July 2010

The University of Scranton To Study Health Care Management Education Globally

The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) selected The University of Scranton to lead its International Healthcare Management Education Initiative to study how and where health care management education is being taught globally.

The University of Scranton is Major Force in Regional Economy

In the process of providing a nationally recognized education to more than 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students, The University of Scranton has a substantial positive impact on the region and its economy through voluntary contributions, employment, fees, taxes and a range of contributed services, according to a report issued by the school.

The University of Scranton Hosts International Conference on the History of Women Religious

The eighth triennial Conference on the History of Women Religious, a national forum that promotes and recognizes scholarly research on the subject of women religious worldwide, will take place at The University of Scranton June 27-30.

Occupational Therapy Professor Named Teacher of the Year

Marlene J. Morgan, Ed.D., assistant professor of occupational therapy, has been named Teacher of the Year by The University of Scranton’s Class of 2010.

Scranton Priest Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination

Rev. G. Donald Pantle, S.J., celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination at a Mass on Saturday, June 19, at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Scranton.

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2010 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during the Jesuit school’s commencement exercises held recently on campus.

New Refund Option Now Available to University of Scranton Students

The University of Scranton and PNC Bank, National Association, announced today a new automated Royal ePay (ReP) refund option for students through PNC Payment Portal, providing students with fast, automated access to school-administered refunds via a delivery method of their choosing (direct deposit or paper check).

Father Pantle Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination

Rev. G. Donald Pantle, S.J., will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination at an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 19, at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Scranton.

University of Scranton Announces Spring 2010 Dean’s List

A total of 1,431 students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2010 spring semester.

Volunteers Needed for University of Scranton Study

Volunteers are needed for a study measuring the effect of consuming one medium potato at lunch and dinner on body biochemistry.

Art History Professor Recognized by The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton named Josephine M. Dunn, Ph.D., associate professor of history, its CASE Professor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding performance as a member of the faculty.

Carolyn Forché: Address to Graduates at 2010 Undergraduate Commencement

It is a great honor to be here for the Commencement of the Class of 2010 at The University of Scranton. This is a very special place, as all of you know.

The Music of Tango Masters Featured in Schemel Concert Cabaret

The music of tango masters of the past will be reprised during The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum Concert Program.

Management Professor Receives Outstanding Service Award

Students Awarded President’s Research Fellowships

Six University of Scranton students were awarded President’s Fellowship for Summer Research Awards for 2010.

The University of Scranton and TCMC Announce MD-MHA Degree Program

On Thursday, July 22, officials of The University of Scranton and The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to offer a dual degree program in Medicine and Health Administration.

Scranton’s Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi Names Teacher of the Year

Sandra LaManna, a faculty specialist in the Education Department at The University of Scranton, was recently named Kappa Delta Pi Teacher of the Year by Scranton’s chapter of the international honor society in education.

Scranton Welcomes and Challenges Class of 2014 at Orientation

The members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2014 are learning what a Jesuit education at Scranton means during orientation sessions that began last week and conclude on Friday, July 16.

Library Hosts Exhibit about Jesuits in Lithuania

The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library will host a traveling exhibit regarding Jesuits in Lithuania from July 6 to August 13 in the fifth floor Heritage Room.

Scranton Places Second in Math Competition

A team from The University of Scranton placed second in the 2010 Garden State Undergraduate Mathematics Competition.

University of Scranton Graduates Committed to Service

University of Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., hosted a reception for the 21 members of the Jesuit university’s Class of 2010 who committed to long-term volunteer service positions at organizations worldwide.

University of Success Welcomes 15th Incoming Class

The University of Scranton will welcome the 15th incoming class to the University of Success Program at its Summer Institute, July 11 - 23.

Faculty Awarded Summer Research Grants

Five members of The University of Scranton’s faculty have been selected by the Faculty Development Board to receive research grants for the summer 2010.

Scranton Student Wins First Place at PICPA Writing Competition

Molly Klusek, who received her master’s degree in business administration from The University of Scranton in 2010 through the Kania School of Management’s five-year BS/MBA program, won first place in the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s (PICPA) 2010 Student Writing Competition.