In Memoriam

1981

Nadia Burns Nadia C. Burns Class of 1981, Norfolk, Virginia on September 15

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Alumni Profiles Robert S. Weiss ’68: ‘Farm Boy’ And ‘City Girl’ Make Good hero banner image 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.

Alumni Profiles Ryan Disdier '17 completed two internships with the Philadelphia 76ers, one while at Scranton, and parlayed them into a full-time digital content role with a few months post-Commencement. Fall 2025

Royal Strategies for Creating a Global Sports Content Career

Ryan Disdier’s Success Spans Continents With NBA, NFL, XFL, and Premier League

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Jessica Rothchild ’11, DPT ’14: For the Love of Scranton

A DPT alumna’s love for the Electric City steers her into a second career as an elected official.

Alumni Profiles Tim J. Walsh '92, chair and CEO of U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG, took the reins in July after succeeding in a series of increasingly demanding leadership roles within the firm over the previous 33 years. Fall 2025

Prepared to Lead: How Scranton Shaped a Big Four CEO

Tim J. Walsh '92, chair and CEO of U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG said the University made it easy to get connected to future opportunities. "They provided me with the path.”

Feature "The University of Scranton and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine sign a Master Affiliation Agreement to operate a free medical clinic. Seated from left: Julie Byerley, M.D., M.P.H., president, Geisinger College of Health Sciences; and Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton. Standing: William Jeffries, Ph.D. ‘80, provost, Geisinger College of Health Sciences; Madison Gladfelter, third-year medical student, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, The University of Scranton; and Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies, The University of Scranton. Spring 2024

For the Health of the Community

University and Geisinger partner on newly reimagined Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured.

Alumni Profiles As an executive editor at Us Weekly, Stephanie Webber achieved record-breaking website traffic, managed a team of 20 writers and editors, and interviewed celebrities, including Oscar, Tony and Emmy-award winners and nominees Diane Keaton, Idina Menzel, Seth Rogen and Drew Barrymore, shown. Fall 2025

Editing Hollywood One Deadline at a Time

Stephanie Webber ’10 helps shape celebrity stories everyone’s talking about — from visioning viral headlines at the New York Post to mentoring the next generation of journalists.

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Governor will nominate Vincent Solomeno '07 to lead new Department of Veterans Affairs

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