The cover story of the fall issue explores our prison education program, which provides hope and a sense of purpose to its participants. Plus: C-suite leaders in health administration discuss how Scranton is readying Royals to meet a vital need; the University finds success placing women philosophy majors in top-tier Ph.D. programs, and alumni combine their love of the University and the region with support for a transformational investment in education.
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Cover Story
First cohort graduates, faculty and founder offer perspective on The University of Scranton’s pioneering Prison Education Program. Also: A Jesuit consortium, the Jesuit Prison Education Network (JPEN) officially launched in early 2023 and appears to be gaining momentum.
Alumni Profiles
Longtime University benefactors Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss donate the largest single gift in Scranton’s 136-year history, a $10.5 million transformational investment in the education of present and future Royals.
Alumni Profiles
Jimmy Lynett ’97 upgraded a port of call on his professional journey to the career destination of a lifetime.
Alumni News
The annual celebration, which was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, raised more than $100,000 for Scranton Athletics. Quandel Construction Group served as the event’s title sponsor.
Athletics
Noelle Walker '23, former University women's soccer player, has taken on a new defensive role helping patients in their battle against cancer.
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C-suite leaders outline their career pathways and the mentorship, academic programs and Jesuit foundation that enable them to answer the call.
Athletics
Historic year includes Seven Landmark Conference titles, six NCAA Tournament appearances and five NCAA Tournament victories over the course of the 2023-24 academic year. Â
One-on-One
Professor and chair of the Operations and Analytics Department discusses the new business analytics offerings designed to meet student needs and industry expectations
Alumni News
The Alumni Society and The University of Scranton honor eight alumni with the Frank J. O’Hara Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest recognition they jointly bestow.
Alumni Profiles
Veteran Broadcast Executive and Voice Talent Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Economics or Philosophy Majors
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While only 32 percent of philosophy bachelor’s degrees are awarded to women nationally, Scranton retains a remarkable 60 percent female enrollment in its philosophy major, with most who decide to pursue graduate study in philosophy securing placement in fully funded Ph.D. programs.Â
Alumni News
Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature alumni events.
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Find out from alumni how the SJLA program provides students with an ‘incredible connection’ and classic Jesuit education.
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Two student study abroad opportunities for residential and online students within the Master of Health Administration (MHA), and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs involve established partnerships with St. Elizabeth University in Slovakia, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
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Jimmy Lynett '97, executive entertainment at Disney Cruise Lines, offers insight on how his University of Scranton experience guides him in providing Royal treatment to Disney Cruise Line guests.
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Shortly after graduating from Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, Noelle Walker '23 joined the team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
