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Scranton Team Earns 3rd in “Save Lives” Challenge
Thirty-plus students at The University of Scranton participated in activities as part of the Gift of Life Donor Program competition.

Dulle to Serve as Jesuit Center Exec. Director
The Jesuit Center serves to keep “its Catholic and Jesuit character at the center” of The University of Scranton’s educational program.

Orientation Sessions Begin Monday
Four New Student Orientation sessions are scheduled in June and July.

Community Events to Join for Juneteenth and World Refugee Day
The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations is supporting two community events this week in the City of Scranton to celebrate the federal holiday of Juneteenth and the global commemoration of World Refugee Day.

Faculty Members Complete Sustainability Workshop
Nine University faculty members participated in the workshop and shared their ideas for integrating sustainability into their courses.

Dr. Marcy Earns National Award
Beta Alpha Psi recognizes Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., as an Outstanding Faculty Advisor.

Political Science Prof. Participates in NetVUE Seminar
JoyAnna S. Hopper, Ph.D., is among the 16 instructors, from educational institutions throughout the country, who participated in the event.

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for June 2025
Ann Keeler receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for June 2025.

Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award, To Teach in Taiwan
Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers.

Members of the Class of 2025 Graduate From Five Programs of Excellence
The University of Scranton offers a range of honors and special programs that can enhance and complement the academic experience.

Commencement Post Reaches Millions
The University of Scranton published multiple pieces of graduation content to social media, including a TikTok post that went viral.

Communications Professor Earns Pair of Awards
Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., accepted a regional award for her teaching excellence and will soon receive an international honor for her local leadership impact.
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Media Resources Coordinator Sharon Finnerty Retires
Media Resources Coordinator Sharon Finnerty retired on Jan. 10, 2025. Sharon was pivotal in advancing the Library’s Media Services Department at the Weinberg Memorial Library.An alumna of the University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, she began her career at the Library in 2003 as a part-time Library Circulation Clerk. In 2004, she moved into a full-time role at the Library serving as the Reserves and Cataloging Clerk.

Alumni Profile: Brett Nance ’15, MPH, HO, CIC, Uncovering Mysteries Behind Health Trends
Arriving at The University of Scranton in 2011, Brett Nance had little idea what her major, public health education and promotion, might portend career-wise.“I kind of stumbled upon the major,” she said. “I knew I wanted to pursue something in the health field, but I just couldn’t pinpoint it.”The program eventually led to a fortuitous internship with the Freehold Area Health Department (FAHD) in New Jersey. And that’s exactly where you’ll find Nance today, in her role as the department’s assistant health officer and epidemiologist.

LCHS Offering Advanced Practice Nursing Programs Online
As the Nursing Department celebrates 40 years of excellence in nursing education in May, the department is both looking back with pride and looking forward to an exciting future by offering online graduate programs to complement our on-campus BSN and nurse anesthesia DNP programs.