
Saying 'Siempre Adelante' To Scranton's 25th President
Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., who guided the University through important expansions and implemented a new strategic plan, steps down.
Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., who guided the University through important expansions and implemented a new strategic plan, steps down.
The Scranton Journal spoke with Amanda W., an inmate at the Lackawanna County Prison, about the LEAP program. Here is what she had to say.
University students remained busy during the summer months at home and abroad through a range of curricular and co-curricular activities. Read about some of the adventures students had, below.
Dani Arigo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Scranton who studies social and psychological influences on women's health, discusses her research.
President Scott R. Pilarz is announced as the next president of The University of Scranton. Watch the announcement and what he has to say about his return in these videos.
Now that the Strategic Plan 2015-2020: An Engaged, Integrated, Global Student Experience has been in place for a couple of years, what do we have to show for it? Well, you be the judge!
Hear more from Fr. Keller, interim president, who wants you to know he loves both the Phillies and Jersey shore!
The University of Scranton celebrated its annual day of giving during the weekend of May 6 and 7. Check out some of the videos from and about the day here.
Susan Swain '76, H'15, co-chief executive officer and president of C-SPAN, wrote a book about the U.S. first ladies, "from Martha to Michelle." Read what she has to say on the topic here.
Former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., ended his tenure at The University of Scranton in June. Now? He's furthering his academic scholarship and pursuing in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the day.
Student volunteers open up a sacred space for creative expression for women at a local prison.
May 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.
From 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.
As 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.
The 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
One recent Scranton graduate writes about how she and several other undergraduate Honors Program students have served their ‘neighbors.’
University 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.
The men’s basketball team won the Landmark Conference title for the seventh time in the conference’s 10-year history
The University of Scranton athletics department held the 26th annual Senior Student- Athlete Luncheon on Saturday, May 13, in the McIlhenny Ballroom on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center
The University added both indoor and outdoor men’s and women’s track and field in the 2017-18 academic year, bringing its total number of intercollegiate sports to 23.
The softball team finished with 20 victories for the second straight season, going 20-15 overall. The 20 wins marked the first time in program history that the Royals have won 20 games in back to- back seasons.
The women’s basketball team had another terrific season, finishing 26-4 overall and winning its second straight Landmark Conference championship, their third in four seasons
The women’s lacrosse team had another outstanding season, finishing 11-6 overall while reaching the Landmark Conference championship for the second consecutive season
Highlights from the spring athletic season.
C-SPAN’s co-CEO and president, who is experiencing one of the more hectic news cycles of her career, helps ensure that her network is ‘on’ at all times.
Scranton comes alive for two online graduate students.
A doctor blends his love for music, science and family, propelling him to the pinnacle of his career.
Looking to the past, two alumni help change the future.
The executive director/CEO of USA Baseball, once a biology major, is grateful for his second passion.
Rev. Herbert Keller, S.J. H’06, University interim president, and Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H'15, president-elect, will work together this year.
Lackawanna College graduates now have a strong financial incentive to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University.
Villanova University School of Law admission is now guaranteed to qualifying University students through an innovative time- and expense-saving partnership.
There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
Four staff members received Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards at the University’s Spring Convocation.
The University’s 117,420-square-foot Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, silver-level certification.
Patrick Rogers, S.J., the new executive director of The Jesuit Center, brings with him decades of educational, administrative and ministry experience.
The University presented its 2017 Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to CRISPAZ.
Matthew Reynolds ’18 became the 12th Scranton student in 15 years to earn a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
Four distinguished alumni were inducted into the Kania School of Management’s Business Leader Hall of Fame in April.
The Board of Trustees recently named Scranton’s south side athletics campus in honor of former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
'A Desert Experience,' a retreat designed by campus minister Fred Mercadante, won the Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative.
The estate of artist Berenice D’Vorzon donated to the University a collection of her large-scale gestural paintings.
The University’s 2017 commencement ceremonies took place on May 27 and May 28.
The new members of Scranton’s Board began their tenure at the start of the academic year, with the exception of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’15 who began earlier.
A collection of faculty news from spring 2017 is below.
The Scranton Journal talks with with Herbert Keller, S.J., interim University president.