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Spring 2019
Features
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Winning the Jesuit Way
Two alumni team up to examine the culture of Royals athletics.
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Community Partnerships Bring Coursework to Life
Community-Based Learning courses, now supported in part by the strategic plan and a new office, are “win-win” opportunities for students and the community.
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Pilgrim Travelers. Enlivened Educators.
Faculty and staff follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius and other important Jesuits to enrich their own lives and others.
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Community Partnerships: Wolfer Honors the Muddle
A community commitment nearly always guarantees some disarray, but Loreen Wolfer, Ph.D., professor of sociology, criminal justice and criminology, is among those who welcome and honor the muddle, now being relieved, in part, by the new office.
Alumni Profiles
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Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz ’89: Educating for the Future
One alumnus draws on his experience at this University to lead another.
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Jennifer Kelly Dominiquini ’93: Leading Innovation
A marketing executive strategizes for top brands such as Crayola, all with an eye toward “making the world a better and brighter place."
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Marty Holleran ’64: The Determined Mentor
A CEO transforms tragedy into resolve, documenting the highlights in his recent memoir.
On the Commons
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Plaza Named in Honor of St. Oscar Romero
Scranton named a residence plaza in honor of St. Oscar Romero, the martyred archbishop of San Salvador whom Pope Francis canonized on Oct. 14, 2018.
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Executive Hub of Regional Autism Services Collaborative Opens
The Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE) was recently formed to meet the needs of and minimize the service gaps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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New Domestic Service Trip Opens Hearts and Minds
Nine students and two adult chaperones traveled to Anchorage last summer, the University’s first domestic service trip to Alaska, to serve the food insecure.
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Successful Outcomes Reported for the Class of 2018
Ninety-eight percent of the University’s undergraduate Class of 2018 and 99 percent of its graduate class reported success in their choice of career path.
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Task Force Helps Healing Process
In October, the University established a Task Force on Healing, Reconciliation and Hope in response to the grand jury report.
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Student Awarded Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Already co-owner and creative director of a digital media production company, a senior entrepreneurship student was awarded a 2018 entrepreneurship scholarship.
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Love of Haiti Inspires 30 Years of Service
Kuehner wrote about her experiences during her 30 years of service to “the poorest of the poor” in her book Oh, for the Love of Haiti.
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Working Through Disability
The annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY brought together national, state and regional experts to discuss assistive technology.
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Effort to Safeguard University Independence Expands
Scranton joined the Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory of Fundamental University Values and Rights.
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Presidential Scholars Named for 2018-19
The University of Scranton awarded 14 students from its Class of 2022 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Read about them here.
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Business High School Scholars Complete First Courses
The inaugural cohort of high school students completed their first college course in business as participants in the Business High School Scholars Program.
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Distinguished Author Award Presented to Lorene Cary
The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library presented writer Lorene Cary with The Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
Focus on Faculty
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Focus on Faculty
Read news and highlights about faculty from the fall 2018 and early spring 2019 semesters.
Athletics
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Men’s Soccer Celebrates 50th Season
The men’s soccer program celebrated its 50th season this past fall, honoring the Royals’ rich tradition, which includes 10 conference championships and 14 NCAA Tournament appearances.
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Women's Soccer Reaches Second Round of NCAA Tournament
The women’s soccer team enjoyed an outstanding campaign this past fall, posting a 16-2-3 overall record and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Field Hockey Finishes as Landmark Conference Runner-Up
Posting a 13-6 overall record, the field hockey team went 4-3 to qualify for the Landmark Conference playoffs. The team finished as the conference runner-up, falling to Susquehanna in the championship game, 2-0.
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Volleyball Returns to Landmark Conference Playoffs
Enjoying another strong season this past fall, volleyball earned its ninth straight Landmark Conference playoff bid before falling to sixth-ranked Juniata in the semi-final round.
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Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fourth at Landmark Conference Championships
Men’s cross country placed fourth at this past fall’s Landmark Conference Championships.
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Women’s Cross Country Places Fifth at Landmark Conference Championships
This past fall, the women’s cross country team finished fifth at the Landmark Conference Championships.
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Scranton Inducts Six New Members into Wall of Fame
Scranton inducted the six newest members into its Athletics Department Wall of Fame on Feb. 9.
Alumni News
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In Case You Missed It...
Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature fall semester events.
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25,000 Strong
A new University group creates a place for its 25,000 alumnae to connect with one another and the University.
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Patrick’s Pals for Good: Jim ’90 and Kerry Cosgrove Conmy ’90
An alumni couple turns a one-time charitable gesture into a perpetual force for good.
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A Gift of Education and Opportunity
Alumna's endowed scholarship honors Scranton legacy.
One-on-One
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One-On-One with Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D.
The Scranton Journal talks to Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs about his plans for the University.
Web Exclusives
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Strategic Funding Initiatives
Read about some of the innovative projects that have been funded in part by Strategic Initiatives Funding.
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Ignatian Pilgrimage Photos
Faculty and staff follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius and other important Jesuits to enrich their own lives and others. Find more photos here.
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Outside the Bubble
Professor Kim Pavlick's journalism students write about local businesses for the Community-Based Learning course.
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Sunday Playbook
Read a selection of “The Royal Way Sunday Playbook," a method of communication used to inspire and encourage athletes from within the department on Sundays.
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Virginia Farrell '20 Answers Questions about her Domestic Service Trip
Virginia Farrell '20 answers questions about her experience in Anchorage last summer for the University’s first domestic service trip to Alaska.
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Intersession Work
Faculty and students spend Scranton intersession having incredible experiences, here and abroad.
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A Father and Son’s Global Mindset Leads to MBAs at Scranton
Sunil Pillai G’83, of Mumbai, India, convinces his son to follow in his footsteps. And it pays off.
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