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New Book by Sondra Myers Published image
Staff
June 28, 2018

New Book by Sondra Myers Published

Sondra Myers new book, “The People’s Choice: Public Education and American Democracy,” stresses value of American public education system.

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions image
Student
June 28, 2018

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2018 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.

Fall Club Fair, Aug. 31 image
Student
June 28, 2018

Fall Club Fair, Aug. 31

The Fall Club Fair will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the Dionne Green. The rain location is the DeNaples ballroom.

Staff, Submit your Nomination for Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award image
Staff
June 27, 2018

Staff, Submit your Nomination for Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award

If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to submit your nomination for next month’s Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award. Please forward your nominations by June 28!

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Student
June 26, 2018

Students Added to Fall 2017 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

University of Success Seniors Graduate  image
Community
June 26, 2018

University of Success Seniors Graduate

High school students graduate from University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program.

Library Research Prize Winners Recognized  image
Student
June 25, 2018

Library Research Prize Winners Recognized

The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library announces the 2018 Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research prize winners.

Wells Fargo Representatives Visit University of Success image
Community
June 25, 2018

Wells Fargo Representatives Visit University of Success

Representatives from Wells Fargo met with high school students participating in The University of Scranton’s University of Success.

Immersed in El Salvador, A Reflection image
Student
June 25, 2018

Immersed in El Salvador, A Reflection

Taylor Limone '20 reflects on her ISP trip to El Salvador.

Orientation Begins for Class of 2022 image
Student
June 25, 2018

Orientation Begins for Class of 2022

Two-day summer orientation sessions begin for members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2022, their parents and guardians.

Duquesne Law Degree Affiliation Established image
Student
June 25, 2018

Duquesne Law Degree Affiliation Established

The University of Scranton and Duquesne University School of Law enter into a law degree affiliation.

Professor Writes About 1917 Boston Marathon Champ image
Faculty
June 25, 2018

Professor Writes About 1917 Boston Marathon Champ

Together with his son, Lawrence W. Kennedy, Ph.D., recently wrote a biography about his great-uncle, Boston Marathon champ and bricklayer Bill Kennedy. We asked him about his great-uncle and the writing process.

Alumni Class Notes, June 2018 image
Alumni
June 25, 2018

Alumni Class Notes, June 2018

Share Your Story With Your Royal Family.

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General
June 25, 2018

Student Awards and Honors

Read about some of the Class of 2018 students who received awards and honors.

Cambiando Vidas Reflection image
Student
June 25, 2018

Cambiando Vidas Reflection

In one week with Cambiando Vidas, the organization the runs the project, we were able to build a family in San Juan not only a house but a home.

New Legal Studies Concentration Offered image
General
June 12, 2018

New Legal Studies Concentration Offered

The University of Scranton will offer a new concentration in legal studies beginning this fall.

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General
June 12, 2018

Campus Power Shut-Down

Saturday, June 16, 2018, between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., the electricity to MOST of the campus will be SHUT OFF to relocate the University's 12,470-volt electrical distribution system service from the Estate lawn.

Lorene Cary to Receive Distinguished Author Award image
Community
June 12, 2018

Lorene Cary to Receive Distinguished Author Award

Acclaimed writer Lorene Cary will receive the 2018 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award on Oct. 13.

Scranton Brass Orchestra to Perform June 17 image
Community
June 12, 2018

Scranton Brass Orchestra to Perform June 17

The Scranton Brass Orchestra will perform on Sunday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center.

University Hosts Nathan Visiting Scholar Lecture image
Community
June 12, 2018

University Hosts Nathan Visiting Scholar Lecture

Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar Lecture Series examined “The Rise of Romania: History. Culture. Economy.”

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General
June 12, 2018

Statement on Violence in Nicaragua

Statement on Violence in Nicaragua by Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S. J., Interim President of The University of Scranton

Anchorage, Alaska Reflection image
Student
June 12, 2018

Anchorage, Alaska Reflection

Virginia Farrell ‘20 reflects on her recent service trip to Anchorage, Alaska.

ORSP May Raffle Winner -- Dr. Jason Graham image
Announcement
June 6, 2018

ORSP May Raffle Winner -- Dr. Jason Graham

Dr. Jason Graham wins $25 gift card in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs May raffle.

New Scranton Mobile App to Launch Next Week!! image
Student
June 6, 2018

New Scranton Mobile App to Launch Next Week!!

The new Scranton app will be rolled out as an update to existing users, starting on Monday, June 11, and will also be available for download from the App and Google Play stores.

Reunion Weekend Returns June 8-10 image
Alumni
June 6, 2018

Reunion Weekend Returns June 8-10

Alumni To Return To Campus For Celebratory Event.

Registration Still Available for Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner image
Alumni
June 6, 2018

Registration Still Available for Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner

Register Today For The Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner.

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants image
Student
June 6, 2018

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Ten members of the University’s class of 2018 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

OT Students Complete Fieldwork in Hawaii image
Student
June 6, 2018

OT Students Complete Fieldwork in Hawaii

During Intersession 2018, eight senior occupational therapy students participated in a level 1 fieldwork in physical disabilities course on Kauai, Hawaii.

Swing into Summer with Swingin’ In NEPA image
Community
June 6, 2018

Swing into Summer with Swingin’ In NEPA

Take a trip back in time to the jazzy swing era with Swingin’ in NEPA!

University of Scranton Student Wins Fulbright image
Student
June 5, 2018

University of Scranton Student Wins Fulbright

Lauren Coggins, a member of Scranton’s class of 2018, received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Mexico.

Graduating Class Names Teacher of the Year image
Faculty
June 5, 2018

Graduating Class Names Teacher of the Year

The University’s graduating class of 2018 names philosophy professor as Teacher of the Year.

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award: Tom Salitsky image
Staff
June 5, 2018

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award: Tom Salitsky

At the April Staff Senate meeting, a motion was made to rename the monthly Staff Senate Spirit Award in honor of our late colleague and friend, Meg Cullen-Brown.

A Talk with Kevin Norris, Librarian image
Staff
June 5, 2018

A Talk with Kevin Norris, Librarian

At the end of the spring semester, Kevin Norris, research and instruction librarian and, since 1992, editor of Information Update, retired from the University.

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