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The cover story of the spring issue presents Royals unifying to create a pathway for youth. Alumni, faculty, students and friends champion a cost-free community center for athletics, artistry and wellness. Plus: A new brand that celebrates all that makes the University “Uncommonly US”; The “Why" and "What’s Next” for our Community-Based Learning program; and three alumni who affect positive change as leaders and mentors.

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Royals Create a Pathway for Youth

The University of Scranton community puts Ignatian values in action by changing outcomes one child at a time. Douglas Boyle, DBA '88 and Laura Boyle champion a youth center that provides a no-cost environment for athletics, artistry and wellness; Alumni, faculty and students rally in support.

Elizabeth A. (Boyle) Madden ’96: The Perks of Being an Underdog banner image Alumni Profiles

Elizabeth A. (Boyle) Madden ’96: The Perks of Being an Underdog

Growth mindset guides President’s Business Council chair to the next challenge and beyond.

Brett Nance '15, MPH, HO, CIC: Uncovering Mysteries Behind Health Trends banner image Alumni Profiles

Brett Nance '15, MPH, HO, CIC: Uncovering Mysteries Behind Health Trends

How a fortuitous internship shaped Brett Nance’s impact on public health and epidemic response.

ONE-ON-ONE with Ed Karpovich ’76, G’86, Head Golf Coach banner image One-on-One

ONE-ON-ONE with Ed Karpovich ’76, G’86, Head Golf Coach

In an interview with The Scranton Journal, Coach Karpovich discusses his coaching philosophy and how he prepares Royal golfers to compete at a high level.

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Get to know Gracie, the Royal pup!

Last August, Scranton welcomed a Royal pup when Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, adopted an adorable bernedoodle. Keep up with her most recent adventures on Instagram @gracietheroyalpup.

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‘Good Work That Does Good in the World'

Community-Based Learning creates positive change and "a feeling that we're in this together."

Allison Smith, Ph.D. ’06: Harnessing Knowledge to Combat Chronic Pain banner image Alumni Profiles

Allison Smith, Ph.D. ’06: Harnessing Knowledge to Combat Chronic Pain

Innovative clinical research from Allison (Alli) Smith, Ph.D. ’06, guides treatment for a pediatric headache program at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Scranton Legacies: Michael ’92, Mary Alice ’92, Megan ’22, Katie ’24 and Mallory Bertrand ’28 banner image Alumni News

Scranton Legacies: Michael ’92, Mary Alice ’92, Megan ’22, Katie ’24 and Mallory Bertrand ’28

Five Royals reflect on the meaningful connections that have made the University a “special place” for their family across generations.

Standout Player Katie Redding Consistently Rises to the Occasion banner image Athletics

Standout Player Katie Redding Consistently Rises to the Occasion

Field Hockey Teammates, Coaches Describe Record-Breaking Redding as the ‘Epitome of What It Means to be a Leader’

In Case You Missed It... banner image Alumni News

In Case You Missed It...

Scranton alumni gathered at multiple events to enjoy family, friendship and fun!

Scranton’s New Brand Celebrates Its Unique Identity banner image Feature

Scranton’s New Brand Celebrates Its Unique Identity

Grounded in extensive research, the new brand campaign emphasizes individualized care, community belonging and lifelong success while presenting Scranton’s Catholic and Jesuit heritage.

Scranton Student-Athletes Earn Top Ranking banner image Athletics

Scranton Student-Athletes Earn Top Ranking

Fall Season Success Secures a Top Spot for Scranton in Landmark Presidents’ Trophy Standings

Student Reflections from Nursing CBL Class banner image Web Exclusive

Student Reflections from Nursing CBL Class

Students in Dr. Dona Carpenter’s Foundations of Professional Nursing course wrote reflections about the “Period Project” Community-Based Learning project conducted with the Catherine McCauley Center.

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Community-Based Learning Student Fellows Aim to Expand Program's Reach

Meet the first cohort of the University's pilot CBL Student Fellows Program.

What Makes the University Unique to Its Students? banner image Web Exclusive

What Makes the University Unique to Its Students?

Watch our "Uncommonly US" video in under 30 seconds and find out.

Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Faculty Fellows banner image Web Exclusive

Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Faculty Fellows

The Community-Based Learning (CBL) Faculty Fellows program seeks to expand, strengthen and institutionalize CBL at the University as a demonstration of its commitment to the common good.

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