Rose Kelly Awards Presented at University
December 2024The University recognized outstanding students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Students Recognized for Academic Achievement
December 2024The outstanding academic achievement of University of Scranton students was recognized with the presentation of Frank O’Hara awards.
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Facilities Department Grounds Staff Bring Vision to Life
December 2024This fall, The University of Scranton displayed new landscaping that highlighted the heart and commitment of the people who care for the campus, one plant at a time.
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Student Research Presented is All About Numbers
November 2024Undergraduate students and faculty members presented research projects in mathematics at multi-state regional conferences.
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Scranton Launches Undergraduate Marketing Rebranding
November 2024The ‘Uncommonly US’ campaign, a celebration of what makes the University "truly distinctive," results from a yearlong collaboration between Enrollment Management, External Affairs, and external experts, with input from the entire University community.
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Brandy Schillace Receives Distinguished Author Award
November 2024The University’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library presented the 2024 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award to Brandy Schillace, Ph.D.
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Teaching Teeming at W3USR Ham Radio Station
November 2024Majestic views of Jesuit education happening at the University’s W3USR ham radio station were celebrated at dedication ceremony.
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Office Cast Member Exclusive Event for Students
November 2024The Office cast member and author Brian Baumgartner calls The University of Scranton a “special place” for him and his colleagues at his campus visit.
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Class of 2028 Presidential Scholars Announced
November 2024Valedictorians and National Merit finalists are among the impressive group of class of 2028 Presidential Scholarship recipients at Scranton.
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Volunteerism, Prayer Service and Campus Tributes Honor Veterans
November 2024This past Saturday, members of The University of Scranton community assembled and delivered meals to local veterans. Upcoming observances of Veterans Day on campus include an Interfaith Prayer Service, a “Field of Flags” and a tribute on the Class of 2020 Gateway sign.
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Scranton Hosts Annual Henry George Lecture
November 2024Harvard economist Marc Melitz delivers Henry George Lecture on Global Production and Innovation Networks.
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Scranton Among Greenest Colleges in World
October 2024Scranton is among 511 schools in the world recognized “for exceptional programs, policies and practices related to sustainability and the environment.”
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Scranton SBDC Consultant Wins National Award
October 2024University of Scranton SBDC Consultant Zakiyyah Smith was named to America’s SBDC 40 under 40 list.
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Black Jews in America Discussed Nov. 19
October 2024“Black Jews in America: Diversity and Identity” will be presented by Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy at the Judaic Studies Institute Lecture Nov. 19.
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Strategic Planning Process Underway
October 2024Members of the University community are encouraged to continue to share their ideas and hopes for the future of the University throughout the fall. Scan the QR code here to share ideas, or email suggestions to planning@scranton.edu.
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University Holds Annual Ignatian Values in Action Lecture
October 2024Award winning author Stephanie Saldaña discussed her book at The University of Scranton’s Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Oct. 10
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Weinberg Memorial Library Named Library of the Year
October 2024The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library received the 2024 Library of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association.
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Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Achieves Gold Status
October 2024Scranton’s Beta Alpha Psi Nu Kappa Chapter of the international honor society gains Gold Chapter status for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Workforce Development/Innovation Project Awarded Funding
October 2024The University of Scranton receives seven-figure Appalachian Regional Commission grant for Technology-Driven Transformation in Workforce Development and Innovation Project.
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Author Discusses The Power of Storytelling
October 2024Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminars hosts talk by Jonathan Conyers author of “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here.”
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Scranton Among Top Catholic Colleges for Producing Ph.D.s
October 2024The University of Scranton ranks high nationally among Catholic colleges and universities for producing Ph.D. recipients in science fields.
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Learning From Chinese Philosophy Discussed
October 2024Best-selling author and one of the best 300 professors in the U.S.A., Bryan W. Van Norden, Ph.D., discussed Learning from Chinese Philosophy at Scranton.
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President’s Medal Awarded at Black-Tie Gala in NYC
October 2024The University honored former board chair and benefactor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with its President’s Medal and raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
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Scranton Ranked in U.S. News Top 10 in North Again
September 2024For more than 30 consecutive years U.S. News has ranked The University of Scranton in the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in North.”
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Alumni Spotlight: Rev. Mr. Douglas Jones, S.J. ’10 and Mr. Andrew Milewski, S.J. ’13
October 2024University of Scranton alumni discuss how their experiences with community, mentorship and Ignatian spirituality influenced their vocational and Jesuit journeys.
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University of Scranton Names Three New Trustees
September 2024The University of Scranton names three alumni as new members to its Board of Trustees.
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Author to Discuss Award-Winning Book Oct. 10
September 2024Author Stephanie Saldaña returns to Scranton to discuss “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture Oct. 10.
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Agreement with Symbiosis International in India Signed
September 2024The University of Scranton signs a memorandum of understanding with a top-ranked university in India.
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Forbes Again Lists Scranton in Top Colleges in America
September 2024The University of Scranton was listed as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes for 16th year.
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U.S. Conference on Disability Set for Oct. 9
September 2024The 23rd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability focuses on access, advocacy and employment in the age of artificial intelligence.
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Princeton Review Recognizes Scranton Science Labs, Service and Campus
September 2024Students say Scranton professors take an investment in each individual and truly care about their students in The Princeton Review Best 390 Colleges.
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Seven Ways To Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
September 2024Events on campus and in the Scranton community will begin with an informational table sit on Sept. 16 and conclude with a collaborative Screening and Panel Discussion, "Hispanic/Latinx Voices," on Oct. 21.
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Career Goals of Scranton 2023 Graduates Met
September 2024The highest mean salaries reported for Class of 2023 undergraduates were in computer science, nursing, finance, mathematics and business analytics. More outcomes are reported in the First Destination Survey.
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Accelerated Degree Agreement Signed with Providence University
August 2024The University of Scranton enters accelerated 4+1 MBA degree agreement with Providence University, a Catholic institution in Taiwan.
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University for a Day Returns to Schemel Forum this Fall
August 2024Schemel Forum brings back University for a Day with speakers discussing current trends and their implications for the future.
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New in the Neighborhood: Royals Class of 2028
August 2024More than 1,225 incoming students join The University of Scranton for the fall semester. Find out how volunteers in the FIRST group to arrive made an impact through service. Plus: Our MOSAIC program, a celebratory Mass, residence hall Move-in and more.
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Top Beam Placed on Newest Building on Campus
August 2024The University of Scranton “topped out” Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall at an informal ceremony on Aug. 23.
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Luncheon Seminars Feature Distinguished Speakers
August 2024Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminars to feature six distinguished speakers discussing topics related to children, music and Ancient Egypt.
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Students Place Third in Gift of Life Challenge
August 2024University students in Social Media Campaigns Course won third place in the Gift of Life 2024 Students Save Lives College Challenge.
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Scranton Class of 2028 to Move onto Campus
August 2024The University of Scranton to welcome more than 1,225 new graduate and undergraduate for the fall semester.
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Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students Get Unique Learning Experience
August 2024Summer clinical rotation gives speech-language pathology graduate students a “positive learning experience.”
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2024 Royal Experience Program Summer Interns
August 2024Six University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2024.
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Patricia Vaccaro Receives Alpha Sigma Nu Magis Award
August 2024Director of the University’s Center for Service and Social Justice receives national award in recognition of service to Jesuit ideals.
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Former Scranton President New Superior of Scranton Jesuit Community
August 2024Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., H’04, the University’s 23rd President, returned to Scranton to serve as Superior for the Scranton Jesuit Community.
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Students Place in Top 10 at National FBLA Competition
July 2024Four Scranton students won trophies at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Florida.
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Students Excel at International Cybercrime Investigation Competition
July 2024University students place well at international cybercrime investigation conference competition as part of South Korea study abroad course.
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Julie Schumacher Cohen Named Higher Education Trailblazer in PA
August 2024Julie Schumacher Cohen was named among the 50 Higher Education Trailblazers in 2024 by the news publication City and State Pennsylvania.
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University Receives Support for Prison Education Program
July 2024The University of Scranton’s Prison Education Program received a total of $80,000 in support from the Sunshine Lady Foundation.
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Grant to Support Leahy Free Clinic
July 2024Scranton Area Community Foundation critical needs grant supports Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured at University.
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Two Scranton Graduates Win Fulbright Awards
July 2024Two University of Scranton graduates, Shelby Traver and Adrian Laudani, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2024/2025.
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Musician, Educator, Conductor Janelle Decker To Co-Direct Performance Music at Scranton
July 2024Janelle Decker was named conductor and co-director of Performance Music at The University of Scranton.
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Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall Named
June 2024The University of Scranton President announced the largest single-gift in the school’s history, and the naming of Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall.
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University Celebrates Donning of the Stole Ceremony
May 2024The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2024.
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Class of 2024 Graduate Chooses Long Term Service
May 2024Mitchell Sporing of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 committed to post-graduation long-term service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants
May 2024Seven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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University Confers Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
May 2024The University of Scranton conferred more than 465 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony May 19.
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Outstanding Master’s and Doctoral Graduates Awarded
May 2024The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master’s and doctoral degree graduates at its 2024 commencement events.
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Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Class Night
May 2024University of Scranton class of 2024 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Scranton Conducts Undergraduate Commencement
May 2024The University of Scranton conferred more than 775 bachelor’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 19.
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Students Making a Difference as They Leave Campus
May 2024Graduates take lessons learned with them as they leave campus by reselling or donating items to reduce waste.
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Quick Facts: Commencement 2024
May 2024Quick facts about The University of Scranton’s Class of 2024 commencement.
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Accounting Dept. Research Among Most Productive in World
May 2024Scranton Accounting Department and faculty members ranked internationally for volume of education research published in top peer-reviewed journals.
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Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Named
May 2024Timothy P. Doyle has been named senior vice president for finance and administration at The University of Scranton, effective July 1, 2024.
