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Spring 2023
Features
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The Insider's Guide to the 'Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story' Project
Hear from our community partners and University faculty at the center of the effort to reflect on Scranton's place in U.S. history.
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Celebrating Women: 50 Years of Coeducation at The University of Scranton
Campus unites for a 'Year of Gratitude' with programming, awards and more — all designed to salute this milestone of change.
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An Overview of Women's Contributions to the Life of the University
A pictorial timeline recognizes the 50th anniversary milestones and celebrates all of the women who came before.
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Graduate Education at Scranton: Taking it to the Next Level
How three advanced degrees and accelerated pathways represent an innovative new era of the University’s graduate education.
Alumni Profiles
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Belinda Juran, Esq. ’81: Community Advocate & Change Agent Improving Lives
First female recipient of the Frank J. O’Hara Award for General Academic Excellence believes connections are key to community development.
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Alexandra Abboud Miller ’00: From Philadelphia to Scranton, and Then the White House
Throughout her career in national security, Alexandra Abboud Miller ’00 has created and implemented policies that impact hostages, their families, and fellow government employees.
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History According to Jennifer Janofsky, Ph.D. ’95
Inspired by Scranton professors she saw as storytellers, this public historian embarked on a career teaching both students and the public.
On the Commons
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In Memory of Pope Benedict XVI
University of Scranton marks the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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Scranton President Meets With Taiwanese Officials
University of Scranton President met with the director-general and representatives of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.
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Students Named Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars
University of Scranton students named as Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.
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Scranton/Le Moyne Sign Memorandum of Understanding
University signs cooperative agreement with sister Jesuit school Le Moyne College that includes pathway for respective DPT and PA programs.
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Scranton Cadets Earn Distinguished Military Status
Six members of The University of Scranton’s ROTC class of 2023 have earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation by the U.S. Army.
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Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries
Business Leadership Honors Program students gain experience consulting for largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
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Physics Major Awarded National Scholarship
University student Veronica Romanek ’23, awarded highly-competitive $25,000 Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) scholarship.
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Annual PBC Celebration Returns to NYC Sept. 29
The University of Scranton’s President’s Business Council will honor former Trustees Patti Byrnes Clarke and Tom O’Brien on Sept. 29.
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Vice President for University Advancement Named
Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., has been named vice president for University advancement at The University of Scranton.
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University of Scranton Names Seven New Trustees
The University of Scranton names seven new members, including four alumni, to its Board of Trustees.
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Scranton Jesuit Community New Superior is Alumnus
Rev. James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D., will serve as the new superior for the Scranton Jesuit Community.
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Members of Class of 2026 Join Royal Community
Learn about the FIRST group to arrive, a student from Ukraine who renewed plans to pursue his dream of attending college in the United States, participants in the Royals of Color Kickoff program and more in this article.
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Student from Ukraine Joins Class of 2026
Meet Serhii Kuzmin Jr., a member of The University of Scranton’s class of 2026 from Ukraine.
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Vice President of Mission and Ministry Named
Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., has been named vice president for mission and ministry at The University of Scranton.
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Students Advance to Final Four in National Contest
Scranton accounting students advanced to the final four national championship for Institute of Management Accountants Case Competition.
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University Celebrates Closing of Ignatian Year
The University of Scranton celebrates the close of The Ignatian Year, marking the 500thanniversary of the transformation of St. Ignatius.
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University Celebrates Donning of the Stole Ceremony
The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2022.
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Scranton to Offer First Ph.D. Degree
The University of Scranton’s doctor of business administration (DBA) degree has transitioned into the Jesuit school’s first Ph.D. degree program.
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Executive Director of Slattery Center Named
Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the University’s Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities.
Focus on Faculty
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Margarete L. Zalon, Ph.D., Receives Earl Award
Margarete L. Zalon, Ph.D., professor of nursing, received The University of Scranton’s John L. Earl III Award.
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Professor Uses Fulbright to Promote Occupational Justice
Occupational therapy professor Michael Bermudez, Ed.D., will research educational technology in Uganda as part of Fulbright Scholar Program.
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Professor Awarded Six-figure NSF Grant
Professor Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., awarded National Science Foundation grant for ionosphere research during 2023-24 solar eclipses.
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Professor Among Those Interviewed by BBC World News
BBC World News broadcasted international coverage of the upcoming U.S. election from the balcony of Brennan Hall on campus.
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Professors Study Impact of Social Network on Health
Professor Cyrus P. Olsen III, D.Phil., is part of an inter-disciplinary team of professors awarded a six-figure Templeton research grant.
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Research Shows Shape Matters at Nano Level
Research by chemistry professor John Deák, Ph.D., shows error in long-accepted assumed shape of a nanostructure.
Athletics
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University Midfielder Joins Team Poland for World Lacrosse Men’s U21 Championship
The tournament was hosted by Ireland Lacrosse at the University of Limerick from Aug. 10-20, 2022, and featured 23 teams that were split into five pools during the group stage of the tournament.
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Teams ‘Set the Standard’ With Fall Season
The University of Scranton student-athletes and the Athletic Department delivered another successful fall season, which included three Landmark Conference Championships.
Alumni News
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Presidential Christmas Receptions
In December, alumni, parents and friends of the University in Washington, D.C., New York City and Philadelphia celebrated the Christmas season with Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of the University.
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The Inaugural Alumni/ Student Golf Outing
Winners were presented with matching purple jackets symbolizing their victory.
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The Class of 2026 Legacy Families Reception
University president meets with students and Scranton families at the 2026 Legacy Families Reception.
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The President’s Business Council 21st Annual Award Dinner
Patti Byrnes Clarke ’86, P’17, ’19, and Tom O’Brien ’86, P’19 receive the President's Medal at September event.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner Honors Tony Rice
University honors Tony Rice, Notre Dame legend and quarterback of the 1988 National Championship Team.
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Estate Society: Erin O’Malley Tysko, M.D. ’89: Encouraging Excellence
Alumna and her husband establish scholarship to encourage women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
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2022 Reunion Weekend
'Together Again at Last' for the first full-scale gathering in person since 2019.
One-on-One
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ONE-ON-ONE with Ashley L. Stampone ’10, G’11
The Scranton Journal talks to an Assistant Professor in the Accounting Department who is leveraging insight from her time in public accounting and private industry to help students understand concepts critical to their future careers.
Web Exclusives
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Graduate Education Expansion
Get more insights from students, faculty and administrators on the University's ever-expanding portfolio of innovative market-focused graduate programs.
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Curtis Zunigha Connects with the Crowd
Hear the keynote lecture from Curtis Zunigha, an enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians (Oklahoma) and co-founder / co-director of the Lenape Center in New York.
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Red Bank Battlefield Dig
Always wanted to visit an archaeological excavation site? View a photo gallery from Red Bank Battlefield featuring history professor Dr. Jennifer Janofsky '95.
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