Past Issues
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Spring 2015
Features
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Coming Full Circle: Alumni Return as Professors
Alumni faculty members testify to what makes their alma mater, now workplace, so special.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Rev. Brackley on El Salvador
After the six Jesuit priests were murdered, the late Dean Brackley, S.J., went to San Salvador to teach at the UCA.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Lecture by Dr. Will Cohen
Will Cohen, Ph.D., associate professor of theology/religious studies, gave a talk about the history of the civil war in El Salvador and the martyrs. Read it below.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: 'The Bridges' Program
Rev. Brendan Lally, S.J. ’70, former campus minister and rector of the University, was inspired to lead the Scranton community to El Salvador. He talks more about his experience below.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Lecture by Oscar Torres
Oscar Torres, screenwriter of "Innocent Voices," gave a lecture as part of the week of 25th anniversary of commemorative events. His lecture can be viewed below.
Alumni Profiles
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A Military Man. A Family Man. A Scranton Man.
The Judge Advocate General of the U.S. Air Force attributes his rise to the top to his family and his Scranton education.
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Nutrition for the Soul
An alumna turns her “indulgent” passion for cooking (and blogging about) plant-based cuisine into her day job.
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Inextricably Intertwined
A goal-oriented couple draws on its philosophy to further its media agency together.
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Teaching with Creative Flair
A special education teacher infuses her work with the business savvy and creative approach she honed during her years at Scranton.
On the Commons
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Largest Incoming Class in History Arrives on Campus
At 1,086 members, Scranton’s undergraduate class of 2018 surpasses the previous record of 1,054 students set by the class of 2015.
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Class of 2018 Presidential Scholars Begin First Year
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming University freshmen with outstanding records in high school and notable community involvement.
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Loyola Science Center Meets LEED Gold Standard
The University’s 200,000-square-foot Loyola Science Center earned LEED gold status, which is globally recognized as the premier mark of achievement in green building.
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Friends of the Library Honor Author
The University’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library honored best-selling author Colum McCann with the 2014 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
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Coming This Fall: Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
The University will offer a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree through an innovative “executive format” beginning in the fall.
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Carnegie Foundation Honors Scranton for Community Engagement and Servicetitle
Early in 2015, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching awarded the University its highly respected 2015 Community Engagement Classification.
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Summer is More Than Beach and Sun for Scranton Students
Students completed prestigious internships and gained research experience over the summer in 2014.
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University Begins Offering Entrepreneurship Major
The new major encourages students to be “mavericks” and problem solvers who can apply entrepreneurial skills to creating new businesses or being creative within an existing company.
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‘Faith, Family and Future’ Frame Discussions at 13th Annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on Disability
The daylong conference featured a keynote address from Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky.
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Sustainability Symposium Examines ‘Green’ Careers
The Symposium examined diverse job opportunities available in the sustainable energy and business industries and included an internship and career fair, as well as a panel discussion.
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Collaborative Partnership Will Revitalize Vacant Hill Section School
The University of Scranton, Greenspace Properties and Hildebrandt Learning Centers announced a project to convert the former Madison Junior High School building into a learning center.
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Accolades Accrue for Scranton
The University of Scranton ranks among the best universities in the nation.
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Fall Lectures
The University welcomed many distinguished lecturers this past semester.
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Scranton Awarded $2 Million Economic Growth Initiative Grant
The University was awarded a $2 million Economic Growth Initiative grant for its new eight-story center for rehabilitation education.
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Alumni Authors Featured in Exhibit
Throughout the month of June, The University of Scranton Alumni Authors Exhibit is on display in the Library’s 5th floor Heritage Room.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Ordinary Lives
An alumna reflects on her experience studying abroad in El Salvador in 2011 through Santa Clara’s Casa de la Solidaridad program.
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Ebola: A Global Issue
Alumni in the medical profession help to prepare for the treatment of patients with infectious disease, including a potential Ebola outbreak, stateside.
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This is what they had to say about returning to Scranton to teach
Dozens of University of Scranton faculty members who also share the distinction of being proud alumni responded to a survey asking, among other questions, what drew them back to Scranton to teach and/or research, what makes the University so special and how their Scranton education defined them.
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List of Faculty members who attended the University of Scranton
List updated with faculty who joined us in the fall
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Special Section
The University reflects on the lives and work of the martyrs of El Salvador through a week of 25th anniversary commemorative events.
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Kania School of Management ‘Professor of The Year’
The University’s Business Club named accounting professor, Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., as the Kania School of Management’s (KSOM) “Professor of the Year.”
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KSOM Professors’ Manuscript Wins Institute of Management Accountants’ ‘Lybrand Bronze Medal’
Brian Carpenter, Ph.D., and Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., accounting professors in the Kania School of Management (KSOM), received the Institute of Management Accountants’ (IMA) Lybrand Bronze Medal.
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Scranton Professors Featured on Inside Higher Ed’s ‘Academic Minute’
Several Scranton professors were featured by Inside Higher Ed on “The Academic Minute,” which is broadcast daily by Albany’s WAMC public radio station.
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Biology Faculty Member Wins Award for Service to the University
Terrence Sweeney, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Biology Department, was honored with the John L. Earl III Award.
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Faculty Receive Promotions
The University granted promotions to the following Faculty members.
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Faculty Receive Summer Grants
The University awarded 2014 Faculty Development Summer Grants to eight professors.
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New Faculty Appointed
Twenty-six new full-time faculty members began teaching at the University this past fall on subjects ranging from pediatric physical therapy to the Bible.
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Get Social With Scranton
Our social media sites keep our thousands of alumni connected. Read some highlights below from the summer and fall!
Focus on Faculty
Athletics
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Wall of Fame Inductees
The University inducted the six newest members into the Wall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Team
Six Royal fall sport student-athletes were selected to the Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Team.
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Athletics News
Athletics photos and news from the fall are featured here.
Alumni News
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Father Quinn Visits the Student Calling Center, Surprises Donors and Students
Fr. 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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A Future, Fair and Bright
Board of Trustee Chair Larry Lynch discusses his new role at the University and his hopes for its future.
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In His Memory: The Michael Mulhall ’10 Memorial Scholarship
Michael 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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The Long-Awaited Degree
A 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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Be Engaged with your University
Save the date and plan to join us for these upcoming events.
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Leave a Legacy That Enriches Our Students’ Lives: Join The Estate Society Today
Talent will be nurtured, hope will be born, and the future will be transformed, one student at a time.
One-on-One
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One on One with Andrea Mantione, MSN, CRNP G’99
Ever wonder what goes on inside the Leahy Community Health and Family Center? The answer is “a lot.”
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