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Two Students Chosen for Highly-Selective Program
May 2024Scranton students Sarah Boyle and Annalisa Mechanick are among just four in the world chosen to participate in elite leadership program.
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Sister Elizabeth Johnson Receives Arrupe Award
May 2024The University hosted a lecture with Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J., and presented her with its 2024 Arrupe Award.
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Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured Grand Re-Opening
May 2024Students from across disciplines have opportunity to put theory into practice to serve those in need at Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured.
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Three Individuals to Receive Honorary Degrees
May 2024The University will bestow three honorary degrees at its 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony May 19.
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Students, Alumnus Attend Sigma Tau Delta International Convention and Receive Awards
May 2024Ten University of Scranton students and one alumnus presented their work at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in St. Louis, Missouri in April. Four won awards for work they presented at the conference. Sigma Tau Delta is the national honor society in English.
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Unprecedented Number of Program Articulation Agreements Formed
April 2024University of Scranton and Lackawanna College formed program pathways for qualified students to transfer credit to earn bachelor’s degrees in more than 30 fields.
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Adapted Cars Presented to Area Children May 5
April 2024Go Baby Go project opens a world of possibilities to University Occupational Therapy students as they adapt toy mobile cars for children with limited mobility.
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Shabana Basij-Rasikh to Speak at 2024 Commencement
April 2024The co-founder and president of the first and only boarding school for Afghan girls will speak at the 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
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Student Earns Perfect Score on LSAT
April 2024Accounting major Sarah Boyle accomplishes feat earned by less than half of one percent of American Bar Association (ABA) applicants, a perfect LSAT score.
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Groundbreaking for Building with Groundbreaking Potential
April 2024Scranton breaks ground for building designed for ‘groundbreaking’ development of collaborations between the University and the greater Scranton community.
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Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., The University of Scranton’s 21st President Dies
April 2024The 21st president of The University of Scranton, Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., H’84, passed away at the age of 96.
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U.S. News Ranks Scranton Graduate Programs Among Best
April 2024Three University of Scranton graduate programs ranked in the top 30 nationally in U.S. News 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools listing.
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Mock Trial Team Wins 'Best of' and Honorable Mention Awards
April 2024University of Scranton students win awards at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Competition in Washington, D.C.
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Earth Day Events Planned at Scranton
April 2024Nearly a dozen Earth Day events are planned that center around the theme: Sustainable Living, Caring for Creation.
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An Earth Day Update on University Sustainability Projects
April 2024The University commits to initiatives in support of environmental sustainability, including the purchase of campus vehicles designed to help reduce emissions and noise pollution, installation of energy-saving lighting and efforts to turn excess food and waste into usable soil through composting.
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Linden Street Receives Royal Treatment
March 2024On March 26, Louis Stanley Brown Hall received a flourish of The University of Scranton's signature purple with the installation of a new canopy and awning. The first phase of updates to the building at 600 Linden Street began last fall with an addition of digital window pictures on the building's first floor exterior.
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New Clinic Directors Proud To Serve Students and Community
March 2024Medical Director Susan Russell, M.D., and Administrative Director Maria L. Vital G’11, Ph.D., spent the past few months juggling the many responsibilities that came with getting The University of Scranton’s Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured up and running.
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Efforts To Develop Future Accountants Nationally Noted
March 2024Scranton’s outreach and initiatives to broaden interest and increase support for future accountants was nationally recognized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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Agreement with Xavier School of Management in India Signed
February 2024The University of Scranton signs an agreement of cooperation with a top-ranked, highly- competitive AACSB-accredited Jesuit business school in India.
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Online Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News
February 2024Scranton’s online graduate programs in business and MBA are among the best in nation according to U.S. News.
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Online Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation
January 2024Online graduate programs for international business MBA, health informatics and master of accountancy were ranked in the top six in nation.
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Dean of Scranton’s College of Arts and Sciences Named
January 2024University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., announced Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., will serve as dean of its College of Arts and Sciences.
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Students Place Second and Third in Cyber Security Competition
November 2023Students majoring in cybercrime and homeland security placed second and third in a cyber security simulation student competition hosted by Endicott College in Massachusetts.
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University Hosts 37th Henry George Lecture
November 2023Economist Robert Feenstra, Ph.D., presented The University of Scranton’s 37th Henry George Lecture.
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University Ham Radio Station Equipment Installed
November 2023Forty-foot antenna and equipment installation on the rooftop of Loyola Science Center give student Amateur Radio Club and HamSCI research new horizons.
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Scranton Makes Princeton Review Green College List
November 2023The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton among the 522 schools listed in its 2024 Guide to Green Colleges.
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Author Discusses Book ‘A Molecule Away From Madness’
November 2023University of Pennsylvania clinical neurologist discusses research on how molecules function to help – or hurt – the human brain.
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Students Learn Firsthand About Emergency Preparedness
November 2023Scranton computing sciences and physics and engineering students participated in a Luzerne County emergency management drill.
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University Hosts Nathan Lecture Oct. 26
November 2023The University of Scranton hosted the Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Lecture Series with Danish Ambassador and Cultural Diplomacy Advisor.
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Acclaimed Author to Discuss Who We Are as a Nation
October 2023Harvard professor and acclaimed author to speak at final event produced by “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project.
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Annual Conference on Disability Held at University
October 2023The University of Scranton’s 22nd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability highlighted ability-focused advocacy.
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Scranton Stories Exhibition Now Online
November 2023Twenty-five interviews of 33 local residents sharing their Scranton experiences and hopes for the city and the nation, 'Scranton Stories,' are now available online. An exhibition of their portrait photographs continues through Nov. 17 at the Hope Horn Gallery.
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Scranton Ranked No. 10 for Community and National Service
October 2023Ranking analyzes universities contribution to public good based on calculation of social mobility, research and public service of graduates.
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Students Rise to Centurion Fitness Challenge
October 2023The Centurion Challenge put University of Scranton students’ physical fitness to the test.
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Students Lead Nursing Facility Tour for PA Legislators
October 2023Pennsylvania state legislators tour state-of-the-art nursing facility at Scranton and see “the incredible impact education can have on our community and beyond.”
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Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace Offered Oct. 17
October 2023University of Scranton joins with faithful across the world to offer prayers for peace in the Holy Land on Oct. 17.
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Scranton Names Class of 2027 Presidential Scholars
October 2023National merit scholars, valedictorians and salutatorians among The University of Scranton class of 2027 Presidential Scholarship recipients.
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Stories of Scranton to Premiere Oct. 27
October 2023The Oct. 27 premiere of Scranton Stories will feature oral histories and portraits of 25 Scranton residents that tell a story of the city and nation.
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Award-winning Author Discusses Book
October 2023Living Against the Grain author Timothy Muldoon spoke to students at the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on campus.
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Survey Shows Career Goals Success of Class of 2022
October 2023Ninety-nine percent of the University’s class of 2022 graduates earning a bachelor’s degree were successful in obtaining their career goal.
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Scranton Answers Pope’s Call to Care for Our Common Home
September 2023The University of Scranton begins a seven-year process for Vatican designation as a Laudato Si’ University.
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Edward and Patricia Leahy Honored by University
September 2023The University of Scranton honored long-time benefactors Edward and Patricia Leahy with its President’s Medal.
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Scranton Ranked in U.S. News Top 10 for 30 Years
September 2023U.S. News ranked The University of Scranton in the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in North” for the 30th consecutive year.
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A Fire That Kindles Other Fires Campaign Announced
September 2023Scranton begins public phase of historic $135 million Fire that Kindles Other Fires campaign to advance mission, access and excellence.
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University of Scranton Names Four New Trustees
September 2023The University of Scranton names four new members, including three alumni, to its Board of Trustees.
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Students Study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan
September 2023University of Scranton students studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this summer with scholarship support they received.
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Wall Street Journal Lists Scranton in Best U.S. Colleges
September 2023The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse included The University of Scranton among its list of the 400 Best Colleges in the U.S.
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Student-Run Model Adopted for Free Medical Clinic
September 2023The University of Scranton and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine sign agreement to operate free medical clinic.
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Business Doctoral Graduate Wins Dissertation Award
September 2023Heather (Losi) Holcomb, Ph.D. '21 becomes fifth University of Scranton doctoral business graduate to win a national award for their dissertation.
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Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training
September 2023Ten members of The University of Scranton’s ROTC program participated in selective summer leadership training initiatives.
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National Science Foundation Noyce Scholars Selected
September 2023Inaugural cohort of Noyce Scholars for Academic Year 2023-2024 selected.
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Nearly 1500 New Royals Begin Scranton Journey
August 2023See how the FIRST group to arrive celebrates a 20th anniversary. Plus: Class of 2027 legacy students, our Royals of Color Kickoff (ROCK) program, residence hall Move-in and the largest cohort in the last 15 years in this article.
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ROCK Provides 'Sense of Community'
August 2023Incoming University of Scranton students arrive early to participate in the Royals of Color Kickoff (ROCK) program.
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Scranton Class of 2027 to Move onto Campus
August 2023The University of Scranton to welcome the 1,000-plus members of its incoming Class of 2027 this weekend.
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Scranton Among Best Colleges in Nation for 22 Years
August 2023Students say “alumni can be counted on to keep looking out for their Scranton successors,” according to Princeton Review Best 389 Colleges.
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NIST Releases Funds to Support New Building
August 2023University to receive $16.62 million from NIST to support construction of a building for workforce development, applied research and outreach.
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Student Organization Receives National Recognition
August 2023The University’s chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association was awarded Gold Chapter Honors.
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Students Receive Summer Research Fellowships
August 2023Nine University of Scranton undergraduate students were awarded President’s Fellowships for Summer Research in 2023.
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Twenty-three Area Students Begin University of Success
August 2023Incoming high school students enter the University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program at The University of Scranton.
