Team player on the field and with her patients
Fall 2024Shortly after graduating from Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, Noelle Walker '23 joined the team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
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Study Abroad Opportunities Await
Fall 2024Two student study abroad opportunities for residential and online students within the Master of Health Administration (MHA), and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs involve established partnerships with St. Elizabeth University in Slovakia, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
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How Does a Scranton Education Inspire Magic?
Fall 2024Jimmy Lynett '97, executive entertainment at Disney Cruise Lines, offers insight on how his University of Scranton experience guides him in providing Royal treatment to Disney Cruise Line guests.
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SJLA Program provides students with classic Jesuit education
Fall 2024Find out from alumni how the SJLA program provides students with an ‘incredible connection’ and classic Jesuit education.
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Meet the Directors
Spring 2024Leahy Clinic Directors Proud To Serve Students and Community
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Becoming Men and Women for Others
Spring 2024The pathway to FIRST for Wendy De La Cruz Garcia '27, Bryan Pulla '27, Sarika Mongar '27 and Lucia DeCarvalho '27 began as middle schoolers at Scranton’s NativityMiguel, a private, tuition-free Catholic school serving a diverse student population grades 5-8.
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Guarnuccio Family Gives Back
Spring 2024When Keith Guarnuccio was earning his B.S. in political science, the Center for Service and Social Justice First-years Involved in Reflective Service Together (FIRST) program had not yet been established, but in recent years, second-generation Guarnuccios Hanna ’22, Aidan ’23 and Bridgid ’27 have participated in the program.
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'Look Even More Intentionally to the Margins'
Spring 2024How did an international service trip to Mexico and pilgrimage to El Salvador change Dean Lauren Rivera’s perspective on advocacy?
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Lady Royal Earns Place in the Ring of Honor
Fall 2023Athletic jersey of Bridget Monaghan '23 will be on display from now through May 2024 in the Ring of Honor at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn.
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History-Making Landmark Moments
Fall 2023For the first time in school history, every Scranton team competed in postseason play. View moments from the record-setting season.
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Online Extra: REUNION
Fall 2023Introducing Alumni Photo Central!
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Meet 5.06 Heroes
Fall 2023See how our alumni, parents and friends helped save 5.06.23, Scranton's ninth annual day of giving.
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Red Bank Battlefield Dig
Spring 2023Always wanted to visit an archaeological excavation site? View a photo gallery from Red Bank Battlefield featuring history professor Dr. Jennifer Janofsky '95.
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Graduate Education Expansion
Spring 2023Get more insights from students, faculty and administrators on the University's ever-expanding portfolio of innovative market-focused graduate programs.
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Curtis Zunigha Connects with the Crowd
Spring 2023Hear the keynote lecture from Curtis Zunigha, an enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians (Oklahoma) and co-founder / co-director of the Lenape Center in New York.
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Athletics: Eldridge Favorite Clip
July 2022Bryson Eldridge '24, electronic media major and videographer, picks his favorite clip of the year.
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Librarians Support Student Inquiry into Black History
July 2022Aiala Levy, assistant professor, redesigned her digital history course to direct students to conduct digital and primary source research in the University’s Archives on the University’s Black history.
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VIDEO: Students Talk PRISM
July 2022Hanna Guarnuccio '22 and Madelyn Ronan '24 talk about the PRISM Club on campus.
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VIDEO: THR1VE
July 2022Hear what some Scranton students have to say about THR1VE.
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The Aquinas Pays Tribute to Dr. Reavy
July 2022The Aquinas dedicated an issue to Reavy’s life and legacy. You can find a link to that issue here.
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VIDEO: Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story
July 2022Watch videos of events from the "Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story" project.
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Opening Doors with Chloe Strickland ’17
July 2022Chloe Strickland ’17, associate director of college and career counseling at Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, talks "Opening Doors."
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#ScrantonLoveStory
July 2022Didn’t hear enough about how and where couples met on campus? Get more Scranton love stories here.
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More From the Pentagon
July 2022Daniel Walsh, Ph.D. ’00, talks philosophy, trust, leadership, mission, chemistry and more in a web exclusive interview.
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More From the Inauguration of President Joseph G. Marina
Fall 2021When Fr. Marina was inaugurated he'd been on the job for just over 100 days. Here are some highlights from those days.
