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The Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference brings hundreds of the country’s best and brightest college students to Dallas, Texas, all vying to win national titles.

Take, for instance, the Parliamentary Procedure category with 19 qualifiers from 18 colleges in 11 states. There’s also the even more competitive Sports Management and Marketing with 33 competitors representing 27 colleges scattered across 18 states.

The University of Scranton produced national champions in both events.

“That’s a testament to The University of Scranton because my event isn’t necessarily what’s taught in the business school but obviously everything is tied back in some way to what we’re learning in school,” said Kaeli Romanowski ’26, a finance major from Lake Ariel, who earned the top prize in Parliamentary Procedure. “It’s rewarding not just for us as individuals but for University of Scranton FBLA. We’re trying to build a reputation and build membership. This is a great way to do it.”

First-year student Joe Walas ’28, an accounting and finance major from West Islip, New York, earned first-place in Sports Management and Marketing.

“I already had some background in sports,” Walas said. “In high school, I was a journalist for my school newspaper. I dabbled in journalism, I really liked it. But I decided to go a different route. It had set a foundation for me to pursue sports management and marketing and to get where I am now. Also, being a freshman, you’re always looking to get involved on campus; FBLA was a really good avenue to do that.”

Three classmates joined Romanowski and Walas at the event and they, too, finished in the top 10 as part of a historic showing for the University.

Chaz DellaCorte, a finance and accounting major from The Villages, Florida, ranked third in Accounting Case Competition. Gary Mrozinski, a finance major from Taylor, placed seventh in Foundations of Accounting. Connor Farrington, a business analytics and accounting major from Washington, New Jersey, placed ninth in Sports Management and Marketing.

“Hearing your name, even in the top 10, is rewarding enough,” Romanowski said. “It’s incredible: five of us went and we all placed in the top 10.”

Romanowski, who is a standout basketball player, is an FBLA veteran going back to her time at Western Wayne High School. She’s long studied parliamentary procedure, which refers to the rules and practices that ensure fair, orderly and efficient meetings and legislative assemblies.

Both Romanowski and Walas’ competitions were objectively scored as multiple-choice exams.

Romanowski, who’d won the state title weeks earlier, said she exited her exam feeling unsure of how it had gone. Meanwhile, Walas, a state runner-up, felt differently.

“I felt super confident in how it went,” Walas said.

Regardless of their conflicting stances, Romanowski and Walas both aced their tests, leaving Texas with championships and memories. In addition to FBLA activities, they toured the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium and attended a Texas Rangers baseball game at Globe Life Field.

“Special thanks to the University for setting this whole thing up,” Walas said. “It’s not easy to fly kids out to Dallas in the middle of the spring and I’m just appreciative of the experience as a whole.”

Romanowski, Walas, Mrozinski, Farrington and DellaCorte, the club president, attended nationals with David Mahalak, D. Eng., assistant professor of operations and analytics. Dr. Mahalak has served since 2021-22 as Scranton’s advisor for FBLA, which has more than 200,000 members and 5,000 chapters, mostly in the U.S.

The national network of Beta Alpha Psi honor societies is strong.

It includes more than 300 chapters and thousands of members whose efforts have helped it become the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals.

The University of Scranton’s Nu Kappa chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society once again — for the third consecutive year — proved itself to be among the very best of this group.

Nu Kappa at Scranton was recently distinguished with Gold Chapter status, indicating a high level of activity, service and engagement within the organization and its surrounding community.

The Beta Alpha Psi chapter at Scranton began in 2015 and its honors include achieving Silver Chapter for the 2021-22 academic year, followed by back-to-back-to-back Gold selections.

Scranton’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter far exceeded the various requirements for Gold. It completed 13 professional activities, 11 reaching out activities and eight service activities during the 2024-25 academic year.

The various activities included fundraising and donation collecting for organizations such as the NEPA Youth Shelter, the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center, the West Scranton Youth Center and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, as well as presenting at meetings in Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia, and organizing multiple panels and presentations with interns, emerging professionals and established industry leaders.

