Spring 2018

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The Jesuit Seven

Scranton planted the initial seed for a Jesuit vocation for seven alumni.

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University Players Talk Theatre

Read more from former University Players.

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Inspired by Jesuits

The Scranton Journal was able to connect with seven alumni, who have entered the Society of Jesus in the past 14 years. All enthusiastically cited The University of Scranton as the place responsible for their vocations, and all named several inspirational Jesuits in particular.

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Stories of Hope from Afghanistan and Darfur

Celeste Gregory '01 has spent 10 years working for Catholic Relief Services, creating grassroots change and opportunities in war-torn and developing regions.

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The University Players Call McDade ‘Home’ for 25 Years

Players alumni reflect on how their experiences in the theatre shaped their minds and their careers.

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Alumni News

Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature fall semester events.

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Saving a Life Through the Scranton Network

Saving a Life Through the Scranton Network or A Tale of Two Christys

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The Estate Society

Join The Estate Society today to support future generations of Scranton students.

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Mind, Body, Spirit

Students “stress-less” thanks to programs across the University that focus on healthy and balanced lifestyles.

Corrigan Qualifies for Women’s Cross Country National Championship banner image Athletics

Corrigan Qualifies for Women’s Cross Country National Championship

Corrigan Qualifies for Women’s Cross Country National Championship

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Field Hockey Rewrites Record Book in Stellar Season

Senior forward Meredith Campbell(pictured above, left) was named Landmark Conference Player of the Year.

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Bartlett, Patwell Lead Cross Country at Landmark Conference Championship

Bartlett, Patwell Lead Cross Country at Landmark Conference Championship.

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Casey, Donnelly Lead Men’s Soccer to 10 Victories

Senior forward Connor Casey and junior defender Michael Donnelly both earned second-team All-Landmark Conference honors.

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Women’s Volleyball Leads Nation with 35 Victories

The women’s volleyball team finished the season with a 35-5 record, matching Johnson & Wales for the most victories in NCAA Division III.

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Women’s Soccer Captures Second Straight Landmark Conference Championship

Women’s Soccer Captures Second Straight Landmark Conference Championship.

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University Inducts Seven into Athletics Wall of Fame

The University inducted seven new members into the Athletics Wall of Fame on Feb. 10.

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Humanitarian Helper: Celeste Gregory '01

When Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean island of Dominica last fall, one alumna was there to help the island rebuild.

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Discovering the Sweet Life: Connie Williams '85

A chemistry alumna finds her niche in the sweets industry.

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Shining Light: Nicole Young '00

A “60 Minutes” producer sets her mind to “right some of the wrongs in the world” and wins an Emmy for it.

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A Man of Faith (in Others): Terrence Zealand, Ed.D. G'71

Since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, a counseling alumnus’s organization has taken in more than 1,700 babies with HIV.

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Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, Installed as Interim President

Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, was installed as interim president during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 31, 2017.

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Appointments

Read about some appointments to the administration at Scranton here.

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U.S. Senator Bob Casey Visits Scranton’s Nationally Ranked Science Labs

This fall, U.S. Senator Bob Casey visited Scranton the very same week that the University’s science labs were ranked No. 9 in the nation.

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Students Attend National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference

Eleven Scranton students participated in the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference held at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., last summer.

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Solar Eclipse 2017 Watch Party

On Aug. 21, the Scranton community gathered together to share in a special experience – the first total solar eclipse since Feb. 26, 1979.

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2017 Program News

Read select news about new and developing programs at Scranton.

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True Thabo: Making Clean Water a Right, Not a Privilege

Students team up to create True Thabo, a company whose sole mission is to provide clean water to schools to ensure that no student risks getting sick from their water source.

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Fr. James Martin, S.J., Presents Ignatian Values Lecture

"Jesuit spirituality wants us to be the person God wants us to be in order to serve others,” Fr. James Martin, S.J. H’17 told a room of first-year students at the Ignatian Values Lecture.

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#YouAreWelcomeHere: Educating Local Students About Ghana

In November, nearly 100 students from local elementary and middle schools came to Scranton for a presentation about Ghana as part of International Education Week.

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‘Breaking Bad’ Star Headlines disABILITY Conference

“Breaking Bad” star R.J. Mitte was the featured speaker at the evening town hall event of the 16th Annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY, hosted at Scranton in October.

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Resident Assistant Creates ‘Global Get Together’ to Process Study Abroad Experiences

In November, 45 international students, exchange students and domestic students representing six continents convened at the Chapman Lake Retreat Center for a “Global Get Together.”

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Fall Career Expo a Success

More than 500 students participated in the 2017 Fall Career Expo organized by the Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development.

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New Presidential Scholars Named

The University of Scranton has awarded nine students from its class of 2021 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.

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ONE-ON-ONE with Dave Martin, Director of Athletics

The Scranton Journal talks with with Dave Martin, Director of Athletics.

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Focus on Faculty

Read faculty news from the summer and fall 2017, here.

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