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General

Jul 29, 2021

University of Scranton President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “Best Wishes for the Feast” to The University of Scranton faculty and staff.

Dear Friends,

I hope you are having a wonderful summer and that everyone you know and love is safe and healthy.

On Saturday, the Church will celebrate the great Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, made even more marvelous this year as the Society of Jesus and all Jesuit works have begun an initiative called “The Ignatian Year.” This celebration goes from May 2021 until July 2022 and honors the 500^thanniversary of the transformation of Inigo the glory seeker into Ignatius the humble pilgrim and future saint. You will hear more about the Ignatian Year in weeks to come but, for this year’s feast, I hope you will find much consolation and grace in remembering that our University is a strategic and integral part of a dynamic mission that goes back nearly five centuries and, with God’s help, will continue for many more to come.

This Saturday also marks the birthday of our beloved past president, Fr. Scott Pilarz. It’s a beautiful coincidence, or perhaps no coincidence at all, that he was born on the anniversary of the feast of the founder of the Jesuits and author of the Spiritual Exercises. Having now spent nearly six weeks here at Scranton, it’s very clear to me why Fr. Pilarz referred to our University as “the miracle in the mountains.” Please remember him in your prayers in a special way this weekend.

Over the past several weeks, our campus has come to life with the presence of various groups of people, from middle-school children in the Regis High School REACH Program to harpists and their friends with the Welsh Heritage Society to the National Point Guard Basketball Camp and on it goes. I can only imagine how good it will be when all of our students and you will be back on campus in the fall. That said, I am very grateful for those who are here now –dedicated staff in offices and on the grounds, our excellent faculty teaching summer courses here or online, the student ambassadors leading visitors up and down the campus, and other student volunteers involved in service.

As you know, the effort to protect our community through COVID-19 vaccination and other safety measures is continuing. Various campus facilities are being readied for the fall opening. And the summer is flying by, as it always does. But I wanted to take a moment to call our collective attention to the spiritual dimension of life, which is always with us, by wishing you a very happy feast on St. Ignatius Day 2021. May the spirit of Ignatius fill our minds and hearts with the desire to seek God in all things and the energy to advance the service of faith and promotion of justice.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and be assured of my prayers and very best wishes on the feast and always!

Yours faithfully,

Fr. Marina

Prayers and Best Wishes for the Feast from President

University of Scranton President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “Best Wishes for the Feast” to University faculty and staff.

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Community

Jul 26, 2021

High school students were introduced to the extraordinary world of physics at a summer camp hosted at The University of Scranton. The three-day camp for 9^th and 10^th grade high school students, taught by University physics faculty members, included mini-lectures and hands-on activities to introduce basic physics concepts of electricity and magnetism, as well as dramatic real-life examples of these principals in action.

At the camp, which took place July 19-21, 12 high school students learned about types of waves, oscilloscopes, magnetic coils, loudspeakers and software defined radio. They built a generator, a motor, and learned to use cutting edge Software Defined Radios (SDR). They installed and got to keep an actual SDR to use at home.

The students were also introduced to an array of much-in-demand careers available to physicists, or “supercharged engineers,” as the profession is described by Declan Mulhall, Ph.D., professor of physics and engineering at Scranton.

“Physicists have a depth of knowledge and training to give them a broad understanding of a subject and are able to apply their training to find solutions to complex problems and issues,” said Dr. Mulhall, who was among the faculty members leading the camp. “People always have to learn new technology to enter the workforce because of technological advances. Physics – and to some extent engineers – are the source of those advances, and we are training future physicists.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook physicists and astronomers is projected to grow seven percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for physicists was $129,850 in May 2020.

Dr. Mulhall said graduates earning a bachelor’s degree in physics work in a number of industries. Recent graduates of the University are working as industrial physicists at Collins Aerospace, optical systems designers at Thorlabs, as well as pursuing graduate studies in physics or astrophysics. “One student is working on cutting edge quantum computers at Michigan State University. She reports loving it,” he said.

The summer camp was offered free of charge to participants through support from the University’s Department of Physics and Engineering and a National Science Foundation grant.

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University Holds Physics Summer Camp

High school students attend first Physics Summer Camp at the University of Scranton’s Loyola Science Center.

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Alumni

Jul 26, 2021

The University of Scranton conferred doctor of business administration (DBA) degrees to the first cohort of students to graduate from the program at a special ceremony in the McIllhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on July 12.

The University’s DBA program with a concentration in accounting was developed to provide experienced practitioners with a practical pathway to an academic career at a school of business that possesses or is seeking formal accreditation by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

“When this program was born, we inspired to transform experienced accounting professionals into exceptional academics and teachers capable of producing advanced-practice relevant research grounded in the ethical foundation of our institution’s St. Ignatian identity,” said Douglas M. Boyle, DBA, chair of the University’s Accounting Department and DBA program director, at the ceremony. “Graduates of cohort one, you have exceeded our expectations and we look forward to witnessing the continued impact you will have on the world of business through the education and formation of future generations of leaders in industry grounded in the ethical formation of Ignatian identity.”

Dr. Boyle noted that the DBA graduates and faculty have already co-authored and published 15 manuscripts in internationally recognized refereed journals with six of the publications winning awards from the Institute of Management Accountants. He noted that each of the graduates had been successful in securing at least one publication as a co-author while still attending the program. He also said the majority of cohort one graduates have already secured tenure-track position in AACSB-accredited schools of business, with others continuing to work in industry or establishing consulting practices.

