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Spring - February 2021

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Financial Aid, Student Retention Thrive as Strategic Enrollment Plan Develops
In 2020, just two years after its launch, the SEP has brought about change, directly benefitting students and families and helping to advance the University’s mission and commitment to cura personalis, or care for the whole person.
Coping Beyond Their Years
Students get through a year of instability by learning how to lean on others.
Photo Essay: Campus Photographer Dies, Leaving University with Countless Memories
Terry Connors, who chronicled more than 50 years of campus life, passes away. See some of the moments he captured in this gallery.

Michael Wong ’05: Hoping For The Best
An alumnus's faith leads him to help those in need.
Rick Baker ’77: Chance Encounters Change Lives
It’s always a good year for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, thanks to this alumnus.

University Co-sponsors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Dr. John Amaechi
Psychologist, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. John Amaechi, OBE gave a talk in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
University Community Pitches in During the Pandemic
Many members of the University community have volunteered their efforts on top of their regular work responsibilities.
Synesthesia and the Artist, an ‘Informance’ by Performance Music
The department has presented virtual ‘Informances’ over the past year, which have connected the University community with experts and musicians during the pandemic.
Rankings
The University continues to rank among the best colleges in the region and the nation. Some of the latest rankings are here.
Students Teach in the Age of COVID-19
Nadine Brosnan '20 writes about student teaching in the age of COVID-19.
Nursing Students Help Administer Vaccine Shots
Nursing students and faculty have been serving in vaccination clinics in the Scranton area.
The Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities Hosts Two Timely Events
The University of Scranton’s Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities hosted a pair of virtual events in February.
Joseph G. Marina, S.J., Elected University President
The University announced its 29th president on Feb. 9.

Focus on Faculty: Books
Several University faculty members published books this past year. Here, we highlight a few.
Focus on Faculty
Read news and highlights about faculty from the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters.

Men's and Women's Basketball Compete, Cardboard Cutouts are Fans
The University of Scranton men's and women's basketball teams opened their season on Feb. 9.
Mom-Management: Coaching is a Family Affair
Three Scranton coaches find success both on and off the field.

Save the Date for The MAC Symposium
Save the Date for The MAC Symposium on Oct. 2.
University Launches Alumni Career Development Webinar Series
Scranton launches a series of career development webinars for alumni interested in learning how the University can continue to further their careers after graduation.
University Book Club Provides Compelling Discussion
Since its launch a year ago, The University of Scranton Book Club has provided more than 550 Scranton alumni and parents with a virtual space to discuss compelling works of fiction and nonfiction with their fellow Royals.