Amanda Marcy ’10, G’11, Ph.D.’20, assistant professor of accounting, serves as the faculty advisor for the Beta Alpha Psi chapter at Scranton. Dr. Marcy earlier this year was named a national Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Faculty Advisor award recipient.

Officers for the University’s Beta Alpha Psi honor society chapter during the 2024-25 academic year were:

Ryan Hanley, Dumont, New Jersey, president, a double major in accounting and finance

Brianna Kerrane, New Hyde Park, New York, vice president, who graduated in 2025 with a master of accountancy

Charles Howley, Putnam Valley, New York, treasurer, who is majoring in finance

Nina Figetakis, Little Neck, New York, secretary, who graduated in 2025 with an MBA in accounting

Alayna Wocniski, Camp Hill, social engagement director, who is majoring in accounting

Work is underway by seven University of Scranton undergraduate students who are working closely this summer with faculty mentors to complete research projects.

The seven students are recipients of the President’s Fellowship for Summer Research, a program administered by the Provost Office and designed to foster undergraduate research and hands-on learning through faculty-mentored projects. Each project is driven by the student who takes ownership in developing and refining their research.

The following list includes 2025 summer research fellows, their projects and faculty mentors:

Ronald Prislupski, a finance major from Pittston, “Does Trading Hour Extension Increase Information Content? The Natural Experiment from Hong Kong,” with faculty mentor Jinghan Cai, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, finance and international business;

Sarah Lyons, a nursing major from Moosic, “Exploring Emotional Intelligence Qualities Among a Sample of Bedside Nurses,” with faculty mentor Mary Jane DiMattio, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Nursing Department;

Alexa Martinez, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Walden, New York, “Understanding the Variation in Prevalence and Transmission of Wolbachia Bacteria in Insect Host Populations Over Time,” with faculty mentor Michael Hague, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology;

Therese Shimkus, a history and English major from Scranton, “Free Will, Sin and the Saints: The Problem of Heavenly Freedom,” with faculty mentor Christopher Hauser, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology;

Matthew Jasienski, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Duryea, “Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Functionalized Hollow Gold-Silver Nanoshells as Environmental Sensors for Organic Pollutants,” with faculty mentor Riddhiman Medhi, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry;

Daniel Cerra, a mathematics major from Suffern, New York, “Lurching Forward with Historical Proofs,” with faculty mentor Kenneth Monks, Ph.D., professor of mathematics;

Alyssa Cosklo, a biology major from Fell Township, “Investigating Morphological Plasticity in the Bacterial Genes Henricella Pelagia,” with faculty mentor Amelia Randich, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology.

Teens living locally and across the nation visited The University of Scranton this summer. A few programs and camps that took place recently on campus included:

• • The University of Success two-week Summer Institute, one portion of a four-year, pre-college mentorship and developmental enrichment program for high school students; 
    
    
  • Cyber-AI Investigation Camp, a three-day program attended by high students from across the nation; and
    
    
  • SPARK, a weeklong program designed to empower youth between the ages of 12-15 through mentorship, education and fun.

Local High School Freshmen Join University of Success

Twenty-two rising high school freshmen, spanning numerous schools in Lackawanna County, recently entered The University of Scranton’s University of Success.

The University of Success is a four-year, pre-college mentorship and developmental enrichment program with the ultimate goal of producing high school graduates who gain entrance into a college or university. The four-year journey for the Class of 2029 began earlier this month with a two-week Summer Institute.

Learn more about the two-week summer institute that provided students with opportunities to explore academic, social and cultural enrichment.

University Hosts High School Students at Cyber Camp

Leading with Purpose at SPARK

University students Brianna Zipay ’26 and Jesse Couch ’26, shown, reflect on their roles as team leaders of SPARK, a program focused on fostering community, modeling healthy habits and inspiring self-worth in at-risk youth. 

Learn more about this year's SPARK experience.

By: Elizabeth Vander Neut '26, student correspondent

What was your favorite part of this week at SPARK?

Brianna: “My favorite part is definitely watching a group of 20 strangers who have no idea what they are getting into come into this week and work together as a team to give these kids the summer they deserve and to give them such a good time. Also, to teach them skills that they can use the rest of their lives.”