Scranton’s DBA program, which began in 2018, has already been internationally recognized when AACSB listed the program among the “Innovations and Best Practices in Canada, Latin America and the United States.” The program was recognized for providing a non-traditional research DBA in accounting that “promotes diversity and practice relevance by providing a flexible path for experienced practitioners to gain the knowledge and credentials required to succeed in tenure-track positions at AACSB-accredited institutions.”

At the ceremony, degrees were conferred by Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, upon candidates presented by Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.

“Your education lives on after this day. Although it belongs to you, it also belongs to the world, where you are called and needed to be agents of change, to be ethical leaders and to work for the common good,” said Father Marina at the ceremony.

Also at the ceremony, George W. Krull, Jr., Ph.D., global strategic advisor for the University’s DBA program, provided the keynote address and Todd DeZoort, Ph.D., a global scholar in Scranton’s DBA program and the Durr-Fillauer Chair in Business Ethics and Professor of Accounting at the University of Alabama, was recognized as the Kania School of Management Global Scholar of the Year. Rev. Patrick Rogers, S.J., executive director of the University’s Jesuit Center, provided the Invocation and Father Marina provided the Benediction.

Class of 2021 graduates of The University of Scranton’s DBA program are:

Marcus Justin Burke of Highland Village, Texas;

Joy Chacko of Chandler, Arizona;

Anthony Lamont Fulmore of Killeen, Texas;

Craig Gallagher of South Abington Township;

Daniel J. Gaydon of Plains;

Elena V. Isaacson of Niskayuna, New York;

Heather J. Losi of Liverpool, New York;

Amanda Sue Marcy of Clifford Township;

Patrick Edward O’Brien of North Merrick New York;

Ronald Douglas Parker of Franklin, North Carolina;

Savas Saymaz of Allentown.

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Scranton DBA Program Graduates First Students

The first cohort of students graduate from doctor of business administration (DBA) program at The University of Scranton.

Student

Jul 23, 2021

Frank O’Hara medals were given to University of Scranton students with the highest grade-point averages in their first-, second- and third-year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2019-20 academic year. The awards, named in honor of the late Frank O’Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions, were presented at a ceremony held recently on campus.

College of Arts and Sciences

Nathaniel Smith, Wilkes-Barre, received a medal for academic achievement for his freshman year. He is currently a rising junior majoring in neuroscience and member of the University’s Magis Honors Program in STEM. On campus, he is a work study student for the Office of Sustainability.

Molly Neeson, Pottstown, received a medal for academic achievement for her sophomore year. A recipient of the University’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, she is currently a rising senior majoring in environmental science. She is also member of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Gabriel Ragusa, New Hyde Park, New York, received a medal for academic achievement for his junior year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in in biology with a double minor in biochemistry and Spanish in May of 2021, where he was among the students with the highest GPA in each of the University’s three undergraduate colleges to receive Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence at commencement. A recipient of the University’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, Ragusa also received the University’s Excellence in Biology Award. He is a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta and Alpha Sigma Nu honor societies. On campus, he was a member of the Health Professions Organization and the Men’s Crew Team and served as a resident assistant. He was a leader of the Manresa and the SPARK programs offered through the University’s Campus Ministries Office. He performed research in the Plant Population Genetics Lab of Anne Royer, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology, and the Environmental Microbiology Lab of Bryan Crable, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology. He also participated in study abroad to Peru.

Kania School of Management

Marissa Angelo, Dickson City, received a medal for academic achievement for her freshman year. She is currently a rising junior majoring in accounting and is also a member of the Kania School of Management Business Honors Program. On campus, she is a member of the Business Club, Kania Women in Business Club, the Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter and Omega Beta Sigma Honor Society.

Madison Jashembowski, Middletown, New York, received a medal for academic achievement for her sophomore year. She is currently a rising senior double majoring in accounting and finance. On campus, she is a portfolio manager for the University’s Investment Club, a member of Random Acts of Kindness Club, and participates in intermural soccer. She also participates on the Kania School of Management Student Advisory Board, with the University’s Business Club mentorship program and volunteers at the University’s Safe Trick or Treat, Street Sweep, and Fall Move-In events. She has interned at Cetera Investors, K-12 Financials Advisors and KPMG in their audit practice.

Kyle Shaffer, Mahwah, New Jersey, received a medal for academic achievement for his junior year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in business leadership in May of 2021, where he was among the students with the highest GPA in each of the University’s three undergraduate colleges to receive Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence at commencement. He also participated in the University’s Business Leadership Honors Program. He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Nu honor societies. On campus, he was the executive chair of the Dean’s Student Advisory Board; student advisor for the University’s Kania School of Management Strategic Planning Committee; co-president of PRISM Investment Group and president of Scranton’s Wall Bootcamp. He served as captain of the University’s Division III Wrestling Team and was named an Academic All-American and regional medalist in 2019. He was a financial services intern for Kolinsky Wealth Management, a summer intern for Verizon, and an investment management summer analyst for Goldman Sachs.

