From the Commons to the Classroom

The parallels between Germantown’s DePaul Catholic School and the 40-foot mural – titled “St. Vincent’s Orchard,” recently completed on the school’s facade – run thicker than a few coats of paint.
Scranton’s Fulbright Story Has Many Settings Worldwide

Now entering its fourth decade, the University's Fulbright Story has many settings across the globe.
Without Scranton, ______________

The beauty of social media is simple. When it’s free of self-promotion and spam messages, there’s a real opportunity to connect with people you know – or hardly know – about a topic you truly care for.
An Invitation to a Conversation

Years ago, as a young educator at St. Joseph’s Preparatory in Philadelphia, Ryan Maher, S.J., first learned of the devoted community at The University of Scranton from his former students who returned home from college.
University News

The following articles highlight the many news items involving the University and its students, faculty and staff.

Alumni Profiles

Alumna Feels ‘Responsibility to the World,’ & Her Actions Reflect It

Mary Beth Schluckebier ’09 chooses her words carefully when she describes her responsibilities at the Providence Center, a faith-based neighborhood outreach organization in Philadelphia that offers educational opportunities to residents young and old.
With Each Stride Alumnus Overcomes Multiple Sclerosis

The complications often start around the 10th mile, right when Tim Burke, Esq. ’89 really starts to fatigue. First, there’s a slight scraping from his right foot.
Morgan Understands Golf’s Minute Details As Few Can

Megan Morgan ’95, G’97 watches golf in a way few people do. Rather than focusing on the action on the course, she notices the little things beyond the fairways.
A Look Back with Rob Montone '87

This is one of my favorite pictures from my days at “The U.” Neal Thompson ’87 and I met during orientation and immediately started playing music together.

On the Commons

Dear World

The University's "Dear World" event proved to be so popular that Scranton students selected it as “Program of the Year” at the Student Leadership Awards this spring.
Zumba, Swimming & So Much More

Last fall, Rachael Gnias ’12 approached Bob Durkin with an offer hard to refuse: free swim lessons for his son and his friends in preparation for the Special Olympics season.
Get Social with Scranton

It's easier than ever to stay connected with everything that's happening at Scranton, thanks to an array of new social networking sites. Visit our online communities and join the conversation!
Graduation: A Moment Worth Capturing

During 2012 Commencement Weekend, the University conferred more than 1,700 degrees, distributed to Royals hailing from 15 different states – 41 if you count post-baccalaureate graduates.

Scranton Athletics

The University of Scranton Athletic Department had many reasons to celebrate this season including the women's tennis team's first NCAA appearance.
Beyond the Numbers: Gretchen Kempf '13

The student-athletes at The University of Scranton are standouts in the classroom and community, as well as on the playing field. Gretchen Kempf '13 exemplifies what it takes to be a Royal.
Beyond the Numbers: Bill McGuiness '13

Bill McGuiness '13 exemplifies what it takes to be a Scranton student-athlete.
Beyond the Numbers: Julia Crilly '15

Athletics always seems to come down to what’s measurable: wins and losses, distances and yards, and minutes and seconds. But those methods don’t accurately gauge the student-athletes at The University of Scranton like Julia Crilly '15.

Alumni News

The following articles highlighting recent alumni events, activities and initiatives at The University of Scranton.
Reconnecting at Reunion

This 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.
University & Alumni Society Present Frank J. O’Hara Alumni Awards

The University honored eight individuals with the Frank J. O’Hara Award at the Reunion 2012 O’Hara Award Ceremony in June.
Why I Give

The following section highlights alumni donor and why they choose to remember their alum mater.

One-on-One with Our 25th President

As Kevin P Quinn, S.J., enters year two of his presidency, The Scranton Journal caught up with him to discuss a myriad of topics.