Jesse: “I would say getting to see our team grow and blossom together. Just seeing them work with each other and come up with these activities while giving these kids the summer of their lifetime is something I am very proud of. Super glad I got to be a part of this program and this position (team leader).”

What are the goals of the SPARK program?

Brianna: "We work with a lot of kids who could use positive role models in their lives, and a big goal of ours is to give them that with our University students and Prep students. Also, to teach them skills like healthy communication, what to do if you see bullying and how to cope with bullying, or healthy coping strategies and healthy ways to live. We want to give them all of that and a fun summer at the same time.”

Jesse: “Like Brianna was saying, a lot of the topics that we cover are things that they might not normally hear... so our job is to teach them those topics in a very fun and engaging way. Bullying, self-worth, and self-care are the things that ...they may not have the opportunity to learn in other places.

Can you describe what university students and team leaders do for the SPARK program?

Jesse: “The team that works with the kids were chosen by us to be leaders of the group, specifically University students. The Prep students were assigned with the team leaders from the University to create one cohesive unit that would be doing the activities with the kids. A lot of these kids look up to them, ask them questions and look to them for guidance. Our (team leader) role is to oversee our team of the group leaders and make sure their needs are met and everything they're doing is working.”

Brianna: "Our University students and our Prep students had two days of preparation and created all of these activities to bring to the kids. They present it to the kids, and give them all their energy and all of their love."

How does this program connect to the universities Jesuit ideals?

Brianna: “Specifically, I think it connects to the idea of magis because it striving for more. These University kids and Prep students gave up a week of their summer to be here and to give these kids the best time they could. That to me is the spirit behind service.”

Jesse: “I found throughout my time at the University that service is a massive part of the University's identity. Being able to partake in a service opportunity like this really aligns with what the school is all about. Giving up a week of your summer when you're a busy college student trying to make money is not an easy decision, but it goes to show just how selfless a lot of these people are. They're willing to be a part of a community that you might not see every day and give back to that community in ways that they may never have done before.”

Campers dive into the fun at SPARK, where every activity is designed to build confidence, connection and lasting summer memories.

By: Elizabeth Vander Neut ‘26, student correspondent 

This summer, Ryan Hanley ’26, shown, is gaining real-world experience at Ernst & Young (EY) in New York City, where he is interning with the FSO Assurance Group. From assisting with auditing a major public company to collaborating with profressionals across the firm, Hanley said each day has brought new and valuable experience. This internship has helped him apply classroom concepts in a practical setting and build connections that go beyond technical skills.

Hanley, of Dumont, New Jersey, is an accounting and finance major at The University of Scranton. He shares how this summer internship has deepened his understanding of the profession, preparing him for life after graduation.

Describe a typical day at work.  

"There is no such thing as a truly 'typical' day; each day at work looks a bit different for me, which keeps things interesting and exciting! Even with a variety, I am completing assigned tasks in a client-serving role, that direct support the firm’s audit of a large, well-known public company. Whether it is exploring financials or helping to gather and evaluate documentation, it’s cool to realize that my work has a genuine impact on something much bigger!."

What are some skills you have learned so far?

"Coming off my previous internship at Wiss & Company in Florham Park, New Jersey, I already had a solid foundation of technical skills to build on. This summer’s internship has allowed me to expand and strengthen many of those skills in meaningful ways. Beyond just the technical side, one of the most valuable parts of this experience has been the people; I’ve had the opportunity to connect with an incredible network of fellow interns and professionals, from staff to partners, who have not only offered great advice but also taught me a lot through their own stories and experiences!"

What do you enjoy most about your job?  

“There are a lot of aspects of my internship that I’ve really enjoyed. First, being able to gain real-world experience while still actively studying accounting has been incredibly valuable. It’s helped me take what I’ve learned in the classroom at Scranton and actually apply it in a meaningful way, which has deepened my understanding of the material. I’ve also really appreciated the chance to work with a wide range of people across a large organization - everyone brings different experiences and advice, and I’ve learned a lot just from talking with them. On top of that, getting to work in New York City has been an exciting part of the experience.”

What were your expectations going into the internship and how do they compare to the reality?  

