July 2010

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.