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Alumni-Student Golf Outing

In September, Brendan O’Donoghue ’24, James O’Donoghue ’25, Tim Neumann ’26 and Chris Neumann ’24 won the fourth annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing and were presented with the event’s signature purple jackets in recognition of their achievement.

four young golfers wearing matching jackets holding the winning trophy

Scrantoberfest

In October, scores of alumni and friends in the Long Island area celebrated Scrantoberfest together at Plattduetsche Park Pavilion.

President’s Business Council Networking Reception

Also in October, students and alumni gathered at Stout Financial District in New York City for a President’s Business Council Networking Reception.

Guinness Tour

In November, alumni and friends enjoyed a pint together at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, Maryland.

Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, presents Harry T. Rose ’65 with the President’s Medal.

University Celebrates Scranton at President’s Medal Gala in NYC

Amidst a crowd of hundreds of alumni, parents and friends, including three stars of the small screen, the University honored Harry T. Rose ’65, founder and chairman of The Rose Group, one of the largest restaurant franchise companies in the United States, with its President’s Medal at the President’s Medal Gala. The event took place at Pier Sixty, Manhattan’s largest waterfront event venue. The black-tie gala, which benefits the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund, featured a VIP yacht excursion around New York Harbor for table sponsors and their guests with Brian Baumgartner, Andy Buckley and Kate Flannery, aka Kevin, David and Meredith from “The Office.”

The University also announced an ambitious effort to permanently endow the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund by raising an additional $7 million for the fund by the 2026 President’s Medal Gala. This would bring its lifetime total raised up to $30 million.

The Presidential Scholars of the Class of 2026 gather for a photo at Pier Sixty.

Regional Christmas Receptions

In December, alumni, parents and friends of the University in New York, Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton and Washington, D.C., celebrated the holiday season at regional Christmas receptions.