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April 24, 2026

By Marcus Smith '27, Student Correspondent

Len Gougeon, Ph.D., had a long and storied career in the Department of English and Theatre at The University of Scranton, where he taught for over 40 years until his retirement in 2021.

Since retiring, he has been far from idle, as he has recently completed his fifth book, which, he says, was “by far the most challenging project of them all.”

The book, “Old England, New England and the Civil War: How a Clash of Cultures Ignited a Global Campaign for Racial Equality and Civil Rights,” is available to purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover and digital formats.

It tells the story of the divide and conflict between English and American intellectual elites during the Civil War.

While the Civil War brewed in the United States, major thinkers from both New England and across the pond came into conflict over their ideas about equality. Many leading English thinkers sided with the Confederacy because of their ideas regarding equality and race.

“The British empire stood on a foundation of white supremacy as did the Confederacy. Both maintained a social hierarchy based on class, caste and race,” Dr. Gougeon explained. “The South was essentially an oligarchy ruled by aristocratic gentlemen who resembled their British counterparts.”

Those ideas caused thinkers such as Thomas Carlyle, Matthew Arnold and John Ruskin to clash with their New England counterparts such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

That is where Dr. Gougeon’s specialties come into play, as he specializes in studies of Emerson, one of America’s most prominent literary figures and a leader of the Transcendentalist movement of the 19th century.

He served as president of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Society and received the society’s Distinguished Achievement Award in 2008.

Writing this book was no small undertaking for Dr. Gougeon, as over 10 years of research resulted in an initial draft that was well over half a million words, but he eventually managed to shave it down to a book of approximately 400 pages with 1,200 footnotes.

“The original manuscript was basically a Gutenberg Bible,” he said.

Book cover titled “Old England, New England, and the Civil War” by Len Gougeon.

In writing “Old England, New England, and the Civil War,” Dr. Gougeon shows that certain ideas that are considered radical by some today can actually be traced back to the nation’s origins and the declaration that “all men are created equal.”

“I hope they will see that what today is referred to as D.E.I. (diversity, equality, inclusion) is not a new idea. It was ingrained in the nation’s DNA from the beginning. Bringing it forth in our society has always involved struggle,” Dr. Gougeon said.

Dr. Gougeon is the author of “Virtue’s Hero: Emerson, Antislavery and Reform;” “Emerson and Eros: The Making of a Cultural Hero;” and “Emerson’s Truth, Emerson’s Wisdom: Transcendental Advice for Everyday Life,” among numerous other publications including journals such as The New England Quarterly, American Literature, Walt Whitman Quarterly Review, Studies in the American Renaissance, Modern Language Studies and others. His essays have appeared in various collections including The Oxford Handbook to Transcendentalism, Emerson Bicentennial Essays, The Cambridge Companion to Henry David Thoreau, Thoreau at 200: Essays and Reassessments, A Political Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson in Context, Teaching Emerson and others. In 2015, he received the University’s Excellence in Scholarly Publication Award.

During his distinguished career at Scranton, Dr. Gougeon served as a member of the Faculty Senate for 31 years, including as a member of the Senate Committee on Shared Governance and Leadership. He also served as chair of the University Senate and as a member of the Board on Rank and Tenure and the University Handbook Committee.

Dr. Gougeon earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University Halifax, and his master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Marcus Smith '27, Schuylkill Haven, is an English and theatre double major at Scranton.

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.

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Staff

April 23, 2026

The University of Scranton’s Order of Pro Deo honored its newest group of silver medallion awardees — denoting 10 years of employment at Scranton — at a recent induction ceremony.

The 10-year employees were formally recognized on Thursday, April 16, at the Rose Room inside Brennan Hall, where Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, presented the awards and provided a prayer and remarks. Thirty-one employees were honored.

The Order of Pro Deo was established at The University of Scranton in 1961 by Rev. John J. Long, S.J., University president from 1953-1963. Since its creation, the Order has conferred this distinction on 797 individuals, including the 2026 members, and counting.

The University of Scranton’s Order of Pro Deo honored its newest group of silver medallion awardees — denoting 10 years of employment at Scranton — at a recent induction ceremony.

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The 10-year employees were formally recognized on Thursday, April 16, at the Rose Room inside Brennan Hall, where Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, presented the awards and provided a prayer and remarks. Thirty-one employees were honored.

The Order of Pro Deo was established at The University of Scranton in 1961 by Rev. John J. Long, S.J., University president from 1953-1963. Since its creation, the Order has conferred this distinction on 797 individuals, including the 2026 members, and counting.

Pro Deo 10-Year Recipients

Diane E. Barletta
James L. Caffrey
Joseph H. Cavanagh
Marleen Cloutier
Melinda J. Finnerty
Autumn M. Forgione
Ahmed A. Gomaa, Ph.D.
Mark C. Healey
Lucas Herbert
Michael S. Hill
Jessica B. Hughes
Robert Huston
Courtney Jones
John J. Kilker III
Colleen A. Lenzer
Tammy A. Manka
Jenny S. Mateo
Rose Merritt
Denise J. Mullen
Nicole Musto
Ismail Onat, Ph.D.
Vincent J. Rocco
Hollie R. Roscioli
Thomas W. Salitsky
Jose F. Sanchez
Ashley L. Stampone, Ph.D.
Mary Troy, Ph.D.
Andrew C. Venezia, Ph.D.
Traci E. Vennie
Allyson Vosburg
John P. Wiercinski

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.

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Community

April 23, 2026

Continuing its commitment to offering its students opportunities to work with world-class musicians, Performance Music at The University of Scranton is delighted to spotlight the work of Ahmed Alom at its 43rd annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert on Saturday, May 2.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton. Admission is free, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

The World Premiere Composition Series provides students with the rare opportunity to perform the premiere of a work by a nationally or internationally known composer under the baton of that composer, getting a first-hand glimpse into the compositional process. Meanwhile, audiences get to experience the piece for the first time exactly as the composer intended.

At the concert, The University of Scranton Concert Choir and Concert Band will premiere two brand-new commissioned works by Alom, written specifically for the University’s student ensembles, entitled "A Night – There Lay the Days Between (for SATB choir)" and "A Cuban Landscape (for full concert band)."

"We are very excited to have Ahmed coming to work with our students and for them to have the honor of premiering his new works," said Cheryl Y. Boga, Artistic Director of Performance Music and conductor. “He first visited Scranton a few years ago with our longtime friend Caleb Hudson, and after hearing his incredible playing and moving compositions, we were delighted when he accepted our commission.”

As a pianist, composer and conductor, Alom’s boundary-crossing artistry has earned him worldwide recognition. His musical voice, shaped by the rigor of classical training and the rhythmic vitality of his Cuban heritage, bridges genres and traditions. His compositions have been championed by leading artists, most notably Yuja Wang, who premiered his "Displaced Étude No. 1" with New York Philharmonic. As a soloist, he has appeared with ensembles and orchestras throughout the Western Hemisphere.

A dynamic collaborator, Alom works with artists across genres, and his ensembles reflect his wide-ranging interests: Triple Cortado — a chamber trio with Caleb Hudson and Achilles Liarmakopoulos — merges classical virtuosity with contemporary works; while CrossCurrents, his duo with Pedrito Martínez, explores the intersection of Afro-Cuban traditions and European classical music. His debut album "Exilio (2023)" traced narratives of displacement through six Hispanic composers, including the first complete recording of Luis A. Calvo’s "Four Intermezzos."

Alom is also the youngest Artistic Director of the Washington Square Music Festival where he curates inclusive and forward-looking programming. His educational work includes masterclasses and lectures at Berklee College of Music, San Francisco Conservatory, Dartmouth, Peabody Institute, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

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The University of Scranton Concert Band is a 70-member ensemble of full standard concert band instrumentation, and the Concert Choir is an SSATBB group, both made up of members of The University of Scranton campus community — the vast majority undergraduate students along with a few graduate students, alumni and members of the faculty and staff. The primary focus of Performance Music at The University of Scranton is its student choral and instrumental performing ensembles. There is no music major at the University, and all enrolled Scranton students (undergraduate and graduate) are eligible for membership in the University Bands, Choirs, and String Ensembles with neither an audition nor enrollment fee required for membership. Hundreds of students participate in the ensembles each year. 

For further information on the concert, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the University's website. For more info on Alom, visit his website.

IF YOU GO:

What: 43rd annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton

When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026

Where: Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton

Admission: Free

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.

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Student

April 22, 2026

The University of Scranton’s rise to the top as a premier institution for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) continued with its most recent performance.

Scranton students combined to place in 16 events, winning four state championships with five runner-up finishes, at the FBLA State Leadership Conference, held March 27-28 in Harrisburg.

It marks the greatest state championship performance yet by Scranton’s FBLA team, according to David Mahalak, D.Eng., club advisor and professor of operations and analytics. Last year, Scranton placed in eight events with one state champion and two runners-up.

This year’s top performers included the first-place finishers:

Gary Mrozinski, a finance major from Taylor, earned a pair of state championships in finance case competition and foundations of economics.
Joseph Kulikowski, a business analytics and finance major from Moosic, earned the state title in supply chain management.
Joseph Walas, an accounting and finance double major from West Islip, New York, won the state championship in foundations of economics. He also placed second in foundations of finance.

Together, Mrozinski, Kulikowski and Walas joined forces and earned fourth in state of the chapter.

Second-place finishers included: Megan Cosklo, a business administration major from Fell Township, foundations of management; Kaeli Romanowski, a finance major from Lake Ariel, foundations of marketing; and Lillian Stein, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Lehighton, computer applications. Additionally, Madyson Spevak, an accounting and finance double major from Easton, and Mallory Woodland, an advertising/public relations major from Nazareth, placed second in community service project.

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Next up, several of Scranton’s FBLA medalists will travel to Las Vegas for the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference. It will be held June 6-8 at the Westgate Las Vegas.

The University had an outstanding performance at last year’s national conference with Romanowski and Walas each winning national titles and Mrozinski earning a seventh-place finish.

Established in 1942, FBLA is the world’s largest organization of its kind, annually helping 230,000-plus members in middle school, high school and college prepare for careers in various business fields.

