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Fall 2023
Features
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Alumni Profiles
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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.
On the Commons
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Student Organization Receives National Recognition
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at The University of Scranton is one of only 93 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement during the 2022-23 academic year.
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University Confers Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
The University of Scranton conferred more than 500 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony May 21.
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Quick Facts: Commencement 2023
Quick facts about The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 commencement.
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Three Alumni to Receive Honorary Degrees
The University will bestow honorary degrees upon three alumni at its 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony May 21.
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Online Accounting Master Degree Ranked 9 in U.S.
The University of Scranton’s Online Master of Accountancy Degree was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Fortune.
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Students Win First and Second Place in Cyber Forensic Competition
For third consecutive year, University of Scranton students won the national Cyber Forensic Student Competition sponsored by the DOJ.
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Three Students to Become Common Home Corps Leaders
Three University of Scranton students were selected to join the national Common Home Corps program.
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Students Complete SMART Mentoring Program
Twenty-six area high school students complete Meg Cullen-Brown SMART mentoring program with University of Scranton student mentors.
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Vice President for Student Life Named
Lauren S. Rivera, J.D., M.Ed., has been named vice president for student life and dean of students at The University of Scranton.
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Scranton Holds Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News
Four University of Scranton graduate programs ranked in the top 50 nationally in U.S. News 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools.
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University Answers Call of Pope to Care for Our Common Home
The University of Scranton begins seven-year process for Vatican designation of essential and extensive sustainability efforts.
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Scranton’s Story Celebrated with Latin Grammy-Nominee
Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso performed at The University of Scranton’s “Scranton’s Story” event in April.
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Sister Nathalie Becquart Receives Arrupe Award
The University of Scranton hosted a lecture with Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, the highest-ranking woman official at the Vatican.
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Accounting Dept. Research Productivity in Top 5 in World
Scranton Accounting Department ranked fifth in world for success in publishing accounting educational research in top peer-reviewed journals.
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University Designated a Voter Friendly Campus
The University of Scranton civic and democratic engagement efforts are recognized by NASPA and Campus Vote Project.
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Scranton Among Nation’s Best Business Schools
The Princeton Review lists The University of Scranton among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” in 2023 guidebook.
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Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., Named Provost
Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president, named Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
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Student Selected for Elite Leadership Program
Scranton graduate student Charles Csaszar among just three in the world chosen to participate in a highly-selective leadership experience.
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Milestone Moment for Scranton's Interlibrary Loan Team
At the University’s Weinberg Memorial Library, Kevin Kocur, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator, and Melisa Gallo ’16, G’21, Interlibrary Loan and Collections Assistant, recently processed the 20 millionth borrowing request of Ex Libris RapidILL, a global interlibrary loan system.
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Scranton Doctoral Students Win National Awards in Record Numbers
Two University of Scranton accounting Ph.D. program students won national Institute of Internal Auditors doctoral dissertation awards.
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Scranton Online Programs Ranked Among Best in USA
Scranton’s online graduate programs in business and MBA are among the best in nation, according to U.S. News.
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Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
Eleven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Seton Hall Law Direct Admissions Agreement Signed
The University of Scranton and Seton Hall University School of Law have entered a direct admissions agreement that begins in the fall of 2023.
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Two University Graduates Win Fulbright Awards
Two University of Scranton graduates, Elise Westhafer and Isaiah Livelsberger, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2023/2024.
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Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers
Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers stepped down from post at semester’s end.
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WNEP-TV features 30th anniversary of WUSR-FM, 99.5
WUSR-FM, 99.5, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception at the newly-renovated studios.
Focus on Faculty
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Published Research Articles Recognized by IMA
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) nationally recognized research articles by accounting doctoral students, alumni and professor.
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Professor Publishes Primer on Chemometrics
University of Scranton chemistry faculty member Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., published an American Chemical Society digital primer.
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Alpha Sigma Nu Students Name Teacher of the Year
Student members of the National Jesuit Honor Society named Theology Professor Christian Krokus, Ph.D., the 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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Graduating Class of 2023 Names Teacher of the Year
The University of Scranton’s graduating class of 2023 named Occupational Therapy Faculty Specialist William Lambert as Teacher of the Year.
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Chemistry Professor Wins DOE Faculty Award
Chemistry faculty member Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., selected to Visiting Faculty Program by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.
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Faculty Profile: A Conversation with Dr. Spencer Galen
Leading his students by example, Dr. Spencer C. Galen utilizes data to solve biological mysteries. Recently, DNA sequenced by the Assistant Professor in the University Biology Department helped researchers identify a "strange-looking bird" spotted in Pennsylvania as a species unlike any known to science.
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Professor Wins Second Accounting Ethics Award
A research article that demonstrates the value of civility in the workplace wins national Institute of Management Accountants ethics award.
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ARDC Grant Supports University Ham Radio Station
Physics professor Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., received a $196,241 grant from Amateur Radio Digital Communications for a new ham radio station.
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Book by Nursing Professor Wins Award
Professor emerita Margarete L. Zalon’s book won a second place 2022 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Award.
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Community-Based Learning Puts Jesuit Values into Action
The University of Scranton’s Community-Based Learning projects continue to serve students, community at large.
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Professors Win NSF Grant to Test Purity of Honey
Chemistry faculty members awarded National Science Foundation Grant to develop a smartphone and spectrometry purity test for honey.
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Students Pick 2023 KSOM Professor of the Year
Operations and Analytics professor David Mahalak, D. Eng., was named 2023 Kania School of Management Professor of the Year.
Athletics
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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.
Alumni News
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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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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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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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2023 Reunion Weekend
Alumni gather at Scranton in June 2023 for 'one of the best reunions yet!'
One-on-One
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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.
Web Exclusives
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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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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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