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Student
July 2, 2025

Class of 2029 Orientation Concludes Thursday (PHOTOS)

The fourth and final group of New Student Orientation participants is on campus today and Thursday.

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester.
Student
July 2, 2025

University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester.

P.J. Carlesimo speaks at the 2025 Carlesimo Golf Tournament.
Alumni
July 2, 2025

Carlesimo Golf Tournament Raises More Than $125,000 for Scranton Athletics

Royals turn out in force to support annual fundraiser.

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Alumni
July 2, 2025

University To Host Alumni Family Day at Knoebels Aug. 9

Join us for a fun-filled summer day with your Royal family!

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Student
July 2, 2025

Royals Earn Commendations Abroad and at Home

This spring, University students placed first in a cybercrime investigation challenge in Europe, and were honored in Scranton with the coveted Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prizes for research. 

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Staff
July 2, 2025

Hietsch Named Senior VP for Finance and Administration

Stephen Hietsch’s experience includes 30-plus years in leadership positions in higher education and local government.

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Faculty
July 2, 2025

Kania School of Management Professors Earn Recognition

Business Club members recently chose Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., as the KSOM Professor of the Year. The International Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals selected Amanda Marcy ’10, Ph.D., for an Outstanding Faculty Advisors award.

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Alumni
July 2, 2025

Alumni Class Notes, July 2025

Share your story with your Royal Family.

The University of Scranton, Family Weekend, September 26-28 2025.
Alumni
July 2, 2025

University To Hold Family Weekend 2025 Sept. 26-28

Enjoy a weekend with your student.

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Alumni
July 2, 2025

Register Today for the Scranton Family Portal

Support your Royal by staying informed.

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Staff
July 2, 2025

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for June 2025

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

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Faculty
July 1, 2025

Actors Speak With Writing 105 and 106 Students

Charlie Cino, Writing 105 and 106 instructor, hosts actors/writers Mariette Hartley, Jerry Sroka and Barry Pearl.

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Faculty
June 25, 2025

University Pilgrims Travel in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius (PHOTOS)

On a recent pilgrimage guided by the Jesuit Center, 18 members of the University's faculty and staff journeyed together on the path of St. Ignatius and the early Jesuits.

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Student
June 24, 2025

Royal Experience Interns Span Various Industries

The University’s Royal Experience Summer Internship Program supports students participating in unpaid internships.

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Faculty
June 23, 2025

Healthcare Award Named for Longtime Scranton Professor

Daniel J. West, Ph.D., is a longtime supporter and board member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania.

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Staff
June 22, 2025

Dulle to Serve as Jesuit Center Executive Director

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

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Faculty
June 21, 2025

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.

Students were added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester after publication of the list in January of 2025.
Student
June 21, 2025

Students Added to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.

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Student
June 20, 2025

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.

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Student
June 20, 2025

Students Win International Cybercrime Competition

In addition to a triumphant showing in the competition, Scranton’s students toured key institutions in Spain.

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Student
June 20, 2025

Ten Students Earn Library Research Awards

The Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prizes were established in 2011, recognizing outstanding student research.

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General
June 20, 2025

Incoming First-Year Students Arrive for Orientation

The University of Scranton will host four two-day orientation sessions over the next two weeks.

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Faculty
June 19, 2025

Mahoney, Others Honored with KSOM Awards

Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., was honored for the sixth time as the Kania School of Management Professor of the Year.

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Student
June 18, 2025

Orientation Sessions Begin Monday

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

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Community
June 18, 2025

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.

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Alumni
June 12, 2025

Douglas Jones, S.J.,'10, Among Jesuits To Be Ordained June 14

The USA East Province will ordain five Jesuits to the priesthood at St. Ignatius Church in Manhattan, according to JesuitsEast.com. Douglas Jones, S.J.,'10, credits The University of Scranton with his “vocational awakening.”

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Faculty
June 10, 2025

Faculty Members Complete Sustainability Workshop

Nine University faculty members participated in the workshop and shared their ideas for integrating sustainability into their courses.