The full list of Scranton’s medalists is below:

Individual Awards:

Joseph Kulikowski, a business analytics and finance major from Moosic, placed first in supply chain management

Gary Mrozinski, a finance major from Taylor, placed first in finance case competition; Mrozinski also placed first in foundations of economics

Joseph Walas, an accounting and finance double major from West Islip, New York, placed first in foundations of economics; Walas also placed second in foundations of finance

Megan Cosklo, a business administration major from Fell Township, placed second in foundations of management

Kaeli Romanowski, a finance major from Lake Ariel, placed second in foundations of marketing; Romanowski also placed third in foundations of management

Lillian Stein, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Lehighton, placed second in computer applications

Onyekachi Nubia, a finance major from Nazareth, placed third in foundations of economics

Mallory Woodland, an advertising/public relations major from Nazareth, placed third in foundations of digital design; Woodland also placed fourth in foundations of communication

Emma Sibbach, an accounting major from Palmyra, placed fourth in foundations of marketing

Madyson Spevak, an accounting and finance double major from Easton, placed fourth in retail management

Team Awards:

Madyson Spevak, an accounting and finance double major from Easton, and Mallory Woodland, an advertising/public relations major from Nazareth, placed second in community service project

Joseph Kulikowski, a business analytics and finance double major from Moosic, Gary Mrozinski, a finance major from Taylor, and Joseph Walas, an accounting and finance double major from West Islip, New York, placed fourth in state of the chapter

Scranton FBLA Students Win 4 State Championships, Place in 16 Events

The Future Business Leaders of America’s State Leadership Conference is a qualifying event for the national conference, which will be held in June in Las Vegas.

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Community

April 21, 2026

The University of Scranton recently brought together more than 100 professionals from 18 U.S. states and overseas, discussing artificial intelligence and presenting topical research.

AI presents both significant promise and real challenges, engaging a wide range of perspectives that were covered at the University’s first AI-themed interdisciplinary conference, Confronting the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, held April 16-18.

Despite the countless points of view and interpretations about AI, however, common ground at the conference was found in the conscientious approach scholars have taken toward the technology and the unanimous agreement that it is here to stay.

“Our responsibility now is to determine how to live with it in ways that won’t diminish human lives and instead will promote the common good,” said George Aulisio, Ph.D., dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library. “I can think of no place more fitting than The University of Scranton to bring together scholars committed to exploring the ethical dimensions of a technology already shaping people’s lives.”

Dr. Aulisio was one of the event’s co-planners, along with Megan Heeder, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies, and Daniel Marenda, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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“The conference was a major success,” Dr. Aulisio said. “One aspect of the conference that I particularly appreciated was its intentional interdisciplinarity. Having voices from the humanities, health sciences, business, libraries and the sciences brought a remarkable range of perspectives, each adding from its own area of expertise.”

Guests and participants considered AI's capabilities and its appropriate uses.

"We encountered a diverse range of perspectives from many disciplines on how to evaluate when to use AI in recognition of its dire environmental and human impact, as well as its expansive possibilities. AI skeptics conversed with AI enthusiasts throughout the conference, exploring not just what AI can do, but what it should do," Dr. Heeder said. "Our exceptional keynote speakers — Joe Vukov, from Loyola-Chicago’s Hank Center, and Paul Scherz, from the University of Notre Dame — shared their respective expert perspectives on how to understand human and post-human realities as an evaluative lens to guide our engagement with the world around us and how Alasdair MacIntyre‘s philosophy of social practices serves as tool to understand how AI might enhance or augment ways of engaging and working together. One of the great gifts of the conference was seeing new relationships flourish and hearing participants express the way in which the conference responded to a need in their professional and personal development."

The conference was sponsored by the Diocese of Scranton and Geisinger with support from the University’s Ethics Across the Curriculum initiative.

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Organizers Share Takeaways from AI Conference: ‘A Major Success’

The conference, supported by the University’s Ethics Across the Curriculum initiative, featured several dozen presenters from academia and beyond.

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General

April 20, 2026

'The Apiary,' Presented by The University of Scranton Players: Showtimes and More

Graduates of the University will provide direction and original music at the shows, beginning Wednesday, April 29.

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Faculty

April 20, 2026

By Marcus Smith '27, Student Correspondent

The University of Scranton’s professors are renowned for their ability to connect with their students on both an academic and personal level, a quality exemplified by Kim Pavlick, Ph.D., whose efforts won her recognition from her students.

Student members of the University’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, selected Dr. Pavlick as their Teacher of the Year. Formally known as the Gannon Award for Teaching, the award is named for Edward Gannon, S.J., a 22-year employee of the University who taught philosophy until his death in 1986.

Dr. Pavlick, who was hired at Scranton in 2005 and is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media, was presented the award at a ceremony on Sunday, March 8, at the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society Induction Ceremony. There, she was praised as “committed to helping her students grow both inside and outside the classroom” by one student nominator.

When she learned that she had been chosen to receive the Teacher of the Year award, Dr. Pavlick said she was “absolutely gobsmacked.”

“I see who gets it every year and they're smart, fabulous human beings and I think that's so well-deserved. I've always admired everyone who's been selected,” Dr. Pavlick said.

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She also said that it is “the honor of my career that students would give me this type of award, and a lot of them said it was because I encourage critical thinking in my classes.”

In her classes, Dr. Pavlick tries to be up-to-date with current trends in education and pop culture, something that she always finds herself working to stay on top of.

“It's exciting to me to learn new material to teach students. I always try to be on the cutting edge. I'm always taking classes and webinars and getting certificates so that I can always bring something new into classes,” she said. “Right now, I've been working the last two years on ethical AI use, particularly in the field of communications … and I have now added ethics into all of my classes.”

She also serves as the NCAA faculty representative for Scranton’s student-athletes and faculty mentor for the University’s field hockey team, making her presence outside the classroom just as impactful as her teaching.

She describes herself as a mediator between the student-athletes and their professors in her capacity as the NCAA faculty representative.

“I love working with all students, and I love supporting all the student-athletes. I try to support them on the field, track or court, but particularly in the classroom. For example, I proctor exams for them remotely when they are playing away games,” she explained.

Dr. Pavlick’s abilities to care for her students were also praised by Grace DiCarlo ’27, a marketing and public relations major from Boonton, New Jersey.

DiCarlo said Dr. Pavlick’s involvement with students stood out the most during the classes she has taken under Dr. Pavlick.

“She really wants all of her students to succeed and she does that by going around the room, giving active feedback as we are doing work," DiCarlo said. "She's easily accessible. You can find her anytime and you can talk about whatever you want with her."

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She also said that Dr. Pavlick is “a lovely human being and I can't think of a professor who would deserve the award more than her.”

Dr. Pavlick received her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University, master’s degree from The University of Scranton and her doctorate from Marywood University.

The Gannon Award for Teaching was established in 1969. Dr. Pavlick is the 57th recipient of the award, which recognizes outstanding efforts in educating students.

The Scranton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1943 and is the oldest honor society at the University. Juniors, seniors and graduate students at the University who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership.

Marcus Smith '27, Schuylkill Haven, is an English and theatre double major at Scranton.

Alpha Sigma Nu Selects Top Teacher of 2026

Kim Pavlick, Ph.D., who's worked at Scranton since 2005, was awarded Teacher of the Year honors by one of the University's honor societies.

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Community

April 20, 2026

The University of Scranton will host an upcoming two-day conference — Applied Ethics in an Era of Globalization: Perspectives From the East and the West — where education leaders will speak and present on innovative ethics education.

The conference begins on Thursday, April 30, at the PNC Auditorium inside the Loyola Science Center. Thursday’s keynote speaker, Bryan W. Van Norden, Ph.D., professor and chair of philosophy at Vassar College, will at 9 a.m. present “On Living Well.” Dr. Van Norden’s presentation will explore how cultures across history have defined “living well,” from virtue and character to human nature.

The conference continues on Friday, May 1, at Brennan Hall’s Pearn Auditorium. Friday’s keynote speaker, Robin M. Wang, professor of philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, will at 9 a.m. present “Ethos of Healing: The Ancient Art of Proximal Attunement.” Dr. Wang’s talk will focus on 2015 Nobel Prize-winning Tu Youyou’s groundbreaking malaria treatment that drew on ancient Daoist medical texts.

Beyond the two keynote lectures, the conference will feature more than a dozen other presenters from Scranton, Georgetown, Penn State, National Taiwan University, Holy Cross, Chicago and other institutions of higher learning.

In addition to Dr. Van Norden’s lecture on Thursday, the conference will feature lectures on the following topics: Moral Psychology and the Function of Ritual and Music; Geriatric Care and Filial Piety; Filiality, Earth Care and Feminist Ethics.

Friday’s conference features lectures on these topics: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Ethics; Approaches to Human Rights; War, Politics and Humanistic Education.

Applied Ethics in an Era of Globalization: Perspectives From the East and the West was made possible through funding by Ethics Across the Curriculum with sponsorship from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Philosophy and the Asian Studies Program.

The conference is free and open to the public, both in the University and Greater Scranton communities. Professors are encouraged to bring their class to any session that may enrich student learning as it relates to their course. A Royal Card reader will be on-site.

More information and a full program are available at this link.

Upcoming University of Scranton Conference Focuses on Ethics Education

A two-day interdisciplinary conference, examining ethics through a global and cross-cultural lens, will be hosted April 30 and May 1 at Scranton.

Faculty

April 18, 2026

David Dzurec, Ph.D., associate provost for academic affairs and professor of history at The University of Scranton, earned selection to the competitive Lilly Network Leadership Institute, which brings together administrators to explore leadership perspectives, practices and principles.

Through the institute, Dr. Dzurec will participate in a two-year program that includes paired mentorship and conferences held in conjunction with the Lilly Network Workshop for Senior Administrators.

Founded in 1991, the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities (formerly the Lilly Fellows Program) presents fellowships. The network is based at Christ College, the interdisciplinary honors college of Valparaiso University in Northwest Indiana, and is sustained by the support of Lilly Endowment Inc.

In September, Dr. Dzurec participated as a speaker in The Schemel Forum’s University for a Day, which featured a series of talks and discussions about topics related to health, economics, history and spirituality. His publications include a book, “Our Suffering Brethren: Foreign Captivity and Nationalism in the Early United States,” and numerous articles in scholarly publications that include The Historian, War in History, The Journal of New York History, Catholic Historical Review, and The Journal of the Early Republic. In 2015, he served as a Fulbright Core Scholar, teaching American history and politics at Trnava University in Slovakia.

During his time at Scranton, Dr. Dzurec has served as interim associate dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, interim executive director of the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities, and was chair of the History Department from 2015 to 2021. He also served as vice president of the Faculty Senate, co-chair of the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee, chair of the Conference Committee on Curriculum, faculty advisor, and held several leadership positions within the Faculty Affairs Council Executive Committee, including chair. He served as the University’s faculty athletics representative to the NCAA and as the faculty mentor for the University’s cross-country and track teams. In 2018, he received The University of Scranton Provost’s Award for Service and Leadership.

Dr. Dzurec earned his bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University, his master’s degree from the University of Connecticut and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.

Associate Provost Earns Selection to Leadership Institute

David Dzurec, Ph.D., associate provost for academic affairs and professor of history at The University of Scranton, will participate in a competitive program that brings together administrators to explore leadership perspectives and practices.

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Community

April 17, 2026

Students Participate in Advocacy Day at State Capitol

The University of Scranton sent students and staff to Harrisburg for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) annual Student Aid Advocacy Day to advocate for state grants for higher education.