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Honor Society Awarded Highest Chapter Status
July 2023The University’s Nu Kappa chapter of the Beta Alpha Psi honor society achieved Superior Chapter status for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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University of Scranton Among Best Values in U.S.
July 2023Money magazine scores Scranton with second highest star rating in its 2023 Best Colleges in America value list of just over 700 colleges in the nation.
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Class of 2023 Graduates Choose Long-Term Service
July 2023Nine members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community-Based Learning Puts Jesuit Values into Action
July 2023The University of Scranton’s Community-Based Learning projects continue to serve students, community at large.
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Seton Hall Law Direct Admissions Agreement Signed
June 2023The University of Scranton and Seton Hall University School of Law have entered a direct admissions agreement that begins in the fall of 2023.
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Scranton Area Community Foundation Awards Grants
June 2023The University of Scranton received two grants from Scranton Area Community Foundation to support its SPARK summer enrichment camp for teens.
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Giving to Others in Action
June 2023Homeric effort to salvage goods at move out benefits hundreds of local families in need and enhances sustainability efforts for all.
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Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers
June 2023Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers stepped down from post at semester’s end.
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ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll Recognizes Karla Shaffer '24
June 2023Karla Shaffer, Class of 2024, is one of 175 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work in 2022.
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Scranton Holds Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
May 2023The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Class Night
May 2023University of Scranton class of 2023 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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University Celebrates Donning of the Stole Ceremony
May 2023The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2023.
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Student Organization Receives National Recognition
May 2023The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Chapter at The University of Scranton is one of only 93 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement during the 2022-23 academic year.
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Quick Facts: Commencement 2023
May 2023Quick facts about The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 commencement.
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Three Students to Become Common Home Corps Leaders
May 2023Three University of Scranton students were selected to join the national Common Home Corps program.
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Students Complete SMART Mentoring Program
May 2023Twenty-six area high school students complete Meg Cullen-Brown SMART mentoring program with University of Scranton student mentors.
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Students Inducted into National Honor Societies
May 2023Hundreds of University of Scranton students were inducted into national honor societies during the 2023 spring semester.
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Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society
May 2023Seventy-one Scranton students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities.
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Students Win First and Second Place in Cyber Forensic Competition
May 2023For third consecutive year, University of Scranton students won the national Cyber Forensic Student Competition sponsored by the DOJ.
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The Future of Food Analyzed with Nicole Negowetti
May 2023Plant-based food executive calls on individuals to change eating habits and take part in reforming the food system.
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Honor Society for Computing Sciences Inducts 17
May 2023Dave Grizzanti ’05, G’06, Principal Engineer at The New York Times, addressed attendees May 5 at The University of Scranton's 37th annual induction ceremony for Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society, Gamma Chapter of Pennsylvania.
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Student Recognized for Volunteer Service
May 2023University of Scranton sophomore Taegan Mills earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award Bronze Medal.
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Vice President for Student Life Named
May 2023Lauren S. Rivera, J.D., M.Ed., has been named vice president for student life and dean of students at The University of Scranton.
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Student Scholars Celebrated at Scranton
May 2023Nearly 100 students presented 80 research projects at The University of Scranton’s Celebration of Student Scholars.
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Earnings of Teacher Graduates Placed 8 in U.S.
May 2023A national ranking of colleges that have produced the highest-earning early career teachers placed Scranton at No. 8 in the country.
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Online Accounting Master Degree Ranked 9 in U.S.
May 2023The University of Scranton’s Online Master of Accountancy Degree was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Fortune.
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Three Alumni to Receive Honorary Degrees
May 2023The University will bestow honorary degrees upon three alumni at its 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony May 21.
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History Honors Students Present at Regional Conference
May 2023University of Scranton students attended and presented papers at the Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.
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University Strategic Plan: A Midpoint Check-in
May 2023Royal News chats with Dr. Michelle Maldonado, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chair of the University Planning Committee, and Kate Yerkes, Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, to discuss what has been accomplished so far and what’s on the horizon.
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Alumnae Discuss Early Years of Coeducation at Scranton
May 2023University hosts panel discussion with three women who were full-time students in the 1970s as part of the 50th anniversary of coeducation celebration.
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Alumni Spotlight: Phyllis Reinhardt '78
April 2023Alumna blazes trail in early days of coeducation for daughter and granddaughter to follow.
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Scranton’s Story Celebrated with Latin Grammy-Nominee
April 2023Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso performed at The University of Scranton’s “Scranton’s Story” event in April.
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University Answers Call of Pope to Care for Our Common Home
April 2023The University of Scranton begins seven-year process for Vatican designation of essential and extensive sustainability efforts.
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Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News
April 2023Four University of Scranton graduate programs ranked in the top 50 nationally in U.S. News 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools.
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James M. Murray II to Speak at 2023 Commencement
April 2023Chief security officer for Snap, Inc., and former director of the U. S. Secret Service to deliver the principal address at Commencement.
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Students Advance to FBLA National Competition
April 2023Eight students qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference through strong performance at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
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Sister Nathalie Becquart Receives Arrupe Award
April 2023The University of Scranton hosted a lecture with Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, the highest-ranking woman official at the Vatican.
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Students Travel US for Spring Break Service Trips
March 2023University of Scranton students participate in spring break service trips to Kentucky, Missouri and California.
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Grant Supports University Community ESL Program
March 2023University receives Scranton Area Community Foundation critical needs grant to support ESL Program.
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Senior Spotlight: Nathaniel Smith '23
March 2023Neuroscience major Nathaniel Smith never expected to have 'a fascination with light shows'. Today, the inaugural programmer of the Class of 2020 Gateway lighting displays reflects on four years of four-story designs.
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University Designated a Voter Friendly Campus
March 2023The University of Scranton civic and democratic engagement efforts are recognized by NASPA and Campus Vote Project.
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Women of Vision and Courage Awards Presented
March 2023The University of Scranton honored 65 women of vision and courage with awards on International Women’s Day.
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Students Perform at Intercollegiate Band Festival
March 2023Four University of Scranton Performance Music students participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, March 10-12.
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WNEP-TV features 30th anniversary of WUSR-FM, 99.5
March 2023WUSR-FM, 99.5, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception at the newly-renovated studios.
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Accounting Dept. Research Productivity in Top 5 in World
March 2023Scranton Accounting Department ranked fifth in world for success in publishing accounting educational research in top peer-reviewed journals.
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Four Receive Sursum Corda Awards at University
March 2023Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards and the State of the University Address presented at the Spring Convocation on campus.
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University Celebrates Roar That Began 50 Years Ago
February 2023The University of Scranton celebrates its 50th anniversary of coeducation with an array of events scheduled in March and April.
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Student Selected for Elite Leadership Program
February 2023Scranton graduate student Charles Csaszar among just three in the world chosen to participate in a highly-selective leadership experience.
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Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., Named Provost
February 2023Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president, named Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
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Milestone Moment for Scranton's Interlibrary Loan Team
February 2023At the University’s Weinberg Memorial Library, Kevin Kocur, Interlibrary Loan Coordinator, and Melisa Gallo ’16, G’21, Interlibrary Loan and Collections Assistant, recently processed the 20 millionth borrowing request of Ex Libris RapidILL, a global interlibrary loan system.
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Scranton Among Nation’s Best Business Schools
February 2023The Princeton Review lists The University of Scranton among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” in 2023 guidebook.
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Scranton Doctoral Students Win National Awards in Record Numbers
January 2023Two University of Scranton accounting Ph.D. program students won national Institute of Internal Auditors doctoral dissertation awards.
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Scranton Online Programs Ranked Among Best in USA
January 2023Scranton’s online graduate programs in business and MBA are among the best in nation, according to U.S. News.
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In Memory of Pope Benedict XVI
January 2023University of Scranton marks the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
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University Students Receive Frank O’Hara Awards
January 2023University of Scranton students received esteemed Frank O’Hara awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.
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Scranton President Meets With Taiwanese Officials
January 2023University of Scranton President met with the director-general and representatives of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.
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Statement on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI
December 2022A Statement from Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI
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Intersession Grants Awarded for January 2023
December 2022Four University of Scranton faculty members received faculty development intersession grants for 2023.
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Scranton and Fu Jen Catholic University Sign Agreement
December 2022The University of Scranton entered into a 4+1 MBA degree agreement with Fu Jen Catholic University, a sister Jesuit university in Taiwan.
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Henry George Lecture Presented at Scranton
December 2022The University of Scranton’s of 36th Henry George Lecture was presented by Parag Pathak, Ph.D., of MIT.
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Business Students Discover Real-world Uses for NASA Tech
December 2022Scranton is one of three schools in Pennsylvania to collaborate on NASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) project.
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Students Named Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars
November 2022University of Scranton students named as Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.
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University of Scranton Recognized for Sustainability
November 2022The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton among the 455 schools listed in its 2023 Guide to Green Colleges.
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Scranton/Le Moyne Sign Memorandum of Understanding
November 2022University signs cooperative agreement with sister Jesuit school Le Moyne College that includes pathway for respective DPT and PA programs.
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Upcoming State of Scranton to Share Living Wage Report 2022 Update
November 2022State of Scranton seminar to share Living Wage Report 2022 Update findings and facilitate community discussion around wages, quality of life, and report recommendations
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Scranton Cadets Earn Distinguished Military Status
November 2022Six members of The University of Scranton’s ROTC class of 2023 have earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation by the U.S. Army.
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Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries
November 2022Business Leadership Honors Program students gain experience consulting for largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
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University of Scranton Appoints New Faculty Members
November 2022The University has appointed 21 new full-time faculty members for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Class of 2026 Students of Magis Honors Program
October 2022Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2026 entered the Jesuit school’s Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Economic Research Applied to School Reform Discussed
October 2022Lessons learned about the effectiveness of urban school reforms to be discussed at the University’s Henry George Lecture Nov. 8.