Panuska College of Professional Studies

Zachary Turnitza, Cumbola, received a medal for academic achievement for his freshman year. He is currently a rising junior majoring in nursing. He is a ROTC Army cadet and member of the Royal Warrior Battalion. Through ROTC program, he competed in the annual Ranger Challenge Competition at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Emily Kale, Succasunna, New Jersey, received a medal for academic achievement for her sophomore year. She is currently a rising senior majoring in nursing with a concentration in nutrition. She was the freshman representative for the University’s Student Nursing Association and attended the National Student Nursing Association conference. She also served as an anatomy lab teaching assistant and studied abroad in Perugia, Italy.

Kate Wisner, Hanover, received a medal for academic achievement for her junior year. A recipient of the University’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, she earned her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in May of 2021, where she was among the students with the highest GPA in each of the University’s three undergraduate colleges to receive Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence at commencement. At Scranton, she was secretary of the Royal Singers, a member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association and the knitting club. She served as a teaching assistant for occupational therapy courses in anatomy and kinesiology. She also volunteered with the University’s Take Back the Night, Love Your Body Day and Safe Trick-or-Treat events.

Students Receive Frank O’Hara Awards

University of Scranton students received Frank O’Hara awards in recognition of their academic achievement.

Student

Jul 23, 2021

The University of Scranton recognized students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success, with Rose Kelly Awards at a recent virtual ceremony.

The Rose Kelly Award was established by University of Scranton alumnus Joseph Wineburgh, Ph.D., to link the efforts of educators to the achievements of college students. The award is presented jointly to a student in each of the University’s colleges who has completed two years at Scranton and to the teacher whom he or she recognizes as having a great impact in his or her life. Students are selected based on exemplary achievement in both academics and general campus involvement.

Sarah White, Brooklyn, New York, received the Rose Kelly Award for the College of Arts and Sciences. She honored Dr. Marie O’Brien, her American Literature class teacher at Marymount School of New York in New York City.

A recipient of the University’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, White is a biology and philosophy double-major with a mathematics minor at Scranton. She is also member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program and the Magis Honors Program in STEM. She received the University’s Frank O’Hara award for academic excellence in 2019.

Additionally, White serves as a tutor in the University’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, community service chair of the Royal Signers, a P.A.C.T. peer facilitator, a lector, and chair of the Team Development Committee of Relay for Life. She is a member of Esprit, the Random Acts of Kindness Club and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. She has also participated in the University’s Faculty-Student Research Program.

Hanna Guarnuccio, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, received the Rose Kelly Award for the Kania School of Management. She honored Kathleen Brennan, her AP macroeconomics teacher from Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, New Jersey.

Guarnuccio is majoring in economics at Scranton and participates in the University’s Business Honors Program and the Business Leadership Honors Program. On campus, she serves as co-leader of the Value Team of PRISM, and as Alumni Relations Chair for Kania Women in Business. She is the founding member of KSOM’s Fed Challenge Team.

Kelly Goria, River Edge, New Jersey, received the Rose Kelly Award for the Panuska College of Professional Studies. She honored Sharon Vogt, her Honors English II and Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition teacher at River Dell Regional High School, Oradell, New Jersey.

Goria is a counseling and human services major at Scranton. She is a member of Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society. She participates the Counseling and Human Services Association, Her Campus and volunteers for service events such as Safe Trick or Treat and Take Back the Night.

Students and High School Teachers Recognized

The University recognized students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success, with Rose Kelly Awards.

Student

Jul 23, 2021

Student Awarded Chinese Language Scholarship

University of Scranton student Mary-Katherine Cotter received a 2021 Huayu Enrichment Chinese Language Immersion Scholarship.

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Community

Jul 20, 2021

University Holds Cybercrime Investigation Camp

High school students attend first Cybercrime Investigation Summer Camp at the University’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of Crime.

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Community

Jul 20, 2021

Partnership Program Spotlighted at International Conference

Success of Scranton community pandemic program helping local restaurants and low income residents presented at international conference.

Faculty

Jul 15, 2021

Nine University of Scranton faculty members were honored with Provost Faculty Enhancement awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship or service. The Office of the Provost and the Provost Advisory Group selected the recipients from a pool of candidates nominated by academic deans and department chairs.

Douglas Boyle, D.B.A., received the Excellence for University Service and Leadership Award, which recognizes faculty members who have contributed service to the University community, particularly those who demonstrate academic leadership by effectively mentoring their junior colleagues. Dr. Boyle, chair of the Accounting Department and director of the DBA program at Scranton, joined the faculty at Scranton in 2009. He is the founder and director of the University’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program. He earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton, his master’s degree from Columbia University and his doctorate from Kennesaw State University.

Paul Datti, Ph.D., received the Excellence in Integrating Diversity in Learning Award, which recognizes a faculty member whose efforts to integrate diversity in the curriculum have enriched the students’ learning experiences. Dr. Datti, professor of counseling and human services, joined the faculty at Scranton in 2009. He earned his bachelor’s degree and doctorate from the Pennsylvania State University, and his master’s degree from The University of Scranton.

LeeAnn Eschbach, Ph.D., received the Faculty Senate Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, which recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates dedication to teaching graduate students in a manner that creates an encouraging and intellectually stimulating environment that promotes critical thinking and learning. Dr. Eschbach, associate professor of counseling and human services, joined the faculty at Scranton in 1986. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Washington State University.