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Community

April 16, 2026

Spring Semester 'CBL Talks' Series To Conclude April 23

The University of Scranton will host panelists for a discussion and documentary screening of the WVIA documentary "Making NEPA Home."

Student

April 15, 2026

Engineering students from The University of Scranton delivered a standout performance, among peers from colleges throughout the region, at a competition testing their engineering, programming and problem-solving skills through robotics.

More than 300 students and faculty/staff members from 35 colleges and universities participated at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 1 and 2 Student Activities Conference (SAC), held March 21 at Rowan University in New Jersey. Only six events were held — and Scranton’s IEEE branch won two of them, placing first in the Mini Pupper and MicroMouse competitions.

IEEE Regions 1 and 2 comprise much of the Northeast United States from Ohio and West Virginia through Maine. Other top finishers at the event hailed from Penn State, West Virginia, Maryland, Rutgers, Temple, Ohio Northern, York College, Montclair State and Wilkes.

The Mini Pupper competition challenged students to program a small, dog-like robot to complete a set of tasks. Students used their coding skills to make the robot move and behave like a dog. Students also controlled the robot’s responses during a tug-of-war against other robots. Mini Pupper teammates included Rachel Lendzinski, Deanna Holbert and Lailah Merai.

"Even though this was my first time going to SAC, I didn't have to worry about feeling left behind. I got to work with two amazing seniors, and we put a lot of time and energy into our project, so to win our division meant a lot," said Lendzinski, president of the University's student-led Laboratory for Research and Innovation in Computer Engineering (RICE Lab). "I got to bond with several upperclassmen who not only helped me when I didn't quite understand something — but also told me a lot about what I had to look forward to in my engineering courses here at Scranton."

The MicroMouse competition tasked the group with designing and 3D printing a small, autonomous robot that could sense walls inside a maze. The robot needed to solve the maze on its own, using sensors and intelligently programmed logic to escape. MicroMouse teammates included Carlton J. Hackett, Noah Millett and Ryan Merlo.

Additionally, Alfred Kumi-Atiemo Jr. placed third in Brown Bag, a hands-on engineering challenge where student teams were given a bag of unknown components. Using only those components and their own knowledge, competitors, participating as teams of one to four students, had to design and build a working solution to a surprise problem.

The following students attended the conference:

Emmanuel O. Awuah, a computer engineering major from Somerset, New Jersey
Eldridge G. Charway, a computer engineering major from Somerset, New Jersey
Carlton J. Hackett, a computer engineering major from Lansdale
Deanna Holbert, an electrical engineering major from Simpson
Alfred K. Kumi-Atiemo, an electrical engineering major from Stroudsburg
Rachel A. Lendzinski, a computer engineering major from Lansdale
Lailah D. Merai, a computer engineering major from White Plains, Maryland
Ryan A. Merlo, a computer engineering major from Macungie
Noah W. Millett, an electrical engineering major from Swarthmore
Joseph R. Mpasiakos, a computer engineering major from Harriman, New York
James W. O’Malley IV, a computer engineering major from Ambler

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All logistics related to the trip, including coordination and transportation, were supported and managed by Farshad Merrikh Bayat, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and engineering, working with the University’s IEEE student chapter. Dr. Bayat assigned the Mini Pupper portion to the University’s student-led RICE Lab group, whose faculty advisor is Navid Shahrouzi, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and engineering. Majid Mokhtari, senior laboratory engineer, provided essential technical support and preparation.

The IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. In addition to competitions, the SAC featured hands-on workshops and opportunities to network with fellow students and industry leaders.

Scranton Teams Win Multiple Top Honors at IEEE Conference

University of Scranton students showcased their coding, design, problem-solving and presentation skills against peers from the Northeast.

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Faculty

April 13, 2026

University of Scranton professors are influencing financial professionals worldwide, while their work earns top national honors.

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently recognized the distinguished contributions of Douglas M. Boyle, DBA ’88, professor and chair of accounting, and Daniel P. Haggerty, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, two of three authors of the article that earned the 2026 Curt Verschoor Ethics Feature of the Year Award.

Building on their previous article, “Aristotle and Accounting: Building Virtue to Fight Fraud,” which won the 2025 Verschoor award, Dr. Boyle and Dr. Haggerty retained their top billing with “Fraud and the Capital Vices: Pride, Envy and Greed.” Published in Strategic Finance, their latest article examines how the vices of pride, envy and greed contribute to fraud risk. It also provides organizations with practical strategies to strengthen ethical culture and prevent fraud by addressing these behavioral drivers.

The award-winning scholarship is especially notable in that it represents collaboration between faculty from two different colleges — Dr. Boyle of the Kania School of Management, Dr. Haggerty of the College of Arts and Sciences — highlighting the University’s interdisciplinary excellence.

“Kudos to Drs. Boyle and Haggerty for achieving this great honor, once again,” said Carolyn Berry, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “Their ongoing scholarly collaboration utilizes their Catholic, Jesuit-grounded expertise to create new and synergistic scholarly works that strives to improve the world around them.”

“Drs. Haggerty and Boyle’s recognition for their publication in a top practice journal demonstrates that the intersection between business and the humanities continues to resonate with the business community,” added Mark Higgins, Ph.D., dean of the Kania School of Management.

Strategic Finance is the IMA’s flagship publication, reaching a global audience of about 140,000 finance leaders, practitioners and scholars from more than 105 countries. The Verschoor award honors the most outstanding ethics-focused article published annually in Strategic Finance. The award is named for Curt Verschoor, a distinguished accounting scholar and ethicist recognized for his contributions to promoting ethical standards and integrity in the accounting profession. Submissions are evaluated for quality, originality, relevance and practical impact in promoting ethical awareness.

University of Scranton professors have set a new benchmark in business ethics scholarship, earning the Verschoor award three consecutive years (2024-2026) and five times overall. Dr. Boyle has won the Verschoor award four times (2020, 2024-2026), an unparalleled distinction for any scholar, and Dr. Haggerty has now won the award twice (2025-2026). The article’s third author, Dana R. Hermanson, Ph.D., is an accounting professor at Kennesaw State University.

In addition to serving as professor and chair in the Department of Accounting, Dr. Boyle is the director of the University’s Ph.D. program in accounting. A Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant, he brings 30-plus years of executive experience, having held positions as CEO, CFO and COO. He currently serves as board chair for Allied Services Healthcare System and is ranked No. 1 worldwide for publication productivity in top accounting education journals and No. 1 nationally in practice-focused accounting journals. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Scranton, an MBA from Columbia University and a doctorate from Kennesaw State.

Beyond serving as professor in the Department of Philosophy, Dr. Haggerty directs the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program. Dr. Haggerty’s research focuses on moral psychology, ethics and epistemology, examining how virtue, reasoning and emotions influence decision-making and ethical behaviors. He has published extensively on classical and contemporary philosophy and has received University awards including Teacher of the Year — from Scranton’s graduating class in 2018 and also from Alpha Sigma Nu in 2011 — and the 2016 Magis Award. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University and a doctorate from Syracuse University.

Founded in 1888, The University of Scranton offers 70 majors and has been recognized in recent national rankings by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Princeton Review and Forbes.

Scranton Professors Win Coveted National Ethics Award a Third Consecutive Time

Faculty members from two of the University’s colleges are shaping ethical thinking in the financial profession.

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Community

April 9, 2026

By Marcus Smith '27, Student Correspondent

Students at The University of Scranton can look forward to quality-of-life improvements in their dining for the 2026-27 school season, thanks to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), which recently announced Scranton as a recipient of its PA Hunger-Free Campus grant funding.

Adrianna Smith '22 G'23, student life special projects coordinator for The University of Scranton, outlined how the University plans to use its grant allocation.

“We can increase the availability of grab-and-go meals, meal ingredient kits and emergency dining support while also piloting a micro-pantry and expanding access to hygiene products,” she explained. “Additional funding will allow for expanded grocery shuttle services, cooking workshops and SNAP education and application support to connect eligible students with crucial resources.”

Smith said the grant represents a new ability for campus-wide collaboration among several departments.

“This funding will support a collaborative initiative between the Division of Student Life and Center for Service and Social Justice, enhancing both immediate access to food and long-term resources for students,” Smith said.

Smith also discussed the grant’s ability to help the University ensure that it lives up to its Jesuit ideals by recognizing and assisting with students’ physical, not just academic, needs.

“By prioritizing dignity, we will continue to foster an environment where all students are supported and thriving both inside and outside the classroom,” Smith said.

PDE awarded $1 million worth of PA Hunger-Free Campus grants to 30 colleges and universities across the state of Pennsylvania.

The University of Scranton received $40,000 in grant funds from PDE to help improve the dining experience on campus.

PA Hunger-Free Campus grants are awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help schools address food insecurity on campus, including expanding access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities.

Marcus Smith '27, Schuylkill Haven, is an English and theatre double major at Scranton.

University of Scranton Awarded PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant

The University is one of 30 institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to receive the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant.

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Community

April 9, 2026

Student-Run SoccerFest Tournament Returns to Scranton

Open to players of all skill levels across multiple age and gender divisions, SoccerFest is a fun and competitive event. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Poor.

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Community

April 9, 2026

The University of Scranton Jazz Band will take the stage Saturday, April 18, with acclaimed trombonist Jennifer Krupa joining them as the evening’s featured guest artist. Presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.

“Our students are excited to work with Jen again after a very successful week last year of preparing and performing premieres of the works she and Wycliffe Gordon composed for them," said Performance Music Executive Director and conductor Janelle Decker.

“Krupa is truly a part of our Performance Music program here at Scranton — her musical and technical mastery and collaborative, respectful and intuitive teaching style have consistently had a strong positive impact on the musical experiences of our student musicians, staff and audiences throughout her many years of visits," said Cheryl Y. Boga, Artistic Director of Performance Music and conductor.

An acclaimed trombonist, musician, music educator, conductor, composer and arranger, Krupa has written original works and arrangements for a wide variety of ensembles that have been featured in recordings and performances across the globe. Her extensive discography spans nearly 40 recordings. She performs with many of the most highly regarded jazz artists of our time, serves as lead trombonist with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, co-leads the Krupa/Pilzer Quartet, is an in-demand soloist throughout the U.S., and maintains a very active career as a player, guest conductor, composer/arranger and teacher in the New York City and Washington/Maryland areas.

Krupa leads clinics, masterclasses and adjudications and guest conducts nationwide; conducts the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combos; and has presented at the Jazz Educators Network, Midwest Clinic and the International Trombone Festival. Recently retired from her two-decade tenure with the United States Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble, Krupa held multiple key roles with that ensemble, including Music Director, arranger, tour manager, operations and personnel manager and trombonist. She is currently on the faculty of The Juilliard School where she directs the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra.

The University of Scranton Jazz Band is a 25-member ensemble of big band style instrumentation, made up of University of Scranton student musicians from majors spanning the curriculum. They perform five or more times per year. The majority of their performances are open to the public, free of admission charge, and often feature a nationally or internationally renowned guest soloist.

