Spring 2025

A Message from our President

Dear Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Friends:

As Royals guided by Jesuit principles, you routinely effect positive change in the world, and in doing so, align with St. Ignatius’ message, "Strive after the goal to which you are called with all your might. Know that God has already supplied you with the means to achieve it.” This lifelong altruism from the University community reflects one facet of our unique mission.  

Our spring issue of The Scranton Journal  illustrates that theme. In one instance, an Ignatian synergy established a youth center where all offerings, wrestling to creative arts, are available free of charge. Championed by Laura and Douglas Boyle, DBA ’88, chair and professor of accounting and director of the Ph.D. Program in accounting at Scranton’s Kania School of Management, this undertaking unites like-minded Royals on a quest to provide a nurturing environment where young people could find and develop their passion. 

In another inspirational example, our Royals embraced Community-Based Learning, which represents the true spirit of the Jesuit education experience at Scranton. Courses match community partners with the skills and resources of faculty and students, who gain a deeper understanding of service as part of their academic and personal growth.   

In the pages ahead, you will meet Allison (Alli) Smith, Ph.D. ’06, whose groundbreaking clinical work in psychology and pain management guides treatment at the top-ranked pediatric hospital in the world; Brett Nance ’15, who responds to infectious disease outbreaks and helps shape future public health professionals;  and Elizabeth A. (Boyle) Madden ’96, the chair of the President’s Business Council who is working to reenergize the organization by engaging the next generation of Royals. 

The magazine shares the results of a yearlong collaboration between Enrollment Management, External Affairs, and external experts, with input from the entire University community. The results: a theme for the new messaging that invites today’s students and parents to experience all that makes Scranton “Uncommonly US.”  

In this season of reawakening, explore new ways to grow and make an impact on the world. Please continue to remember the University in your prayers and be assured of mine in return. GO ROYALS!! 

Yours Faithfully,

Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J.

President

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