Virginia Picchietti, Ph.D., received the Excellence in Advancing Global Learning Award, which recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated noteworthy academic leadership in integrating international issues/perspectives into the curriculum and through whose efforts, students have acquired the competencies, attributes and insights required to meaningfully and successfully participate in an increasingly interdependent world. Dr. Picchietti, professor of world languages and cultures, joined the faculty at Scranton in 1995. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rosary College and her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Indiana University.

Charles Pinches, Ph.D., received the Excellence in Advancing Interdisciplinary Study Award, which recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates noteworthy academic leadership in promoting and strengthening cross-disciplinary or interdepartmental teaching and learning endeavors. Dr. Pinches, professor of theology ad religions studies, joined Scranton’s faculty in 1990. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and his master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Notre Dame.

Rose Sebastinelli, Ph.D., received the Excellence in Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum Award, which recognizes the efforts of faculty who make extraordinary efforts to introduce that sustainability into the curriculum. Dr. Sebastinelli, professor of operations and information management and Alperin Professor of Business Administration, joined the faculty at Scranton in 1988. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Pennsylvania State University.

Lori Walton, Ph.D., D.P.T., received the Excellence in Integrating Mission and Justice into the Curriculum Award. This award honors a faculty members whose special efforts ensure that students have a keen understanding and appreciation of the realities of the world, including pressing justice issues in a local, national and global context. Dr. Walton, professor of physical therapy, joined the faculty at Scranton in 2020. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Andrews University, her D.P.T. from Creighton University and her Ph.D. from Nova Southern University.

Jill Warker, Ph.D., received the Excellence in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, presented to faculty members who make extraordinary efforts to enhance student learning and who practice teaching as a form of scholarship. Dr. Warker, associate professor of psychology, joined the faculty at Scranton in 2011. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Bucknell University and her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois.

Patricia Wright, Ph.D., received the Excellence in Scholarly Publication Award, presented to faculty members who have attained distinction in scholarship or creative activity. Dr. Wright, professor of nursing, joined the faculty at Scranton in 2007. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from College Mistericordia and her Ph.D. from Loyola University of Chicago.

University Faculty Recognized for Excellence

Nine University of Scranton faculty members were recognized for teaching, scholarship and service excellence.

Student

Jul 13, 2021

University of Scranton students won top awards at state level business competitions to qualify for the 2021 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in their first year of existence as a chapter at Scranton. The national Future Business Leaders of America conference is for collegiate business students from across the United States in addition to a few other countries who have successfully competed at the state level and qualified for the highest level of competition.

Scranton’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter won 1^st Place for Local Chapter Annual Business Report and 2^nd Place, Gold Seal Chapter Designation – Most Outstanding – at the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference. At the 2021 National Leadership Conference, the Scranton chapter came in 8^th Place for Local Chapter Annual Business Report, which is a 15-page summary the chapter’s activities for the year.

Carolina Murphy ’22, Jenkintown, and Matthew Kronenberg ’22, Succasunna, New Jersey, competed as a team and took 1^stplace for Financial Analysis and Decision Making at the 2021 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference, becoming the first national champions in the history of the University’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter. Both also won 1^st place in Financial Analysis and Decision Making at the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference.

Murphy serves as vice president the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. She is a finance major at Scranton.

Kronenberg is the treasurer of Scranton’s chapter and is a finance major.

At the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier, Peter Amicucci ’22, Poughquag, New York, came in 1^st Place for Future Business Executive and 2^nd Place for Organizational Behavior and Leadership, qualifying him for national competition in both categories. At the 2021 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference, he came in 6^th place in Organizational Behavior and Leadership and in 6^th place in Future Business Executive.

Amicucci is the president of the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. He is an operations management major.

Kevin Scanlon ’22, Verona, New Jersey, and Joseph DeFeo ’23, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, came in 2^nd place in the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier in Marketing Analysis and Decision Making and qualified as a team to compete at the national conference. They came in 5^th place in the Marketing Analysis and Decision Making event at the 2021 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference.

Scanlon is the historian for the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. He is a history major. He also came in as First Pennsylvania PBL Alternate for Entrepreneurship Concepts at the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier.

DeFeo is the secretary for the University’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda. He is a marketing major at Scranton. He also participated in Management and Marketing at the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier.

Thomas Yager ’23, Randolph, New Jersey, came in 1^st Place for Financial Concepts at the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier and competed in that category at the national leadership conference. He is an accounting major.

Hirali Patel ’23, East Stroudsburg, received the CMAP Directors Award Winner at the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier. She participated in Management Concepts and Personal Finance at the state qualifier. Patel is an accounting major at Scranton.

Justin Galli ’23, Wayne, New Jersey, participated in Microeconomics at the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference Qualifier. He is an accounting major at Scranton.

Students Place at Phi Beta Lambda Conference

Five University students took top honors at the 2021 Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in addition to state-level qualifier awards.

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Community

Jul 09, 2021

Participants Complete SBDC StartUP Program

Eleven complete The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business Development Center StartUP Program in June.

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Student

Jul 07, 2021

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Five members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.

Staff

Jul 07, 2021

Staff: Technology Checklist For Your Return to Campus

To help plan for a successful return to campus, we have created a list of technology considerations prior to your return.

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Student

Jul 07, 2021

The University recognized dozens of members of the class of 2021 for their outstanding work or service. Read about their achievements below.

