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Biology Professors Awarded NSF Grant for Research Equipment
A $551,957 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant will enhance teaching and research in biology fields at Scranton.
Scranton Among Top Catholic Colleges for Producing Ph.D.s
The University of Scranton ranks high nationally among Catholic colleges and universities for producing Ph.D. recipients in science fields.
W3USR Ham Radio Station Dedication Oct. 25
Dedication set for the University’s state-of-the-art W3USR ham radio station that is used by a student club, for courses and for research projects funded by NSF, NASA and ARDC.
Noted Authors to Speak at Schemel Forum Events This Fall
Schemel Forum plans collaborative programs with the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities and the Weinberg Memorial Library.
Ignatian Values in Action Lecture Oct. 10
Author Stephanie Saldaña to discuss award-winning book “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture.
Club Spotlight: Mountain Sports To Host Oct. 19 Event
Mason DiCesare ’26, Vice President of Mountain Sports Club, Winter Sports, invites students of varying levels to all types of events.
Students Work on Community-Based Learning Projects in Courses Offered During Spring Semester
Multiple community-based learning projects partnered students with local organizations and brought real-world experiences into their curriculum.
Learning From Chinese Philosophy Discussed
Best-selling author and one of the best 300 professors in the U.S.A., Bryan W. Van Norden, Ph.D., discussed Learning from Chinese Philosophy at Scranton.
President’s Medal Awarded at Black-Tie Gala in NYC
The University honored former board chair and benefactor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with its President’s Medal and raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
University of Scranton Appoints New Faculty Members
The University has appointed 22 new full-time faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Faculty Member Appointed General Editor
Yamile Silva, Ph.D., was appointed general editor of an academic journal, and an international professional organization chose her dossier as best scholarly collaborative project.
Economist Marc Melitz To Deliver Henry George Lecture
Global Production and Innovation Networks to be discussed at the University’s Henry George Lecture Oct. 24.
Athletics News
October 11, 2024Volleyball Sweeps Goucher 3-0 in Landmark Opener
October 10, 2024Women's Tennis Blanks Marywood, 7-0
October 10, 2024Women's Golf Finishes Seventh in Bloomsburg Invitational
October 10, 2024Men's Golf Takes Third at Bloomsburg Invitational
October 9, 2024Women's Soccer Defeats Lycoming, 4-2
October 9, 2024Paxson, Smith Lead Men's Soccer to 1-0 Victory Against Lycoming
October 9, 2024Volleyball Drops Match Against No. 20 Ithaca
October 8, 2024Shaw Leads Field Hockey to Overtime Win Against Misericordia, 2-1
October 8, 2024Softball, Baseball & Men's Lacrosse to Hold Halloween Party on October 28
October 7, 2024Martys of Women's Soccer Named Peggy's Athlete of the Week
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Alumni News
October 02, 2024PBC to Hold NYC Networking Reception Oct. 23
Meet up with your fellow alumni and current students in the Big Apple.
October 02, 2024Swing into Fun with Your Fellow Royals at Topgolf Oct. 20
Tee off with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.
October 02, 2024Dunn '24, Merlan '26, O'Donoghue '24 and O'Donoghue '26 Win Third Annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing
Members of foursome take home signature purple jackets.
October 01, 2024Alumni Spotlight: Rev. Mr. Douglas Jones, S.J. ’10 and Mr. Andrew Milewski, S.J. ’13
University of Scranton alumni discuss how their experiences with community, mentorship and Ignatian spirituality influenced their vocational and Jesuit journeys.
October 01, 2024ASA President, Christopher Banks '86, G'98, To Toast Distinguished Author Nov. 16
Scranton alumnus Christopher Banks, '86, G'98, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America, will serve as toastmaster at the Nov. 16 Distinguished Author Awards Dinner.
October 01, 2024Scranton Club of New Jersey to Volunteer at Community Food Bank
Pay it forward with your fellow Royals in the Hillside area.
October 01, 2024Alumni Class Notes, Oct. 2024
Share your story with your Royal Family.
September 30, 2024Celebrate Scrantoberfest at Independence Beer Garden Oct. 3
Meet up with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.
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University To Hold Scrantoberfest at Independence Beer Garden Oct. 3
Celebrate all things fall with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.
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Alumni Spotlight: Rev. Mr. Douglas Jones, S.J. ’10 and Mr. Andrew Milewski, S.J. ’13
University of Scranton alumni discuss how their experiences with community, mentorship and Ignatian spirituality influenced their vocational and Jesuit journeys.
September 24, 2024University to Hold Third Annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing Sept. 28
Who will win the coveted purple jacket? Register today to find out!
September 24, 2024University to Celebrate 40 Years of Physical Therapy Sept. 27-28
Register today to experience this milestone with your fellow Royals.
September 20, 2024Swing Into Fun With Your Fellow Royals at Topgolf Oct. 20
Tee off with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.
September 04, 2024Celebrate Scranton in NYC at The President's Medal Gala Sept. 20
University to honor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with the President’s Medal at Pier Sixty, Manhattan's largest waterfront event venue.
September 04, 2024University Holds Class of 2028 Legacy Families Reception
Alumni welcome their first-year students to their Royal Family.
September 04, 2024Family Weekend Returns Sept. 21-22
Join your student(s) on campus for this Scranton tradition.
September 04, 2024Reminder: Royals to Gather at Nationals Park Sept. 27
Meet up with your Scranton friends for a night of baseball.
September 04, 2024Alumni Class Notes, September 2024
Share your story with your Royal Family.
August 21, 2024Make a Big Splash at The President's Medal Gala Sept. 20
University to honor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with the President’s Medal at Pier Sixty in New York City.
August 21, 2024Royals to Gather at Nationals Park Sept. 27
Meet up with your Scranton friends for a night of baseball.
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Alumni Author Visit
Brendan Deneen is the author of the award-winning coming-of-age novel "The Ninth Circle," the horror novel "The Chrysalis," and "Morbius: Blood Ties," an original novel set in the SpiderMan universe for Marvel/Titan. He’s also the author of the best-selling four-volume "Night Night Groot" picture book series for Marvel; the original middle-grade graphic novel "Green Arrow: Stranded for DC Comics;" the upcoming novel "Guardians of the Galaxy Annihilation for Marvel/Titan;" and the upcoming sci-fi romance novel "Tracer for Blackstone Publishing."