Krupa received her first critic’s review as a professional in “The Scranton Tribune” for a performance in the University’s Houlihan McLean Center in 2000, performing with The Wycliffe Gordon Quintet.

For further information on the concert, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the University's website. For more info on Krupa, visit jenkrupa.com.

IF YOU GO:

What: IN CONCERT: The University of Scranton Jazz Ensemble featuring guest soloist Jennifer Krupa, trombone, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton

When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026

Where: Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton

Admission: FREE

Jennifer Krupa, Acclaimed Trombonist, To Perform With University Jazz Band

The free concert on Saturday, April 18, promises world-class musicianship in downtown Scranton.

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Staff

April 9, 2026

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for April

Mary Lou Perri receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for April 2026

Community

April 9, 2026

Earth Day week will be especially enriched by Lenape heritage during special events on Sunday, April 19. A new “Spirit of Lenapehoking in Nay Aug Park” Interpretative Sign will be dedicated at The Greenhouse Project in the city of Scranton’s Nay Aug Park from 12 noon – 12:30 p.m. Following the dedication ceremony, the community will be invited to enjoy a Lenape Cultural Program that includes language, storytelling, and the planting of indigenous seeds to take home for their own gardens. The program will be led by Lenape leader, Curtis Zunigha, from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Zunigha is an enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians in Oklahoma, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Through programs in culture and art, he helps build understanding and community around the return of Lenape people to their ancestral homeland, Lenapehoking, after generations living through the traumas of forced removal. His educational programs seek to connect people through developing relationships with one another and with the earth.

“This new Interpretive Sign is another seed planted in the soil of the relationship between Scranton and the Lenape people, which is flourishing thanks to Curtis’ gracious leadership and collaboration,” said Julie Schumacher Cohen, assistant vice president of community engagement and government affairs at The University of Scranton, who initially brought Zunigha to Scranton during the “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project in 2023.

Funding for this project and these events has been provided in part by The University of Scranton, the Greenhouse Project, the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department, the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area in partnership with the National Park Service, and in local partnership with Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority and The City of Scranton.

Both the dedication and the program are open to the public, reconnecting residents to the deep roots of Lenape people in this region they call Lenapehoking, and the role that the Lenape historically and currently play in the journey of our nation.

To learn more about these two events, please visit this link: https://scrantongreenhouse.org/lenape/

Seeds Planted in Scranton Symbolize Relationship with Lenape People

Interpretive sign dedication and Lenape Cultural Program bring the spirit of Lenapehoking to Nay Aug Park, deepening the connection between Scranton and the Lenape people.

Community

April 9, 2026

The University of Scranton and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) honored Grace V. Lennox ‘26 as part of the fourth annual ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The 2026 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll recognized 168 students across the country for their contributions to creating a more civically engaged culture within their campus communities. From civic learning to voter participation, these students lead by example and empower their peers to become lifelong participants in democracy.

Lennox, a senior political science and philosophy double major with a history minor and legal studies concentration from Peckville has been recognized for her outstanding commitment to promoting civic and voter engagement efforts across the University of Scranton.

“I’m honored to be recognized for the Student Voting Honor Roll! Working to make our classmates more politically aware and engaged alongside many friends has easily been one of my favorite parts of college. I’m deeply grateful to have worked with so many bright and passionate students who recognize the importance of paying attention and using their voices. Democracies can only succeed in reflecting the interests of people if people make their interests known! As college students, we are constantly preparing for our futures, but making our voices heard in politics is essential not only for shaping the world we’re stepping into, but also for representing ourselves and our neighbors today,” said Grace Lennox ‘26.

“Grace has exuded a tremendous passion for student and civic engagement in her time at The University of Scranton. This work is deeply meaningful to her as she is always seeking to highlight student voices on campus. Grace has coordinated various voter registration drives, served as a resource for her peers, and continues to collaborate across various clubs to promote civic and voter engagement. An integral member of the Royals Vote Coalition and champion of civic and voter engagement, Grace enriches our campus with her drive to uplift and support students,” said Daysi Carreto ‘14, assistant director for community and civic engagement.

“From hosting registration drives to initiating conversations with classmates in the hallway, our 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll is filled with students who exemplify what it means to be a leader in civic engagement. As college students face increasing barriers to voting while on campus, these students are making nonpartisan voter participation a lifelong habit for themselves, their peers and their campuses. We are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments and excited to see their continued impact as we approach this year’s midterm elections,” said Jen Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.

ALL IN supports more than 1,000 campuses and 10 million students nationally to make nonpartisan civic engagement an ongoing part of campus life. Members of the 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll were nominated by campus leaders for their dedication and excellence in voter education, registration and turnout in 2025.

The full list of 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll award winners can be viewed here.

ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll Recognizes Grace Lennox ‘26

Grace V. Lennox, Class of 2026, is one of 168 college students nationwide recognized for their contributions to creating a more civically engaged culture within their campus communities.

Community

April 9, 2026

The Commuter Student Association (CSA) is sponsoring their annual "CSA Restaurant Fest" on Thursday, April 30 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. For the event, the CSA is sponsoring meals for 108 University of Scranton students. Meals will include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, each from a different downtown Scranton restaurant.

The goal of this event is to promote downtown restaurant businesses and encourage University students to explore the many diverse food options in downtown Scranton. The event includes six different meal routes. Each route will offer University students a different appetizer, entrée, and dessert from three different downtown spots. The routes will be assigned at random to participating University students, mindful of any dietary needs and offer students the chance to both try new downtown restaurant businesses while also enjoying a walk around downtown Scranton.

“Each year we do Restaurant Fest; I hear students tell me how much they loved trying new food without having to pay for it. Restaurant Fest is one of my favorite CSA events because students are offered a free, full-course meal that supports small, local businesses. I have found some of my favorite places to eat from this event that make Scranton feel even more special,” said Jessica Ely ’26, CSA president and biology major.

"Restaurant Fest gives students the chance to explore downtown Scranton, try new restaurants and support our thriving business community. It’s honestly one of my favorite events of the year! It’s such a fun way for students to experience the local food scene with options that make it inclusive for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian students," said Nora Flannery '27, CSA vice president and pre-med physiology and philosophy double major.

For more information about the CSA Restaurant Fest, please contact commuter@scranton.edu. To register for the event, please visit the following link on Royal Sync https://cglink.me/2rM/r385360.

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CSA To Offer Annual Restaurant Fest

The Commuter Student Association promotes downtown Scranton restaurant businesses to university students through this annual event.

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Community

April 8, 2026

The University of Scranton has more than a dozen graduate programs ranked among the best in the nation, according to one of the leading authorities in assessing academic quality and reputation.

U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” report, released April 7, features 14 University of Scranton master’s and doctoral offerings ranked in their respective categories.

Among Scranton’s highest-ranked and fastest-rising programs are the following:

No. 43 (tied), Best Rehabilitation Counseling Programs — up six spots from No. 49 in 2025
No. 59 (tied), Best Occupational Therapy Programs — up 20 spots from No. 79 in 2025
No. 99 (tied), Best Nurse Anesthesia Programs — up 12 spots from No. 111 in 2025

In rehabilitation counseling, Scranton ranks first in Pennsylvania and shares the No. 43 ranking with the likes of Texas Tech and the University of Alabama.

Scranton also held strong in the Best Healthcare Management Programs category, ranking 53rd nationally, tied with Creighton University, Texas State University, the University of Memphis and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, among others.

Additionally, after not being ranked in 2025, the University placed in the following categories:

No. 109 (tied), Best International Business Programs
No. 139 (tied), Best Management Programs
No. 154 (tied), Best Marketing Programs
No. 166 (tied), Best Supply Chain Management Programs

The University also received recognition in multiple other categories: Best Part-Time MBA Programs, No. 105 (tied); Best Physical Therapy Programs, No. 115 (tied); Best Business Analytics Programs, No. 115 (tied); Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice, No. 137; Best Accounting Programs, No. 148 (tied); and Best Finance Programs, No. 170 (tied).

The methodologies used by U.S. News to rank programs are constantly updated, refined and tailored to each category. Among the factors that go into U.S. News rankings are the results of surveys of educational and professional personnel, faculty student ratios and student test scores. In addition to U.S. News, The Wall Street Journal, Princeton Review and Forbes are among the other publications that have recently recognized the value of a Scranton education with noteworthy rankings.

The University of Scranton has more than 40 graduate programs covering specialties within the fields of business, health administration, health sciences, social sciences and STEM.

According to the most recent Roche Family Center for Career Development’s First Destination Survey, graduate students from the Class of 2024 reported a 100% success rate with 95% of them employed full-time. The graduates’ mean annual salary was $82,932, up 15% from just three years earlier.

For more information, visit The University of Scranton’s graduate admissions website — or visit in-person on Wednesday, April 22, for Graduate Open House. Online registration is now open for the event at the DeNaples Center.

More Than a Dozen University of Scranton Grad Programs Ranked by U.S. News

The University’s top-100 programs in rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy and nurse anesthesia made significant gains.

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Community

April 8, 2026

The University of Scranton will host a three-day national interdisciplinary conference, bringing together educators, students and professionals to explore the wide-ranging implications of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.

The conference, titled “Confronting the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence,” will be held Thursday, April 16, through Saturday, April 18, on the University’s campus. Registration is open with pricing ranging from $50 to $150. Included in the cost is unlimited access to the conference’s panels and workshops, as well as entry into a Thursday night mixer and Friday night dinner. Conference sponsors are the Diocese of Scranton and Geisinger.

Notable presenters include Ryan Struyk, director of AI innovation at CNN; Thursday’s keynote speaker Joe Vukov, Ph.D., associate director of Loyola University Chicago’s Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage and associate professor of philosophy; and Friday’s keynote speaker Paul Scherz, Ph.D., Our Lady of Guadalupe professor of theology at Notre Dame, program chair of the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab and member of the Vatican Centre for Digital Culture’s AI Research Group.

Thursday’s programming begins at 5 p.m. with a welcome by Tracy Stewart, Ph.D., The University of Scranton’s interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, along with conference co-planners George Aulisio, Ph.D., dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library; Dan Marenda, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Megan Heeder, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies.

On Friday, the conference will offer a staggering 28 breakout sessions across nine time slots, beginning in the 9 to 9:40 a.m. window and ending at 4:30 to 5:10 p.m.

Presenters are coming from across the U.S. to discuss topics including but not limited to arts and humanities; business; education; environmental impact; healthcare and medicine; law and policy; library and information science; philosophy; science; theology; social justice and equity; and social sciences.

A full conference schedule and list of presenters are now available on the University’s website.

Upcoming University of Scranton AI Conference To Feature National Presenters

Educators, journalists, theologians and professionals from other walks of life will gather to confront ethical questions about the use of AI.

Student

April 8, 2026

By Marcus Smith '27, Student Correspondent

Hundreds of students filled The University of Scranton’s Byron Center gymnasium on March 26, gaining a headstart on their future careers at the Spring 2026 Career Expo.