“To be honest, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect going into this internship but I’ve been extremely happy with how it’s turned out. In such a short amount of time, I’ve learned a tremendous amount. Getting hands-on experience with topics we cover in class and seeing how they actually come together in the real world has been incredibly rewarding. It's made everything click in a way that the classroom alone just can’t replicate.” 

How do you feel this internship has prepared you for the real world?

"It’s given me hands-on experience and practical knowledge that I know will be incredibly valuable as I move forward in my career."

The two liveliest weeks of summer on The University of Scranton's campus have nearly come to an end, as the fourth and final group of first-year students is in town for New Student Orientation. The two-day sessions occurred June 23-24, June 26-27, June 30-July 1 and July 2-3.

Each session was programmed with presentations, activities, tours and more, giving all first-year students and their families a warm and interactive welcome to the University. In addition to what first-year students "need to know," they learned some fun facts about their class like it has 10 sets of twins and the most common names are Ella, Grace, Joseph and Matthew.

Orientation activities were led by a professional staff and a team of Orientation Assistants, including Daylene Marin Garzon '26 and Connor Farrington '27, who served as Orientation Team Leaders.

Fall Welcome for incoming students will begin with Move-in on Saturday, Aug. 23. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.

More than 1,725 students were named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2025 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university’s College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management and the Leahy College of Health Sciences.

A list of students making the spring 2025 Dean’s List can be seen here.

This spring, University of Scranton students received awards internationally and at home. A team recently placed first among a field of international competitors in a cybercrime investigation challenge in Europe, and top student writers and researchers were honored with Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prizes. 

Nine University of Scranton students participated in a study abroad program in Spain, which provided an exploration of the country’s criminal justice and security systems and admission into the 2025 White Hat Conference. This year’s conference theme — held June 9-11 at the University of León — was “AI, Cybercrime and Cyber Defense.”



The University’s first-place team was comprised of James Andres, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Surprise, Arizona; Michael O’Donnell, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Old Lyme, Connecticut; and Leah Schneider, a criminal justice major from Middle Village, New York.

Find out how Scranton’s three-person team made history. Shown above, from left, Schneider, O'Donnell and Andres.

Ten Students Earn Library Research Awards

Ten of The University of Scranton’s top student writers and researchers were recently honored with coveted Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prizes. Prize winners were honored May 16 at an awards ceremony and reception inside the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library.

Learn more about the students and their research, and see photos from the reception.

Eight University of Scranton students were selected for this year’s Royal Experience Summer Internship Program and an additional student earned an opportunity via the Royal Psychology Summer Internship Program. Since 2016, the Royal Experience has provided students with valuable, hands-on experience across numerous career paths.

The Royal Experience provides students with a stipend up to $2,000, supporting their participation in meaningful, otherwise-unpaid internships during the summer of 2025. The program was initially established through funding by the University’s Parents’ Executive Council and donations by alumni and friends of the University. The Royal Psychology Summer Internship Program is funded by the Department of Psychology but otherwise follows the same guidelines as the Royal Experience.

Having been selected from a competitive pool of candidates, this year’s nine interns are writing about their experiences in a blog published on the University’s Roche Family Center for Career Development webpage.

The following students are participating in the 2025 Royal Experience Summer Internship Program:

Damaris Acomata, an accounting major from Secaucus, New Jersey, is interning with the accounting firm Pardo & Associates CPAs in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Amelia Alfano, a criminal justice major from Budd Lake, New Jersey, is interning at the Mobile Response Stabilization Services (MRSS) division of the Center for Family Services based in Rockaway, New Jersey.

Jane Bagatta, a journalism/electronic media and advertising/public relations double major from Rockville Centre, New York, is interning with Herald Community Newspapers on Long Island, New York.

Rachael Beehler, a forensic chemistry major from Boonton, New Jersey, is interning at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) in Horsham.

Sophia da Costa, a neuroscience/philosophy double major from Maple Glen, is interning with the biopsychology lab at The University of Scranton.

Eduardo Diazgranados, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Swarthmore, is interning with the Biology Department at The University of Scranton.