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Royal Review: Volleyball, Women's Soccer Extend Winning Streaks
October 2022The University of Scranton volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven games last week.
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Physics Major Awarded National Scholarship
October 2022University student Veronica Romanek ’23, awarded highly-competitive $25,000 Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) scholarship.
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Byrnes Clarke and O'Brien Receive President's Medals at PBC Dinner
October 2022PBC Dinner returns to New York City, surpasses goal.
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NASA Lands on Campus for Two Days
October 2022NASA representatives met with students and local business owners to discuss careers and ways to work with them on future missions.
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Forbes Names Scranton Among Top Colleges in USA
September 2022Forbes counted The University of Scranton among “America’s Top Colleges” for 14th year.
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Annual PBC Celebration Returns to NYC Sept. 29
September 2022The University of Scranton’s President’s Business Council will honor former Trustees Patti Byrnes Clarke and Tom O’Brien on Sept. 29.
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Vice President for University Advancement Named
September 2022Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., has been named vice president for University advancement at The University of Scranton.
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University of Scranton Names Seven New Trustees
September 2022The University of Scranton names seven new members, including four alumni, to its Board of Trustees.
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U.S. News Ranks Scranton No. 5 in 2023 Guidebook
September 2022U.S. News ranked The University of Scranton in the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in North” for the 29th consecutive year.
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Ready to Run NEPA Set for Oct. 1 at University
September 2022Women are effective in government office and a training session on Oct. 1 can help women in NEPA interested in running for office.
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Scranton Jesuit Community New Superior is Alumnus
September 2022Rev. James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D., will serve as the new superior for the Scranton Jesuit Community.
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Scranton Picked Among Best Colleges in Nation
September 2022The Princeton Review selected Scranton as one of the nation’s best colleges, noting students call the University “Disney World in PA.”
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Members of Class of 2026 Join Royal Community
August 2022Learn about the FIRST group to arrive, a student from Ukraine who renewed plans to pursue his dream of attending college in the United States, participants in the Royals of Color Kickoff program and more in this article.
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Student from Ukraine Joins Class of 2026
August 2022Meet Serhii Kuzmin Jr., a member of The University of Scranton’s class of 2026 from Ukraine.
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Students Present Space Physics Research
August 2022University students present space physics research at national conferences and workshops.
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ROI of Scranton Degree Ranks in Top 7 Percent
August 2022Ranking shows 40-year net present value of a University of Scranton degree at $1.404 million, ranked No. 200 of 4,500 colleges in the U.S.
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O'Malley Recovering From ROAR Injuries
August 2022Alumnus injured while raising money for Ryan T. O'Malley '99 Memorial Scholarship in Tour Divide cycling race continues to recover.
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PBC To Hold 21st Annual Award Dinner Sept. 29
August 2022University to honor Patricia A. Byrnes Clarke '86, P'17, '19 and Thomas P. O'Brien '86, P'19 at its 21st Annual Award Dinner at Gotham Hall.
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Fall Alumni Event Preview
August 2022Enjoy these signature Fall events with your Royal Family.
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Vice President of Mission and Ministry Named
August 2022Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., has been named vice president for mission and ministry at The University of Scranton.
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Students Advance to Final Four in National Contest
August 2022Scranton accounting students advanced to the final four national championship for Institute of Management Accountants Case Competition.
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University Celebrates Closing of Ignatian Year
July 2022The University of Scranton celebrates the close of The Ignatian Year, marking the 500thanniversary of the transformation of St. Ignatius.
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University Celebrates Donning of the Stole Ceremony
July 2022The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2022.
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Scranton to Offer First Ph.D. Degree
July 2022The University of Scranton’s doctor of business administration (DBA) degree has transitioned into the Jesuit school’s first Ph.D. degree program.
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Executive Director of Slattery Center Named
July 2022Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., has been named executive director of the University’s Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities.
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University Honors Tony Rice With Carlesimo Award
July 2022Annual golf tournament and award dinner raises more than $100,000 for Scranton Athletics.
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Alumni Return For Reunion 2022
July 2022Download your favorite Reunion photos from our photo gallery today.
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SBDC Offers Businesses Educational Support
June 2022First new businesses receive microgrants as part of program to support businesses in low-moderate-income areas in Scranton.
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Ryan Sheehan Named Executive Director
June 2022Ryan Sheehan, J.D., has been named executive director of the Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton.
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Reunion Weekend to Return June 11-12
June 2022Together again at last.
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Reminder: Scranton Club of NJ to Host Day at the Races July 24
June 2022Enjoy a day at Monmouth Park Racetrack with your Royal family.
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Commencement 2022 Roundup
June 2022Get all the news about Commencement and the Class of 2022. Congratulations to the University's newest alumni!
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Fourth Ryan O'Malley Annual Ride to Begin June 10
June 2022John O'Malley '87 to race in The Tour Divide to raise funds for The Ryan T. O'Malley '99 Memorial Scholarship.
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Alumni Class Notes, March 2022
March 2022Share your story with your Royal Family.
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Alumni Class Notes, February 2022
February 2022Share your story with your Royal Family.
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Alumni Celebrate Christmas Season At Regional Events
January 2022Royals celebrate the Christmas season together in Boston, Philadelphia and New York City.
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Royals Assist New Jersey Food Bank Dec. 4
January 2022Alumni, parents and friends of the University kick off the Christmas season by serving others.
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Online Health Informatics Masters CAHIIM Accredited
December 2021Scranton’s online Master of Science in Health Informatics has received national accreditation from CAHIIM.
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University to Offer New Annual Scholarship in Honor of Alumna
December 2021The University of Scranton announces the creation of The Sara Farrell Hutchison ’08 Memorial Scholarship in honor of its alumna who tragically passed away in August 2021.
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University to Hold Boston Christmas Stroll Dec. 11
December 2021Take a historic holiday stroll along the Freedom Trail with your Royal Family.
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Employee Wellness Summer Update
June 2021Join The Center for Health Education & Wellness for our Employee Wellness Summer Programs designed to build strength and stamina, reduce stress, and connect with colleagues.
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Web Developer Internship
June 2021The Department of Marketing Communications in the Division of External Affairs & Enrollment Management is looking for a capable student to assist in web projects at The University of Scranton.
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Jesuit Center Seminar for Staff, June 11-13
June 2021A note from Ryan Sheehan, J.D., Assistant Director, The Jesuit Center, for University staff.
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University of Scranton Strings with Eddie Barbash Now Streaming!
June 2021The University of Scranton Strings with Eddie Barbash is now streaming and available on YouTube.
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The Class of 2022 Graduates
July 2022The Class of 2022 celebrates its graduation on May 21, 2022.
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Administration Changes
July 2022Read about some of the administration changes at Scranton this past year.
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Program Offers Degrees to Inmates
July 2022The University’s Prison Education Program at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas “provides an opportunity for the cultivation of human dignity at the heart of a Jesuit education,” according to program director Christopher Haw, Ph.D.
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‘Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story’ Launch a Success
July 2022The “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project launched in October 2021 with events focusing on the inaugural theme “Portrait of Scranton, Portrait of a Nation.
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Library to Feature Self-Service Food Market
July 2022The Weinberg Memorial Library will continue its partnership with Aramark by creating a convenient food and beverage service in the library’s Pro Deo room.
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Second DBA Student Wins Esteemed Dissertation Award
July 2022The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) awarded University of Scranton Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) student Gregory Kogan the Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Award.
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Arrupe House Dedicated
July 2022Each week, University of Scranton students use the two kitchens of a newly dedicated Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., House on Clay Avenue, formerly Fayette House, to prepare meals for area residents in need.
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Scranton Gives Royal Welcome to Brian Baumgartner
July 2022Hundreds of students and residents endured long lines and rainy weather in November 2021 to have their copy of Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office signed by Brian Baumgartner.
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Gene Gibbons ’64, H’96 Donates Collection to Library
July 2022The Weinberg Memorial Library received a journalism-related collection from Gene Gibbons ’64, H’96.
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Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Lecture is Hosted by Slattery Center
July 2022The Inaugural Sondra and Morey Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Lecture, presented by The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities, took place in November 2021.
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University President Professes Final Vows
July 2022Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., University president, professed his final vows as a Jesuit in the presence of members of the University community at a Mass in the Madonna della Strada Chapel on campus on Jan. 30.
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In-person Events and Lectures Return to Campus
July 2022Beginning mid-spring semester, the University hosted an array of in-person speakers and events, including Ambassador Bergdís Ellertsdóttir of Iceland and Neal Thompson ’87, who discussed his new book.
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University Response to War in Ukraine
July 2022Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., University president, addressed the crisis happening in Ukraine in an Ash Wednesday message sent to the University community.
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The 29th President of Scranton is Inaugurated
Fall 2021The University celebrated the Inauguration of its 29th president, Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., on Sept. 24 at the Byron Recreational Complex.
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Royals Back Together
Fall 2021On Aug. 30, students returned to in-person class instruction and activities.
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Still the Tops!
Fall 2021Still ranked among the best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, The University of Scranton receives high marks in these categories.
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Conference on disAbility Marks 20th Year
Fall 2021The 20th Annual U.S. Conference on disAbility at Scranton took place on Oct. 14.
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Students and Faculty Help Scranton Get Vaccinated
Fall 2021More than 150 University nursing students and a dozen Nursing Department faculty members volunteered to administer thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the Scranton area in spring.
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Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service Launches
Fall 2021The University established a Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service, with a full launch on Oct. 14.
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University Awarded NEH Grant to Tell Scranton’s Story
Fall 2021The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a grant to the University to support a multifaceted two-year project that seeks to capture the unique story of Scranton and relate it to the history of the United States.