“I have some really good candidates that we may able to fill roles with,” said Stacy Karvoski, a senior talent acquisition business partner at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Karvoski’s organization was one of 65 organizations that attended the expo, matching potential employers with students from a wide range of majors offered at Scranton.

Hosted by the Roche Family Center for Career Development, the bi-yearly expo helps introduce students to potential employers and begin making plans for their futures after graduation.

Rose Jacklinski, the Center’s career relations manager for career development, says coordinating the event is a big part of her job.

“I am the bridge between our students and our employers,” Jacklinski explained. “So, I build relationships with our employers, recruiters, talent acquisition and bring them to campus to get in front of our students.”

In total, 425 students attended the event — the biggest student turnout at any University of Scranton Career Expo since fall 2017.

“We're always … taking a look at our majors here that we offer and how we can match our student majors up with what our employers have to offer,” Jacklinski said.

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Representing Lehigh Valley Health Network, Karvoski said the Spring Career Expo was the first one she’s attended at Scranton. Karvoski said many of the students she’d talked with were interested in rehab, which is what she hires for, but she also explained that she was looking for future employees in almost every field.

“We have a variety of positions available, everything from direct patient care, like RNs and physical therapy, to not taking care of patients, so security, payroll, human resources,” she said.

Scranton students were also hopeful that the career expo be fruitful for them, such as Liam Clare '27, a criminal justice major from East Stroudsburg, who hopes to work in homeland security.

“I feel I’ll gain some connections here and grow in the future with my career,” Clare said.

He also credited Scranton’s ROTC program for helping him become more disciplined and goal-oriented.

“Waking up early at 6 a.m., doing PT, that camaraderie and moving forward with your goals … I think it really put me on task, motivated me a little bit more, gave me a drive,” Clare explained.

The career expos have great effect since Scranton students are hired at remarkable rates.

Ninety-nine percent of members in Scranton's undergraduate Class of 2024 have reported success in their intended fields, according to the most recent First Destination Survey conducted by the Center for Career Development.

Marcus Smith '27, Schuylkill Haven, is an English and theatre double major at Scranton.

Career Expo Helps Students Jumpstart Future, Draws Largest Crowd in Years

Students from all majors at The University of Scranton made connections with potential future employers at the March 26 event.

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Community

April 7, 2026

Ciszek Hall Reconfigured to Serve Others

New space for extensive service programs offered by the Center for Service and Social Justice showcased at Open House at Ciszek Hall.

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Community

April 6, 2026

The University of Scranton will welcome Harvard University faculty member Brandon Terry, Ph.D., as the speaker at this year’s Sondra H’87 and Morey Myers H’12 Distinguished Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and Civic Engagement Lecture.

Dr. Terry, Harvard’s John L. Loeb associate professor of the social sciences and co-director of the Institute on Policing, Incarceration and Public Safety at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Pearn Auditorium inside Brennan Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Dr. Terry’s lecture is titled “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope,” the same title as his 546-page book released in October 2025.

The book was selected by The New York Times as one of “100 Notable Books of 2025.”

“The civil rights movement has been enshrined in American history as an exemplary model of transformative social action,” the newspaper wrote. “Terry, a Harvard scholar, upends the conventional wisdom, rejecting both romanticized versions of the past and pessimistic accounts of the present to offer a nuanced theory of the movement — and of social movements in general — predicated on a rigorous philosophical vision of what he calls ‘tragic hope.’”

Housed in The University of Scranton’s Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities, the Myers lecture was created to advance the University’s efforts in bringing renowned scholars, artists and thinkers to campus to share their work and enrich cultural and civic activity.

Sondra Myers was a longtime director of the University’s Schemel Forum whose career has focused on strengthening democracy and civic engagement through cultural programming, public policy work and humanities scholarship. Morey Myers, a civil rights activist and accomplished jurist, is a graduate of the Yale University School of Law and Syracuse University.

For more information, visit the Myers lecture’s webpage on the Slattery Center website.

Harvard’s Brandon Terry to Deliver Myers Lecture

The New York Times praised Dr. Terry’s 2025 book, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope,” which is the title of his upcoming lecture.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON, ROYALS GIVE BACK, Living Our Mission Through Service

Alumni

April 1, 2026

University To Host Annual Day of Service April 25

Join fellow Royals in giving back.

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Alumni

April 1, 2026

University To Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner June 15

Register today to secure your spot at Scranton Athletics' premier fundraising event.

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Alumni

April 1, 2026

Save the Date: Jersey Shore Alumni Gathering

Enjoy an afternoon at the shore with fellow Royals.

General

March 31, 2026

The Spring 2026 Scranton Journal is Here!

Get a preview of the latest issue of The University of Scranton's alumni magazine. Flip through and read it on the website.

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Alumni

March 31, 2026

Reunion Weekend 2026 Registration Is Now Open

Make plans to return to campus June 5–7.

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Community

March 31, 2026

News is happening all the time at The University of Scranton.

Look no further than March, when school is out of session for one week for spring break, but the announcements and events continue.

In case you missed it, here are some of the stories we've been working on:

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Incoming Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Announced

WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., will serve the University as its next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, beginning in July.

Read more about Dr. Zhu, who comes to Scranton by way of Jesuit sister institution Saint Peter's University, at this link.

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KSOM's "Gold Standard" Accreditation Extended Through 2031

Only 6% of business schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation. The University's Kania School of Management is included in that group.

Click to read more about the accreditation review process and what the recognition means for KSOM.

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Pope Francis Coauthor and Friend to Speak at the University

Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Ph.D., a renowned scholar, author and longtime friend of Pope Francis will soon visit the University.

Dr. Skorka will deliver the Judaic Studies Institute Lecture on Tuesday, May 12. Follow this link for more details about Dr. Skorka's upcoming lecture.

Lady Royals in the Final Four

The University of Scranton's women's basketball team completed a historic season in which it went 32-1.

Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, hailed the team as serving as a "powerful testament to what it means to be a student" at Scranton.

For additional coverage, please see WNEP and the Times-Tribune's live reporting from Salem, Virginia. WVIA also profiled the Lady Royals before they traveled to the Final Four.

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Weiss Hall's IDEA Center Begins to Fulfill Its Promise

The 2025-26 academic year began with the opening of Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall.

One of Weiss Hall's signature facilities is the IDEA Center, where University of Scranton students and Greater Scranton community members and organizations are putting its cutting-edge facilities to use. Click to read more statistics and examples about how the IDEA Center is being used.

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Campus Catch-Up: March Headlines From Scranton

The past few weeks were highlighted by the Lady Royals' Final Four run and the announcement of a new provost.

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Alumni

March 31, 2026

What's new with you? To submit a Class Note, visit the Class Notes Submission Page.

Jim Rauer ’78 was inducted into the South Jersey Soccer Hall of Fame on March 15 at the Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood, New Jersey. Rauer, who is also a member of The University of Scranton Athletic Wall of Fame, was joined at the event by several of his former Scranton teammates and fellow alumni, including Joe Sharp ’78, Dennis Guida ’75, Steve Jiulianti ’78, Kevin McGeever ’78, Ron Rauer ’78, Don Appenzeller ’76, Jack Vogel ’78, and Dan Amspacher ’80. Former Scranton soccer coach Steve Klingman was also in attendance.

Attorney John A. Donovan Jr. ’83, West Pittston, was awarded the 2025 President's Award by the Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association of the Luzerne County Bar Association.

Lawrence A. J. Spegar, Esq. ’84, Jessup, continues to enjoy a successful career as an attorney, in addition to his pursuits as a sports enthusiast and influencer. In 2026, he attended the College Football National Championship in Miami, Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, and the opening rounds of the men’s basketball tournament in Philadelphia.

Meg Powers '96, Richmond, California, earned a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia.

Scranton friends share a bond like no other. More than 30 years later, the Class of 1998 friendship remains strong. The “408 girls” (Robin Brooks Johnson ’98, Jennifer Weaver Musser ’98, Andrea Russo Hankey ’98, and Gianna Famulari ’98) gathered in February 2026 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to celebrate more than 30 years of friendship and their 50th year.

Kristen Mucci-Mosier '00, Cranford, New Jersey, had her debut book, Restless: How to Stop Living an If-Only Life, published. The book became available on April 14, 2026, and examines the psychological, emotional and cultural roots of restlessness, that persistent feeling that something better must be just around the corner, guiding readers toward greater presence, clarity and meaning in their lives. After a decade working as a journalist, with roots in her Scranton education and time as a campus newspaper editor, she transitioned into psychotherapy. The skills she honed across both careers are woven into every page of the book.

Peter Castagna '03, West Chester, defended his dissertation to earn his Ed.D. from Saint Joseph’s University.
Bobby Davis ’03, Ed.D., served on the dissertation committee.

Dillon Chorba '15, Red Bank, New Jersey, has been appointed by Vincent Solomeno ’07, New Jersey’s Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, to serve as Chief of Staff of the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs.

MARRIAGES

Matt Nardo '18 to Lea Zaengle '18

Luis Melgar '18 to Catherine Bruno '18

DEATHS

Gerald M. Barbour '58, East Rockhill Township

Elbert H. Rowlands '59, Stroudsburg

Flora M. Cupple '62, Scranton

Charles H. Castellino '63, Pittston

Robert M. Costello '63, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Rose Ellen Miller G'65, Falls

John W. Nebzydoski, M.D. '65, Fayetteville, New York

Hugh Donald Burns, Ph.D. '68, Harleysville

Rose Mary E. Lynch G'69, Wilkes-Barre

Rev. Gregory N. Maslak '69, Bristol

Gerald J. Reisch '74, Luzerne

Joan Lengel G'75, Roaring Brook Twp.

Robert C. Mesko '75, Scranton

Ann Marie Crow G'78, Harrisburg

Dennis J. Matzoni G'78, Newport Township

Brian P. McKenna '85, Bethlehem

Ann Marie Dixon Bestany '91, Malverne

Alumni Class Notes, April 2026

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Alumni

March 29, 2026

A few weeks remain to submit a nomination for the Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2026. Nominations opened last fall at the annual Careers in Communication alumni panel to align with the celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the department's first graduating class (1975 – 1976).

The University of Scranton Communication and Media Department Hall of Fame honors distinguished alumni, living or deceased, who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions at the highest levels of public service, industry, the military or academia for at least 20 years. Eligible nominees do not need to be retired professionals. All graduates of the University, no matter their degree at the time of their graduation, are eligible for nomination.

The awards will be presented at a special department event in September of each year, with a panel discussion for all students, followed by a networking event and a formal induction ceremony.

Hall of Fame Criteria

To be considered a Hall of Fame candidate, an individual’s nomination should clearly demonstrate the following:

* Superior service and achievement in the nominee’s respective field(s); nominations should highlight merits of accomplishment and may also highlight previous awards and honors.

