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Area residents can meet with participants of Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story who shared their stories, as well as organizers of the two-year, multifaceted project that was supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, at a Meet and Greet public reception at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apr. 4, in The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library. The reception is offered free of charge, however, registration is required to attend.
Community
March 18, 2024

Meet Scranton Stories Participants and Project Organizers

Meet area residents who shared their stories as part of Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story, as well as the project organizers, at a public reception on Apr. 4.

A hands-on physics and engineering competition, an Earth Day Essay Contest and a Math Integration Bee for high school students are among the events planned in April at The University of Scranton.
Announcement
March 15, 2024

April Events Planned at University

An exhibit of Landscapes from the University of Scranton Art Collection and a lecture on The Economics of Obesity are among events planned for April 2024 at Scranton.

A hands-on physics and engineering competition, an Earth Day Essay Contest and a Math Integration Bee for high school students are among the events planned in April at The University of Scranton.
Student
March 12, 2024

Genius of Abraham Lincoln and Louis Armstrong Discussed

Loren Schoenberg, noted musician and scholar of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, discusses the contribution of Abraham Lincoln and Louis Armstrong.

University of Scranton chemistry faculty member Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., and graduate student Adam Mehall ’23, were awarded a $5,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) grant to develop an analytical method to detect the authenticity of egg whites quickly and accurately. Pictured at a recent NSF I-Corp Program “Innovation Challenge” are, from left: Tina Thornton, Ph.D., NSF I-Corps Interior Northeast Faculty Lead and assistant professor at the University of Vermont; Dr. Dumancas and Mehall.
Student
March 13, 2024

Grant Supports Student/Faculty Product Innovation Research

University of Scranton student and chemistry faculty member receive NSF Innovation Corps grant to develop technique to determine the purity of egg whites.

Karen Smith, Ph.D., director of clinical ethics at Banner Desert Medical Center and former chief ethicist for the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan, discussed “The Role of Ethics and Ethics Committees in Healthcare” at a lecture sponsored by Ethics Across the Curriculum, a new initiative began at The University of Scranton this academic year. At the lecture held on campus in February, from left, are: Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Scranton; Dr. Smith, guest speaker; Sarah Kenehan Ph.D., executive director of the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities; and Christopher Hauser, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Scranton.
Faculty
March 12, 2024

Role of Ethics in Healthcare Discussed at University

A new initiative at The University of Scranton, Ethics Across the Curriculum, hosted a lecture on “The Role of Ethics and Ethics Committees in Healthcare.”

Undergraduate students, recent graduates and faculty members presented a dozen research studies at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia Feb. 29 to Mar. 1. Among the students who presented research are, first row, seated from left: Madeline Williams, Camryn Nagle, Jack Burke, Owen Stanczak, Elise Koegler, and Abigail Charneski. Standing are: Emma Stauffer, Erin Lona, Erica Czerwinski, Gabrielle Jamieson, Emma Trautfetter, and Madeline Bull; and faculty members Elizabeth Vento, Ph.D., visiting assistant professor of psychology, Anthony Betancourt, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, and John Norcross, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology. Students absent from photo are Kim Thia Dang, Emily Fick and Morgan Jones.
Student
March 5, 2024

Research Presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference

Undergraduate students, recent graduates and faculty members presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia.

The University hosts multiple academic competitions and educational events for area elementary, middle and high school students during the spring semester. The competitions include award presentations, and several also include interactive elements, such as the Evening of Environmental Science, planned for Apr. 18 this year.
Community
March 1, 2024

Let the Academic Games for Area Students Begin at Scranton

The University of Scranton will host multiple academic competitions for middle and high school students during the spring semester.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for the month of March.
Announcement
March 1, 2024

March Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for March 2024.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants “Strategies for Boosting Accounting Enrollment An AICPA Pipeline Acceleration Report” noted The University of Scranton Accounting Department’s successful initiatives to increase interest in the field of accounting, as well as efforts to support students studying accounting at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Only 13 colleges in the nation were included in the report that cites examples of innovative successful strategies for expanding access to accounting programs, enhancing student engagement and empowering student success.
Student
March 3, 2024

