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Class of 2025 Graduation Weekend Schedule
Undergraduate and Graduate commencement weekend events begin May 16 and culminate with graduation ceremonies on May 18.

Brain and Behavior Conference Returns to Scranton
The undergraduate-focused Brain and Behavior Conference featured presentations from University students and faculty.

Scranton Students Join Honor Societies
Hundreds representing The University of Scranton took their place this spring among the nation's highest-achieving students.

Sixty-six Students Inducted into National Jesuit Honor Society
The University of Scranton recently celebrated its newest Alpha Sigma Nu members at an induction ceremony.

University, GSOM Partner to Present Lecturer
Richard Kogan, M.D., of Weill Cornell Medical College, presented on 19th century German musician Robert Schumann at GSOM.

Students, Faculty Present at 2025 HamSCI Workshop
Industry leaders, experts and researchers, including faculty and students from Scranton, participated in the growing HamSCI Workshop.

Student Research Event Draws Crowd, Praise (Video + Photos)
Nearly 200 students participated in a day of poster and oral presentations, spanning a wide range of topics.

Scranton Administrator, Author Shares Papal Expertise
Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., the University’s vice president of mission and ministry, has appeared this spring in multiple media outlets.

Teacher of the Year Chosen by Alpha Sigma Nu Students
Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D., earned the Gannon Award for Teaching, which is among the highest honors presented annually at Scranton.

Joel Ross to Perform with University Jazz Band
Renowned vibraphone player and percussionist Joel Ross will perform with The University of Scranton Jazz Band on Friday, May 9.

Author Speaks at Judaic Studies Lecture
Rabbi Shlomo Brody spoke to a crowd at Brennan Hall as part of the University’s Judaic Studies Institute Lecture.

Students Visit IBM for Highly Anticipated Tour
Two student clubs toured the IBM Innovation Studio, where they networked with and gained insight from up-and-coming and seasoned professionals.
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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.

Level I Fieldwork in Kaua'i
In January 2025, eight students from the senior class traveled to Kaua’i, Hawaii to complete their Level I fieldwork. Throughout the experience, students immersed themselves in the island’s culture while gaining practice and knowledge of occupational therapy and giving back to the community. Students were placed in various settings to complete fieldwork, including outpatient hand therapy clinics, hospital-based rehabilitation, and orthopedic hand surgery.

Scranton Legacies
Michael ’92, Mary Alice ’92, Megan ’22, Katie ’24 and Mallory Bertrand ’28 reflect on the meaningful connections that have made the University a “special place” for their family across generations.A transfer to the University more than 30 years ago led then-sophomore Michael Bertrand to where he felt he “needed to be.” Life-affirming experiences followed, including a #ScrantonLoveStory, a Royal legacy and a notable career in New York City with the FBI. Today, Michael and Mary Alice Bertrand and their three daughters discuss cherished aspects of campus and the Scranton connections that have guided their path.