* Significant impact of professional contributions at the organizational, local, regional, national or international levels.

* Outstanding leadership, character, values and ethical conduct.

* Jesuit model of being men and women for others.

Fields for Consideration

Any area of the communication arts will be considered for this honor. Examples include communications planning, social media, media relations, marketing, public relations, advertising, journalism, business communication, broadcasting, video and audio production and graphic arts.

What to Include in a Nomination Packet

All packets should include the following:

A two-page narrative of the nominees’ accomplishments and qualifications for receiving the award
The candidate’s resume
A list of any awards received
Encouraged but not necessary are: Letters of support, endorsement, or recommendation

Need Additional Information?

Questions can be directed to Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Communication and Media, stacy.smulowitz@scranton.edu or to Richard H. Breen, Jr., Communications Alumni Advisor, richard.breen@live.com.

Communication 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.

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Community

March 27, 2026

High School Juniors Invited To Tour Scranton on April 25

Academics, campus life and student success will be showcased at Junior Open House.

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Community

March 26, 2026

The University of Scranton’s Graduate Open House is set for Wednesday, April 22, at the DeNaples Center, where attendees will gain insight into the University’s graduate academic offerings, learning formats and career outcomes. Online registration is now open.

Held on the DeNaples Center’s fourth floor, the Graduate Open House is open to individuals who are interested in exploring an advanced degree. Program directors and faculty members will be in attendance and able to answer questions about Scranton’s 40-plus graduate programs. Graduate admissions staff members will also be at the event to explain the application process and answer questions about next steps.

The evening begins with optional campus tours at approximately 4:30 p.m., followed by check-in and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will then take part in an opening session at 6:15 p.m. before breaking into program-specific information sessions at 6:45 p.m.

“Our Graduate Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students to experience Scranton firsthand,” said Melissa Afshari ’10, G’16, director of graduate and international admissions. “On April 22, they can connect with program directors, faculty and current students, while learning more about their program of interest. It gives them a chance to see what makes Scranton such a special place.”

The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and is a Catholic and Jesuit university. The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and the Princeton Review are among the publications that have recently touted Scranton as one of the nation’s best colleges.

Five of The University of Scranton’s graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 in the nation, according to the most recent U.S. News and World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings. The Roche Family Center for Career Development’s Class of 2024 First Destination Survey revealed a 100% success rate and mean annual salary of nearly $83,000 for alumni who completed their graduate studies from summer 2023 through spring 2024.

University of Scranton To Host Graduate Open House on April 22

Faculty interaction, admissions support and optional campus tours will highlight the evening.

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Community

March 26, 2026

The University of Scranton recently marked the opening of Waymarks Toward Reunion, a yearlong pilot program in sacred art and theology, with an opening event, titled, “A Feast in the Wilderness.”

Directed by visiting assistant professor Patrick Beldio, MFA, Ph.D., the March 8 gathering featured a lecture, meal and concert at the DeNaples Center and an evening Mass at Madonna della Strada Chapel.

“What filled the day was love, intention and care,” Dr. Beldio said.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Beldio reflected on major spiritual milestones that have shaped his own formation. He pointed to the Council of Nicaea in 325, the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, St. Ignatius of Loyola’s turning away from military life during his time in Manresa, the beginning of Meher Baba’s decades-long silence in 1925 and the founding of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1926 as helping frame the program as a meeting point of his work as an artist, scholar and teacher.

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Following Dr. Beldio’s remarks, Rev. Paul Kollman, C.S.C., associate professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, began the program by offering a profound keynote speech introducing the contemplative vision of the late Rev. John S. Dunne, C.S.C., a shared mentor of his and Dr. Beldio.

The day continued with a lunch prepared by catering chef Larry Mullally, an afternoon concert by a devotional folk music trio from California-based Sufism Reoriented and an evening Mass.

“Waymarks Toward Reunion” is supported by a $100,000 grant from the Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith (CAC). It is a Jesuit-Franciscan partnership between Scranton and Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, with the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C., as artistic home.

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Waymarks Toward Reunion’s ‘Feast’ Held at Scranton

“A Feast in the Wilderness” was a daylong gathering that bridged scholarship, music, food and worship.

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Community

March 25, 2026

The gold standard for business school accreditation has been reaccredited for the next six years at The University of Scranton.

Scranton’s undergraduate and master’s programs in business offered by the Kania School of Management (KSOM) have been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1995. The accreditation process requires schools to submit a comprehensive, 360-degree review every six years to prove that the college continues to offer students an exceptional and relevant business education.

Approximately 6% of business colleges worldwide — 1,072 schools of business in 70 countries — hold the prestigious AACSB accreditation.

“When we meet with parents and students, they not only recognize the value of a Jesuit education but recognize that one with AACSB accreditation assures that their son or daughter will receive a high-quality business education grounded in the liberal arts,” said Mark Higgins, Ph.D., dean of the Kania School of Management.

The accreditation review is conducted by deans from other AACSB-accredited schools and includes a comprehensive written report along with an on-site visit. During the visit, the deans meet with faculty, staff, students, the provost, the president and members of the KSOM advisory board. The review examines a school’s course development or innovation, the delivery or engagement of faculty, staff, students and other stakeholders and the outcomes or assessment of learning, all the while gathering evidence that the college’s education remains relevant to current business needs.

“In various aspects of the report, the peer review team noted how the faculty and staff take a very student-centric approach,” Dr. Higgins said.

The peer review team also noted teaching effectiveness and research as clear strengths of the business school. The team also highlighted that the Accounting program ranked second nationally in education research over both six- and 12-year windows, according to Brigham Young University’s Accounting Research Rankings, with Douglas M. Boyle, DBA ’88, professor and chair of Scranton’s Accounting Department and director of the Ph.D. program, ranking among the top accounting education researchers in the country.

The report also highlighted that KSOM fulfills its Jesuit mission by incorporating a societal impact course into every major, noting that it is recommending this as a best practice for all schools to follow.

The peer review team said it was impressed with how the school incorporates career orientation, beginning with a student’s first year, and the outstanding placements the school has in the New York and Philadelphia region. The team also mentioned the Henry George Lecture Series, which, overseen by the Economics, Finance and International Business Department, has brought 13 Nobel Prize winners to campus. Finally, the team spoke highly of Scranton’s Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) dynamic director, Lisa Hall Zielinski, and the integration of the SBDC and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Center with KSOM.

The SBDC program resides in the KSOM, leveraging University financial support to secure additional funding that facilitates student learning activity and community economic improvements.

Undergraduate Kania School of Management programs include bachelor’s degree programs in accounting, business administration, business analytics, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing and supply chain.

Graduate-level Kania School of Management programs include a master’s in accountancy; a master’s in finance; a master’s in business analytics; and a master of business administration (MBA) in general management or with a specialization in accounting, business analytics, finance, healthcare management, international business, marketing, and operations management. Combined bachelor’s and master’s level programs include accounting BS/MBA and finance BS/MBA, as well as accelerated programs in a number of areas.

KSOM’s ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation Extended Through 2031

Only 6% of business schools worldwide earn AACSB accreditation — and KSOM’s next accreditation visit will be in 2031.

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Community

March 24, 2026

One of the greatest teams of any sport to ever represent the purple and white of The University of Scranton, the 2025-26 Lady Royals women's basketball team ended its season on Saturday.

After stringing together seven consecutive postseason wins in the Landmark Conference and NCAA tournaments, the Lady Royals advanced to the national championship game. Denison University ended Scranton's perfect season, winning the title game, 55-41.

The trip to Salem, Virginia, was not without highlights, however, as Scranton defeated New York University, 60-52, in the Final Four, snapping NYU's historic 91-game winning streak.

Sandwiched between the NYU and Denison games on Thursday and Saturday, the Lady Royals (32-1) volunteered on Friday with Feeding Southwest Virginia. The organization annually distributes nearly 19 million pounds of food to those in need.

"In this, the Lady Royals gave witness to what it means, in the Jesuit tradition, to be women 'for and with others,'" University president Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., said in a community email honoring the team. "By choosing presence over convenience and service over self, the team embodied the University's ideals of placing human dignity at the heart of all we do."

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Across the two games, senior Kaci Kranson scored 15 points, surpassing 2,000 in her career. Senior Kaeli Romanowski scored 23 points with a staggering 33 rebounds.

Meghan Lamanna scored 28 points and Elizabeth Bennett added 19 points, while Katie Gorski, Sophia Talutto and senior Jenna Sloan also played key roles for head coach Ben O'Brien.

In reflecting upon the championship game at his postgame press conference, O'Brien described the final game as a roller-coaster. Denison led, 19-11, at halftime. Scranton came back and led, 34-33, at the end of the three quarters. Both teams struggled mightily from beyond the 3-point line.

The NYU game also tested Scranton's resolve, as the Lady Royals jumped out to a 17-5 lead before being outscored, 47-43, the rest of the way.

Yet, Scranton persevered far more often than not — winning an 11th consecutive conference championship and playing in the national title game for the first time in 41 years — a credit to the team's leadership.

"To see Kaci, Kaeli, Jenna and the team navigate their way through that the way that they do — it's inspiring," O'Brien said. "These are young women who are going to go on to unbelievable careers. To see them on this stage, in this kind of game, navigating through that — it's unbelievable to watch.

"It just makes you so proud to have been a part of their journey here."

In his email, Father Marina expressed gratitude to the players, coaches, fans, families and friends of the Lady Royals.

"Please join me in congratulating the Lady Royals on a historic season that will be remembered with pride and gratitude," Father Marina said. "They have left a lasting mark and serve as a powerful testament of what it means to be a student at The University of Scranton."

The University will honor the team with a celebration at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, inside the Long Center.

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Historic Lady Royals Team To Leave a 'Lasting Mark'

The day after beating NYU on the court, members of the University's women's basketball team spent time off the court helping others.

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Community

March 23, 2026

University Library Book Sale Date, Details Announced

Discover great reads at unbeatable prices while supporting the Weinberg Memorial Library.

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Community

March 23, 2026

Students, Alumni: Work the Room at March 26 Spring Career Expo

Students are invited to discover full-time jobs, internships, long-term service, or interact with representatives from graduate and professional schools and the military.

Staff

March 23, 2026

Need a project done in record time with stellar results? Call a Royal.

In just over one month, two departments united to reimagine and reconstruct an interior area on campus for the benefit of many. The result: a reimagined space at the Weinberg Memorial Library that could be a contender in HGTV's "Small Space, Big Potential."

In the weeks between finals and the spring semester, University of Scranton Facilities and Library teams contributed their vision and skills to complete a Media Room renovation in record time.

“The timeframe for the project was set to work around students' studies, finals and utilize intersession. (From) December 15 to January 23 … the majority of work was completed,” said Michael Ridder, director of maintenance operations at Scranton.

Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library George Aulisio explains the why behind the project.

