Alumni Archive

06/02/2021
Scranton Alumni Network Continues To Thrive
Alumni stay connected despite unprecedented challenges.
06/02/2021
Alumni Society Advisory Board Names New Chair
Joseph L. Sorbera III '08 has been named the new chair The Alumni Society Advisory Board.
06/02/2021
Council Of Alumni Lawyers Names Next Chair
Eric Brophy, Esq. '92 named as new chair of the CAL.
06/01/2021
University Concludes Alumni Career Development Webinar Series
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help you achieve your goals.
06/01/2021
Karpovich To Receive 2021 Peter A. Carlesimo Award
University to honor veteran coach at 2021 Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner June 14.
06/01/2021
Alumni Class Notes, June 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
06/01/2021
Twin Sisters Get Matching Graduate Degrees at Scranton
Twins Mary Lynn Massino G’20 and Maria Ehnot G’15 chose the same career and the same graduate school to help them achieve their goals as vocational rehabilitation counselors.
06/01/2021
Reminder: We Need Your Input to Improve the Online Scranton Journal!
This past academic year, as a result of the pandemic, the University published digital-only issues of The Scranton Journal, the alumni magazine. We hope you’ll let us know about your experience.
05/11/2021
Four Receive Honorary Degrees from University
University will recognize four honorary degree recipients at its 2021 undergraduate commencement ceremonies.
05/05/2021
University To Celebrate Day Of Giving May 6
Celebrate Scranton's seventh annual Day of Giving by supporting your favorite University cause.
05/05/2021
Alumni: We Need Your Input to Improve the Online Scranton Journal!
This past academic year, as a result of the pandemic, the University published digital-only issues of The Scranton Journal, the alumni magazine. We hope you’ll let us know about your experience.
05/05/2021
Rainbow Royals to Hold Virtual Meet and Greet May 12
Join us for an update on LGBTQIA+ life on campus.
05/05/2021
University to Continue Alumni Career Development Webinar Series May 26
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help you achieve your goals.
05/05/2021
Alumni Class Notes, May 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
04/27/2021
Fortune Best Online MBA Programs Includes Scranton
Fortune ranked The University of Scranton’s online MBA program at No. 72 in the nation.
04/13/2021
Agreement with Indian Institute of Management Signed
Indian Institute of Management, Jammu, and The University of Scranton signed agreement for academic exchange and research collaborations.
04/07/2021
University To Hold MAC Symposium Oct. 2
Medical alumni to present and field questions.
04/07/2021
University To Hold Annual Prelaw Society Banquet Virtually May 3
Alumnae duo to give keynote address.
04/07/2021
Reminder: University To Hold Day Of Service April 24
Show the world what it means to be men and women for and with others.
04/07/2021
University Continues Alumni Career Development Webinar Series April 28
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help you achieve your goals.
04/06/2021
University To Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament And Award Dinner June 14
University to honor Ed Karpovich '76, G'86 at this year's Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner.
04/06/2021
University Releases 'Bridges To El Salvador: A University of Scranton Documentary'
New video examines the University's 20-year relationship with the people of El Salvador.
04/06/2021
Alumni Class Notes, April 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
04/06/2021
Scranton Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation
Multiple online education sources have ranked several of The University of Scranton’s online and on-campus programs among the best in the nation.
03/17/2021
New Online Master’s Degree Specialization Offered
The University will offer a new specialization in data analytics as part of its online master’s degree program in health informatics.
03/03/2021
University to Hold Day of Service April 24
Show the world what it means to be men and women for and with others.
03/03/2021
University Launches Rainbow Royals
Scranton's LGBTQIA+ and ally network to foster connections with the University community.
03/03/2021
FANS And Alumni Board Launch Agape Latte Virtual Series
Students enjoy virtual "coffee talk" sessions with Scranton alumni.
03/03/2021
University Continues Alumni Career Development Webinar Series March 31
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help you achieve your goals.
03/03/2021
New Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
The University will offer a new master’s degree in applied behavior analysis beginning in the fall of 2021.
03/03/2021
Alumni Class Notes, March 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
02/25/2021
Kania School of Management Accreditation Extended
AACSB International accreditation was renewed for The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management through 2025.
02/02/2021
University Book Club to Discuss 'The Devil's Advocate'
Join The University of Scranton Book Club to participate in lively, virtual discussions.
02/02/2021
University Continues Alumni Career Development Webinar Series Feb. 24
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help advance your career.
