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Fall 2017
Features
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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.
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Student Experience, Improved
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!
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Writing as Release, Teaching for Humanity
Student volunteers open up a sacred space for creative expression for women at a local prison.
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Scholars for and with Others by Christa Howarth '17
One recent Scranton graduate writes about how she and several other undergraduate Honors Program students have served their ‘neighbors.’
Alumni Profiles
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Taking Viewers to 'Church': Susan Swain ’76, H’99
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.
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Bringing the Online Experience Home: Mitch Clark G ’17 and Kelsey Morgan G ’17
Scranton comes alive for two online graduate students.
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Physician Musician: Chris Newman ’94
A doctor blends his love for music, science and family, propelling him to the pinnacle of his career.
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Transforming Lives: Elaine ’92 and Eric Brophy ’92
Looking to the past, two alumni help change the future.
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The Accidental ‘Baseball Guy’: Paul Seiler ’86
The executive director/CEO of USA Baseball, once a biology major, is grateful for his second passion.
On the Commons
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Interim President, Incoming President Work as Team for a Year
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.
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University, Lackawanna College Sign Transfer Agreement
Lackawanna College graduates now have a strong financial incentive to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University.
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University, Villanova Enter Innovative Law School Partnership
Villanova University School of Law admission is now guaranteed to qualifying University students through an innovative time- and expense-saving partnership.
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Program News
There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
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Staff Members Receive Sursum Corda Awards
Four staff members received Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards at the University’s Spring Convocation.
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Third University Building Achieves LEED Certification
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.
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Jesuit Center Welcomes Executive Director
Patrick Rogers, S.J., the new executive director of The Jesuit Center, brings with him decades of educational, administrative and ministry experience.
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University Presents Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award to CRISPAZ
The University presented its 2017 Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to CRISPAZ.
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Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awarded to University Student
Matthew Reynolds ’18 became the 12th Scranton student in 15 years to earn a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
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Business Leader Hall of Fame Honorees Offer Best Advice
Four distinguished alumni were inducted into the Kania School of Management’s Business Leader Hall of Fame in April.
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Athletics Campus will Bear Former President’s Name
The Board of Trustees recently named Scranton’s south side athletics campus in honor of former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
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University-designed Retreat Wins Ignatian Medal
'A Desert Experience,' a retreat designed by campus minister Fred Mercadante, won the Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative.
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Donated D’Vorzon Paintings Grace the Loyola Science Center
The estate of artist Berenice D’Vorzon donated to the University a collection of her large-scale gestural paintings.
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May Wraps up with Milestones and Words of Wisdom
The University’s 2017 commencement ceremonies took place on May 27 and May 28.
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Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
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.
Focus on Faculty
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Focus on Faculty
A collection of faculty news from spring 2017 is below.
Athletics
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Men’s Basketball Claims Seventh Landmark Title
The men’s basketball team won the Landmark Conference title for the seventh time in the conference’s 10-year history
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Seventy-seven Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Senior Luncheon
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
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University Adds Track and Field in Fall 2017
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.
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Softball Makes History with 20 Victories
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.
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Lady Royals Continue Dominance on the Court
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
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Women’s Lacrosse Returns to Landmark Conference Championship
The women’s lacrosse team had another outstanding season, finishing 11-6 overall while reaching the Landmark Conference championship for the second consecutive season
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Highlights
Highlights from the spring athletic season.
Alumni News
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5.06 Weekend
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.
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Alumni Weekend
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.
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Alumni Activity Checklist
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.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner Honors Basketball Coach Cathy Rush
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
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The Estate Society: Developing the Whole Person
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.
One-on-One
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One-On-One with Herbert Keller, S.J.
The Scranton Journal talks with with Herbert Keller, S.J., interim University president.
Web Exclusives
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The Impact of The LEAP Program from an Inmate's Perspective
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.
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Studying, Serving, Interning
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.
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Dani Arigo, Ph.D., Discusses her Research
Dani Arigo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Scranton who studies social and psychological influences on women's health, discusses her research.
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Incoming President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., in his own Words
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.
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Fr. Keller Answers More Questions
Hear more from Fr. Keller, interim president, who wants you to know he loves both the Phillies and Jersey shore!
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More 5.06 Videos
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.
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Swain Talks First Ladies
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.
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A Former President's Plans
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.
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