“The concept grew out of a broad vision for the Library to be a place for all types of learners. We recognized that a section of the Library housing compact rolling shelving for DVDs, VHS tapes and CDs could be transformed into a dynamic student space with a clear purpose. The goal was to create a flexible, modern space that supports students and faculty while retaining media for curricular needs and personal viewing interests,” Aulisio said.

“This renovation reflects the direction the Library has been moving for several years, making a shift from being primarily a physical resource repository toward a dynamic center and service point that actively meets the evolving needs of our community,” he added.

He outlines the results:

a dedicated Media Viewing Room,
a dedicated space for the Education Laboratory and
an open space with lounge seating, individual reading and study space and booths for collaborative learning

A resource reallocation made it possible to “flip the orientation of the room,” according to Aulisio.

“To do this, we carefully curated the Media collection so that actively used, new and popular titles could take up a smaller footprint in the space itself, and less frequently used materials could be relocated to basement storage.

Library Renovation

This called for collaboration.

“From the Library's perspective, this project was about reimagining how the space functions, not just how it looks. Working closely with the Facilities team, we translated that vision into a practical design with a new layout, updated technology infrastructure, including new displays, refreshed furnishings and an environment that feels welcoming and contemporary,” Aulisio said.

Bringing that vision to life: the highly skilled Scranton staff.

“Internal staff completed this work, including Library maintenance Jake Harris and Anjelica Vaccaro, carpenters James Shygelski and Michael Tuffy, electrician Ed Piasecki, plumber Frank Lynott, painters Mark Burke and Jared Reznick, locksmith Joe Wright, and members of our IT Department Jason Wimmer and Jason Oakey,” Ridder said.

Library Media Room Facilities Team

Outside vendors included Premier Environments for carpeting and furniture, JP Jay for shelving units, Stone Office Furniture to disassemble, relocate and reinstall mobile shelving in the Performance Music department, and Sierra Six for data connections.

Ridder outlined the scope of work:

Demolition of existing shelving units, removal of old flooring, cabinetry and some existing walls
Construction of the new layout per design, including the walls and new custom wood-trimmed windows and shelving unit, completed onsite
Installation of new flooring and shelving by Premier Environments
Completion of electrical work, Spackle and painting, ceiling changes, data and new electronics, such as TVs

Library Renovation

“An added bonus was that we were able to relocate the Library's rolling compact shelves to Houlihan-McLean Center so that the Performance Music department could benefit from it. It was a genuine collaboration between Library and Facilities, and the result speaks to what's possible when both teams are aligned around a shared goal.”

- George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library

Viola! Feedback from Library patrons and staff suggests that the renovation, completed in a brief window of time, delivered a significant impact.

"The response has been positive and overwhelmingly strong. Students have embraced the space quickly. In fact, while painters were still putting finishing touches on the walls, students were settling in to study. The staff has also noticed that the collection is more approachable now. Compact rolling shelves are not ideal for discoverability, but now that the collection is on stationary shelves and is curated, it's easier to explore and find a new or classic film for assignments and personal viewing," Aulisio said.

“This is exactly the type of response I had hoped for! It's gratifying to see a vision come to life and to watch the community make it their own. I'm proud to say we have a strong Library culture at Scranton, and we take that responsibility seriously.”

Renovations in Record Time at the Weinberg Memorial Library

In the weeks between fall finals and the spring semester, University of Scranton Facilities and Library teams contributed their vision and skills to complete a Media Room renovation.

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Community

March 22, 2026

On Saturday, March 28, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a concert featuring the University’s Concert Choir and Symphonic Band. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

According to conductors Cheryl Y. Boga and Janelle Decker, the concert will feature a short program by each group, as well as three or four pieces by the combined groups.

“Usually the two groups only perform together at our Commencements, so it is unusual and special for our Houlihan-McLean audience to have the opportunity to hear them combine forces," Decker said.

“We are looking forward to having the groups perform together in our own concert hall, a decidedly more intimate venue acoustically than the Commencement arena they usually team up in," Boga added.

The University of Scranton Concert Choir and Symphonic Band are 50- and 70-plus member groups, respectively, comprised of members of the University community. Their majors and departments span the curriculum. The vast majority of them are undergraduate students, joined by a few graduate students and members of the faculty and staff, none of whom are music majors. They are all brought together by their mutual love of music-making and sharing their love of music with their audiences.

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The primary focus of Performance Music at The University of Scranton is its student choral and instrumental performing ensembles. There is no major in music at the University, and all enrolled Scranton students (undergraduate and graduate) are eligible for membership in the University Bands, University Performance Choirs, University String Orchestra and Ensembles and Steel Drum Ensemble. A few members of the faculty and staff and alumni from the region also perform with the groups. Each year, hundreds of students participate in the ensembles.

For additional information on the concert, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the Performance Music website.

IF YOU GO:

What: IN CONCERT: The University of Scranton Concert Choir and Symphonic Band, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton

Admission: FREE

University Concert Choir and Symphonic Band Performing Saturday, March 28

The University of Scranton's Concert Choir and Symphonic Band rarely play together. This free concert is a special pairing between the two groups.

Faculty

March 21, 2026

Global Insights invites all faculty, staff and students to join the final spring program on April 15, beginning at 11:30 a.m., featuring Eva Grohs, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) for German, who will present "Bavaria." The program will be hosted in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall rm. 509. Registration is required.

Grohs currently teaches three German courses for the University: Beginning German II, Contemporary German Narratives (a course focusing on German culture), and an Individual Study course about German literature and film.

Grohs offered a preview of her presentation.

Share some interesting aspects of Bavaria that you find unique to the state.

I think Bavaria is mostly known internationally for some world-famous celebrations like the Oktoberfest. But there is more to the state than just this, so I want to introduce the audience to some lesser-known, perhaps more localised, celebrations and traditions as well — there are some very interesting ones!

What is an activity you enjoy in Bavaria that you will discuss more in the presentation?

Exploring the landscapes and nature. You can go hiking, swimming, biking and much more in so many nice spots in the state.

What do you miss/enjoy most about being in Bavaria?

Bavaria is really well-connected with public transport, which means that you can get from Munich to the mountains and beautiful lakes or to many different cities in a matter of a few hours at most. I also do find myself longing for some of the food, especially the bakeries and baked goods. The bakeries have so much variety and a German pretzel is just different to the ones here.

What is your favorite location to visit?

There are many wonderful places to see, but I think one of my favorites is the Ammersee, shown below, a pretty big lake close to my hometown. It's a beautiful place to enjoy the sun in the summer and swim, to take in nature, to go on walks year round, or to just sit and relax with friends.

calm waterway with small boats

Briefly describe the people and culture. What values or traditions help to shape both?

I think people from Bavaria can be described as very friendly and diverse. Regional identity and tradition shape daily life. It is also a place that I find to be welcoming and open to new things and people.

Join Eva Grohs for the free luncheon getaway and cultural tour of Bavaria on April 15. Cultural cuisine will be offered.

Register for Global Insights Bavaria.

This program is sponsored by The Office of Global Education, and co-hosted with the Office of Institutional Compliance and Title IX, the Cultural Centers and Office of Residence Life.

For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.

Fulbright Scholar Eva Grohs Presents 'Bavaria'

All students, staff and faculty are invited to spring into 'Bavaria' at the April 15 Global Insights program.

Staff

March 19, 2026

The Staff Senate would like to thank all staff members who took the time to recognize and share their colleagues' accomplishments, sense of community, and dedication to excellence. The Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award would not exist without our caring community!

THE MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD WINNER for March 2026 is:
Dolores Rozelle – Health and Human Performance

How long have you worked at the University?

I have worked at the University for 18 years.

What is your title?

I am the Administrative Assistant for Health and Human Performance.

What do you like best about your job?

I’ve met a number of people over the last 18 years who were so helpful and welcoming, many of whom I consider friends. I love the daily interaction with the people I work with and the students, because every day is a new experience. I work with the best group and work-study students!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love spending time with my family, both human and fur! I also enjoy sewing, quilting, crafting and listening to live music.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the good work that Dolores does on a daily basis. We hope you will join us in personally congratulating Dolores and all our nominees. Dolores will receive a complimentary food donation at our fabulous University food service outlets AND a reserved parking space in the DeNaples Parking Pavilion for March. Each winner is also invited to the Staff Senate Recognition event in May 2026 to receive a certificate of appreciation.

We congratulate Dolores and all the wonderful nominees for being recognized as “Magis” employees!

March 2026 Nominees

Magis March 2026 Nominees

Nominations open for March Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award.

Have you witnessed a University staff member, Aramark or Follett employee offer a simple act of kindness? Go above and beyond for others? Perhaps they embody our Jesuit mission or simply possess an incredible attitude. If so, please recommend this individual for this prestigious award.

Although only University staff members, Aramark, or Follett employees win the award, nominations may be made by any University of Scranton employee.

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for March

Dolores Rozelle receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for March 2026

The University of Scranton women’s basketball team and coaches posing together in front of a charter bus.

Community

March 17, 2026

The University of Scranton Lady Royals departed from campus Tuesday afternoon.

Next stop: Salem, Virginia, home of the NCAA Division III women's basketball Final Four.

Having successfully defended their home court at the Long Center through four rounds of play — the first and second rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8 — the Lady Royals (31-0) will play New York University (29-0) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The winner advances to the national title game against the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (28-3) or Denison University (28-2).

In the Elite 8 win against Concordia-Moorhead, 67-42, senior Kaci Kranson, the D3Hoops.com Region 5 Player of the Year, scored a team-high 15 points. Katie Gorski, Meghan Lamanna and first team all-region selection Kaeli Romanowski also scored in double-figures. Jenna Sloan and Elizabeth Bennett added seven points each. Freshman Sophia Talutto, the D3Hoops.com Region 5 Rookie of the Year, added four points. The Lady Royals are led by head coach Ben O'Brien, the D3Hoops.com Region 5 Coach of the Year.

The Lady Royals have won 11 consecutive Landmark Conference championships. They're back in the Final Four for the first time since 2019. The team won a national title in 1985.

Continue reading to learn more about the matchup and how can you watch and follow:

University of Scranton police SUV with flashing lights parked near a Martz coach bus outside a campus building. — The University of Scranton women's basketball team received a police escort as it left campus, amid spring break, on Tuesday, March 17, en route to the Final Four in Salem, Virginia.

University of Scranton Lady Royals (31-0) vs. NYU Violets (29-0)

What: NCAA Division III women's basketball national semifinal

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19

Where: Cregger Center in Salem, Virginia

Watch online: The game will be streamed live on ESPN+. ESPN+ is a premium streaming service with original online content, including live sporting events. For more information or to purchase an ESPN+ subscription, visit the ESPN+ website.

Watch in-person: Fans are invited to join fellow fans at the University's Watch Party, which will be held at the McIlhenny Ballroom on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served and the game will be shown on the big screen. RSVP at this link.