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Mechanical Engineering in Hyland Hall
Fall 2021The renovated space on the ground floor of Hyland Hall now includes three laboratories, a workshop, a machine shop, a 16-seat computer lab, faculty offices and a student lounge area.
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A Year of Commencement Firsts
Fall 2021The year 2021 was a year of firsts for many reasons, and Commencement was no exception.
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New Programs Offered
Fall 2021Several new programs are being offered at Scranton.
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Associate Provost of Academic Affairs Named
Fall 2021The University has named David Marx, Ph.D., associate provost of academic affairs in June, concluding a national search for the position.
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Students Receive Scholarships, Participate in Internships, Place at Competitions
Fall 2021Several students won awards and scholarships this past year. Here are just some of their achievements.
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Community-Based Learning Projects Share Stories, Foster Connections
Fall 2021The University’s Community-Based Learning projects offered opportunities for students to connect with the city of Scranton and community members in new ways during the pandemic.
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Mass of the Holy Spirit: A Tribute to Father Pilarz
Fall 2021September’s Mass of the Holy Spirit was offered in honor of the late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the University’s 24th and 27th president.
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Welcome New Members of the University’s Board of Trustees
Fall 2021The University named six individuals to its Board of Trustees.
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University Plans In-Person Activities, Classes
Spring - April 2021The University of Scranton announced plans for its return to fully in-person classes for fall, as well as in-person Commencement ceremonies in May 2021.
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Students Share Their Take on the New University Strategic Plan
Spring - April 2021In fall 2020, the University approved a new strategic plan. Comprised of five goals, the plan articulates our community’s shared commitments to grow and improve the University in the years to come.
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Vaccination Clinic Held on Campus
Spring - April 2021The University partnered with Hometown Healthcare of NEPA to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, faculty and staff in the Byron Recreation Complex on April 23.
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A Shared Experience: Ignatian Humanities
Spring - April 2021A flame ignited in the hearts of students from Jesuit universities across the globe they discussed the unique ways in which their shared experience of Ignatian humanities shape their lives around the common goal of making the world a better place for all.
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University Students Create Fun and Educational Science Videos for Kids
Spring - April 2021University of Scranton Magis Honors Program students have worked to create a series of fun and educational science videos for kids.
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A Year in the Making: The Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union
Spring - April 2021The Black Student Union draws its name from Mr. Louis Stanley Brown, who earned a commercial degree in the Class of 1919 and is the University’s first Black graduate.
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Father Pilarz Memorial Website
Spring - April 2021The University has launched a memorial website to honor the life and service of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., The University of Scranton’s 24th and 27th president, who passed away on March 10, 2021.
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Grant Supports Turning a Career Into a Vocation
Spring - April 2021The University will launch an effort to extend to all four years of study a successful First-Year Seminar program that encourages student reflection on vocation.
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Students Featured in News for Community-Based Learning Project
Spring - April 2021University students were quoted in an article that appeared in Yahoo! News and Scranton Times-Tribune about their experience conducting an inventory survey of Scranton businesses.
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Stabler Foundation Scholarship Established
Spring - April 2021The University received a second grant from the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential.
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Law Scholarship Started for Scranton STEM Grads
Spring - April 2021University alumnus William F. Demarest, Jr. ’69, established a scholarship for Scranton students attending Boston College School of Law.
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State of Scranton: U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Discusses American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Spring - April 2021The spring semester’s State of Scranton series seminar featuring Representative Matt Cartwright, U.S. House Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District was offered virtually on April 12.
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University Program News
Spring - April 2021Get a roundup of program news from the winter and spring here.
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CAS Dean Discusses the Francis Factor
Spring - April 2021Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was among the distinguished panelists who participated in “The Francis Factor at Eight Years: Global Impacts, U.S. Challenges."
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Joseph G. Marina, S.J., Elected University President
Spring - February 2021The University announced its 29th president on Feb. 9.
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The Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities Hosts Two Timely Events
Spring - February 2021The University of Scranton’s Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities hosted a pair of virtual events in February.
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Nursing Students Help Administer Vaccine Shots
Spring - February 2021Nursing students and faculty have been serving in vaccination clinics in the Scranton area.
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Students Teach in the Age of COVID-19
Spring - February 2021Nadine Brosnan '20 writes about student teaching in the age of COVID-19.
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Rankings
Spring - February 2021The University continues to rank among the best colleges in the region and the nation. Some of the latest rankings are here.
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Synesthesia and the Artist, an ‘Informance’ by Performance Music
Spring - February 2021The department has presented virtual ‘Informances’ over the past year, which have connected the University community with experts and musicians during the pandemic.
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University Community Pitches in During the Pandemic
Spring - February 2021Many members of the University community have volunteered their efforts on top of their regular work responsibilities.
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University Co-sponsors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Dr. John Amaechi
Spring - February 2021Psychologist, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. John Amaechi, OBE gave a talk in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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National Nursing Licensure Pass Rate Tops 98 Percent
Fall - December 2020The University of Scranton Nursing Program’s pass rate for the National Council Licensure Examination for first-time test takers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree for 2019 was 98.72 percent.
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Two Students Qualify for National Forensics Tournament
Fall - December 2020Four University students won medals at two competitive, collegiate forensic tournaments, which took place virtually in November.
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Alumni Tell Their Stories: How Learning a Language Can Change your Life
Fall - December 2020For many alumni of the University’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, their lives were forever changed after obtaining a major, minor or concentration in another language.
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Holiday Traditions Go Live
Fall - December 2020Holiday Traditions Go Live
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University Joins National First-Generation Celebration
Fall - December 2020The University joined the National First-Generation College Celebration to recognize the University’s first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni on Nov. 8.
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Graduate Students Advocate for Local Homeless and At-risk Youth
Fall - December 2020Graduate students in the clinical mental health counseling program recently started projects to advocate for at-risk groups as a part of their Professional Issues for Counselors course.
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Royals Vote
Fall - December 2020The University helps guide students through the election season, partly through the Royals Vote initiative.
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Biden Urges Graduates to Be Engaged Citizens at 1976 Commencement
Fall - December 2020In 1976, then-U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. told the graduating class at The University of Scranton there was “a crisis in American leadership.”
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A Learning Journey Toward Equity and Diversity
Fall - December 2020This fall, the University community and its Scranton partners have taken several important steps in addressing racism and discrimination.
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All Souls Name Submission Form 2020
Fall - October 2020Send us the names of those to be remembered in our Masses throughout the month of November. It is our privilege to pray for those you love.
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Temple Grandin Featured in Two Virtual University Events, Drawing Thousands
Fall - October 2020Thousands heard from Dr. Temple Grandin, author of the book The Autistic Brain, at a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on May 19 and a few months later at the Virtual 19th Annual U.S. disABILITY Conference.
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Welcome to the Class of 2024
Fall - October 2020University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., welcomed the Class of 2024 and all other students back to campus with a video message that was sent to members of the University community on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Meet the New Members of our Board of Trustees
Fall - October 2020The University of Scranton named four individuals to its Board of Trustees: James F. Cummings, M.D., ’88, H’15; Rev. Richard G. Malloy, S.J.; John P. “JP” Sweeney P’08, P’13, P’20; and Nicole Young ’00.
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Program News
Fall - October 2020Get a roundup of program news from the spring, summer and fall 2020 here.
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The University Garners Accolades from Several Outlets
Fall - October 2020The University earned accolades in various categories from a number of media outlets in 2020.
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Royals Get Ready to Vote in 2020 Elections
Fall - October 2020A voting resource hub is created to prepare as a University community for the upcoming election and encourage students to vote.
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New Strategic Plan Approved
Fall - October 2020At its meeting on Sept. 25, the Board of Trustees unanimously and enthusiastically approved a new University-wide strategic plan.
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COVID-19 Royal Response Timeline
Fall - October 2020A walk through the sequence of events, post-COVID-19, at The University of Scranton.
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University Updates Campus Community on Actions to Combat Racism and Discrimination
Fall - October 2020Fr. Pilarz announces the launch of a Diversity and Inclusion website and provides a consolidated overview and access point for resources and educational efforts pertaining to Diversity and Inclusion across campus.
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University President Stepping Down in May
Fall - October 2020University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., announced in a video to the campus community in August his intention to step down at the end of the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Distinguished Author Award Honors Madeline Miller
Spring 2020Madeline Miller, author of two New York Times bestsellers, received the 2019 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
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University Celebrates First-Gen Students
Spring 2020The University joined the National First-Generation College Celebration with an event on campus Nov. 8 to recognize the University’s first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni.
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Update to the Living Wage Report Presented
Spring 2020A comprehensive report that details how conditions have changed three years after the groundbreaking “Living Wage Report 2016" is released.
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Concert Celebrates 100th Birthday of Composer
Spring 2020Performance Music at Scranton paid homage to the great composer Václav Nelhýbel with a concert celebrating the centennial year of his birth.
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Student Veteran Attends Leadership Institute
Spring 2020University student veteran Amy Atkinson ‘19, G’22 was invited to attend the Student Veterans of America’s (SVA) Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C.
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Program News
Spring 2020Get a roundup of program news from the summer and fall 2019 here.
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CASE Survey: We Heard You!
Spring 2020Click here to learn the results of The Scranton Journal survey, hosted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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Leahy Endowment Bequeathed Nearly $1 Million
Spring 2020Margaret C. Perez bequeathed nearly $1 Million to the Leahy Community Health and Family Center.
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Giblin-Kelly Hall Dedicated
Spring 2020The University dedicated a freshman residence hall in honor of the late Brendan J. Giblin and the late William H. Kelly Jr.
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Appointments and Retirements
Spring 2020Read about some recent appointments and retirements at The University of Scranton.
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Annual Conference Focuses on Autism
Spring 2020“Exploring Autism Across the Spectrum: Building Inclusive Communities” presented at the University’s 18th Annual U.S. Conference on disAbility.
