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University of Scranton String Orchestra to Perform on Friday, May 8
More than 35 University community members belong to the String Orchestra, including undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and faculty members.

University of Scranton Professor to Serve as Representative for International Organization
Yamile Silva, Ph.D., will begin her duties as a Sections Representative for the Latin American Studies Association, which has 13,000-plus members worldwide.

Earth Day Fair Reinforces Commitment to Caring for Planet
More than a dozen organizations from The University of Scranton and Greater Scranton communities promoted practical, planet-friendly choices.

UGI Presents Rebate Check to University of Scranton
The presentation was made inside Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall.

‘Go Baby Go’ a Meaningful, Practical Application of Students’ Skills (VIDEO)
Since 2024, The University of Scranton’s Go Baby Go chapter has modified and donated to local children about 30 custom miniature cars. This year’s event is Sunday, May 3.

University of Scranton 10-Year Employees Honored at Pro Deo Event
Nearly 800 University employees, past and present, have earned the distinction over the past 65 years.

Ahmed Alom Featured Composer at 43rd Annual World Premiere Concert
The University of Scranton's Concert Band and Concert Choir will perform with the renowned pianist, composer and conductor at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

May Events Planned at the University
Commencement events, concerts and lectures are planned at The University of Scranton for May.

Scranton Professor Emeritus, Emerson Scholar Publishes Fifth Book
The newest book by Len Gougeon, Ph.D., who served in The University of Scranton’s Department of English and Theatre, is available now.

Hayes Family Science Competition Brings ‘Waves’ of Innovation to Scranton
The University of Scranton welcomed students and educators from 13 local high schools for a day of science-centered competition, education and fun.

National Mathematics Honor Society Inducts 10
Pi Mu Epsilon is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding.

The University of Scranton Commemorates Nation’s 250th
The Office of Community Relations will host a political dialogue on May 4 at 7 p.m.
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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.

Place Project Collaboration with IDEA Center and WML
On Nov. 24, 2025, the Weinberg Memorial Library hosted student presentations from Dr. William Conlogue’s English 120: Introduction to Fiction course.The “Place Project Dioramas” were part of a four-part assignment. Dr. Conlogue, adjunct faculty in the Department of English and Theatre, instructed six groups of students to create a diorama depicting a scene or setting from one of three novels read in class. Students were encouraged to use resources available in the new IDEA Center in Weiss Hall after an introduction to the space by Director Tom Bryan.



