02/02/2021
Alumni Class Notes, Feb. 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
02/02/2021
Scranton Online Programs Among Best in Nation
Scranton’s online graduate programs in business and MBA ranked among the best in nation and among the best for veterans by U.S. News.
01/21/2021
University’s Gateway Makes National Appearance
Scranton’s Class of 2020 Gateway’s amber lighting in honor of a national moment of remembrance appeared in national Inauguration coverage.
01/13/2021
University Among Nation’s Best Business Schools
The Princeton Review has included Scranton among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” for 16 consecutive years.
01/06/2021
University To Hold Alumni Career Development Webinar Jan. 27
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help advance your career in this exclusive webinar.
01/06/2021
Royals Submit Recipes To Virtual Christmas Cookie Swap
Enjoy a taste of your fellow Royals' kitchens.
01/06/2021
Alumni Class Notes, Jan. 2021
Share your story with your Royal Family.
12/02/2020
University Community Celebrates Giving Tuesday
University community raises more than $80k for University causes on global day of giving.
12/02/2020
University Holds Virtual Royal Cookie Swap
'Tis the season for festive baking! Share your favorite recipes with your fellow Royals.
12/02/2020
University Debuts Christmas Special
Celebrate the season with your Royal Family.
12/02/2020
Alumni Class Notes, Dec. 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
12/01/2020
National Nursing Licensure Pass Rate Tops 98 Percent
Scranton’s pass rate of 98.72 percent for the National Council Licensure Examination for nursing graduates is above the national average.
12/01/2020
Celebrating 50 Years of Computing Science with Prof. Paul M. Jackowitz ’77, P’11, ‘16
A student turned professor reflects on the history of computer science at Scranton.
11/23/2020
Open Doors by Learning a Language, Alumni Tell Their Stories
One way students can open doors is by learning a world language.
11/04/2020
Alumna Takes Atypical Accounting Path to Arrive at SoulCycle
Sameera Desai Sullivan ’05, G’06 turns her accounting degree into a global career in fashion and fitness.
11/04/2020
University To Host Thanksgiving Floral Workshop
Learn how to make the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece at a zoom workshop hosted by Dorian Butovich of Central Park Flowers.
11/04/2020
Alumni Class Notes, Nov. 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
11/03/2020
Nursing Program Nationally Recognized for Impact
The University was one of two colleges in the nation selected to receive a 2020 Assessment and Impact Award for Nursing Education.
10/28/2020
Theresa Haley ‘86 Prepares and Protects VA Hospital
VA infection preventionist and former volleyball student-athlete keeps patients, staff safe.
10/21/2020
Finding a Purpose: Relvas Thrives as School Psychologist
Like any other wide-eyed, 18-year old freshman, Vanessa Relvas ’12 didn't know exactly what she was in for when she stepped onto Scranton’s campus more than a decade ago.
10/14/2020
Alumni Nurses Featured on 'Today Show'
Nurses Andrew Graham '08 and Valerie Lucas '14 were part of the "heroic team" who treated their colleague at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
10/14/2020
Three Receive President’s Medals at Virtual Event
The University’s President’s Business Council honored Margaret “Maggie” Quinn Mariotti, John R. Mariotti and Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn.
10/14/2020
Honor Roll Of Donors Recognizes Donor Generosity
More than 9,400 alumni, parents and friends gave to the University during the last fiscal year.
10/13/2020
Scranton among Best Colleges for Public Good
The University ranked among nation’s best for social mobility, research and service of graduates according to Washington Monthly.
10/07/2020
PBC To Hold Virtual Celebration Oct. 8
Support Scranton students at this year's virtual celebration.
10/07/2020
Remembering Jack Brennan '68
University Community Remembers Alumnus, Trustee, Donor and Mentor.
10/07/2020
Alumni Society Announces Pumpkin Carving Contest
Submit your entry by Oct. 30 to win a spooktacular Scranton prize.
10/07/2020
University To Celebrate Jesuit Friends And Alumni Sunday Oct. 24, 25
Rekindle your connection to the Society of Jesus virtually.
10/07/2020
Ledetsch Adjusts on the Fly, Helps Long Island Block Back COVID-19
A former volleyball standout battles pandemic amid unprecedented circumstances outside New York City.
10/07/2020
Alumni Class Notes, Oct. 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
10/06/2020
Scranton Among Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges
The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education ranked Scranton No. 92 in the nation for student engagement in its Best Colleges 2021.
