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Spring 2024
Features
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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.
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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."
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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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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.
Alumni Profiles
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
On the Commons
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University Ham Radio Station Equipment Installed
Forty-foot antenna and equipment installation on the rooftop of Loyola Science Center give student Amateur Radio Club and HamSCI research new horizons.
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NIST Releases Funds to Support New Building
University to receive $16.62 million from NIST to support construction of a building for workforce development, applied research and outreach.
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Student-Run Model Adopted for Free Medical Clinic
The University of Scranton and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine sign agreement to operate free medical clinic.
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Stories of Scranton to Premiere Oct. 27
The Oct. 27 premiere of Scranton Stories will feature oral histories and portraits of 25 Scranton residents that tell a story of the city and nation.
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Nearly 1500 New Royals Begin Scranton Journey
Smiles – maybe a little nervous – but smiles nevertheless – graced the faces of nearly 1,500 new students as they moved onto The University of Scranton campus and prepared for the fall semester classes that began Aug. 28.
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Scranton Names Class of 2027 Presidential Scholars
National merit scholars, valedictorians and salutatorians among The University of Scranton class of 2027 Presidential Scholarship recipients.
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Scranton Answers Pope’s Call to Care for Our Common Home
The University of Scranton begins a seven-year process for Vatican designation as a Laudato Si’ University.
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Students Lead Nursing Facility Tour for PA Legislators
Pennsylvania state legislators tour state-of-the-art nursing facility at Scranton and see “the incredible impact education can have on our community and beyond.”
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Honor Society Awarded Highest Chapter Status
The University’s Nu Kappa chapter of the Beta Alpha Psi honor society achieved Superior Chapter status for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Students Study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan
University of Scranton students studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this summer with scholarship support they received.
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National Science Foundation Noyce Scholars Selected
Inaugural cohort of Noyce Scholars for Academic Year 2023-2024 selected.
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Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training
Ten members of The University of Scranton’s ROTC program participated in selective summer leadership training initiatives.
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Conferences and Events
The University of Scranton presents 20th Annual U.S. Conference on Disability, Jay Nathan, PhD., annual Visiting Scholar Lecture Series and 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture.
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Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace Offered Oct. 17
University of Scranton joins with faithful across the world to offer prayers for peace in the Holy Land on Oct. 17.
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A Fire That Kindles Other Fires Campaign Announced
Scranton begins public phase of historic $135 million Fire that Kindles Other Fires campaign to advance mission, access and excellence.
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Business Doctoral Graduate Wins Dissertation Award
Heather (Losi) Holcomb, Ph.D. '21 becomes fifth University of Scranton doctoral business graduate to win a national award for their dissertation.
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Meet the New Members of our Board of Trustees
The University of Scranton has named three new members to its Board of Trustees: Brian Archer ’90; Rev. Dennis M. Baker, S.J.; and Theresa Pattara ’95.
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University Ranks Top in the Nation
Accolades received since our last edition.
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Edward and Patricia Leahy Honored by University
The University of Scranton honored long-time benefactors Edward and Patricia Leahy with its President’s Medal.
Focus on Faculty
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University Educators Advocate for Veterans
Through academic research and classroom instruction at The University of Scranton, Michael Crowell, PT, DSc and Mary L. (Doyle) Troy, Ph.D., NCC, LPC ’95 G’20 advocate for veterans.
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Weinberg Memorial Library Event Hosts 'Engrossing' Event
Professor Michael Knies and Tom Costello, '73, shown, receive honors from the International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting at the organization's 74th annual conference. As a photo border, shown, is a section of the certificate for which P.W. Costello did the engrossing to commemorate his marriage 18 years earlier.
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Professor Awarded Nearly Half-Million Dollar Grant
Biology faculty member’s six-figure National Science Foundation Grant will enable additional student-faculty research projects for years to come.
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Faculty Notes
Awards, published research and Faculty Fellows
Athletics
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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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Celebrating 200 Victories
Head coaches for University's field hockey, men's soccer and volleyball attain success.
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Why Scranton?
Legacy athletes share their stories.
Alumni News
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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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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".
One-on-One
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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.
Web Exclusives
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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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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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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.
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