Efforts To Develop Future Accountants Nationally Noted

Scranton’s outreach and initiatives to broaden interest and increase support for future accountants was nationally recognized by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

More than 40 Doctor of Physical Therapy students, 38 or whom are Scranton alumni, were selected to present their group research projects at the American Physical Therapy Association national meeting, which is the premier national physical therapy conference.
Student
February 27, 2024

DPT Students Present Research at National Conference

More than 40 Doctor of Physical Therapy students presented research at the premier national physical therapy conference.

The University of Scranton’s University of Success, a four-year pre-college mentorship program that is offered free of charge to participants, is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2024 academic year that begins this summer. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the eighth grade.
Community
February 27, 2024

University of Success Now Accepting Applications

A free, four-year, pre-college mentoring program is now accepting applications from area students currently in the eighth grade.

The University of Scranton hosted the 22nd annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students on campus in February. Pictured are participants and Scranton students and faculty at this year’s competition, which is sponsored by the Neuroscience Program at the University and the Scranton Neuroscience Society. Rachel Thomas, a sophomore from Central Bucks South High School, came in first place in the 2024 competition.
Community
February 23, 2024

Winners of 2024 Brain Bee Competition Announced

Students attending high schools in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Binghamton, New York, place first, second and third at the Neuroscience Brain Bee.

In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest soloist Loren Schoenberg, piano and tenor saxophone, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge. At 3:30 p.m. on March 2, in the Atrium of the Houlihan McLean Center, Schoenberg and award-winning filmmaker Kris Hendrickson will host a free screening of their new WVIA documentary “Wham Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham.”
Community
February 26, 2024

Jazz Musician Loren Schoenberg to Perform March 2

Grammy-award winning jazz musician and noted historian Loren Schoenberg to perform, lecture and screen new documentary at Scranton.

Registration is available through March 22 for The University of Scranton’s Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Hundreds of students from area high schools compete annually in the day-long academic competition that emphasizes fun applied demonstrations and experiments to test the high school students’ knowledge of physics and engineering concepts.
Community
February 22, 2024

High School Physics Competition Registration Open

Fun, hands-on learning emphasized for area high school students at upcoming Hayes Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students.

The University of Scranton presented Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards to four staff members at a convocation held on campus. From left, are: Patricia Tetreault, vice president for human resources; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., senior provost and vice president for academic affairs; Sursum Corda Award recipients Lisa LoBasso, Ed.D., director of graduate programs and graduate assistantships; Peggy Doolittle, advancement coordinator, Office of Annual Giving; Hollie Roscioli, zone supervisor for physical plant; and Mary Beth Watson, administrative assistant, Panuska College of Professional Studies Advising Center; and Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president.
Staff
February 20, 2024

Four Receive Sursum Corda Awards at Scranton

Spring Convocation recognized staff members who joined the University during the past year and presented four staff members with Sursum Corda Awards.

The University of Scranton and Xavier School of Management, a Jesuit business school in Jamshedpur, India, signed an agreement of cooperation to set in motion the future development of joint research projects and educational programs. The agreement was signed by, from left, Sanjay Patro, Ph.D., dean of Xavier School of Management, and Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of Scranton.
Student
February 20, 2024

Agreement with Xavier School of Management in India Signed

The University of Scranton signs an agreement of cooperation with a top-ranked, highly- competitive AACSB-accredited Jesuit business school in India.

Schemel Forum collaborative programs, Weinberg Memorial Library, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, GCSOM, Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities
Community
February 20, 2024

Schemel Forum Collaborative Programs Slated for March and April

Schemel Forum plans collaborative programs with the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

The Asian Studies Program and the World Languages and Cultures Department at The University of Scranton hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop on campus that included hands-on lessons on Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami, which was led by Naoko Omori, guest instructor of Japanese from Japan and the ALLEX Foundation, World Languages and Cultures Department.
Student
February 20, 2024

Asian New Year Traditions Taught at Interactive Workshop

The Year of the Dragon celebrated at The University of Scranton’s Asian New Year Festival and Workshop.