Follow: The Lady Royals' Instagram handle is @ScrantonLadyRoyals and Twitter/X is @ScrantonWBB. The University's athletic department is on Instagram @RoyalAthletics and Twitter/X @RoyalAthletics. Additionally, live stats during the game will be published by the NCAA.

Tickets: Available for purchase via HomeTown Ticketing.

Up next: The winner advances to play in the national championship game against the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (28-3) or Denison University (28-2). The national championship will also be streamed on ESPN+ at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21.

Lady Royals in the Final Four: Schedule, Streaming, Social Media and More

Fans who are unable to attend the game in Salem, Virginia, can follow the action on social media or watch on ESPN+.

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Community

March 16, 2026

Throughout construction of Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall, the 10,000 square-foot area on the first floor’s northwest wing always had a purpose.

The vision was that it would serve as a “makerspace” or “innovation hub,” two terms often used to describe the facility before it took on its official name: the IDEA Center — short for Innovation, Design, Education, Application — four things happening every day as it nears seven months of serving The University of Scranton and local communities.

"Whether you’re doing an in-class project and need to bring ideas to life, or just trying to find a creative outlet, the Center has so many resources available for students, faculty and the surrounding community,” said Allison Kipp ’29, an IDEA Center work study and business analytics major from Pittston.

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The IDEA Center has assisted 185-plus students and counting with class or personal creative projects, using 3D design, CNC fabrication, graphic design or media production. The podcast studio alone has accommodated approximately 90 reservations.

Additionally, more than 400 community members have come through its doors, according to IDEA Center director Thomas Bryan, and it has served more than 200 of them with applied resources and programming.

"The Center has become a regional hub where educators, civic leaders, corporate teams and students collaborate through design-based learning, innovation and workforce-aligned experiences,” Bryan said.

Recent visitors have included several dozen attendees at Campaign School, a free workshop organized by the University's Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service. The event provided aspiring political candidates and staffers with opportunities to network and learn what it takes to run a political campaign. Using the IDEA Center’s large classroom space, the three current Lackawanna County Commissioners, former U.S. Sen. and current University of Scranton Leahy Distinguished Fellow in Public Service Bob Casey, and prominent marketing professionals offered guidance at the event.

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Many school-age children have visited the IDEA Center as well, including students from the NEPA PAC After School Program who used the IDEA Center’s industry-level design and fabrication tools to create personal brand images that were engraved onto wooden plaques. Students also went home with custom NEPA PAC T-shirts that they personally hand-pressed.

The visit, which included five Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine students who volunteered to help, made for “an evening of creativity, innovation and hands-on learning,” Bryan said.

“Experiences like that embody the mission of the IDEA Center,” Bryan said. “Moving learners from consumers to creators and empowering young people across our region to see themselves as innovators, leaders and makers of their own future.”

Weiss Hall also serves as the headquarters for the Departments of Psychology and of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology; the Small Business Development Center; Student Health Services; the University of Success; and the Center for Health, Education and Wellness.

Together, these academic units, student-support offices and University programs fulfill the charge given years ago by one of the building’s benefactors.

"Get the idea, do basic research, apply the idea,” Robert S. Weiss '68 said at the 2024 naming announcement. “Then go out and ‘set the world on fire.’”

Weiss Hall’s IDEA Center Begins To Fulfill Its Promise [VIDEO+PHOTOS]

The University’s new facility is quickly becoming a campus and regional engine for imagination and innovation.

Community

March 16, 2026

Pope Francis Coauthor and Friend To Speak at University of Scranton

The story of how a rabbi and a pope built a decades-long bond will be told May 12.

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Student

March 15, 2026

The Department of World Languages and Cultures welcomed over 200 guests for the 2026 Annual World Languages Day on March 5 at The University of Scranton, providing students, faculty, staff and language students and teachers from local high schools with a unique and unforgettable program.

More than 150 students from 10 local high schools joined dozens more from the University to hear a message about the value of World Languages. Interactive presentations were delivered in six languages. Participants engaged with World Languages instructors during break-out sessions featuring American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Carolyn Barry welcomed a packed room.

The theme of this year’s World Languages Day: “Make Yourself More (interesting than AI). Dr. Amy Kuiken, Coordinator of the Language Learning Center at the University, explained that “we find ourselves once again living through an era when humans need to think about how to set ourselves apart from emerging technology when it threatens to do all the things we can do.”

Dr. Kuiken said AI-driven translation apps can now “handle everything from grammar and vocabulary to the trickier things related to tone and style. … Where we used to have to, in some cases, agonize over the best way to say something…we go straight to a translator that can increasingly handle more and more of that for us. But I think it’s important to keep in mind that if we’re outsourcing everything to an AI, we’re already replaceable by an AI.”

Kuiken maintained that those who do learn a language are investing in themselves: “Now you’re noticing cultural, linguistic, psychological, historical, social patterns, rules, alternatives, mechanics, properties…You see the matrix. This is how you grow and make yourself more interesting than AI.”

Kuiken appealed to those “who may be thinking that language learning might be one of the first things to go in an AI age” by sharing a personal story about how language learning “can set people apart while bringing people together.” Using social media, she unintentionally befriended a community leader in Tanzania after responding to a call to help translate for local French-speaking families in Scranton. This led to an international educational partnership that benefits hundreds of students today.

“We have an ever-evolving sense of what language is. People are starting to recognize that language is much more than translation, vocabulary and grammar. It’s about context, creativity, strategy, identity and community,” Kuiken said.

Dr. Yamile Silva, Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures, put it powerfully: “From the very first cry of a newborn to the last words whispered by an elder, language accompanies every moment of our lives. It is how we express love, resolve conflict, pass down wisdom, tell stories and make sense of a world that is often complex and uncertain. Language is not simply a tool for communication — it is the very fabric of who we are.”

Silva pointed out that “the study of world languages and cultures is not a luxury…It is one of the most urgent and practical investments a young person can make in their future — and one of the most meaningful contributions a university can make to the world…When you learn another language, you do not simply gain a new set of vocabulary words or grammar rules. You gain access to an entirely different way of thinking…You realize that the world is wider, and richer than you ever imagined…in that realization, something profound happens — you become a better thinker, a more empathetic human being, and a more effective citizen of the world.

Silva said, “Here at The University of Scranton, we take that mission seriously. Our Department of World Languages is not simply a place where conjugations are memorized and textbooks are studied…Our students take those lessons beyond the classroom — into study abroad programs, community engagement, research and careers that make a difference in the lives of others.

“Today's celebration is a testament to that commitment. It is a reminder of why we do what we do.”

Special Thanks to WLC Instructors Who Contributed to the Event:

Mandarin Chinese - Professor Chih-Yi Wu, Taiwanese Government Chinese language instructor

Spanish – Professor Agustina Santivañez, Spanish language Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Argentina

Japanese – Professor Kazumasa Fujita, ALLEX Foundation Japanese language instructor

German – Professor Eva Grohs, German language Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Germany

Arabic - Professor Mohamed El Ghanam, Arabic language Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Egypt

Italian – Professor Franca Kelly, University of Scranton adjunct professor of Italian

American Sign Language (ASL) – Professor MaryAnn Stefko, University of Scranton adjunct professor of ASL

Russian – Professor Anastasia Maume, University of Scranton adjunct professor of Russian

French and General Linguistics – Dr. Amy Kuiken, Language Learning Center coordinator

With support from the World Languages and Cultures full-time faculty:

Dr. Yamile Silva, chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures

Dr. Marzia Caporale

Dr. Virginia Picchietti

Dr. Habib Zanzana

Local High Schools Attending the Event:

Dallas

Honesdale

Lakeland

Old Forge

Riverside H

Scranton

Valley View

Wallenpaupack

Western Wayne

West Scranton

Third Annual World Languages Day: “Make Yourself More (Interesting Than AI)”

The Department of World Languages and Cultures welcomed over 200 guests for the 2026 Annual World Languages Day on March 5 at the University, including students, faculty, staff and language students and teachers from local high schools.

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Student

March 15, 2026

Twelve undergraduate students, one recent graduate and five professors from The University of Scranton had six research posters presented at the 2026 Eastern Psychological Association Conference in Boston on Feb. 27-28.

The following students had research presented at the conference:

Gianna Assuncao ʼ26, a neuroscience major from Clark, New Jersey, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with faculty member Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Joseph Battaglia ʼ26, a neuroscience major from Campbell, New York, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with faculty member Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Annabelle Berry ʼ27, a psychology major from Pringle, presented research titled “The Influence of Contextual and Confirmation Bias On Views Of Source Probability” with Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology.

Emma Caldwell ʼ26, a psychology major from Little Neck, New York, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Erica Czerwinski ʼ26, a psychology major from Burlington, Massachusetts, presented research titled “Courses Required For Admission To Doctoral Programs In Clinical Psychology” and “Theoretical Orientations Of Clinical Psychology Faculty: Contemporary Data and Historical Patterns” with John Norcross, Ph.D., distinguished professor of psychology and Michael Sayette, Ph.D., distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. Czerwinski also presented research titled “The Effect Of Different Types Of Lies On Destination Memory” with Jill Warker, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Sophia da Costa ʼ26, a neuroscience major from Ambler, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Connor Gannon ʼ27, a psychology major from West Orange, New Jersey, presented research titled “The Influence of Contextual and Confirmation Bias On Views Of Source Probability” with Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology.

Anna Gowarty ʼ26, a psychology major from Scranton, presented research titled “The Influence of Contextual and Confirmation Bias On Views Of Source Probability” with Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology.

Leah Nealon ʼ26, a psychology major from Clarks Green, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Edisa Reynoso ʼ27, a psychology major from New York City, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Joseph Vazquez ʼ26, a psychology major from Nutley, New Jersey, presented research titled “College Studentsâ View Jane Elliot's Brown-Eye Blue-Eye Exercise As Ethical” with Jessica Nolan, Ph.D., professor of psychology.

Maria Vyzaniaris ʼ27, a neuroscience major from Furlong, presented research titled “Phineas Gage Case Study: A Hyperbolic Depiction Across Introductory Textbooks” with Patrick Orr, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology.

Gabrielle Jamieson Gʼ25, a psychology major from Bradley Beach, New Jersey, presented research titled “College Students View Jane Elliot's Brown-Eye Blue-Eye Exercise As Ethical” with Jessica Nolan, Ph.D., professor of psychology.

Berry, Caldwell, Czerwinski, da Costa, Gannon, Gowarty, Vazquez, and Jamieson all attended the conference to present their work.

Also in attendance were their professors: Jessica Nolan, Ph.D., John Norcross, Ph.D., Patrick Orr, Ph.D. ʼ06, Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D., Jill Warker, Ph.D.

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Psychology Department Members Present Research at Conference

Undergraduate students, an alum and faculty members from The University of Scranton presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference in Boston.

Community

March 13, 2026

Program on the Impact of AI and Data Centers on March 30

The University community is invited for “The High Cost of AI: How Data Centers Are Reshaping Pennsylvania’s Energy Landscape” on Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall.

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