Fall 2023

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In This Issue

Introducing 'A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign to Advance Mission, Access and Excellence". PLUS: For the second time in school history, Scranton Athletics captures the Landmark Conference Presidents' Trophy, our faculty utilize data to solve biological mysteries, and a 1985 'Fix-A-Friend' dance leads to a #ScrantonLoveStory.

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Introducing A Fire That Kindles Other Fires

Read all about 'A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Advance Mission, Access, and Excellence,' the new $135 million capital campaign that will blaze a bold new trail for the University to follow in the years to come.

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Profile: Crystal E. Newby, Ed.D. ’04, G’08

Now in her third year as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees, Newby uses her position to advocate for issues of access and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Profile: Mark Santarsiero '80, Accounting

Mark Santarsiero ’80, president and CEO of Marshall & Stevens, Inc., a Los Angeles-based financial advisory firm, recently established two Santarsiero Family Scholarships that will benefit accounting students from the Scranton area.

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ONE-ON-ONE with Bobby Davis '03

Vice President for University Advancement discusses how the Catholic and Jesuit mission are the foundation of success.

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University Honors Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., With Carlesimo Award

Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J, served as the 25th president of The University of Scranton from July 2011 to June 2017.

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Mission. Access. Excellence.

John D. ‘86, H’10 and Jacquelyn Dionne, R.N. ‘89, co-chairs of “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires,” hope their recent leadership gift to the Kania School of Management will help ignite the generosity of the greater Scranton community.

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The Legacy Members of the Class of 2023, Then and Now

Legacy students gathered with their families back in 2019 and again in 2023 for the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

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The 2023 Scholarship Brunch

John (Jack) J. O’Malley Jr., Ph.D. ’64, professor emeritus of psychology at the University, offered the keynote address.

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Scranton Legacies: Chris '87, Nancy (Lange) '87, Chris Jr. '24 and Tim Neumann '27

How a 'Fix-a-Friend' dance in 1985 led to a #ScrantonLoveStory and a second generation of Royals.

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5.06.23

Day of Giving donations ignite Scranton programs, scholarships and several campus causes.

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Advancing The Mission

Scranton’s new campaign has already helped transform campus spaces like Hyland Hall and The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities.

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Alumni Society Advisory Board Names New Chair

Paul DiPietrantonio '97 installed as new chair at May 2023 meeting.

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CAL Networking Reception With Pre-Law Society Students

The Council of Alumni Lawyers (CAL) hosted a networking reception with Pre-Law Society students in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library.

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Day of Service

Scranton alumni, parents and friends rise to the occasion to serve their communities.

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Shamrockin’ Eve 2023

Enjoy these photos from one of our signature alumni events!

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Increasing Access and Affordability

To ensure that the University continues to kindle the fires of the best and brightest students regardless of their financial means, it is critical that the University increase its endowment.

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2023 Reunion Weekend

Alumni gather at Scranton in June 2023 for 'one of the best reunions yet!'

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Landmark Trophy ‘Icing on the Cake’ of the Most Successful Year in School History

The 2022-23 academic year proved to be a record-setting one for The University of Scranton Athletics Department as the Royals captured the Landmark Conference Presidents’ Trophy for the second time in history.

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Record-Setting Lady Royal Bridget Monaghan '23 Closes Scranton Chapter

Three-time captain became the 31st player in program history to score 1,000 career points.

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Lady Royal Earns Place in the Ring of Honor

Athletic jersey of Bridget Monaghan '23 will be on display from now through May 2024 in the Ring of Honor at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Achieving Excellence

Stellar academic and professional outcomes, and a commitment to producing men and women for and with others all define excellence at The University of Scranton.

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History-Making Landmark Moments

For the first time in school history, every Scranton team competed in postseason play. View moments from the record-setting season.

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Online Extra: REUNION

Introducing Alumni Photo Central!

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Meet 5.06 Heroes

See how our alumni, parents and friends helped save 5.06.23, Scranton's ninth annual day of giving.

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Campaign Timeline

The following is a list of significant dates in the life of "A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Advance Mission, Access, & Excellence."

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A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: How to Help

University campaign focuses on increasing access to education and promoting mission and excellence.

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