The Asian Studies Program and the World Languages and Cultures Department at The University of Scranton hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop on campus that included hands-on lessons on Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami, which was led by Naoko Omori, guest instructor of Japanese from Japan and the ALLEX Foundation, World Languages and Cultures Department.
Student
February 15, 2024

The Future of Journalism in Scranton Discussed

Rethinking Local Journalism in Scranton was the topic of a University of Scranton Schemel Forum presentation conveying the importance and power of the storyteller.

The Asian Studies Program and the World Languages and Cultures Department at The University of Scranton hosted an Asian New Year Festival and Workshop on campus that included hands-on lessons on Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami, which was led by Naoko Omori, guest instructor of Japanese from Japan and the ALLEX Foundation, World Languages and Cultures Department.
Student
February 12, 2024

Exhibit Shows Development and Final Pieces of Artist's Work

Art exhibit and lecture examine the mind of artist Ora Lerman - thinking critically and creatively – showing the stages of the development, as well as finished pieces of her work.

Twenty University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at twelve local schools. First row, from left, are: Lainey Kamora, Sarah Walsh, Gracie Silva and Isabella Gorzkowski. Second row: Nina Bowen, Matthew Byrnes, Marina Nunziato and Kathryn Olafson. Third row: Jacob Vituszynski, Daniel Finning, Daniel Zych and Natalie Edwards. Fourth row: Gabriel Abood, Makenzie Bell and Haralampos Varonides. Absent from photo are Andrea Filachek, Jessica Notari, Daniella Raffa, Laura Scanlon and Bridget Warren.
Student
February 14, 2024

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.

In Concert: Dennis Lichtman and Mona’s Hot Five, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Friday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
Community
February 8, 2024

Dennis Lichtman and Mona’s Hot Five to Perform Feb. 16

Dennis Lichtman and Mona’s Hot Five, known for the famed Tuesday night trad-jazz session at the iconic New York bar Mona's, set to perform Feb. 16 on campus.

In its 2024 “Best Online Graduate Programs” listing, U.S. News & World Report ranked Scranton online master’s degree programs in business No. 52 and its MBA program at No. 120 in the nation. This is the 13 consecutive years U.S. News has ranked The University of Scranton’s online programs among the best in the nation and the 30th consecutive year that Scranton has been ranked among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North.”
Community
February 7, 2024

Online Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News

Scranton’s online graduate programs in business and MBA are among the best in nation according to U.S. News.

Twenty area residents completed The University of Scranton Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program. Seated, from left: John Santa Barbara, West Chester University Foundation; Susan Jeffery, Hawk Family Foundation; Amy Benjamin, Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission; Lauryn Cleveland, Friendship House; and Arrah Fisher, The Cooperage. Sanding: Joan Peterson, Lackawanna County; Kathleen Barry, The Wright Center; Lori Chaffers, Outreach; Tiffany Benedict, Women's Resource Center; Laura Boyle, Scranton Youth Arts Coalition; Jennifer Passaniti, Center for Health and Human Services Research and Action; Andrew Chew, The Institute; Shane Powers, NeighborWorks; Erica Rogler, Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater; Art Levandoski, Jewish Family Services; Avianna Carilli, The University of Scranton; Matthew Ceruti, United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike counties; Amy Luyster, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; and Josh Nespoli, Community Strategies Group. Glynis Johns, Black Scranton Project, was absent from the photo.
Community
February 7, 2024

Area Residents Complete Nonprofit Leadership Program

Emerging leaders of area charitable organizations complete The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program.