Sally Hopkins, an advertising/public relations and journalism/electronic media double major from East Stroudsburg, is interning with the It Is a Keeper division of White Birch Media.

Anthony Knof, a criminal justice major from Pompton Plains, New Jersey, is interning with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit in New Jersey.

The following student is participating in the 2025 Royal Psychology Summer Internship Program:

Liz Ortega, a political science/psychology double major from Pearl River, New York, is interning at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office in New York.

The following 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.

The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2024 fall semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean’s List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Leahy College of Health Sciences.

Students added to the fall 2024 Dean’s List are:

A team of more than 30 University of Scranton students excelled at this year’s Students Save Lives College Challenge, a competition whose goal is educating the public about organ donation.

The University of Scranton placed third out of 14 teams from institutions of higher learning. Scranton’s team consisted of students in a communications ethics course instructed by Brian Snee, Ph.D., associate professor of communications and media.

Teams competed for points across numerous activities, including social media posts, new donor registrations and participating in special days like National Donor Day (Feb. 14) and National Blue and Green Day (April 11).

The College Challenge is presented by the Gift of Life Donor Program. Gift of Life is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that helps coordinate life-saving organ and tissue transplants. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, more than 103,000 men, women and children are on the national transplant waiting list and nearly 50,000 transplants were performed in 2024.

The following is a list of students who competed on this year’s third-place team from Scranton:

Lucy Abdalla, an advertising/public relations major from South Abington Township

Lily Abreu, an advertising/public relations major from Wilkes-Barre

Dermot Alvidrez, a journalism and electronic media major from Summit, New Jersey

Alexander Arici, a communication major from Boonton, New Jersey

Jane Bagatta, a journalism and electronic media major from Rockville Centre, New York

Daniel Bohenek, a journalism and electronic media major from Scranton

Weston Camillone, a journalism/electronic media and advertising/public relations major from East Northport, New York

Michael Carrea, a communication major from Cranford, New Jersey

Ileen Castillo, a social media strategies major from Bronx, New York

Mia Chmela, a communication major from Franklin Square, New York

Mason Cuff, a business communication major from Clarks Summit

Jake D’Agata, a business communication major from East Moriches, New York

Jennifer D’Andrea, an advertising/public relations major from Tafton

Elise Doherty, an advertising/public relations major from Havertown

Emily Gallagher, a criminal justice major from Blackwood, New Jersey

Erin Gretsky, a communication major from Middletown, New Jersey

Nefty Guadalupe, a journalism and electronic media major from Newark, New Jersey

Ethan Haggerty, a journalism and electronic media major from Milford

Dean Hiltsley, a business communication major from Buchanan, New York

Kaitlyn Johnson, a business communication major from Coram, New York

Carson Kelleher, a business communication major from Clarks Summit

Haley Kenny, a journalism and electronic media major from Vestal, New York

Robert Latzanich, a business communication major from Point Lookout, New York

Patrick McCormack, a business communication major from Livingston, New Jersey

Cynthia McDermott, a communication major from Brightwaters, New York

Derek Myers, a business communication major from Cortland, New York

Carly Nadal, a journalism and electronic media major from Bronx, New York

Connor O’Keefe, an advertising/public relations major from Ramsey, New Jersey

Brenna Parker, an English major from Orangeburg, New York

Mila Racibor, a social media strategies major from Old Forge

Anthony Santos, a journalism and electronic media major from Scranton

Daniel Smith, a communication major from Havertown

Bridget Ulmer, a communication major from North Wales

Grace Werteen, a journalism and electronic media major from Orefield

A team of University of Scranton students recently placed first among a field of international competitors in a cybercrime investigation challenge in Europe.

Nine University of Scranton students participated in a study abroad program in Spain, which provided an exploration of the country’s criminal justice and security systems and admission into the 2025 White Hat Conference. This year’s conference theme — held June 9-11 at the University of León, Spain — was “AI, Cybercrime and Cyber Defense.”

The University’s first-place team was comprised of James Andres, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Surprise, Arizona; Michael O’Donnell, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Old Lyme, Connecticut; and Leah Schneider, a criminal justice major from Middle Village, New York.