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Sondra and Morey Myers Fellowship Established
Spring 2020This fall, the University established The Sondra H’87 and Morey Myers H’12 Distinguished Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and Civic Engagement.
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Responsibilities of an Education Discussed
Spring 2020During the inaugural Humanities in Action Lecture, the former chief of staff to President Barack Obama reminded students of the value — and responsibility — that come with a college degree.
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Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees
Fall 2019The following members of the Board of Trustees began their tenure at the start of the academic year.
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Commencement Speaker Receives Multiple Honors
Fall 2019This spring, Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Ph.D. ’93, G’93, H’19 was awarded both the Arrupe Award and an honorary degree from Scranton.
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Commencement 2019 Fast Facts
Fall 2019Commencement 2019 at a glance.
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SMART Program Grows
Fall 2019Twelve University of Scranton students mentored 34 high school students from Scranton High and West Scranton High School as part of The Meg Cullen-Brown SMART Program.
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A Cappella Group Celebrates Anniversary
Fall 2019Men and Women for Octaves, an a cappella club on campus, celebrated its 10-year anniversary this year.
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Celebrating 50 Years Since Apollo 11
Fall 2019Fifty years ago, Glynn S. Lunney H’71 served as a NASA flight director for the historic Apollo 11 mission that placed the first man on the moon.
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Students Organize Inaugural Social and Digital Media Conference
Fall 2019The University hosted high school students and regional business professionals for the inaugural University of Scranton Social and Digital Media Conference (USSDMC) held in the DeNaples Center on April 30.
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Student Attends IMA Student Leadership Experience
Fall 2019Nhu Nguyen, a double-major in accounting and international business at Scranton, attended the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA’s) Student Leadership Experience in Orlando, Florida, in February.
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Magis Honors Program in STEM Approved
Fall 2019The University has begun a new Magis Honors Program in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), founded to help students with an interest in STEM research get started early in their college careers.
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Jane Kopas Women's Center Celebrates 25 Years
Fall 2019On March 2, the University celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Jane Kopas Women’s Center at a luncheon held on campus.
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania Gives Talk
Fall 2019His Excellency Rolandas Kriščiūnas, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to the United States of America and to the United Mexican States, spoke at Scranton’s sixth annual Jay Nathan Lecture Series.
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New Law School 3-3 Programs
Fall 2019The University has signed early admissions agreements with Boston College Law School and Penn State Law School.
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Emmy Award-winning Alumna Visits Campus
Fall 2019Nicole Young ’00, a 13-time Emmy Award-winner for her work as a producer on “60 Minutes,” spoke at the University’s Spring Community Breakfast.
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New Dean Joins University
Fall 2019Sam Beldona, Ph.D., began serving as dean of the Kania School of Management in July 2019.
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Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Executive Hub Opens
Fall 2019The University officially opened the Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence Executive Hub on campus as part of an initiative led by the AllOne Foundation intended to significantly enhance the service delivery system for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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DBA Program is Recognized for Innovations and Best Practices
Fall 2019The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) recognized the University’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program for “Innovations and Best Practices in Canada, Latin America and the United States.”
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Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities Opens
Fall 2019In May, University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., announced the establishment of the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities, which opened this fall in a grand Victorian home on the corner of Mulberry Street and Clay Avenue.
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Distinguished Author Award Presented to Lorene Cary
Spring 2019The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library presented writer Lorene Cary with The Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
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Business High School Scholars Complete First Courses
Spring 2019The inaugural cohort of high school students completed their first college course in business as participants in the Business High School Scholars Program.
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Presidential Scholars Named for 2018-19
Spring 2019The University of Scranton awarded 14 students from its Class of 2022 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Read about them here.
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Effort to Safeguard University Independence Expands
Spring 2019Scranton joined the Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory of Fundamental University Values and Rights.
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Working Through Disability
Spring 2019The annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY brought together national, state and regional experts to discuss assistive technology.
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Love of Haiti Inspires 30 Years of Service
Spring 2019Kuehner wrote about her experiences during her 30 years of service to “the poorest of the poor” in her book Oh, for the Love of Haiti.
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Student Awarded Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Spring 2019Already co-owner and creative director of a digital media production company, a senior entrepreneurship student was awarded a 2018 entrepreneurship scholarship.
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Task Force Helps Healing Process
Spring 2019In October, the University established a Task Force on Healing, Reconciliation and Hope in response to the grand jury report.
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Successful Outcomes Reported for the Class of 2018
Spring 2019Ninety-eight percent of the University’s undergraduate Class of 2018 and 99 percent of its graduate class reported success in their choice of career path.
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New Domestic Service Trip Opens Hearts and Minds
Spring 2019Nine students and two adult chaperones traveled to Anchorage last summer, the University’s first domestic service trip to Alaska, to serve the food insecure.
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Executive Hub of Regional Autism Services Collaborative Opens
Spring 2019The Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE) was recently formed to meet the needs of and minimize the service gaps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Plaza Named in Honor of St. Oscar Romero
Spring 2019Scranton named a residence plaza in honor of St. Oscar Romero, the martyred archbishop of San Salvador whom Pope Francis canonized on Oct. 14, 2018.
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Professor Talks Herbs and Ancient Greeks
Fall 2018Ileana Szymanski, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, recently received a grant to research medicinal plants and spices in ancient Greece.
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Professor Investigates What Grabs Your Attention
Fall 2018Dr. Bryan Burnham researches selective attention.
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Using Literature to Inspire Children
Fall 2018Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of The Panuska College of Professional Studies, recently gave a lecture titled “Using Children’s Literature to Teach Social Justice” to Northeastern Reading Association members.
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Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees
Fall 2018The following members of the Board of Trustees began their tenure at the start of the academic year.
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Commencement Speakers Inspire Graduates
Fall 2018Undergraduate and graduate commencement speakers inspire graduates.
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Athletics Campus Dedication
Fall 2018Scranton dedicated its new $14 million Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus at a ceremony on May 8.
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University Celebrates Improvement Projects and Welcomes Senator Blake
Fall 2018Pennsylvania State Senator John Blake G’01 and then-Interim President Herbert B. Keller, S.J. celebrate recent pedestrian improvement projects on the University’s Commons and Estate grounds.
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Yesterday's Warriors, Tomorrow's Leaders
Fall 2018The Veterans Advocacy Committee at Scranton, in cooperation with Student Veterans of America (SVA) in Washington, D.C., hosted the Regional Veterans Education Representative Conference.
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Program News
Fall 2018The updates on programs at the University of Scranton.
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2018 Graduate Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Fall 2018Lauren Coggins ’18 was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Mexico, where she will teach English as a Second Language at a university in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.
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Equestrian Team Breaks School Record
Fall 2018This year's equestrian team has made Scranton history, with six members of the team competing in the regional show, the highest number ever.
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Anti-Semitism, Past and Present
Fall 2018Dr. Mark Cohen presented his views on the past and present state of Muslim-Jewish relations by addressing Islamic views of the Jewish community in the Middle Ages.
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Appointments
Fall 2018Individuals were appointed new positions in various departments at The University of Scranton.
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Program Supports Student Summer Internships
Fall 2018The Royal Experience Summer Internship Program provided 11 Scranton students a stipend to support their participation unpaid internships for the summer.
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Royal Scholars Program Created
Fall 2018Over the next five years, a new STEM program will provide scholarships to University students studying science, technology, engineering or math, who have demonstrated academic achievement and a need for financial assistance.
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Response to Grand Jury Report, Buildings Renamed
Fall 2018In a letter to the community on Aug. 20, University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., responded to the release of more than 1,300 pages of grand-jury proceedings detailing sexual abuse by Catholic priests in Pennsylvania.
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Father Keller Hands Reins to Father Pilarz
Fall 2018The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’15, began his second tenure as president of the University on June 1, and Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, who was serving as interim University president, took over a new role in August: special assistant to the president.
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New Presidential Scholars Named
Spring 2018The University of Scranton has awarded nine students from its class of 2021 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
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Campus Update
Spring 2018Read about recent updates to campus.
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Fall Career Expo a Success
Spring 2018More than 500 students participated in the 2017 Fall Career Expo organized by the Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development.
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Resident Assistant Creates ‘Global Get Together’ to Process Study Abroad Experiences
Spring 2018In November, 45 international students, exchange students and domestic students representing six continents convened at the Chapman Lake Retreat Center for a “Global Get Together.”
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‘Breaking Bad’ Star Headlines disABILITY Conference
Spring 2018“Breaking Bad” star R.J. Mitte was the featured speaker at the evening town hall event of the 16th Annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY, hosted at Scranton in October.
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#YouAreWelcomeHere: Educating Local Students About Ghana
Spring 2018In November, nearly 100 students from local elementary and middle schools came to Scranton for a presentation about Ghana as part of International Education Week.
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Fr. James Martin, S.J., Presents Ignatian Values Lecture
Spring 2018"Jesuit spirituality wants us to be the person God wants us to be in order to serve others,” Fr. James Martin, S.J. H’17 told a room of first-year students at the Ignatian Values Lecture.
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True Thabo: Making Clean Water a Right, Not a Privilege
Spring 2018Students team up to create True Thabo, a company whose sole mission is to provide clean water to schools to ensure that no student risks getting sick from their water source.
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2017 Program News
Spring 2018Read select news about new and developing programs at Scranton.
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Solar Eclipse 2017 Watch Party
Spring 2018On Aug. 21, the Scranton community gathered together to share in a special experience – the first total solar eclipse since Feb. 26, 1979.
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Students Attend National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference
Spring 2018Eleven Scranton students participated in the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference held at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., last summer.
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U.S. Senator Bob Casey Visits Scranton’s Nationally Ranked Science Labs
Spring 2018This fall, U.S. Senator Bob Casey visited Scranton the very same week that the University’s science labs were ranked No. 9 in the nation.