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New Members of the Board
Fall 2021Read more about our new members of The University of Scranton Board of Trustees.
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Still the Tops: More Rankings
Fall 2021Find more of the University's rankings by various publications.
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Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story
Fall 2021Read about the project that seeks to capture the unique story of Scranton and relate it to the history of the United States.
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Community-Based Learning Projects Get Creative During Pandemic
Fall 2021The University's Community-Based Learning projects offered opportunities for students to connect with the city of Scranton and our community members in new ways this past year and a half.
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Mass of the Holy Spirit: A Tribute to Father Pilarz
Fall 2021Thomas MacKinnon, vice president for Advancement, offered this reflection about Fr. Pilarz’s life and career at the Mass of the Holy Spirit this fall.
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Day of Service Photos
Fall 2021See more photos from the April Day of Service here. Alumni took part in regions across the country.
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Carlesimo Photos
Fall 2021See more photos from the annual Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner here.
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A Brother’s Long Battle Inspires Championship Run
Fall 2021Matthew Pinto ’21 lost his brother during baseball season. Like Dowdell, he battled on, knowing that his brother would want him to keep playing the sport he loved.
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More from Dave Martin About Athletics During the Pandemic
Fall 2021Dave Martin, director of Athletics, talks more about the strength of the team during the pandemic.
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Digital Journal Survey Results: We Hear You!
Fall 2021In the spring, we asked readers of our four digital issues of The Scranton Journal to fill out a survey that would help us improve the online magazine. Here, we give you a glimpse of those results.
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Social Media Year in Review
Spring 2020What were some of your favorite Scranton social media posts of 2019? Find out here.
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Getting to Know Greg Jordan, J.D., Executive Director of the Humanities Center
Spring 2020The Scranton Journal talked to Greg Jordan, J.D., executive director of the new Humanities Center, about everything from his ties to the Wyoming Valley to being Fr. Pilarz's student in high school.
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CASE Survey: We Heard You!
Spring 2020The survey, which allows us to compare our magazine to other alumni magazines as well as our past surveys, was hosted by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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More Responsibility in Riyadh: Jarman Alqahtani
Spring 2020As part of its feature on its international graduates, The Scranton Journal spoke to Jarman Alqahatani G'16 who has taken on more responsibility as health care administrator upon his return to Saudi Arabia.
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Cheryl Boga Discusses The Václav Nelhýbel Centennial Concert and Collection
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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Social Media Dorm Room Contest
Spring 2020This fall, we asked students to submit photos of their dorm rooms using #MyScrantonHome to win a Scranton-themed prize.
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More John Willard Raught
Spring 2020See more John Willard Raught paintings here.
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Once a Royal Always a Royal: Networking in D.C.
Fall 2019The Center for Career Development and Political Science Department sponsored a networking trip to Washington, D.C. in April.
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Scranton Players Present ‘The Porches Project’
Fall 2019Scranton’s historic Hill Section was the site and subject of “The Porches Project,” a play created by Jennifer Rhoads and Hank Willenbrink, theatre program director.
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Leadership Capstone Program Launches
Fall 2019The Leadership Capstone Program, which launched this year, provides students an opportunity to engage in meaningful leadership development in a small group cohort setting.
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St. Oscar Romero is a ‘Light for our Time’
Fall 2019The Scranton Journal asks Will Cohen, Ph.D. a few questions about his work on St. Oscar Romero.
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Alumna Betsy Peck Talks Retirement
Fall 2019Betsy Peck '82 delves into how to stay true to yourself in retirement, and the freedom that comes along with these years.
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A Conversation with James Murray '90, Director of the Secret Service
Fall 2019James Murray '90, director of the Secret Service, talks about his proudest moments, life with two sets of twins, his favorite Scranton professors, his devotion to the mission of the Secret Service and more.
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WMCHealth Administrators are Interviewed about Scranton
Fall 2019Hear from Elisa Chessari '02, Jack Burtis '15 and Marie Yezzo about their Scranton experience.
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Law School: An Informed Decision
Fall 2019The pre-law program has been around for decades. Hear about what a common priority has always been.