Scranton’s three-person team made history. In six years of the White Hat Conference, it was the first U.S. team to place first in the cybercrime investigation capture-the-flag (CTF) challenge that included student and practitioner teams.

The full roster of participating Scranton students:

James Andres, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Surprise, Arizona

Johnathan Fisher, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Moscow

Ryan Gaudioso, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Massapequa, New York

Alyzia Malibu Hiraldo, a criminal justice major from New York, New York

John Mahoney, a criminal justice major from Rockaway Point, New York

Meghan McDonnell, a criminal justice major from Old Forge

Michael O'Donnell, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Old Lyme, Connecticut

Erin Ryan, a mechanical engineering major from Scotch Plains, New York

Leah Schneider, a criminal justice major from Middle Village, New York

The conference and competition were sponsored by Boston University’s Center for Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity (CIC) in partnership with the University of Leon (Universidad de León) and the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE). The CTF challenge was a web security exercise that tasked participants with finding hidden pieces of text or code.

Through the course of the events, led by Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology professors Michael Jenkins, Ph.D., and Sinchul Back, Ph.D., the students visited several key institutions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Spain’s criminal justice and national security systems. In addition to hearing from internationally regarded researchers, lawyers and practitioners, students visited the National Police Central Cybercrime Unit, the Constitutional Court, Lazarus (a private cybersecurity firm) and the INCIBE and had opportunities to participate in various cultural events in Madrid.

Ten of The University of Scranton’s top student writers and researchers were recently honored with coveted Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prizes. Prize winners were honored May 16 at an awards ceremony and reception inside the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library.

Miriam Van de Water, a neuroscience and mathematical sciences double major, of Souderton, earned the award in the Undergraduate Upper-Level (200- to 400-level course) category. Myira Vilchis Bruno, a political science major, of Toms River, New Jersey, won at the Undergraduate Foundational (100 level) category.

Van de Water won for her honors thesis, “Examining the Outcomes of Collective Decision Making Over Time.” Van de Water’s research studied how group decisions and sociality impact population success.

Vilchis Bruno won for her paper, “Directly American.” Tasked with researching an argumentative contemporary issue related to her major, Vilchis Bruno explored the benefits of direct democracies versus representative democracies.

Additionally, Kiera Mooney, College Point, New York, and Jessica Tsu, Valley Stream, New York, won prizes in the Graduate category. Their joint project, “The Role of Gender Throughout the History of Occupational Therapy,” reported on the role of gender makeup on the occupational therapy workforce over the past century. Mooney and Tsu incorporated evidence from primary sources dating back to the 1910s to today.

Honorable mention recognition was awarded to Faith Montagnino, Morganville, New Jersey, Undergraduate Foundational; and Erin Augusiewicz, Seafood, New York, Undergraduate Foundational. Receiving Graduate honorable mention recognition were: Nicolette George, Denville, New Jersey; Mary Kallberg, Bethel, Connecticut; Julia LeMay, Flanders, New Jersey; and Stephanie Patullo, Hillsborough, New Jersey.

The Library Research Prize program was introduced in 2011, recognizing excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of the methods of research and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, services and tools. The awards were named in 2017 for Bonnie W. Oldham, Professor Emerita, who founded the prize program in 2011.

For more information, visit the prize’s webpage on scranton.edu.

Hundreds of incoming University of Scranton first-year students over the next two weeks will begin their college experience, arriving to campus for New Student Orientation.

Members of the University’s incoming class of 2029 are offered four opportunities to attend two-day orientation sessions:

• Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24

• Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27

• Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1

• Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3

Each of the four sessions is designed to give students and their parents/guardians a proper introduction to Scranton, filled with opportunities to make friends, meet faculty and staff, tour campus and learn about the resources available to them.

In addition to the professional staff, the New Student Orientation program is led by a team of Orientation Assistants, including two Orientation Team Leaders, Daylene Marin Garzon ’26, a criminal justice major from Liberty, New York; and Connor Farrington ’27, a business analytics and accounting double major from Washington, New Jersey.

For updates and more information, follow the New Student Orientation account on Instagram @uofs_cse and visit the orientation page on the University’s website.