09/28/2020
University of Scranton Names Four New Trustees
The University of Scranton names four new members, including two alumni, to its board of trustees.
09/21/2020
Kelly Loughlin '14 Blocks COVID-19 Spread in Honolulu
A former Scranton volleyball standout fights the pandemic in Hawaii.
09/15/2020
Planned October Commencement Events Cancelled
The University of Scranton cancelled its planned October commencement events for its class of 2020.
09/14/2020
U.S. News Ranks Scranton No. 6 in 2021 Guidebook
U.S. News ranked Scranton among the top 10 ‘Best Regional Universities in North’ for 27th consecutive year.
09/09/2020
President Updates Campus on Pandemic Response
University of Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., provided an update on the University's pandemic response in a video message.
09/02/2020
University Book Club Provides Compelling Discussion
Club to discuss "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson Sept. 20.
09/02/2020
1,000+ 'Mask Up' For Scranton Students
More than 1,000 donors raise more than $33,000 for emergency student aid.
09/02/2020
Medical Alumni Council To Hold Webinar Sept. 12
Join your fellow medical alumni for "Finding Mentors and Maintaining Your Sense of Self in Medicine."
09/02/2020
University Launches Post-Scranton Survival Guide 2020
Monthly e-newsletter provides resources and advice for new grads.
09/02/2020
University To Celebrate 50 Years Of Computing Sciences Sept. 17
Meet up virtually with department faculty, students and fellow alumni.
09/01/2020
Alumni Class Notes, September 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
09/01/2020
Chemistry Alumna Co-authors Study on COVID-19
Karolyn Teufel, M.D. '98 coauthored a study alongside other George Washington University researchers. The team found five biomarkers associated with higher odds of clinical deterioration and death in COVID-19 patients.
08/26/2020
Scranton Among Nation’s Best Values for College
Money magazine ranked Scranton among the nation’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” in a 2020 list published online today.
08/18/2020
Scranton in Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List
Scranton listed among the nation’s best science labs, campus foods and most religious students in Princeton Review’s Best 386 Colleges book.
08/12/2020
Scranton Ranked Among Best Catholic Colleges in US
Multiple online sources have ranked The University of Scranton among the top 25 Catholic colleges in the nation.
08/05/2020
Infectious Disease Expert Discusses Outbreaks, Responses and Covid-19
Col. James Cummings, M.D. ’88, H’15, president of ICON Government and Public Health Solutions, Inc., discusses COVID-19.
08/05/2020
PBC To Offer Virtual Celebration Oct. 8
PBC To Hold Virtual Celebration In Place Of Annual Award Dinner.
08/05/2020
University Holds Zoom Welcome For Class of 2024 Families
Alumni, parents and staff members virtually welcome incoming Class of 2024 families to their Royal Family.
08/05/2020
Alumni Class Notes, August 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
07/22/2020
Makers of The History of The Office Visited Campus
University of Scranton students, staff and alumni interviewed for new Spotify broadcast of The History of the Office.
07/14/2020
Alumna CIO Discusses Innovation in the Time of COVID
In a recent interview with HealthLeaders, Karen Murphy, Ph.D., RN '91 discussed how Geisinger and the Steele Institute pivoted to respond to COVID-19. 
07/06/2020
Master’s in Business Analytics Offered at Scranton
The University will offer a new master’s degree in business analytics online and on-campus beginning in the fall 2020 semester.
06/30/2020
Alumni Class Notes, July 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
06/04/2020
Expert in Emerging Special Pathogens Responds to Pandemic
Alex Isakov, M.D., MPH ’87, no stranger to emerging special pathogens in his career, engages daily with inter-disciplinary teams that are forging Emory University’s response to the pandemic.
06/03/2020
Virtual Reunion Events Planned For June 12-14
Celebrate your milestone year with your fellow alumni at these virtual events.
06/03/2020
Alumni Class Notes, June 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
06/03/2020
Danielle Healey, RN '11 Returns to Work after COVID
Danielle Healy '11 is an RN at Yale New Haven Hospital in the Perioperative Services Adult Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) who tested positive for COVID-19 on April 2. Her mom, sister, niece and husband also contracted the virus. 
06/02/2020
Slideshow: Meet More Royal Responders
Alumni continue to respond to the pandemic. Meet some of our Royal Responders in this slideshow.
05/27/2020
Eileen Parinisi Dimond '85: The Role of National Cancer Institute During the Pandemic
"NCI doesn’t stop even when a pandemic hits the globe. Our mission in cancer research continues and, in fact, NCI has been tapped to use its unique resources and breadth of experience to address aspects of the pandemic," said Dimond.