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University Community Shows Outpouring of Love for Father Pilarz
Fall - October 2020Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., will step down as president of Scranton at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year. He received an outpouring of support from the University community after his announcement.
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Esprit | Spring 2020 Reading
Fall - October 2020A reading of the Spring 2020 edition of Esprit, The University of Scranton's literary magazine.
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State of Scranton with Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti
Fall - October 2020Scranton mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti joins Julie Schumacher Cohen, assistant vice president for community engagement and government affairs, to discuss the state of the city.
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Remote and In-Person Classes - Fall 2020
Fall - October 2020Students describe their experiences with a combination of remote and in-person education over the first two weeks of the fall 2020 semester.
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KSOM: Graduating in a Challenging Economy
Fall - October 2020Hear from University of Scranton KSOM alumni who graduated in a challenging economy.
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Ask the Experts
Fall - October 2020A collection of videos from various members of the Scranton community on ways you can deal with issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Father and Son’s Global Mindset Leads to MBAs at Scranton
Spring 2019Sunil Pillai G’83, of Mumbai, India, convinces his son to follow in his footsteps. And it pays off.
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Intersession Work
Spring 2019Faculty and students spend Scranton intersession having incredible experiences, here and abroad.
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Virginia Farrell '20 Answers Questions about her Domestic Service Trip
Spring 2019Virginia Farrell '20 answers questions about her experience in Anchorage last summer for the University’s first domestic service trip to Alaska.
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Sunday Playbook
Spring 2019Read a selection of “The Royal Way Sunday Playbook," a method of communication used to inspire and encourage athletes from within the department on Sundays.
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Outside the Bubble
Spring 2019Professor Kim Pavlick's journalism students write about local businesses for the Community-Based Learning course.
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Ignatian Pilgrimage Photos
Spring 2019Faculty and staff follow in the footsteps of St. Ignatius and other important Jesuits to enrich their own lives and others. Find more photos here.
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Strategic Funding Initiatives
Spring 2019Read about some of the innovative projects that have been funded in part by Strategic Initiatives Funding.
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Photos from Saudi Arabia Alumni Meeting
Fall 2018See more photos from the Saudi Arabia alumni meeting in Riyadh.
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The DeMichele Era
Fall 2018This beloved professor emeritus has had a career of firsts. See a few extra photos from his years here.
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How to Have Your Own Dialogue
Fall 2018You, too, can have your own dialogue. Read on to find out how.
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#ScrantonSummer Reflections
Fall 2018Several students wrote reflections about their summer, whether they were at home or abroad, doing service or interning. Read on for excerpts of those reflections and links to the entire articles.
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On the Commons Extras
Fall 2018Navigate to the full versions of many On the Commons news items here.
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A Talk with Fr. Pilarz, A Podcast
Fall 2018Listen here to an in-depth interview with Fr. Pilarz prior to Inauguration.
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Inauguration: Fr. Pilarz's Address
Fall 2018Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., delivers the Inauguration Address.
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Inauguration: Photos
Fall 2018See photos from the Inauguration of Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Scranton's 27th president, here.
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Inauguration: Videos
Fall 2018View videos of and for the Inauguration of Scott R. Pilarz, Scranton's 27th president, here.
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More Campus Updates
Spring 2018You can see more campus updates.
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Stories of Hope from Afghanistan and Darfur
Spring 2018Celeste Gregory '01 has spent 10 years working for Catholic Relief Services, creating grassroots change and opportunities in war-torn and developing regions.
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Inspired by Jesuits
Spring 2018The Scranton Journal was able to connect with seven alumni, who have entered the Society of Jesus in the past 14 years. All enthusiastically cited The University of Scranton as the place responsible for their vocations, and all named several inspirational Jesuits in particular.
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University Players Talk Theatre
Spring 2018Read more from former University Players.
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A Former President's Plans
Fall 2017Former University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., ended his tenure at The University of Scranton in June. Now? He's furthering his academic scholarship and pursuing in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the day.
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Swain Talks First Ladies
Fall 2017Susan Swain '76, H'15, co-chief executive officer and president of C-SPAN, wrote a book about the U.S. first ladies, "from Martha to Michelle." Read what she has to say on the topic here.
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More 5.06 Videos
Fall 2017The University of Scranton celebrated its annual day of giving during the weekend of May 6 and 7. Check out some of the videos from and about the day here.