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General
June 10, 2025

Dr. Marcy Earns National Award

Beta Alpha Psi recognizes Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., as an Outstanding Faculty Advisor.

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Student
June 4, 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.

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Student
June 4, 2025

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.

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General
June 4, 2025

Commencement Post Reaches Millions

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

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Faculty
June 4, 2025

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.

Members of the Class of 2010 celebrate Alumni Weekend 2015.
Alumni
June 4, 2025

Reunion Weekend Returns

Return, Reminisce and Reconnect.

Royals gather before tee off at the Philadelphia Cricket Club for the 2024 Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner.
Alumni
June 4, 2025

University To Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner June 23

Fundraising event for Scranton Athletics to return to Philadelphia Cricket Club.

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Alumni
June 3, 2025

University Announces 2025 O'Hara Award Honorees

University to celebrate honorees over Reunion Weekend.

Celebrating Scranton Nursing Saturday, June 7, 2025
Alumni
June 3, 2025

Scranton To Host Nursing Alumni Reception June 7

Pay tribute to the generations of Scranton nurses who’ve made a lasting difference.

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Alumni
June 3, 2025

PBC To Hold Finance in Professional Sports Webinar June 11

Register today to learn from your fellow Royals in the professional sports arena.

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Alumni
June 3, 2025

University Announces the Thomas and Helen Simrell Scholarship

University benefactor funds scholarship in honor of his beloved grandparents.

Knoebels, University of Scranton  Day at Knoebels, Saturday, August 9, 391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, PA
Alumni
June 3, 2025

University To Hold Alumni Family Day at Knoebels Aug. 9

Don't miss out on a great summer day with your Royal family!

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Alumni
June 3, 2025

Alumni Class Notes, June 2025

Share your story with your Royal Family.

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Community
June 3, 2025

Cyber-AI Camp Coming to Scranton

Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to attend the camp July 8-10.

From left are: Scranton alumnus Jason Shrive, J.D. ’06, faculty advisor for the Pre-Law Society and faculty specialist, the Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology; University student Anthony Knof ’26, a criminal justice major from Pompton Plains, New Jersey, who serves as vice president of the Pre-Law Society at Scranton; Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., dean of the University’s College of Arts and Sciences; and guest speaker District Attorney Gallagher.
Student
June 2, 2025

Lackawanna County District Attorney Speaks to Pre-Law Students

Scranton 2008 graduate Brian Gallagher, J.D., Lackawanna County district attorney, returned to campus to speak to students.

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Student
June 1, 2025

Students Gain Event Management Experience While Supporting Keystone Mission

The University’s annual SoccerFest event brings teams from surrounding middle and high schools together for a series of charity matches benefiting the Keystone Mission.

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Community
May 30, 2025

Local Students Graduate From University of Success

Seventeen students from nine high schools completed the four-year program, preparing them for the next step in their educational and career pursuits.

The University of Scranton announced the medalists of its Earth Day Essay Contest for students in grades 5 to 12 at an Evening of Environmental Science event on campus in April. Pictured from left, Mark Murphy, director of the Office of Sustainability at the University; Amelia Farry, a criminal justice major; Chris DeNaples from St. Claires/St. Paul’s Elementary School; Alexa Cutter, a media production and journalism major; Sean Kiernan, Ian Ferriera, and Dante DeVitto, all from Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School; Veronica Herrera Acosta from West Scranton High School; Rosalie Edelstein, Benny Hynds and Divya Timsina, all from Howard Gardner; Samantha Kosmar, an environmental science major; Lila Tschampel, from Howard Gardner; and Rebekah Thompson, an occupational therapy major.
Community
May 28, 2025

2025 Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Announced

Students in grades five to 12 participated in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest.

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Student
May 28, 2025

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-four members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2025 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

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Student
May 28, 2025

2025 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Thirteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2025 graduated from its Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.

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Student
May 28, 2025

Class of 2025 Business Honors Program Graduates

Seven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2025 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.

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Student
May 28, 2025

Class of 2025 University Honors Program Graduates

Thirty members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2025 graduated from the undergraduate University Honors Program.

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