05/27/2020
Maura Regan ‘13 G’14 Named New York Post's Hero of the Day
Maura Regan ‘13 G’14, an Acute Care Occupational Therapist at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, is guiding COVID-19 survivors through their post-ventilator recoveries. She was named New York Post's "Hero of the Day" on May 26, 2020.
05/19/2020
Nursing Alumnae Connect at One NYC Hospital
While most are keeping their distance during the pandemic, three Scranton alumnae remain in close proximity to one another in New York City. 
05/11/2020
Reunion is Postponed. Friendship is not Canceled.
Freshman year roommates James Kompany '95 and Dr. Vince Carsillo '95, who are both navigating unfamiliar territory during the pandemic, will miss reconnecting this summer at Reunion. But they are reminded of what Scranton gave them.
05/06/2020
5.06.20: Royals Rise Up
Celebrate Scranton's sixth annual Day of Giving.
05/05/2020
Alumni Class Notes, May 2020
Share your story with your Royal Family.
05/05/2020
Nurses Day: Collection of Stories
It's Nurses Day. We value the hard work of our RoyalRNs every day, but today, this year, we want to send them a special thank you. We have gathered some of our recent Royals Respond stories featuring nurses below. 
04/24/2018
University Hosts Relay For Life
More than 30 teams raised more than $37,000 toward cancer research and patient care programs.
04/17/2018
KSOM Hosts Women In Business Panel And Luncheon
Alumnae Return To Campus To Share Wisdom with Students.
04/10/2018
Scranton Among Nation’s Best for Salary Potential
Scranton ranked in the nation’s top 12 percent of the “Best Universities and Colleges by Salary Potential” according to PayScale’s report.
04/04/2018
University Announces Rugby Reunion
Rugby Alumni To Return To Campus April 27 & 28.
04/04/2018
Fields Named at Quinn Athletics Campus
The University announces the names for three fields at the Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus.
04/03/2018
University Announces 2018 O'Hara Award Honorees
University To Honor Recipients Reunion Weekend.
04/03/2018
University To Hold Scranton Purple Passion Day April 13
Wear Your Scranton Gear To Show Your Passion.
04/03/2018
Alumni Class Notes, April 2018
Share Your Story With Your Royal Family.
03/29/2018
Alumni Can Volunteer for Day of Service
University of Scranton alumni will volunteer at locations across the East Coast on April 14 as part of the ninth annual Day of Service.
03/27/2018
University Opens 5.06K Registration
Royals To Celebrate Weekend Of Giving At Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus.
03/20/2018
Alumni, Students Celebrate Shamrockin' Eve
Alumni And Students Celebrate Scranton, Support The University.
03/13/2018
AmazonSmile Announces Triple Donation Promotion For University Through March 31
Shop At AmazonSmile To Support The University.
03/06/2018
Spring 2018 Alumni Events Preview
A Guide To Upcoming Alumni Events.
03/06/2018
Alumni Class Notes, March 2018
Share Your Story With Your Royal Family.
03/02/2018
Vice President for University Advancement Named
Thomas MacKinnon has been named vice president for university advancement.
02/27/2018
University Unveils Shamrockin Eve 2018 T
Register Today For Shamrockin' Eve 2018.
02/27/2018
NEPA Dinner Series Continues At Market Street Grill March 6
Royals To Gather At North Scranton Eatery.
02/14/2018
MHA Program Awarded for Sustainability Effort
The University’s Master in Health Administration program to receive the CAHME/Canon Award for Sustainability in Healthcare Management.
02/06/2018
Alumni Share #LoveScranton Moments
Alumni Share Their Favorite Scranton Memories With Their Royal Family.
02/06/2018
Alumni Class Notes, February 2018
Share Your Story With Your Royal Family.
01/30/2018
Men's Lacrosse To Hold Alumni Day Feb. 3
Men's Lacrosse alumni will return to campus Feb. 3 for the team's annual Alumni Day celebration.
01/09/2018
University Announces Scranton Day Of Service 2018
Royals To give Back April 14.
01/09/2018
Alumni Class Notes, January 2018
Share Your Story with Your Royal Family.
01/09/2018
University Announces 2018 Florida Receptions
Join Your Fellow Royals In The Sunshine State
01/09/2018
A Retreat for University Alumni
Retreat To Offer Concrete Ways To Find God In All Things.