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Fr. Keller Answers More Questions
Fall 2017Hear more from Fr. Keller, interim president, who wants you to know he loves both the Phillies and Jersey shore!
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Incoming President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., in his own Words
Fall 2017President Scott R. Pilarz is announced as the next president of The University of Scranton. Watch the announcement and what he has to say about his return in these videos.
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Dani Arigo, Ph.D., Discusses her Research
Fall 2017Dani Arigo, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Scranton who studies social and psychological influences on women's health, discusses her research.
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Studying, Serving, Interning
Fall 2017University students remained busy during the summer months at home and abroad through a range of curricular and co-curricular activities. Read about some of the adventures students had, below.
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The Impact of The LEAP Program from an Inmate's Perspective
Fall 2017The Scranton Journal spoke with Amanda W., an inmate at the Lackawanna County Prison, about the LEAP program. Here is what she had to say.
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More Answers from Cheryl Boga
Spring 2017Cheryl Boga talks more about Jesuit education and the arts.
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How We are Doing: Case Survey
Spring 2017We used the CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education) Readership Survey, which allows us to compare our results with more than 350 other institutions that also used the same instrument.
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McPartland's Trainings
Spring 2017Ray McPartland '97 trains police officers and civilians on how to prepare for active-shooter situations. Read what he has to say.
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More Answers from Students from Micronesia
Spring 2017We talked with our current students from Micronesia about their connection to Scranton and their experience here. This is what they had to say.
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More Campus Updates
Spring 2017See more photos and video of recent campus updates and plans for the future.
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Q&A with Mike Soskil ’97, G’09
Fall 2016Mike Soskil ’97, G’09, Global Teacher Prize finalist and science teacher at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School and Darryl DeMarzio, chair of The University of Scranton's Education Department, discuss everything from teaching philosophy to advocacy.
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Modern Day Recycling Challenges
Fall 2016Sharon Kneiss '77, president and CEO of the National Waste & Recycling Association, is helping to clean up -- and educate -- America.
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More Answers from Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. '06
Fall 2016The Scranton Journal interviewed Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. '06, assistant professor in the Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology Department and expert on innovation in policing and community problem-solving policing.
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A Professor's Perspective: Revitalization in 'The Electric City'
Fall 2016Meghan Ashlin Rich, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology and women’s studies, studies how cities use arts and culture-based strategies to renew blighted areas. She studied Scranton. This is an essay she wrote for The Scranton Journal based in part on her research.
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Brian Duke’s '79 Tips on Caregiving
Fall 2016Brian Duke ’79 is director of senior services at Main Line Health and former secretary of aging of Pennsylvania (the nation’s fourth-grayist state). He has advice for caregivers.
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Drs. Donald Jenkins '84 and Daniel Grabo '98
Fall 2016A Closer Look
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Surviving Sandy
Spring 2013Eric Brophy ’92, Mark Degenhart ’85, Mike Short ’99 and Justin Canning ’10 all came to the aid of others during the dark hours, days and months that followed Hurricane Sandy.
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Undergraduate Views 'Service a Part of My Education'
Spring 2013During her freshman year, Michelle Dougherty ’14 approached Pat Vaccaro with a simple request.
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Library Professor Helps Build Community Through Reading
Spring 2013As a member of the Scranton Reads committee, Sheli McHugh embraces the month-long event’s two main objectives: promoting reading and bringing the community together.
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History Professor Fills Schedule Volunteering, Making Service Trips
Spring 2013To most people at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, Sean Brennan, Ph.D., is on a first-name basis, while others simply call him “professor.”
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Faculty Specialist Makes Volunteering a 'Part of Her Life'
Spring 2013Julie Ann Nastasi, O.T.D. ’00 explains it was her undergraduate education at Scranton that fostered her interest in community service.
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Staff Member Raises Suicide Awareness in NEPA
Spring 2013Caitlyn Hollingshead says The University of Scranton has challenged her views on social justice and social awareness.
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Introducing Scranton’s Team – 1982-1983 Royals
Spring 2013If the 1982-1983 men’s basketball team received any rock star treatment, it was because they sort of were rock stars, explains Karen Kaczmarczyk Roberts ’84.
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