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Honorary Degree Recipients Announced
Five individuals, including the principal speaker at the upcoming undergraduate commencement ceremony, will be honored with the University’s Class of 2026.
ROTC Students Gather With Father Marina, Former U.S. Sen. Casey
The University celebrated its ROTC students and future military leaders at a special luncheon.
Wyoming Valley West Student Wins Annual Math Integration Bee (Photos)
One winner and four finalists won trophies in the Northeastern Pennsylvania regional competition on April 29.
University of Scranton Hosts State Senate Debate (Photos)
The University was the epicenter of Northeastern Pennsylvania politics on Thursday, May 7.
Nonprofit Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications for 2027 Cohort
The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is accepting applications for its sixth cohort, which will begin in January 2027.
NYT Bestselling Author To Serve as Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
Douglas Brinkley, Ph.D., is a renowned historian who has chronicled many American icons.
University of Scranton Class of 2026 Graduate Commencement Speaker Announced
Karen L. Pennington, Ph.D. ’76, G’83, H’15, was a member of the University’s first undergraduate, full-time student coeducational Class of 1976.
Students Inducted into National Honor Societies
Hundreds of University of Scranton students were inducted into national and international honor societies during the 2026 spring semester.
Harvard Professor, Author Discusses Civil Rights in Myers Lecture (Photos)
Brandon Terry, Ph.D.’s, lecture, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope,” expounded on his 2025 book of the same name.
History Day State Champions Crowned at Scranton (Photos)
More than 700 middle and high school students registered for the event, competing for prizes and furthering history education.
Performance Music To Host Pianist John Wilson on Saturday, May 16
Wilson, who grew up in the Greater Scranton area, is an acclaimed musical artist. His performance is open to the public and free to attend.
University Lifelong Learner Showcases 78-Painting Collection at Everhart
Since his retirement as a computer programmer, fine artist Jim Markowich has been engaging in coursework at The University of Scranton as an auditor. This spring he's revisiting his first love — painting.
Athletics News
May 17, 2026Scranton Baseball Ends Historic Season in NCAA Regionals
May 15, 2026Scranton Baseball Earns Program’s First NCAA Tournament Win With 7-2 Victory Over Bridgewater to Open Regionals
May 14, 2026Four From Scranton Women's Lacrosse Earn IWLCA All-Boardwalk Region Honors
May 15, 2026Royal Reflection: Haley Kenny, Women's Tennis
May 14, 2026Scranton Track & Field Posts Record-Breaking Performances at AARTFC Championships
May 13, 2026Hewitt, Lopez of Women's Lacrosse Tabbed USA Lacrosse Magazine All-Americans
May 12, 2026Scranton Baseball Set to Travel to Washington & Jefferson University for NCAA Regionals This Weekend
May 12, 2026Heitzman of Baseball Named Peggy's Scranton Athlete of the Week
May 12, 2026Campbell Named Player of the Year as Five Players from Scranton Baseball Earn All-Conference Honors
May 11, 2026Nemitz and Hopkins of Women's Track & Field Post Top-10 Finishes in 5000m at Widener Final Qualifier
Alumni News
May 05, 2026Royals To Gather at the Jersey Shore June 27
Enjoy a day at the beach with your fellow Royals.
May 05, 2026Step Up to the Plate With Royal Baseball Outings
Join fellow Royals at the ballpark this spring and summer.
May 05, 2026Alumni Class Notes, May 2026
Share your story with your Royal Family.
May 05, 2026Register Today for Reunion Weekend 2026
Make plans to return to campus June 5–7.
May 03, 2026Royals Unite in Purple and White for 5.06.26
Make your gift to your favorite Scranton cause before midnight to take part in this year's celebration.
April 01, 2026University To Host Annual Day of Service April 25
Join fellow Royals in giving back.
April 01, 2026University To Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner June 15
Register today to secure your spot at Scranton Athletics' premier fundraising event.
- April 01, 2026
Step Up to the Plate With Royal Baseball Outings
Join fellow Royals at the ballpark this spring and summer.
- April 01, 2026
Save the Date: Jersey Shore Alumni Gathering
Enjoy an afternoon at the shore with fellow Royals.
- March 31, 2026
Reunion Weekend 2026 Registration Is Now Open
Make plans to return to campus June 5–7.
March 31, 2026Alumni Class Notes, April 2026
Share your story with your Royal Family.
March 29, 2026Communication and Media Hall of Fame Deadline April 30
A few weeks remain to submit nominations for the Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame. Deadline is April 30.
- March 03, 2026
University to Host Annual Day of Service April 25
Join fellow Royals in giving back.
March 03, 2026Virtual Book Club Returns This Spring
Join the conversation with fellow Royals.
March 03, 2026Reunion 2026 Registration Opens March 16
Make plans to return to campus June 5–7.
March 03, 2026University to Host Networking Reception in Philadelphia April 9
Connect with students and fellow alumni in the City of Brotherly Love.
March 03, 2026Alumni Class Notes, March 2026
Share your story with your Royal Family.
March 01, 2026Shamrockin’ Eve Returns for the 16th Year
Celebrate with your fellow Royals on March 13.
February 05, 2026Register Today for Shamrockin' Eve
Royals from the Classes of 2022-2026 to celebrate Scranton tradition March 13.
February 03, 2026University To Hold Presidential Reception in Naples March 4
Enjoy an evening in Naples with your Royal Family and Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president.
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Banknotables
The Heritage Room will also host an exhibit of “Banknotables.” Banknotables are a concept created by alumnus and former Board of Trustees member Robert Bednar ’69. Bednar has more than 45 years of experience in the document security field. As Vice President for Document Security at the Atlantic Paper Company in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Bednar was involved with the U.S. Department of Agriculture food coupon program, American Express traveler’s checks, United States Treasury checks, domestic and foreign passports, visas and postage stamps, as well as foreign currencies and other documents of value.
Alumni Profile: Lyndsey Collins-Praino, Ph.D. ’06 Playing the Long Game Against Cognitive Decline
“Opportunity seldom knocks twice,” as the age-old proverb reminds us. For Lyndsey Collins-Praino, Ph.D. ’06, that unlikely opportunity came during the first day of her freshman year at Scranton. She didn’t hesitate to answer.During a General Biology class, Robert Waldeck, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Neuroscience Program, asked the students if they might be interested in working alongside him in a lab where he was studying spinal cord injury and other behaviors in goldfish.
Development of a Contesting and DXing Dashboard for the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station
This project aims to develop a dashboard display specifically for amateur radio HF contesting, DXing, and general operations using data from the HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station, as well as potentially adding other local and remote real-time data.The HamSCI Personal Space Weather Station is a multi-instrument system designed to measure space weather for both scientific research and amateur radio operations.