Twenty area residents completed The University of Scranton Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program. Seated, from left: John Santa Barbara, West Chester University Foundation; Susan Jeffery, Hawk Family Foundation; Amy Benjamin, Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission; Lauryn Cleveland, Friendship House; and Arrah Fisher, The Cooperage. Sanding: Joan Peterson, Lackawanna County; Kathleen Barry, The Wright Center; Lori Chaffers, Outreach; Tiffany Benedict, Women's Resource Center; Laura Boyle, Scranton Youth Arts Coalition; Jennifer Passaniti, Center for Health and Human Services Research and Action; Andrew Chew, The Institute; Shane Powers, NeighborWorks; Erica Rogler, Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater; Art Levandoski, Jewish Family Services; Avianna Carilli, The University of Scranton; Matthew Ceruti, United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike counties; Amy Luyster, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce; and Josh Nespoli, Community Strategies Group. Glynis Johns, Black Scranton Project, was absent from the photo.
Student
February 6, 2024

Luis Canales Brings Personal Immigration Story to Scranton

Guest speaker’s Luis Canales discussion of his journey “From Asylum Seeker to Immigration Attorney” moved audience members to tears.

The University is holding an Earth Day Essay Contest for students in grades five through 12. This year’s essay theme is “Sustainable Living, Caring for Creation.” The contest is offered free of charge and submissions sent electronically are due on or before Apr. 5.
Community
February 6, 2024

Earth Day Essay Contest Explores Sustainable Living

Area students in grades five to 12 can explore sustainable living topics by participating in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest free of charge.

In February, The University of Scranton will offer a series of events and light its Class of 2020 Gateway sign in red, yellow and green for Black History Month on Feb. 1 and on Saturday evenings.
Community
February 1, 2024

Black History Month Marked at University

For Black History Month, the University has planned multiple events for students, faculty and staff, with some events open to the general public.

Multiple University of Scranton’s online graduate programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by Forbes.com and Intelligent.com, as well as consistently in other rankings, such as U.S. News & World Report.
Student
January 31, 2024

Online Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation

Online graduate programs for international business MBA, health informatics and master of accountancy were ranked in the top six in nation.

Speakers for The University of Scranton Schemel Forum’s spring semester World Affairs Luncheon Seminars are, top row, from left: Anthea Butler, Ph.D., chair of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania; Jeff Jarvis, director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism at the City University of New York; and Loren Schoenberg, senior scholar at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Bottom row: Richard Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law; Patrick Bringley, author; and Jill Dougherty, former CNN correspondent and Russia expert. The series is sponsored by Munley Law. Reservations are required to attend the luncheons.
Community
January 30, 2024

Luncheon Seminars Feature Prominent Speakers

Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminars to feature six prominent speakers discussing art, history, journalism, democracy, politics and war.

Accounting students from The University of Scranton will assist local residents with their tax returns as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free service for clients with household incomes below $60,000 in 2023. The service will be offered during scheduled hours beginning Feb. 5, 2024.
Community
January 27, 2024

Scranton Students Offer Free Income Tax Assistance

University of Scranton Accounting students will assist local residents with their tax returns for free as part of the VITA program beginning Feb. 5.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for the spring semester. The image is “I Gave You My Song” by Ora Lerman, which will be on display as part of “The Fables of Ora Lerman: Creativity + Critical Thinking” exhibition from Feb. 2 to March 22 in the Hope Horn Gallery.
General
January 28, 2024

Spring Events Planned at University Announced

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for spring 2024.

University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J. (far right); Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs (center); and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (left) unveil the design for a center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, planned for the 300 block of Madison Avenue. The University received nearly $17 million in funding for the building from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Community
January 23, 2024

University of Scranton Announces Plans for New Building

The University announced plans for a four-story, approximately 80,000-square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach.

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester.
Student
January 22, 2024

University Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester.

University of Scranton professors Melissa Anyiwo, Ph.D., of the Department of History; Charlie Cino of the Department of English and Theatre; and Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., of the Department of Philosophy; will teach Schemel Forum courses during the spring 2024 semester.
Community
January 22, 2024

Schemel Forum Courses Offer Nourishment for the Mind

The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum spring courses cover prominent African American entertainers, identity politics and the sitcoms of Norman Lear.

