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General
July 1, 2020

Scranton Isolation 'Informance,' Episode 11

This week, Performance Music's Isolation 'Informance' features Kako Miura and Joseph Boga. To watch, follow Performance Music on July 5.

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General
June 26, 2020

University Begins to Gradually and Safely Reopen Campus

As Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf moved Lackawanna County to the green phase of reopening on Friday, June 26, the University has continued its planned gradual reopening of campus.

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Alumni Class Notes, July 2020

Share your story with your Royal Family.

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Faculty
June 26, 2020

Faculty Recognized for Excellence

Nine University of Scranton faculty members were recognized for teaching, scholarship and service excellence.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Community Based Learning and Service Take a New Form

Traditional face-to-face CBL experiences were transformed into research-based projects, virtual tutoring and lesson plans for K-12 students, organizational promotion and media campaigns, and health promotion projects.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Annual Student Loan Notifications

Annual Student Loan Notification emails will be sent by the Financial Aid Office the week of June 29, 2020.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Class of 2024 Virtual Summer Orientation Begins

Two-day virtual summer orientation sessions begin for members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024, their parents and guardians.

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Student
June 26, 2020

University Announces Spring 2020 Dean’s List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Students Added to Fall 2019 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Seniors Graduate from University of Success

High school students graduate from University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program at The University of Scranton.

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General
June 26, 2020

Scranton Isolation 'Informance,' Episode 10

Performance Music's Isolation 'Informance' features David Oswald, Ricki Riccardi, Dr. Wycliffe A. Gordon.

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Faculty
June 26, 2020

Inclusive Pedagogy Workshop: Accommodations and Beyond

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence along with the Office of Equity and Diversity are excited to continue our Inclusive Pedagogy Workshop Series for faculty.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Gateway Lit for PA Juneteenth National Freedom Day

The University will light the Class of 2020 Gateway in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Pennsylvania on June 19.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Eight members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2020 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.

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General
June 26, 2020

Scranton Isolation 'Informance,' Espisode 9

This week, Performance Music's Isolation 'Informance' features trumpeter, cartoonist, filmmaker, and comedian, Jeff Curnow.

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General
June 26, 2020

Changes to Fall Semester Calendar Announced

The University of Scranton will begin the 2020 fall semester early on Aug. 17 and end prior to the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 25.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Leahy Clinic Earns Gold Quality Standard Rating

Edward R. Leahy Jr. Center Clinic for the Uninsured earns 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.

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General
June 26, 2020

Actions to Combat Racism and Discrimination

University of Scranton President message to University community: Black Lives Matter: University Actions to Combat Racism and Discrimination.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Cybercrime and Homeland Security Major Now Offered

The University will offer a new major in cybercrime and homeland security beginning in the fall 2020 semester.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Gateway, Estate Lighting in Memory of George Floyd

The University will light the Class of 2020 Gateway and the historic Scranton Estate in crimson and gold in remembrance of George Floyd.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Class of 2020 Honors Program Graduates

Thirty members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2020 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2020 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-nine members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2020 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

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Student
June 26, 2020

First Graduates of Magis Honors Program at Scranton

Eight members of the University’s class of 2020 became the first to graduate from the Jesuit school’s Magis Honors Program in STEM.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Royal Experience Program Supports Summer Interns

Six University of Scranton students will participate in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2020.

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General
June 26, 2020

The University of Scranton: No Place for Hatred, Bigotry and Racism

"I want to state here strongly that hatred, bigotry and racism run contrary to who we are as a Catholic and Jesuit university and are not tolerated on our campus."

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Expert in Emerging Special Pathogens Responds to Pandemic

Alex Isakov, M.D., MPH ’87, no stranger to emerging special pathogens in his career, engages daily with inter-disciplinary teams that are forging Emory University’s response to the pandemic.

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Staff
June 26, 2020

Staff Senate Virtual Roundtable

The Staff Senate invites you to join us for a virtual round-table discussion providing you with the opportunity to: share ideas, raise topics of interest, voice concerns, and learn about issues pertinent to our group and the University.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of the University’s class of 2020 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

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Student
June 26, 2020

University Celebrates the Class of 2020

The University celebrates the Class of 2020 through graduate and undergraduate virtual commencement ceremonies and Class Night.

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Virtual Reunion Events Planned For June 12-14

Celebrate your milestone year with your fellow alumni at these virtual events.

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Alumni Class Notes, June 2020

Share your story with your Royal Family.

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Danielle Healey, RN '11 Returns to Work after COVID

Danielle Healy '11 is an RN at Yale New Haven Hospital in the Perioperative Services Adult Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) who tested positive for COVID-19 on April 2. Her mom, sister, niece and husband also contracted the virus. 

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Staff
June 26, 2020

Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award - June

Congratulations to our June winner, Lisa Hall-Zielinski!

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General
June 26, 2020

A Call to Action to The University of Scranton Community

University of Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., sent a message to the University of Scranton community on the death of George Floyd.

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Student
June 26, 2020

Premedical Scholars Program Started with GCSOM

Agreement with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine guarantees interview for University students who meet program criteria.

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Community
June 26, 2020

Roundtable Discussion on COVID-19 Planned for June 15

The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations and the Schemel Forum present a roundtable discussion exploring the impact of COVID-19 on June 15.

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Alumni
June 26, 2020

Slideshow: Meet More Royal Responders

Alumni continue to respond to the pandemic. Meet some of our Royal Responders in this slideshow.

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