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES RECOGNIZED AT CLASS NIGHT

The University of Scranton honored 63 members of its undergraduate class of 2021 for academic excellence, service or both at a virtual Class Night ceremony on May 21.

OUTSTANDING MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL GRADUATES AWARDED

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master’s and doctoral degree graduates at its in-person graduate commencement ceremony on May 22. At the ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, the University conferred post-baccalaureate degrees to more than 500 graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2020, as well as January and May of 2021.

GRADUATES COMMIT TO LONG-TERM SERVICE POSITIONS

Five members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 have committed to post-graduation long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country. Their service begins this summer at programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Meet the Honors Graduates

Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program, which is one of Scranton’s programs of excellence.

SPECIAL JESUIT LIBERAL ARTS HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES

Thirty-seven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA), which is one of Scranton’s programs of excellence. Students in SJLA pursue a rigorous education designed to develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills through specially designed courses in philosophy, theology and literature.

CLASS OF 2021 HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES

Twenty-one members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program, which is one of the Jesuit university’s programs of excellence. Students in the Honors Program pursue a rigorous education that stresses independent work through close engagement with professors and other honors students, including the preparation, presentation and defense of a research or creative project during their senior year.

CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES OF MAGIS HONORS PROGRAM

Seven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2021 graduated from its Magis Honors Program in STEM. The program, which began as a pilot program in the fall of 2017, combines the development of STEM knowledge and research techniques with programing to further the students’ understanding of the impact science has on society. The University’s Magis Honors Program in STEM was officially approved as the University’s fifth honors program in 2019.

Class of 2021 Graduates Recognized for Achievements

The University recognized dozens of members of the class of 2021 for their outstanding work or service. Read about their achievements below.

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Athletics

Jul 07, 2021

Wall of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted

The University of Scranton athletics department is now accepting nominations for the Wall of Fame through Aug. 9.

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Alumni

Jul 07, 2021

On June 14, the University honored Scranton golf legend Ed Karpovich ’76, G’86 with the 2021 Peter A. Carlesimo Award at the annual Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner at Glenmaura National Golf Club.

The event raised more than $100,000 for Scranton Athletics. Quandel Construction Group served as the event’s title sponsor.

More than 160 alumni and friends of the University participated in the golf tournament, and an additional 50 guests attended the award dinner.

Cheers erupted from Royal and friend alike as Dave Martin, executive director of Athletics at the University, recognized Karpovich, the guest of honor, prior to the beginning of the meal.

“The University is proud to honor one of our very own tonight, University of Scranton coaching legend Eddie Karpovich, with the 2021 Peter A. Carlesimo Award,” Martin said before introducing the evening’s speakers: current softball player Lauren Cawley ’23, a secondary education and math major, basketball legend P.J. Carlesimo, the son of the University athletic director the award is named after, and, on his very first day on the job, the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., the twenty-ninth president of The University of Scranton.

“I would like to start by saying, ‘Thank you,’” Cawley said. “Thank you … for the generous support you have all provided. Because of you, Scranton athletes are able to have a transformative experience both on and off the field as we journey through our four years.”

Father Marina spoke next, mentioning some of Karpovich’s outstanding achievements prior to providing the evening’s Invocation.

“Under Ed’s great coaching, golf at Scranton has achieved nearly 400 wins,” Marina said. “Absolutely amazing. He’s obviously touched countless lives for the better.”

After dinner, Carlesimo spoke about the parallels between Karpovich’s legacy and that of his late father.

“Karp, I’m really here representing our family, and especially my father,” he said. “To continue to have my father’s name associated with the University is really meaningful to our family.

“Karp reminds me an awful lot of my father in how much he cared about this school and the students that he worked with at this school. He’s meant so much to it, and I’m so happy that his name is on the Carlesimo Award.”

After receiving the award, Karpovich expressed his gratitude for the continued support of the event’s attendees on behalf of his fellow Scranton coaches.

“We appreciate this from the bottom of our heart,” he said, “and this tournament just helps every athletic team out in a big way, so thank you.

“I am honored and privileged to get this award.”

A remarkable career

Karpovich has been a part of the men’s golf program at the University for more than four decades. In 39 seasons as the head men’s golf coach at the University, he has compiled an overall record of 354-120-2 in dual match competition. He also led Scranton to a Middle Atlantic Conference team championship in 1988. That team, which featured All-American and MAC individual champion Will Carey III ‘88, set a school record with a 24-0 regular season mark. Thirty-four of his players have earned all-conference honors, while two – Carey and Mike Chomicz – have competed in the NCAA Division III championships.

In the fall of 2016, Karpovich was instrumental in starting the women’s golf program at the University. In five seasons as the women’s head coach, he has led the Royals to 32 dual match victories.

Karpovich has also been an ambassador for the sport, joining former King’s College head coach Tom Davis in 1999 to found the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational, an annual event that attracts some of the top Division III talent in the region. Glenmaura National also serves as the Royals’ home course. In addition, he served on the NCAA regional committee in 2011.

Karpovich is a 1976 graduate of the University and a member of its prestigious Wall of Fame. As a player, he led the Royals to three MAC team titles (1973, 1975, 1976) while capturing MAC individual championships in 1974 and 1976. He also competed in the 1974 and 1976 NCAA championships, finishing tied for 150th in 1974 and tied for 42nd in 1976. He currently serves as treasurer of Lackawanna County.

