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For the Health of the Community
University and Geisinger partner on newly reimagined Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured.
In This Issue
Celebrating two decades of FIRSTs. PLUS: Scranton partners with Geisinger on a reimagined student-run clinic for the uninsured, a man "for and with others" reflects on a lifetime of service to the University, and alumni give freely of themselves to help others find their voice and the pathway to education.
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Alumni Profiles
Mark O'Malia '14, M.S., CCC-SLP: Speaking From Experience To Help Others Open Up
As a speech-language pathologist at the American Institute for Stuttering (AIS), Mark O’Malia ‘14 provides specialized, universally affordable stuttering therapy and support for clients ages 2 to 80.
Alumni Profiles
Accounting for Opportunity with Mary ’85, P’18 and Pat ’83, P’18 Haveron
Alumni couple repays debt of gratitude with new opportunities for Scranton students.
Alumni Profiles
Estate Society: Mark McDonough ’72 — From the Bottom Quartile to the Top of the Heap
Mark and Carol McDonough recently established The McDonough Family Scholarship in Memory of Rev. Joseph A. Rock, S.J. H'81
Alumni Profiles
Theresa Pattara, J.D., CPA '95: Prepared for Every Open Door in Her Path
An inaugural member of the University’s Business Leadership Honors Program champions the Jesuit education model, and her family’s lifelong commitment to giving back.
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Celebrating Two Decades of FIRSTs
Founders, past participants and the current coordinator gathered at the University’s Retreat Center at Chapman Lake to reflect and celebrate 20 years of First-years Involved in Reflective Service Together (FIRST). The initiative connects incoming students with fellow Royals while also introducing them to the “powerful Scranton culture of service and community."
Athletics
Newest Member of the 200 Club: Coach Colleen (Murphy) Pivirotto ‘04
In her 16th season, assistant director of athletics has helped guide Royals to two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and eight Landmark Conference championships.
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What Inspires Legacy Athletes To Join the Royal Ranks?
Student athletes attribute their decisions to lasting connections and factors they describe as 'bigger than the great academic and athletic programs.'
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ONE-ON-ONE with Lauren S. Rivera, J.D., M.Ed.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students shares her story to encourage students as they build resilience and find their calling.
Alumni News
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it, enjoy these photos from a few of our alumni signature events.
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A Lifetime of Wonderment
Edward R. Leahy ’68, H’01 credits the University with opening the world to him, and he’s spent a lifetime serving it in return.
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Becoming Men and Women for Others
The pathway to FIRST for Wendy De La Cruz Garcia '27, Bryan Pulla '27, Sarika Mongar '27 and Lucia DeCarvalho '27 began as middle schoolers at Scranton’s NativityMiguel, a private, tuition-free Catholic school serving a diverse student population grades 5-8.
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Celebrating 200 Victories
Head coaches for University's field hockey, men's soccer and volleyball attain success.
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Meet the Directors
Leahy Clinic Directors Proud To Serve Students and Community
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'Look Even More Intentionally to the Margins'
How did an international service trip to Mexico and pilgrimage to El Salvador change Dean Lauren Rivera’s perspective on advocacy?
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A Two-Generation Service Success Story
Since 1988, members of the Guarnuccio family have been putting a priority on volunteerism with The University of Scranton and in the surrounding community.
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Why Scranton?
Legacy athletes share their stories.
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Guarnuccio Family Gives Back
When Keith Guarnuccio was earning his B.S. in political science, the Center for Service and Social Justice First-years Involved in Reflective Service Together (FIRST) program had not yet been established, but in recent years, second-generation Guarnuccios Hanna ’22, Aidan ’23 and Bridgid ’27 have participated in the program.
Alumni News
The Public Launch of “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires”
The University announced the start of the public phase of “A Fire That Kindles Other Fires: The Campaign To Advance Mission, Access, & Excellence".
