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Shabana Basij-Rasikh to Speak at 2024 Commencement
The co-founder and president of the first and only boarding school for Afghan girls will speak at the 2024 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
NSF Noyce Scholars Begin as STEM Student Teachers
Five Scranton students named as National Science Foundation Noyce Scholars begin as STEM student teachers at four local high schools.
University Hosts Neuroscience Conference
More than a dozen students will present research posters at The University of Scranton Neuroscience Conference on April 27.
2024 Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Announced
A record number of students in grades five to 12 participated in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest this year.
Dreaming of a Cure? Attend Relay for Life on April 26
Registration is open for the University's 2024 Relay for Life event that will take place April 26 in support of the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives. Proceeds from the Relay, and ongoing T-shirt and raffle ticket sales, will add to funds raised during a recent dunk tank event.
Library Hosts Environmental Art Show
Artist lecture by Theresa O’Connor opens Environmental Art Show at the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
Precarious State of World Discussed at Schemel Forum Luncheon
Former CNN correspondent Jill Dougherty concludes Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar series with “The World in Disarray” presentation.
Students Spread Awareness Through Gift of Life Challenge
Students in a Social Media Campaigns class led by Dr. Brian Snee, associate professor in the Communications and Media Department, organized and publicized virtual and on-campus outreach efforts in support of a national nonprofit organization that registers organ, tissue and cornea donors.
Student Earns Perfect Score on LSAT
Accounting major Sarah Boyle accomplishes feat earned by less than half of one percent of American Bar Association (ABA) applicants, a perfect LSAT score.
Economics of Obesity Discussed at Seminar
Economist John Cawley, Ph.D., discusses “The Economics of Obesity” at The University of Scranton’s 29th Henry George Seminar.
Sustainable Living Practices Highlighted at Fair
University students, faculty and staff and area residents learned about sustainable living practices and products at the annual Earth Day Fair.
Student Receives Eastern Psychological Association Award
University of Scranton student selected for a highly-competitive Eastern Psychological Association Diversity Travel Fund Award
Athletics News
April 24, 2024Women's Tennis Sweeps Singles En Route to 8-1 Victory Over Lycoming
April 24, 2024Men's Tennis Earns Dominant 9-0 Win At Lycoming
April 24, 2024Baseball Falls to Drew, 7-3
April 24, 2024Softball Drops Pair to LVC
April 24, 2024Matt Pivirotto Steps Down as Head Coach of Men's Soccer Program
April 23, 2024Heineman Tallies 100th Career Hit as Baseball Handles William Paterson, 12-6
April 23, 2024Softball Tosses Pair of Shutouts in Doubleheader Sweep of Centenary (NJ)
April 22, 2024Baseball Notches 7-3 Victory Over Ursinus
April 22, 2024Hopkins of Women's Track & Field Earns Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week Honors
April 22, 2024Women's Lacrosse Ranked No. 25 in Latest ILWomen/IWLCA Top 25 Poll
Alumni News
April 10, 2024Reminder: Register Your Business in the Alumni Small-Business Online Directory
List your business to connect with your fellow Royals.
April 10, 2024Alumni Class Notes, April 2024
Share your story with your Royal Family.
April 10, 2024Register Today For Reunion 2024 June 14-16
Together again, where it all began.
April 10, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Flanagan '20, G'21
Alumna serves others as a pediatric occupational therapist.
April 02, 2024University Day of Service Returns April 13
Show your community what it means to be "men and women for and with others."
April 01, 2024University to Hold Alumni Reception in Houston April 13
Meet up with your fellow Royals in the Space City area.
April 01, 2024University to Hold Presidential Reception in Austin April 12
Join Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University President, and your fellow Royals at The Driskill.
April 01, 2024University to Celebrate SJLA Reunion April 6
Graduates of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts program to return to campus for a day of learning, reflecting and reuniting.
March 06, 2024Register Today for The Day of Service
Show your community what it means to be "men and women for and with others" April 13.
- March 05, 2024
Register Today for the SJLA Reunion April 6
Graduates of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts program to return to campus for a day of learning, reflecting and reuniting.
March 05, 2024Alumni Class Notes, March 2024
Share your story with your Royal Family.
- March 05, 2024
Register Your Small Business in the Alumni Small-Business Online Directory
List your business to connect with your fellow Royals.
March 03, 2024Shamrockin' Eve Returns March 8
Royals from the Classes of 2020-2024 to celebrate Scranton tradition.
March 03, 2024Scranton Alumni To Gather for Spring Break Events
Celebrate all things Scranton with your fellow Royals near you.
February 06, 2024Register Today for Presidential Receptions in Florida Feb. 28-March 1
Meet up with your fellow Royals in the Sunshine State.
February 06, 2024Register Today for 'Royals 2 Royals' Networking Event for Alumni and Students Feb. 23
Meet up with current students in a casual setting.
- February 06, 2024
University Launches Alumni Small-Business Online Directory
List your business to connect with your fellow Royals.
February 06, 2024University To Hold Presidential Receptions in California in March
Meet up with your fellow Royals in the Golden State.
February 06, 2024CAL To Hold Networking Reception in NJ With Pre-Law Society Students March 1
Connect with alumni lawyers and current students in the South Orange area.
- February 06, 2024
University Announces Day of Service Sites
Show your community what it means to be "men and women for and with others" April 13.
Featured publications
Hope Horn Gallery Exhibits
Our Common Home: Landscapes from the University of Scranton Art Collection.In his encyclical Laudato Si’ of 2015, Pope Francis described the spiritual and environmental importance of caring for Earth as our “common home.” This exhibition features twentieth- and twenty-first century representations of landscape and nature connected to eastern Pennsylvania.
OT Department Receives Go Baby Go Grant
We are so excited to share that the Department of Occupational Therapy has been awarded the Leahy Grant to start up a Go Baby Go chapter here on campus! Go Baby Go is a national community outreach program that provides adapted ride-on cars for children with limited mobility, allowing them to engage in play with their peers.
Alumni Profile: Mary ’85, P’18 & Pat ’83, P’18 Haveron
Gratitude. Opportunity. The greater Scranton area. This is the connective tissue that inspires the philanthropy of Mary ’85, P’18 and Pat ’83, P’18 Haveron, two Royals who remain ever mindful of the many gifts The University of Scranton has bestowed upon them throughout their lives.