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Appointments
Spring 2018Read about some appointments to the administration at Scranton here.
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Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, Installed as Interim President
Spring 2018Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06, was installed as interim president during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 31, 2017.
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Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
Fall 2017The new members of Scranton’s Board began their tenure at the start of the academic year, with the exception of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H’15 who began earlier.
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May Wraps up with Milestones and Words of Wisdom
Fall 2017The University’s 2017 commencement ceremonies took place on May 27 and May 28.
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Donated D’Vorzon Paintings Grace the Loyola Science Center
Fall 2017The estate of artist Berenice D’Vorzon donated to the University a collection of her large-scale gestural paintings.
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University-designed Retreat Wins Ignatian Medal
Fall 2017'A Desert Experience,' a retreat designed by campus minister Fred Mercadante, won the Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative.
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Athletics Campus will Bear Former President’s Name
Fall 2017The Board of Trustees recently named Scranton’s south side athletics campus in honor of former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
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Business Leader Hall of Fame Honorees Offer Best Advice
Fall 2017Four distinguished alumni were inducted into the Kania School of Management’s Business Leader Hall of Fame in April.
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Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awarded to University Student
Fall 2017Matthew Reynolds ’18 became the 12th Scranton student in 15 years to earn a prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
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University Presents Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award to CRISPAZ
Fall 2017The University presented its 2017 Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to CRISPAZ.
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Jesuit Center Welcomes Executive Director
Fall 2017Patrick Rogers, S.J., the new executive director of The Jesuit Center, brings with him decades of educational, administrative and ministry experience.
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Third University Building Achieves LEED Certification
Fall 2017The University’s 117,420-square-foot Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, silver-level certification.
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Staff Members Receive Sursum Corda Awards
Fall 2017Four staff members received Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards at the University’s Spring Convocation.
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Program News
Fall 2017There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
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University, Villanova Enter Innovative Law School Partnership
Fall 2017Villanova University School of Law admission is now guaranteed to qualifying University students through an innovative time- and expense-saving partnership.
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University, Lackawanna College Sign Transfer Agreement
Fall 2017Lackawanna College graduates now have a strong financial incentive to complete their bachelor’s degrees at the University.
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Interim President, Incoming President Work as Team for a Year
Fall 2017Rev. Herbert Keller, S.J. H’06, University interim president, and Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. H'15, president-elect, will work together this year.
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Remembering Father Panuska: Photos
Spring 2017See more photos of Father Panuska while he was at Scranton.
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Remembering Father Panuska: A Timeline
Spring 2017Read how the boy from east Baltimore grew up to become the president of The University of Scranton.
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Remembering Father Panuska: The Papa Bear Fund
Spring 2017“If only every qualified and needy student could receive a scholarship!” - Fr. Panuska
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Remembering Father Panuska: Papa Bear, Our Loving Steward
Spring 2017“Of all the greetings I have received as president, none sound so sweet as ‘Papa Bear.’”
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Campus Update
Spring 2017The University community said goodbye to old Loyola this past summer to make way for a new campus green. Read about other campus updates here.
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University Dedicates New Veterans and ROTC Resource Lounge
Spring 2017The University dedicated and blessed a new Veterans and ROTC Resource Lounge.
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Election Season Brings a Flurry of Campus Political Activity
Spring 2017The election season was active and interactive at Scranton, which hosted several events that enabled the University community to become more informed about the issues.
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Why I am proud to be . . . #JesuitEducated
Spring 2017Several of our alumni reflect on what their Jesuit education has meant to them. What does it mean to you? Share your thoughts with us by tagging us and using #JesuitEducated.
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AT&T Campaign to Stop Distracted Driving Visits Campus
Spring 2017AT&T’s It Can Wait® virtual reality (VR) experience visited the University in September, giving students and staff a chance to safely experience the danger of taking their eyes off the road to look at smartphones.
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Annual Henry George Lecture Topic is Economics of Immigration
Spring 2017“The Economics of Immigration” was the topic of the 31st Henry George Lecture in November.
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University Joins Marywood to Raise Diversity Awareness
Spring 2017The University teamed up with Marywood University to increase campus diversity awareness.
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Ceremony Remembers Those Who ‘Upon Death Became Teachers’
Spring 2017Students joined faculty and staff of PCPS for a service to honor those who donated their bodies to further education in the health professions.
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Focus on Career Success After Graduation
Spring 2017Several events during the fall 2016 semester focused on career success after graduation, including a career fair and a talk by a New York Times best-selling author.
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Scranton Alumna and Professor Featured at Environmental Award Dinner
Spring 2017The 26th Annual Environmental Partnership Awards and Dinner featured both a recent University alumna.
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International Students Take Center Stage on Campus
Spring 2017Multiple events run by students at The University of Scranton in November highlight the many cultures from throughout the world represented on the Jesuit campus.
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University Receives $15,000 CVS Health Community Grant
Spring 2017A CVS Health Community Grant will help the University begin a yearlong smoking-cessation program that will be run through CHEW.
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Case Survey
Spring 2017In the fall, we asked readers of The Scranton Journal to fill out a survey that would help us improve the magazine. We were thrilled to receive more than 800 entries!
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Program News
Spring 2017There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
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Tony Award-winner and Native Scrantonian Receives Distinguished Author Award
Spring 2017The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library presented the Distinguished Author Award to Scranton native Stephen Karam.
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Ten Named Presidential Scholars
Spring 2017Ten university students have been named Presidential Scholars.
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Congolese Cuisine and Culture Shared at Global Tastes Event
Spring 2017Area residents learned about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) directly from members of Scranton’s Congolese refugee community.
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University Receives Gift from Scranton Estate
Spring 2017Seventy-five years after Worthington Scranton donated the Estate, the University received a $1.4 million gift from the estate of his son.
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University Names Building after its First African-American Graduate
Fall 2016The University of Scranton dedicated Louis Stanley Brown Hall to honor its first African-American graduate, who was a member of the Class of 1919.
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Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
Fall 2016We recently welcomed new members of the Board of Trustees. Read more about their experience below.
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Inaugural Lecture Features Award-winning Humanitarian
Fall 2016Danielle Butin, executive director of the Afya Foundation, spoke at the inaugural Maria Gervasio Cura Personalis Lecture in April.
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Commencement 2016
Fall 2016More than 1,500 Join the Ranks of Scranton Alumni in May. Read more about Commencement below.
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Career Day in Philadelphia Fills Education Students with Passion and Purpose
Fall 2016On April 6, students from the Early and Primary Education Department embarked on a field trip to Philadelphia.
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Arrupe Award Honors Friends of the Poor
Fall 2016The Arrupe Award was presented to the Friends of the Poor.
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Three Major Gifts Make a Big Difference
Fall 2016Three major gifts made to The University of Scranton this spring will be instrumental in supporting its mission for years to come.
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Program News
Fall 2016There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
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Black History Month at Scranton
Fall 2016Scranton kicked off Black History Month early with the Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission annual awards and celebration dinner.
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Scranton Family Papers Scanathon
Fall 2016Participants in the Scranton Family Papers Scanathon helped preserve fragile primary sources.
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Five Earn Fulbright Awards
Fall 2016Four members of the Class of 2016 and a member of the Class of 2012 have earned Fulbright grants.
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All the World’s a Stage at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival
Fall 2016Scranton marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by presenting “Shakespeare Lives! A Festival."
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Local Banks Support Scranton
Fall 2016Two local banks made generous donations in support of two University programs.
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Students Participate in Project Management Game
Fall 2016This spring, several engineering and KSOM students participated in the SimulTrain® project management game.
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Father Quinn to Step Down as President in June 2017
Fall 2016University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., will step down at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year.
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Fall 2015 Lectures
Spring 2016The University welcomed many distinguished lecturers this past semester. Below is a list of select lectures by speakers who visited us in the fall.
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First Students Participate in The University of Scranton and Geisinger RN to BSN Partnership Program
Spring 2016This fall, The University of Scranton and Geisinger Health System began an expedited bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program for registered nurses working for Geisinger.
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Pro Bono Services now Offered for Those with Low Vision
Spring 2016Although people with low vision are not blind, daily tasks can become quite difficult for them. However, with therapy and an adapted environment, there is no reason they cannot remain independent.
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A Women’s Retreat, 35 Years and Going Strong
Spring 2016Rev. G. Donald Pantle, S.J., 87, makes his way from his home in Baltimore, Maryland, to the Retreat Center at Chapman Lake for the faculty and staff women’s retreat every year. This year, he celebrated 35 years of leading the women’s retreat.
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The University Dedicates Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall
Spring 2016The University dedicated Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall, its new, state-of-the-art, eight-story building on Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue, at a ceremony on Sept. 18.
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Sister Helen Prejean Discusses Dead Man Walking
Spring 2016“The Royal Reads Program creates a shared experience for our first-year class through the reading of a carefully selected book,” said Rebecca Haggerty, assistant dean for programs and assessment.
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Events Commemorate the Life and Work of Dorothy Day
Spring 2016In observance of the 35th anniversary of the death of Dorothy Day in 2015, a cooperative series of events about her life and work was held at Marywood University and The University of Scranton.
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Students, Faculty and Staff Watch Pope Francis’ Historic Address to Congress
Spring 2016The University’s Education for Justice Program, the Office of Campus Ministries and the Office of Sustainability hosted a live video stream broadcast of Pope Francis’ address to a joint session of Congress for students, faculty and staff.
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Center for Career Development Hosts its First Job and Internship Fair
Spring 2016More than 50 local and national companies in a wide variety of industries had tables at the Center for Career Development’s first Job and Internship Fair. Companies included Coca-Cola, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, among many others.
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Sustainability Symposium Devoted to Pope’s Encyclical on the Environment
Spring 2016The University’s Fall Sustainability Symposium examined Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’. More than 200 guests attended the event, titled “Care for our Common Home, World in Crisis.”