About the event

Named in honor of Peter A. Carlesimo, former University of Scranton coach and athletics director, the Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner celebrates athletics at the University by honoring a person who has made special contributions to athletics and Catholic education. The Golf Tournament and Award Dinner serves as a fundraising event to support and enhance the student-athlete experience at Scranton. To see photos from this year’s event, visit this link. For more information, visit scranton.edu/carlesimoaward.

University Honors Karpovich With Carlesimo Award

University honors Scranton golf legend.

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Alumni

Jul 07, 2021

Joe A. Vinson, Ph.D., emeritus professor of chemistry at the University, believes so strongly in the value of research opportunities that he is providing a $25,000 gift to the University to permanently create them.

According to Vinson’s bio, he first became “hooked on research” during his student days at the University of California at Berkeley, and, over the course of his career, he authored more than 90 articles in scientific publications; additionally, he has been mentioned in many lay publications for his contributions to the field of antioxidants in health and disease. Although Vinson taught his final class at the University in 2015, he is now an emeritus professor.

Vinson recently committed a $25,000 leadership gift to initiate The Joe A. Vinson, Ph.D., Endowment for Summer Thesis Research in Chemistry. While the minimum threshold for an endowment investment at the University is $50,000, Vinson hopes his gift will inspire others to support the initiative in the hope of creating a consistent and perpetual source of research income for future Scranton students.

Upon learning of Vinson’s generosity, one of his former students, Michael G. Coco Jr., Ph. D. ’13, a chemist at KBR, Inc., sought to aid Vinson’s efforts by reaching out to his fellow chemistry alumni, writing, “(Vinson’s) personal commitment to continue research opportunities at our alma mater is so impressive that I had to be part of this effort. To make this perpetual fund possible, I invite you to help create this important legacy. Please join me in making a generous gift to support this initiative.

“Let us ensure that Dr. Vinson’s legacy will continue to enrich the lives of students well beyond our years and for the life of our wonderful University!”

To support The Joe A. Vinson, Ph.D., Endowment for Summer Thesis Research in Chemistry, visit Scranton.edu/makeagift. To find research articles by faculty members in the Chemistry department, visit this link. To contact Dr. Vinson directly, email him at joe.vinson@scranton.edu.

University Seeks To Fund Chemistry Research Through Vinson Endowment

Emeritus Professor of Chemistry donates leadership gift, inspires former student's generosity.

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Student

Jul 07, 2021

Christina Alfano ’22, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Red Bank, New Jersey, is a senior undergraduate researcher in the microbiology lab of Amelia Randich, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at The University of Scranton. She is doing summer research as part of the University's Royal Experience Internship Program.

Describe a typical day for you this summer.

For the first week of summer research, the six of us met in a classroom. We discussed introductory research ideas like what our goals are for the summer, how to keep a lab notebook and how to design an experiment. Since then, we’ve been working with the bacteria species Caulobacter crescentus and learning basic microbiology techniques.

My peers, Victoria Caruso and Nick Socci, and I have been trying to generate a growth curve for our specific C. crescentus strain so we can calculate how many cells are in a solution. After many attempts of spot plate assays, dilution plates, and optical density curves, I think we’re ready to put all the techniques together.

What do you enjoy most about your summer experience?

I really enjoy just how much I’m learning about research. Doing actual research is very different from the lab courses taught here, we have to do a lot more application of what we know and problem-solving. I’m finding out that a lot of the time it’s just trial and error and getting negative or unexpected results is simply just a redirection of ideas.

What are some of the skills you have learned?

I’ve learned a lot of lab skills and techniques so far. The autoclave, the incubator, and the spectrophotometer are just some of the machines I’ve learned how to use. Another important skill is how use past research from other scientists to try and solve your questions. I think teamwork is one of the biggest skills we’re all learning.

What were your expectations of the internship? Does it match the reality?

I expected doing summer research to be difficult but rewarding. Reality definitely matches my expectations. It took some time to balance my time and work as well as put my mind in the right mindset of using critical thinking. When you’re at school studying for a test or mimicking a lab technique in class, you’re just regurgitating information. You’re not really applying or critically thinking about what you’re doing or what the information is saying. Doing this summer research is like exercising a muscle I’ve never used before; every day I learn something new about the research mindset.

How do you feel this internship prepared you for the real world?

Teamwork is an important skill for anything in this world now. Also, I feel that this opportunity is really preparing me for graduate school. I really want a Ph.D. I’m the kind of person that likes to build a foundation of the skills that I would eventually learn in the future before ever really needing to know them. So, my research this summer is teaching me some of the basic skills I’d learn my first year of graduate school like how to think critically, teamwork in the lab, etc. I think this entire opportunity is showing me that research is what I want to do in the future.

What advice would you give to college students pursuing an internship during the summer?

The advice I’d give to other students would be to just ask. There’s nothing wrong with just asking people questions and gathering information. Back in February when I emailed Dr. Randich, I simply asked, “Can I do research with you this summer?” The worst thing she could say was no, and then I’d be on my way to ask other professors. Now, it’s easy for me to tell students just to ask questions, but it’s another story about getting over the fear of rejection. Getting a rejection is not a reflection of who you are or who you could be. I learned this by changing my perception. Rejections are simply a redirection and another push in the right direction. It takes time, don’t get me wrong. But once you get over the hurdle of possible rejection, asking questions is one of the best things you can do.