01/09/2018
Support The MAC Medical Mission To Haiti
Support Students And Alumni Doctors
01/09/2018
Join Us: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins January 26
Join Your Fellow Royals In The Lehigh Valley
01/08/2018
New York Christmas Reception 2017
University Celebrates Christmas In The Big Apple.
01/08/2018
New Jersey Christmas Reception 2017
University Celebrates Christmas In The Garden State.
01/08/2018
Washington, D.C., Christmas Reception 2017
University Celebrates Christmas In The Capital.
12/12/2017
Philadelphia Christmas Reception 2017
University Celebrates Christmas In City Of Brotherly Love
12/06/2017
Scranton Celebrates 50th Annual Noel Night Concert
Performance Music at The University of Scranton celebrated the 50th annual Noel Night Concert to a capacity crowd on Dec. 2.
12/05/2017
Alumni Class Notes, December
December 6, 2017
12/05/2017
Preparing for Christmas the Scranton Way
Find out how the University can help you prepare for Christmas.
11/28/2017
University Announces 2017 Christmas Parties
The University of Scranton Will Hold Several Christmas Parties This Year.
11/21/2017
2017 Alumni Survey Reveals Alumni Opinions
Alumni Participants Share Their Thoughts On The University.
11/13/2017
Alumni, Students Turn Out for Beyond the Commons
Fifteen Alumni Host 55 Students
11/06/2017
University Seeks 2018 O'Hara Awards Nominations
Nominations Will Be Accepted Through Dec. 11
11/06/2017
Alumna Judge Swears In Alumna Lawyer
Royal Administers Oath Of Admission To Fellow Royal.
11/06/2017
Students Begin New DBA Program at Scranton
The first cohort of students began the new doctor of business administration (DBA) at The University of Scranton this fall semester.
11/01/2017
Alumni Class Notes, November
Read about members of your class here.
10/31/2017
DRSC To Hold Community Gathering Nov. 8
DRSC To Raise Money For Those Affected By Natural Disasters.
10/31/2017
University to Offer Master of Science in Finance
The University of Scranton’s new Master of Science in Finance program emphasizes an ethical approach to financial and investment management.
10/25/2017
MAC Symposium Brings Students, Alumni Together
Alumni Return To Campus For CME Event.
10/25/2017
Ten Year Anniversary of The Office Convention
Oct. 26-28 marks the 10th anniversary of The Office Convention, which began with a live Today show broadcast from campus on Oct. 26, 2007.
10/24/2017
University Names Business Partner Of The Year 2017
Mulrooney & Sporer Electrical Contractors Honored At Dinner.
10/19/2017
Scranton Names Class of 2021 Presidential Scholars
The University of Scranton has awarded nine students from its class of 2021 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
10/16/2017
Alumni Society to Hold Atlanta Luncheon Oct. 22
Royals to gather at Mary Mac's Tea Room.
10/11/2017
Medical Alumni Council to hold MAC Symposium 2017
Medical alumni to return to campus Oct. 14 for CME event.
10/10/2017
PBC Dinner Raises $1.2 Million
The President’s Business Council honored Dennis J. McGonigle ’82, CFO, SEI Investments, at the University’s16th Annual Award Dinner.
10/03/2017
University of Scranton Names New Trustees
The University of Scranton has named five new individuals to its Board of Trustees.
09/28/2017
Starting Fresh with Kate (Toolan) Madden '01
Alumna creates staffing agency for summer jobs
09/28/2017
Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Noll '05
Chicago Review of Books praises alumna's collection of poetry
09/28/2017
Alumni Spotlight: Jim Brown '88 and Katelyn Green '17
A PBC event connects an alumna with her deceased father's roommate
09/27/2017
Alumni Spotlight: Jason Mascitti '80
Alumnus uses Scranton education to help save his own life
09/27/2017
Giving Back by Paying Forward
Alumnus establishes an endowed scholarship in memory of his parents
09/27/2017
Pope Francis blesses child of alumni couple
A young boy meets Pope Francis through Make-A-Wish America
09/08/2017
Alumni Spotlight: Ron Babcock '01
Alumnus' comedy album debuts at #1 on iTunes Comedy Chart
09/08/2017
Jesuit Tradition of Support for the Arts Lives on
University, Scranton Prep partnership for Scranton Shakespeare Festival exemplifies centuries-old Jesuit tradition of support for the arts
08/18/2017
Fall Alumni Preview
Your guide to the University's fall events