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Fall 2026
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A University Go Baby Go chapter brings together students, faculty and families to give children with limited mobility greater freedom, confidence and joy.
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A Royal Return On Investment: Starting Strong, Continuing Stronger
Generations of Presidential Scholars deliver immeasurable value and develop a culture of gratitude
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Celebrating the 250th Birthday of Our Nation
Historic Milestones, Community Triumphs Royals Contribute Through ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Opportunities
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Presidential Scholarships: A Legacy of Excellence & Opportunity
View five decades of milestone moments.
Alumni Profiles
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Royally Accomplished
Six member of the Class of 2026 set out to make their mark on the world.
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Alumni Profile: Rev. Michael Bartholomew ’03
The Virtue of Hope Leads One Royal To Become a Roman Catholic Priest and a Champion Masters Race Walker.
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Recognizing Opportunity with Pat McGeehin ’76
Pat McGeehin became more than just "a number" on the audit staff in his first post.
On the Panuska Commons
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Tom Bryan Discusses The University of Scranton IDEA Center: Innovation in Action (VIDEO)
Go behind the scenes with the director of the Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall IDEA Center.
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WNEP: 'Restored 500-year-old painting with hidden figure unveiled at University of Scranton'
More Than Meets the Eye: A restoration team identified a hidden figure in a Renaissance-era painting that had been donated to the Weinberg Memorial Library.
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Father Marina Reflects on Meeting Pope Leo XIV (Video + Photos)
The University of Scranton’s president and other leaders of Jesuit colleges and universities received the Pope’s message and blessing.
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Pope Francis Coauthor and Friend To Speak at University of Scranton
The story of how a rabbi and a pope built a decades-long bond will be told May 12.
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Ciszek Hall Reconfigured to Serve Others
New space for extensive service programs offered by the Center for Service and Social Justice showcased at Open House at Ciszek Hall.
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Incoming Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Announced
WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., is currently the chief academic officer at Saint Peter’s University, a Jesuit sister institution in New Jersey.
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New Faces: Rev. Bret Stockdale, S.J., University Chaplain
University Chaplain to serve both the Divisions of Mission and Ministry and Student Life.
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More Than a Dozen University of Scranton Grad Programs Ranked by U.S. News
The University’s top-100 programs in rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy and nurse anesthesia made significant gains.
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Associate Provost David Dzurec, Ph.D., Completes Marathon in 50 States
The quest took Dr. Dzurec to some of the most storied races in the country, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.
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Scranton FBLA Students Bring Home National Recognition
After a record-setting showing at states, four University of Scranton students achieved top-10 finishes at the national championship event.
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Scranton Teams Win Multiple Top Honors at IEEE Conference
University of Scranton students showcased their coding, design, problem-solving and presentation skills against peers from the Northeast.
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#Royals2026 Recap
Relive the moments or feel like you were there. View videos from Commencement ceremonies, Class Night, Nurse pinning and Baccalaureate Mass.
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Nostalgia and Notable Moments
Members of the Class of 1976 reunited at The University of Scranton's Class of 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony. The landmark graduating class was the University's first undergraduate, full-time student class to include women.
Focus on Faculty
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Scranton Students and Professor Make Major Breakthrough in Nanoparticle Research
Riddhiman Medhi, Ph.D., led a group of students from The University of Scranton and professors from the University of Houston in a research paper that was used as the cover story for the November issue of the science journal “Materials."
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Scranton Researchers Awarded NASA Grant Totaling More Than a Half-Million Dollars
Researchers from The University of Scranton are aiming to better understand space weather with an end goal of improving global communications.
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Community Unites for Lunar New Year Celebration (Photos)
The event featured Asian cuisine, calligraphy, origami, lantern decorating and presentations led by University of Scranton language instructors.
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Scranton’s Dr. John Norcross Celebrated as a ‘Top 0.05%’ Scholar
The ScholarGPS website ranks educators based on the productivity, impact and quality of their research and writing.
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Alpha Sigma Nu Selects Top Teacher of 2026
Kim Pavlick, Ph.D., who's worked at Scranton since 2005, was awarded Teacher of the Year honors by one of the University's honor societies.
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Class of 2026 Selects Teachers of the Year
Sinchul Back, Ph.D., and Andrew Venezia, Ph.D., are associate professors of cybercrime and homeland security and health and human performance, respectively.
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Stampone, a Scranton Alumna and Professor, Re-Appointed to PICPA Board
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants has nearly 18,000 members.
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Professor Receives Grant for Groundbreaking Art Project at Scranton, Georgetown
“Waymarks Toward Reunion” will bridge theology, art and interfaith dialogue across The University of Scranton and Georgetown University.
Athletics
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A Season to Remember
Inside Scranton Women’s Basketball’s Historic Run
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Royals Redefine Excellence
Scranton Athletics Sets Landmark Record With Historic 2025–26 Season
Alumni News
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In Case You Missed It...
Enjoy these photos from a few of our signature alumni events. Click photos to view in full.
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Reunion Weekend
In June, alumni from class years ending in “1” and “6” returned to campus to celebrate Reunion 2026.
Web Exclusives
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Go Baby Go Through the Years
Area children with limited mobility receive motorized toy vehicles personalized for them by members of the University community.
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ICYMI: Five Facts About the American Revolution From James McKane '20
Archbald native James McKane '20, presented recently at a University of Scranton Schemel Forum entitled “Commemorating and Interpreting the American Revolution 250 Years Later.” McKane '20 offered insight from his experience as a living historian and shared examples of the hundreds of period-accurate military uniforms he recreates by hand.
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A Royal Proposal on Campus - An Ott Lovell #ScrantonLoveStory
Feel like you were there with Kathryn Ott Lovell's best first-day-of-school story. Then find out how her Royal efforts on the job "rescued" a Philadelphia holiday tradition.
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Marigolds, Memories and a Mural [VIDEO]
Julie Schumacher Cohen, assistant vice president of community engagement and government affairs at the University and "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story" project director said the project has seeded new initiatives.
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Six Members of the Class of 2026 Share Their Scranton Stories
Find out how the University reinforced their path to success.
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Time Capsule: Class of 1977
Take a walk back in time and check out some history and cherished memories.
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