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Sameera Desai Sullivan ’05, G’06: Not Just by the Numbers
An alumna turns her accounting degree into a global career in fashion and fitness.
In This Issue
The Year of the Nurse provided a challenge met by Scranton nursing alumni and students. PLUS: The Class of 2020 Perseveres, 50 years of computing sciences is celebrated and an alumna turns her accounting degree into a global career in fashion and fitness. *Digital-only issue
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Web Exclusive
Ask the Experts
A collection of videos from various members of the Scranton community on ways you can deal with issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web Exclusive
KSOM: Graduating in a Challenging Economy
Hear from University of Scranton KSOM alumni who graduated in a challenging economy.
Web Exclusive
Remote and In-Person Classes - Fall 2020
Students describe their experiences with a combination of remote and in-person education over the first two weeks of the fall 2020 semester.
Web Exclusive
State of Scranton with Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti
Scranton mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti joins Julie Schumacher Cohen, assistant vice president for community engagement and government affairs, to discuss the state of the city.
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The Class of 2020 Perseveres
When the pandemic upended their senior year, they did what they learned to do at Scranton: come together as a community.
Web Exclusive
Esprit | Spring 2020 Reading
A reading of the Spring 2020 edition of Esprit, The University of Scranton's literary magazine.
Web Exclusive
University Community Shows Outpouring of Love for Father Pilarz
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., will step down as president of Scranton at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year. He received an outpouring of support from the University community after his announcement.
Alumni News
Engaging Digitally While Distancing: The New Normal
When the pandemic hit, the University embarked upon a number of digital initiatives designed to strengthen the purple tie that binds the alumni community together.
Alumni News
5.06.20: Royals Rise Up
Despite a worldwide pandemic, more than 3,000 donors shattered our previous participation record as they rose up to raise more than $300,000 for The University of Scranton on 5.06.20, the University’s sixth annual Day of Giving.
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Cover Story
The Heart of Health Care
The Year of the Nurse provides a challenge met by Scranton nursing alumni and students.
Alumni News
Light the Way to a Better Tomorrow
Join the Estate Society today to support future generations of Scranton students.
Athletics
A Spring Without Sports Breeds Commitment
Three University student-athletes discuss a spring without sports.
Alumni Profiles
Prof. Paul M. Jackowitz ’77, P’11, ‘16: Celebrating 50 Years of Computing Science
A student turned professor reflects on the history of computer science at Scranton.
On the Commons
University President Stepping Down in May
University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., announced in a video to the campus community in August his intention to step down at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year.
On the Commons
University Updates Campus Community on Actions to Combat Racism and Discrimination
Fr. Pilarz announces the launch of a Diversity and Inclusion website and provides a consolidated overview and access point for resources and educational efforts pertaining to Diversity and Inclusion across campus.
On the Commons
COVID-19 Royal Response Timeline
A walk through the sequence of events, post-COVID-19, at The University of Scranton.
On the Commons
New Strategic Plan Approved
At its meeting on Sept. 25, the Board of Trustees unanimously and enthusiastically approved a new University-wide strategic plan.
On the Commons
Royals Get Ready to Vote in 2020 Elections
A voting resource hub is created to prepare as a University community for the upcoming election and encourage students to vote.
On the Commons
The University Garners Accolades from Several Outlets
The University earned accolades in various categories from a number of media outlets in 2020.
On the Commons
Program News
Get a roundup of program news from the spring, summer and fall 2020 here.
On the Commons
Meet the New Members of our Board of Trustees
The University of Scranton named four individuals to its Board of Trustees: James F. Cummings, M.D., ’88, H’15; Rev. Richard G. Malloy, S.J.; John P. “JP” Sweeney P’08, P’13, P’20; and Nicole Young ’00.
One-on-One
Q and A with New Dean of CAS
Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D. joined The University of Scranton as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences on July 1. Hear from her, here.
On the Commons
Welcome to the Class of 2024
University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., welcomed the Class of 2024 and all other students back to campus with a video message that was sent to members of the University community on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
On the Commons
Temple Grandin Featured in Two Virtual University Events, Drawing Thousands
Thousands heard from Dr. Temple Grandin, author of the book The Autistic Brain, at a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on May 19 and a few months later at the Virtual 19th Annual U.S. disABILITY Conference.
On the Commons
All Souls Name Submission Form 2020
Send us the names of those to be remembered in our Masses throughout the month of November. It is our privilege to pray for those you love.
Focus on Faculty
Focus on Faculty
Read news and highlights about faculty from the spring and early fall 2020 semesters.