Summer Spotlight: Christina Alfano '22

Christina Alfano '22 talks about her microbiology research, being part of a team and how her work is helping her to decide the sort of research she wants to pursue in the future.

Alumni

Jul 07, 2021

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

William R. Savage ’79, Lemoyne, had a Dramatists Guild/Philadelphia reading of his play “Leave it to the Angels” on June 24. Last summer, his play “Men of the Empire” received a reading in support of the Globe Theatre in London. Earlier in 2020, Savage had live readings of “Say He Was a Soldier” and “Mom, I Smoke!” at the Parkway Central Library I Philadelphia, also through Dramatists Guild.

Thomas J. Grech ’84, Malverne, New York, has been appointed to the Board of the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and the Local Development Corporation (LDC).

Lisa W. Shearman ’89, Lansdale, a partner with the firm Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, PC, has recently been elected a fellow to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Matthew Cooper, M.D. ’90, Columbia, Maryland, has been named president of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Board of Directors. This position in solid organ transplantation is recognized as the most influential position in the world with the U.S. donation and transplantation system being the most successful around the globe. UNOS is the mission-driven nonprofit serving the nation’s transplant system. Cooper currently serves as the director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the Medstar Georgetown Transplant Institute based at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Nathanial J. Sann ’00, Mechanicsville, Virginia, was named the 12th President of The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Integrated Health section. The vision of the society is to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world. Sann is responsible for directing the activities of the Integrated Health Section of the ASMBS, including strategic planning and acting as representatives of their disciplines to the Executive Council of the Society. He guides the activities of the IH committees and initiatives. The primary goal is to cultivate a knowledgeable, skilled and empowered membership inclusive of all integrated health specialties and increase the integrated health professional membership value. Sann is a family nurse practitioner at Advanced Surgical Partners of Virginia.

Howard R. Kindred, Jr. G’06, Georgetown, Texas, chief financial officer at Trimbuilt Construction, was nominated for best CFO for a large private company in Austin, Texas. .

Deaths

Eugene J. Roe, M.D. ’51, Clarks Summit
Paul J. Coolican, D.D.S. ’52, Clarks Summit
LTC Edmund Sieminski ’55, Mountaintop
Joseph A. Noto, M.D. ’57, Asheville, North Carolina
Robert C. Moran ’58, Columbus, New Jersey
Robert C. Davey ’60, Branford, Connecticut
Eugene J. Sullivan ’65, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
E. John Fedor ’69, York
Gerard A. Coury ’71, Peckville
John V. Kane ’79, Concord, North Carolina
Ellen Moran DeLorenzo ’81, Bloomfield, Connecticut
Eugene J. Kane, Jr. ’84, Clarks Summit and Vero Beach, Florida
John T. Dellamalva ’05, G’05, Moosic
Patrick J. Mulhern, Jr. ’05, Springfield

Alumni Class Notes, July 2021

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Scranton SBDC Supports Small Business through Pandemic and Beyond image

Community

Jul 06, 2021

Small businesses in the Northeastern and Northern Tier regions of Pennsylvania continue to receive guidance and education from The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as they respond to and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. “In 2020, we worked with over 730 clients through training events or consulting to assist their businesses,” said Leigh Fennie, business consultant at the SBDC.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SBDC business consultant Leigh Fennie worked with businesses to continue assisting in training small business owners in various areas including marketing, social media, starting a daycare, as well as various topics specifically for food and agriculture businesses and are continuing to do so.

“We also offered and continue to offer one-on-one, confidential consulting sessions for small business owners and entrepreneurs,” Fennie said. “Many businesses that were affected by COVID-19 used these sessions to get assistance with determining what finding options were available to them for their specific business.”

With the group's broad reach of eight counties throughout Northeastern and Northern Pennsylvania, Fennie and the Scranton SBDC continue to look to expand their reach and assist businesses in any way they can as the aftereffects of the pandemic linger.

“We are hopeful that with the allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, there will be more funds allocated to the state and local levels for additional funds for small businesses,” Fennie said. “We will continue to keep as up-to-date as possible with all of the funds available for small businesses and have taken great care to ensure that the information we are sharing with clients is the most up-to-date and accurate information available.”

The University of Scranton SBDC is housed in the Kania School of Management and has a wide service area that includes Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne and Wyoming counties. The team of professional Business Consultants and student interns provide educational programs and no-cost, confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business.

Kathy Reap, owner of Rock Steady Boxing Northeast Pennsylvania said that the Scranton SBDC has been an invaluable resource to her as a new business owner for the past five years. “Before I opened my doors, I attended the StartUP program for new business owners offered by the SBDC,” Reap said. “This gave me much necessary information about starting a business and increased confidence to proceed with my plan.” Reap said that she continues to find value in the SBDC as an existing business owner. She said the team has assisted her with things like budgeting, marketing, applying for local funds for hiring interns, accounting software tutorials, developing job descriptions and advertising open positions.

“I would highly recommend that any small business make use of their excellent resources,” Reap said. “I have specific issues that come up and they already know my business and we come up with great solutions and learn new resources relatively quickly. I feel like I have a built-in mentor that I can turn to at any time.”