The statue of Christ as Teacher stands in the foreground The University of Scranton Class of 2020 Gateway lit as tribute for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. University President Rev. Joseph Marina mentions Dr. King found inspiration in Jesus Christ in his message to the University community for MLK Day.
General
January 12, 2024

Scranton President's Message for MLK Day

University President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “A Message for Martin Luther King Jr. Day” to the University community.

Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., was named dean of The University of Scranton’s College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 15, 2024.
Faculty
January 22, 2024

Dean of Scranton’s College of Arts and Sciences Named

University 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.

In Concert: ELEW!, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
Community
January 22, 2024

Artistic Genius ELEW Live Performance Set for Jan 28

Hear acclaimed pianist and artistic genius ELEW, the creator of Rockjazz and Counterbop, in a live concert setting to open the Performance Music Spring Concert Season at Scranton.

The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission will hold its annual Community Celebration and Awards Dinner Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at The University of Scranton. Pictured, the University will light a tribute for MLK Day on its Class of 2020 Gateway sign from Friday evening, Jan. 12, through Monday evening, Jan. 15.
Community
January 8, 2024

MLK Celebration and Award Dinner Set for Jan. 14

The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission will hold its annual MLK celebration and awards presentation Jan. 14 at The University of Scranton.

University of Scranton 2024 faculty development intersession grant recipients are, top row, from left: Shuhua Fan, Ph.D.; Ozgur Isil, Ph.D.; Matthew Meyer, Ph.D.; and Brian Snee, Ph.D. Bottom row: Jong-Hyun Son, Ph.D.; and Ziqian Song, Ph.D.
Faculty
January 9, 2024

Intersession Grants Awarded for January 2024

Six University of Scranton faculty members received faculty development intersession grants for 2024.

University students and their high school teachers who they credit for contributing to their success were honored with Rose Kelly Awards at a recent ceremony held on campus. From left Mark Higgins, Ph.D., dean of the Kania School of Management, and Rose Kelly Award recipient Sarah Boyle, and the teacher she honored, Norine Legg from Valley View Middle School.
Student
January 8, 2024

University Presented Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.

University of Scranton students were recently given Frank O’Hara medals in recognition of having the highest grade-point averages in their first-, second- and third-year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2021-22 academic year. From left: David Dzurec, Ph.D., interim dean for The University of Scranton’s College of Arts and Science; and O’Hara Award recipients Emily Carey, Jordan Badman and Charles Sylvester.
Student
January 10, 2024

Students Recognized for Academic Achievement

Outstanding University of Scranton students received Frank O’Hara awards in recognition of their academic achievement.

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company provided $5,000 in support to The University of Scranton’s University of Success through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. From left are:  Sharon A. Borgia, senior vice president and senior commercial loan officer, Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company; and Meg Hambrose, director of corporate and foundation relations, The University of Scranton.
Community
January 8, 2024

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company Supports University of Success

Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company provided $5,000 to support the University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college program for high school students.

The University of Scranton’s Center for Service and Social Justice collected hundreds of donated toys for area children through annual Christmas giving programs on campus. Sorting through the donated items are, from left, University students Sophia Pisarski, a business analytics major from Jessup, Abigail Casal, an early and primary teacher education major from South Abington Township, and Zoe Honney, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Scranton.
Community
December 13, 2023

Christmas Gift Drives Held at Scranton

Annual giving programs provide hundreds of gifts to local children at Christmas.