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Nine Named Presidential Scholars
Spring 2016The University has awarded nine students four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
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University Organizes Efforts to Bring Attention to Syrian Refugee Crisis
Spring 2016Faculty, staff and students organized a series of educational programs, advocacy opportunities and prayer activities to bring attention to the Syrian and broader global refugee crises.
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Presidential Scholar Becomes First Scranton Student to Earn Mitchell Scholarship
Spring 2016Christopher Kilner was among just 12 undergraduate and graduate students in the United States chosen as a 2017 George J. Mitchell Scholar.
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‘Ready to Lead’ Training is Held at Scranton
Spring 2016This past summer, The University of Scranton hosted 16 current and rising principals from the NativityMiguel Coalition for “Ready to Lead” training on effective educational leadership in impoverished urban communities.
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A Gift for Leahy Hall
Spring 2016On Nov. 23, Don and Lisa Shauger, with their son Donnie Shauger ’16, presented University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., with a replica of Neilson Carlin’s “The Holy Family.”
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Renovated School Blessed as Early Learning Center and Graduate Apartment Complex
Spring 2016University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., blessed the former Madison School in the historic Hill Section as an early childhood learning center and graduate student housing complex.
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A Scranton Education Pays Off, According to Several Recent Reports
Spring 2016Scranton received consistent recognition for its economic value in 2015, particularly for the impact the University has on the earnings of its graduates.
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University Names Five New Trustees
Fall 2015Five individuals have been named to the Board of Trustees: Patricia A. Byrnes Clifford ’86, P’17,’19; Alan J. Griffith ’76; Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06; James M. Slattery, CPA ’86; and Robert S. Weiss ’68.
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Commencement 2015
Fall 2015During Commencement weekend, the University conferred more than 1,600 degrees. To watch the 2015 graduation, visit scranton.edu/scrantongraduation2015!
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The New Office of Educational Assessment is on a ‘Continuous Search for Excellence’
Fall 2015Assessment at the University begins with the faculty in particular, and the job of the Office of Educational Assessment, established in July 2014, is to be a resource.
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Leahy Clinic Receives Grants
Fall 2015The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Center Clinic for the Uninsured received two grants this past semester - one from The CVS Health Foundation and one from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation.
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Students Place Third at National Engineering Competition
Fall 2015Create “the next great embedded technology invention.” That was the challenge of the Intel-Cornell Cup, a national engineering competition for student inventors, held in May at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Scranton Day of Service
Fall 2015On the sixth annual “Scranton Day of Service” on March 21, alumni volunteered at 11 local services sites organized by nine Scranton alumni clubs in eight states and Washington D.C.
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New Initiative Calls on Community to Battle Illiteracy
Fall 2015Four faculty members have teamed with two professional colleagues to rally the community, especially its most front-line professionals, around the problem of illiteracy.
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Two Students Earn Fulbright Awards
Fall 2015Scranton’s long tradition of success with students earning Fulbright scholarships continues with two graduates earning this honor this year: Benjamin Turcea ’15 and Brian Entler ’13, G’15.
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Trading Places Opens Students’ Eyes to Poverty During Brutal Week of Winter
Fall 2015In January, 16 students participated in Trading Places, an intense, weeklong poverty simulation that included spending plenty of time outdoors in frigid winter weather.
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Student Among Just 123 ‘Innovation Fellows’
Fall 2015Christopher LoGiurato was among just 123 students in the nation named “University Innovation Fellows” by the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation.
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Scranton Named to ‘President’s Honor Roll for Service’
Fall 2015University students are singularly devoted to service. Their efforts landed Scranton on a prestigious list - the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
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Alumni Honored in Business Leader Hall of Fame
Fall 2015The University’s Kania School of Management honored five alumni as the first members of its Business Leader Hall of Fame in April. Among them, they have decades of experience in law and leadership.
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Newest University Building is Named
Fall 2015The Board of Trustees announced in August that the new building on the corner of Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue would be named Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall.
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Brookings Lauds Scranton’s ‘X-factor’
Fall 2015A recent report by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program places Scranton among the top schools in the nation for economic value of education.
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University Student Among Nation’s Science Elite
Fall 2015Triple major Christopher L. Kilner is among just 260 students in the nation earning a 2015-2016 Goldwater Scholarship — one of the most coveted honors in academia.
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Sister Margaret Ann O’Neill Receives Arrupe Award
Fall 2015The University presented its annual Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to Margaret Ann O’Neill of the Sisters of Charity.
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Get Social With Scranton
Spring 2015Our social media sites keep our thousands of alumni connected. Read some highlights below from the summer and fall!
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New Faculty Appointed
Spring 2015Twenty-six new full-time faculty members began teaching at the University this past fall on subjects ranging from pediatric physical therapy to the Bible.
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Faculty Receive Summer Grants
Spring 2015The University awarded 2014 Faculty Development Summer Grants to eight professors.
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Faculty Receive Promotions
Spring 2015The University granted promotions to the following Faculty members.
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Biology Faculty Member Wins Award for Service to the University
Spring 2015Terrence Sweeney, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Biology Department, was honored with the John L. Earl III Award.
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Scranton Professors Featured on Inside Higher Ed’s ‘Academic Minute’
Spring 2015Several Scranton professors were featured by Inside Higher Ed on “The Academic Minute,” which is broadcast daily by Albany’s WAMC public radio station.
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KSOM Professors’ Manuscript Wins Institute of Management Accountants’ ‘Lybrand Bronze Medal’
Spring 2015Brian Carpenter, Ph.D., and Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., accounting professors in the Kania School of Management (KSOM), received the Institute of Management Accountants’ (IMA) Lybrand Bronze Medal.
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Kania School of Management ‘Professor of The Year’
Spring 2015The University’s Business Club named accounting professor, Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., as the Kania School of Management’s (KSOM) “Professor of the Year.”
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Special Section
Spring 2015The University reflects on the lives and work of the martyrs of El Salvador through a week of 25th anniversary commemorative events.
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List of Faculty members who attended the University of Scranton
Spring 2015List updated with faculty who joined us in the fall
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This is what they had to say about returning to Scranton to teach
Spring 2015Dozens of University of Scranton faculty members who also share the distinction of being proud alumni responded to a survey asking, among other questions, what drew them back to Scranton to teach and/or research, what makes the University so special and how their Scranton education defined them.
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Ebola: A Global Issue
Spring 2015Alumni in the medical profession help to prepare for the treatment of patients with infectious disease, including a potential Ebola outbreak, stateside.
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A Walk With the Martyrs: Ordinary Lives
Spring 2015An alumna reflects on her experience studying abroad in El Salvador in 2011 through Santa Clara’s Casa de la Solidaridad program.
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Alumni Authors Featured in Exhibit
Spring 2015Throughout the month of June, The University of Scranton Alumni Authors Exhibit is on display in the Library’s 5th floor Heritage Room.
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Scranton Awarded $2 Million Economic Growth Initiative Grant
Spring 2015The University was awarded a $2 million Economic Growth Initiative grant for its new eight-story center for rehabilitation education.
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Fall Lectures
Spring 2015The University welcomed many distinguished lecturers this past semester.
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Accolades Accrue for Scranton
Spring 2015The University of Scranton ranks among the best universities in the nation.
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Collaborative Partnership Will Revitalize Vacant Hill Section School
Spring 2015The University of Scranton, Greenspace Properties and Hildebrandt Learning Centers announced a project to convert the former Madison Junior High School building into a learning center.
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Sustainability Symposium Examines ‘Green’ Careers
Spring 2015The Symposium examined diverse job opportunities available in the sustainable energy and business industries and included an internship and career fair, as well as a panel discussion.
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‘Faith, Family and Future’ Frame Discussions at 13th Annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on Disability
Spring 2015The daylong conference featured a keynote address from Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky.
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University Begins Offering Entrepreneurship Major
Spring 2015The new major encourages students to be “mavericks” and problem solvers who can apply entrepreneurial skills to creating new businesses or being creative within an existing company.
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Summer is More Than Beach and Sun for Scranton Students
Spring 2015Students completed prestigious internships and gained research experience over the summer in 2014.
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Carnegie Foundation Honors Scranton for Community Engagement and Servicetitle
Spring 2015Early in 2015, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching awarded the University its highly respected 2015 Community Engagement Classification.
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Coming This Fall: Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Spring 2015The University will offer a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree through an innovative “executive format” beginning in the fall.
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Friends of the Library Honor Author
Spring 2015The University’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library honored best-selling author Colum McCann with the 2014 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
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Loyola Science Center Meets LEED Gold Standard
Spring 2015The University’s 200,000-square-foot Loyola Science Center earned LEED gold status, which is globally recognized as the premier mark of achievement in green building.
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Class of 2018 Presidential Scholars Begin First Year
Spring 2015Presidential Scholarships are awarded to incoming University freshmen with outstanding records in high school and notable community involvement.
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Largest Incoming Class in History Arrives on Campus
Spring 2015At 1,086 members, Scranton’s undergraduate class of 2018 surpasses the previous record of 1,054 students set by the class of 2015.
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Saving Energy
Fall 2014Director of Sustainability Mark Murphy has identified many projects at the University that provide significant energy and cost savings.
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University Honors Faculty for Contributions
Fall 2014Scranton faculty members were honored for their contributions toward enhancing the University community at a ceremony held during the spring semester.
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Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association Honors Dr. Lori Bruch
Fall 2014Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D., rehabilitation counseling program director, received the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association’s (PRA) 2013 Ralph N. Pacinelli Leadership Award.
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Professor Ruddy Named Teacher of the Year by Class of 2014
Fall 2014John A. Ruddy ’91, faculty specialist in the Accounting Department, was named Teacher of the Year by the Class of 2014.
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