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Fall 2025
Features
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Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall: Community at Its Foundation, Collaboration at Its Core
Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall has all the advanced features characteristic of a modern academic architectural gem. Beyond the large glass walls, steel, stone and state-of-the-art learning spaces, however, is a deeper significance: Weiss Hall represents progress and will actively bring it to life.
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Where Mental Health Meets Mission
Scranton Expands Commitment to Whole-Person Care
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Capital Campaign Raises $155.7 Million
"A Fire That Kindles Other Fires” exceeds goal by wide margin.
Alumni Profiles
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Legacy of Enlightenment: The Biedlingmaier Family Scholarship/Endowment
One family with three generations of Scranton alumni bequeaths an everlasting gift of opportunity to future Royals.
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Editing Hollywood One Deadline at a Time
Stephanie Webber ’10 helps shape celebrity stories everyone’s talking about — from visioning viral headlines at the New York Post to mentoring the next generation of journalists.
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Royal Strategies for Creating a Global Sports Content Career
Ryan Disdier’s Success Spans Continents With NBA, NFL, XFL, and Premier League
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Prepared to Lead
How Scranton Shaped a Big 4 CEO
On the Commons
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#Royals2025 Recap
Catch up on videos from Commencement ceremonies, Class Night, ROTC commissioning, Nurse pinning and Baccalaureate Mass.
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Five Scranton Programs Among Top 50 in Nation
Five graduate business school programs ranked amongst the best in the nation.
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Iggy’s Favorite Things About Scranton
A new, AI-powered chatbot named Iggy is designed to answer around-the-clock questions about The University of Scranton.
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Bob Casey, Former U.S. Senator, Joins University of Scranton
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey will mentor students and interact with University of Scranton faculty and administration as Leahy Distinguished Fellow.
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Senior Producer of '60 Minutes' To Speak at Commencement
Scranton alumna and senior producer for "60 Minutes" to serve as the principal speaker at 2025 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
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Heartfelt Messages Highlight Arrupe Awards
The 2025 Arrupe Award was presented to Rev. Richard Clifford, S.J., a priest and biblical scholar at Boston College.
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Scranton Preserves the Past, Embraces Sustainability at the Quain Memorial Conservatory
Part of the University campus since the 1950s, the greenhouse, constructed for the Scranton family in 1872, is one of the few Victorian-style conservatories unaltered from its original design.
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Scranton, Widener Commonwealth Law to Partner
High-achieving Scranton students will have the opportunity to take advantage of an efficient and cost-effective “3+3” law school partnership.
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Crime Analysis and Investigation Program Announced
Students will investigate cybercrimes, analyze crimes and give evidence-based guidance through a new internship program with the District Attorney’s Office.
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Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award, To Teach in Taiwan
Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers.
Focus on Faculty
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Healthcare Award Named for Longtime Scranton Professor
Daniel J. West, Ph.D., is a longtime supporter and board member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania.
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Mahoney, Others Honored with KSOM Awards
Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., was honored for the sixth time as the Kania School of Management Professor of the Year.
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Dr. Marcy Earns National Award
Beta Alpha Psi recognizes Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., as an Outstanding Faculty Advisor.
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Communications Professor Earns Pair of Awards
Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., accepted a regional award for her teaching excellence and will soon receive an international honor for her local leadership impact.
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Kania School of Management Professors Earn Recognition
Business Club members recently chose Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., as the KSOM Professor of the Year. The International Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals selected Amanda Marcy ’10, Ph.D., for an Outstanding Faculty Advisors award.
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Teacher of the Year Chosen by Alpha Sigma Nu Students
Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D., earned the Gannon Award for Teaching, which is among the highest honors presented annually at Scranton.
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Class of 2025 Selects Teacher of the Year
Department of Health and Human Performance faculty member Michael Landram, Ph.D., received the Teacher of the Year award at Class Night.
Athletics
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Royal Lacrosse Undefeated!
Men’s LAX • Undefeated record (9-0) • 12-9 overall • Women’s LAX • Undefeated record (9-0) • 15-6 overall
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White Hot! Multi-event Standout Shatters Landmark, School Records
Rising Senior Molly White Finishes Among Nation’s Top 20
Alumni News
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Time Capsule: Class of 1976
Take a walk back in time and check out some history and cherished memories.
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Carlesimo Golf Tournament Raises More Than $125,000 for Scranton Athletics
Royals turn out in force to support annual fundraiser.
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Reunion Weekend
Royals reunite for alumni activities on Reunion Weekend, June 6-8, 2025.
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Honoring Excellence: The 2025 Frank J. O'Hara Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
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.
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In Case You Missed It...
Enjoy these photo from a few of our signature alumni events.
Web Exclusives
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Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall Photo Gallery
From the ground up, Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall is a marvel to behold.
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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, and Excellence.”
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New York Post Entertainment Editor Shares Interview Highlights
Step Inside Stephanie Webber’s ‘Whoa Moments’
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Hanks for the Memories
Ryan Disdier '17 recounts a content collab with legendary actor — and Aston Villa fan — Tom Hanks.
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See a Tribute to Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J. Take Shape
A new sculpture will be located on The University of Scranton Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J. Commons in tribute to the former University president. The Scranton Journal interviewed the sculpture's creator, artist and educator Mark F. Webber.
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Legacy of Leadership
View a pictorial timeline of Dr. Daniel J. West, Jr.'s time at Scranton.
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Royal Champions
Feel like you were there. View more photos from championship seasons.
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Beyond the Numbers with Tim Walsh ‘92
Human-Centered Leadership Begins With ‘Invaluable’ Scranton Skills
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