Six University of Scranton Master of Health Administration graduate students traveled to Slovakia to present research at the 10th Annual International Conference of Hospice and Palliative Care in the fall semester. Pictured at the State National Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Center in Bratislava, Slovakia, from left, are: MHA students and professors Rutu Gandhi, Scranton; Prutha Patel, Tunkhannock; Christopher Talocka, White House Station, New Jersey; Brandon DaGrosa ’23, Hazle Township; Steven J. Szydlowski, D.H.A. ’98, G’00, G’01, professor and chair for the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources; Michael M. Costello, J.D., faculty specialist and assistant program director for Online Graduate Health Administration; Pavol Povinec, M.D., BIONT - Bratislava Ions Technologies, State National Cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Center; Abigail Lynott ’23, Dalton; Daniel J. West Jr., Ph.D., professor, Department of Health Administration and Human Resources; and Rebecca Reynolds ’23, Bradley Beach, New Jersey.
Student
December 11, 2023

MHA Graduate Students Present Research in Slovakia

Students pursuing master of health administration degrees present research at international hospice and palliative care conference in Slovakia.

Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, met with presidents and senior officials at a dozen universities in Taiwan during his visit there in November. The trip was sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York.
Community
December 5, 2023

Scranton President Visits Universities in Taiwan

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education hosts Scranton delegation for meetings at a dozen universities to explore mutually beneficial partnerships.

More than 60 students actively learned about real-world business scenarios by participating in PwC’s Case Competition at Scranton in November.
Student
December 5, 2023

Students Participate in PwC Case Competition at Scranton

More than 60 students actively learned about real-world business scenarios by participating in PwC’s Case Competition at Scranton in November.

The Annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public and those attending are asked to bring a donation of either a new unwrapped toy, new toiletry items or a cash donation. All proceeds will directly benefit local families in need.
Community
December 5, 2023

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Set for Dec. 10

Audience member donations for admittance to the Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert will benefit local families in need this holiday season.

Harvard University professor and author Danielle Allen, Ph.D., spoke at the 2023 T. Linus Hoban Forum Lecture and humanities lecture, which formally concluded the Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story project. From left are: Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at the University, who served as moderator of the question and answer session of the lecture; Julie Schumacher Cohen, director of Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story project and the assistant vice president of community engagement and government affairs at the University, who provided the welcome at the talk; Dr. Allen; and John Mascelli, Esq., president of the Lackawanna Bar Association, who provided the introduction of speaker.
Community
November 30, 2023

Lecture by Acclaimed Author Concludes Scranton Story Project

Harvard professor and acclaimed author Danielle Allen, Ph.D., spoke at the “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project final event in November.

Nick Ripatrazone, author and culture editor of Image Journal, presented “The Habit of Poetry: The Literary Lives of Nuns in Mid-century America” at a recent Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Lecture on campus.
Student
November 30, 2023

The Literary Lives of Nuns Discussed

Author and editor Nick Ripatrazone studies the relationship between nuns and poetry to acknowledge and remember an overlooked literary genre.

Robert C. Feenstra, Ph.D., the C. Bryan Cameron Distinguished Chair in International Economics at University of California (UC), Davis, presented “The ‘China Shock’ After 22 Years,” at The University of Scranton’s 37th Henry George Lecture. From left: John Ruddy, D.P.S., associate professor of economics and finance; Dr. Feenstra; Mark Higgins, Ph.D., dean of the Kania School of Management; and Iordanis Petsas, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Economics and Finance.
Faculty
November 20, 2023

University Hosts 37th Henry George Lecture

Economist Robert Feenstra, Ph.D., presented The University of Scranton’s 37th Henry George Lecture.

The 56th annual Noel Night concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a prelude will begin at 7:05 p.m.
Community
November 28, 2023

Noel Night Concert Set for Dec. 2

The 56th annual Noel Night concert featuring student Performance Music ensembles will include works sung in English, Chinese, Latin, Russian and Zulu.

University of Scranton student volunteers prepared 150 Thanksgiving food baskets for area families in need. The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was organized by the University’s Center for Service and Social Justice
Student
November 21, 2023

University Holds Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

One hundred fifty food baskets were provided to area families in need through the The University of Scranton’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Students representing The University of Scranton came in second place and third place in cyber security simulation student competition hosted by Endicott College in Massachusetts. From left,  members of the team that placed third, Jessica Sommo, Colin Straub and Brian Callery; members of the team that placed second, Frank Magistro, John McMonagle and Buse Onat; and Sinchul Back, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of cybercrime and cybersecurity at the University. All six students are majoring in cybercrime and homeland security at Scranton.
Student
November 27, 2023

Students Place Second and Third in Cyber Security Competition

Students majoring in cybercrime and homeland security placed second and third in a cyber security simulation student competition hosted by Endicott College in Massachusetts.

Margarete L. Zalon, Ph.D., professor emerita in the Department of Nursing at The University of Scranton, received the Sigma Theta Tau 2023 Capstone International Nursing Book Award for Nursing Excellence for the third edition of her book “Nurses Making Policy: From Bedside to Boardroom.”
Faculty
November 21, 2023

Professor Emerita Receives Excellence Award for Book

Professor emerita Margarete L. Zalon’s book received a 2023 International Book Award from Sigma Theta Tau.

University of Scranton students walk by the portraits of the Martyrs of El Salvador daily on the way to breakfast, lunch or dinner at the third-floor Fresh Food Company of the DeNaples Center.
Student
November 16, 2023

Scranton Remembers Martyrs of El Salvador

Remembrances dedicated to the Martyrs of El Salvador can be found throughout The University of Scranton campus.

For the fifth year, The Princeton Review has recognized The University of Scranton for its commitment to sustainability initiatives in its recently published 2024 “Guide to Green Colleges.” Earlier this year, Scranton has begun a seven-year journey to be recognized by the Vatican as a Laudato Si’ University, answering the Pope’s call to “care for our common home.” Pictured: University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., blesses the University’s Laudato Si’ banner at the plan announcement event in September.
Community
November 14, 2023

Scranton Makes Princeton Review Green College List

The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton among the 522 schools listed in its 2024 Guide to Green Colleges.

Local Women completed The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center StartUP Fall program offered by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Pictured, from left: Katelyn McManamon, special projects coordinator, SBDC; Arianna Taylor, WEC student intern from Philadelphia, who is majoring in entrepreneurship at Scranton; Olivia Clough, WEC student intern from Scranton, who is majoring in management at Scranton; Sara Wild; Regina Petrunich; Sophia Outar; Aileen Grasso; Amanda Matute; Colleen Kozubal; Yashi Patel, Scranton, WEC student intern and graduate student at Scranton; Ciara Higgins, WEC student intern from Lafayette Hill, who is majoring in business administration at Scranton; Zakiyyah Smith, business consultant, SBDC.
Community
November 14, 2023

Area Women Complete Business Startup Program

Area women complete a SBDC WEC certificate program designed to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to start their own businesses.

In Concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra with guest soloist Kako Miura Boga, violin, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
Community
November 15, 2023

Violinist Kako Miura Boga To Perform Nov. 18

Acclaimed violinist Kako Miura Boga to perform at Nov. 18 Performance Music concert with The University of Scranton String Orchestra.

A crane positions a Skyhawk High Frequency antenna for installation to a 40-foot tower on the roof of the Loyola Science Center. The new antenna, as well as rooftop VHF/UHF satellite and microwave antennas will be used for a new student station for W3USR: The University of Scranton Amateur Radio Club, as well as for ongoing and future Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) research projects led by physics faculty member Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D.
Student
November 15, 2023

University Ham Radio Station Equipment Installed

Forty-foot antenna and equipment installation on the rooftop of Loyola Science Center give student Amateur Radio Club and HamSCI research new horizons.

Five University of Scranton students were named 2023 Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars.  Front row, from left: Fione Evans ’24 and Tabitha R. Berger ’24. Back row: Madelyne M. Gasper ’25 and Brian L. White ’25, Arissa J. Chambers ’25 was absent from photo.
Student
November 7, 2023

Students Named Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars

Five University of Scranton students named as Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.

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