Katelyn McManamon, the special projects coordinator at the SBDC, said the organization is quite versatile and can help both aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses and help those existing firms expand. “The University of Scranton SBDC is the resource entrepreneurs in all industry sectors can turn to for help and provide insight for businesses making critical decisions,” McManamon said. “This help can make the difference between success and failure.”

In addition to confidential, one-on-one consulting services, the SBDC offers training programs on a variety of topics and recently launched on-demand training videos, which can be accessed by entrepreneurs whenever they have time. Information about live and on-demand trainings can be found on their website: scrantonsbdc.com/training/.

For more information about The University of Scranton SBDC and its services, please visit scrantonsbdc.com, call (570) 941-7588, or email sbdc@scranton.edu.

Scranton SBDC Supports Small Business through Pandemic and Beyond

The University of Scranton SBDC offers a wide array of services and educational resources to help support entrepreneurs in our region.

Student

Jul 02, 2021

Meet Members of the Class of 2025

During eight one-day orientation sessions, The University of Scranton welcomed members of its class of 2025. Here's what a few new students had to say about why they chose Scranton and what they're most excited about in the years to come.

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Student

Jul 02, 2021

The University of Scranton honored 63 members of its undergraduate class of 2021 for academic excellence, service or both at a virtual Class Night ceremonyon May 21.

Students with the highest GPA in each of the University’s three undergraduate colleges were presented Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence, a memorial to the late administrator who served the University for 53 years.

This year’s O’Hara Award recipients were: Gabriel J. Ragusa, New Hyde Park, New York, for the College of Arts and Sciences; Kyle S. Shaffer, Mahwah, New Jersey, and Nicole C. Cavanaugh, Dallas, for the Kania School of Management; and Kate E. Wisner, Hanover, for the Panuska College of Professional Studies.

In addition, students were honored for outstanding academic achievement in their fields of study and leadership and service.

The students honoredand the awards received are as follows:

Devin J. Adams, White House Station, New Jersey, Excellence in Applied Mathematics Award;

Ann E. Amentler, Drums, Excellence in Finance Award;

Julia Victoria Joan Betti, Dickson City, Excellence in Marketing Award and the Edward J. Spitzer Scholarship Award;

Carly S. Bock, Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Excellence in Psychology Award;

Lauren E. Buscarino, Centereach, New York, Excellence in Community Health Education Award;

Mya M. Buschman, Nottingham, Maryland, the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Award;

Nicole C. Cavanaugh, Dallas, Excellence in Accounting Award;

Kathleen A. Coar, Dunmore, Excellence in Criminal Justice Awardand The Military Science Leadership Award;

Jeffrey M. Colucci, Mahwah, New Jersey, the Student Life Award ex aequo;

Danielle M. Cook, Kingston, the Lawrence Lennon Award for Outstanding Service and Achievement in Psychology;

Abigail R. Corrigan, Carbondale, the Alumni Loyalty and Service Award;

Sarah E. Coulson, Branchburg, New Jersey, Excellence in Exercise Science Award;

Ryne E. Culley, Rockville, Maryland, Excellence in Environmental Science Award;

Michael J. Curran, Clarks Green, Excellence in Management Award;

Daniel J. Damico, Wyckoff, New Jersey, the Mary E. Quinn Award for Excellence in Secondary Education;

Matthew M. DeBenedetto, Westfield, New Jersey, Excellence in Operations Management Award;

Tyler DeGeorge, Otisville, New York, Excellence in Business Analytics Award;

Kristen M. Denniston, Hawley, the Lawrence A. Mann Award ex aequo;

Brooke K. Devers, New Tripoli, Excellence in Health Administration Award;

Crisel R. Divinagracia, West Nyack, New York, the Lawrence A. Mann Award ex aequo;

Carly F. Dugan, Westwood, New Jersey, Excellence in Counseling and Human Services Award;

Evan M. Esposito, Pittston, Excellence in Computer Science Award;

Corinne E. Estes, Ivyland, Excellence in Early and Primary Education Award;

Rachael E. Gallagher, Havertown, Excellence in Occupational Therapy Award;

Jithin V. George, Newtown, Excellence in Neuroscience Award ex aequo;

Giovanni Gunawan, Scranton, Excellence in Neuroscience Award ex aequo;

Julia L. Hack, Lake Katrine, New York, the Prof. Timothy H. Scully Award for Excellence in Political Science;

Isaiah J. Harris, Scranton, The J.J. Quinn, S.J., Achievement Award for Demonstration of Excellence in English Studies;

Angela M. Hendricks, Newtown, Excellence in Middle Level Education Award;

Christine Jiang, Philadelphia, Excellence in Business Administration Award;

Tatiana S. Klacko, Scranton, Excellence in Human Resource Studies Award;

Sarah A. Lajeunesse, Havertown, Excellence in Mathematics Award (B.A.);

Bailey C. McLaughlin, Allentown, New Jersey, the Jesuit Community Award for Outstanding Service;

Matthew S. Mills, Sewell, New Jersey, Excellence in Information Technology Award;

Maria K. Montauredes, Mexico Beach, Florida,Excellence in Chemistry-Business Award;

Jacob F. Myers, Blue Bell, Excellence in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Award;

Victoria K. Norman, Pittsburgh, the Professor Joseph P. Harper Award for Excellence in Physics;

Megan R. Osborne, Mifflinville, Excellence in Mathematics Award (B.S.);

Sara C. Pellegrino, Stroudsburg, Excellence in Sociology Award;

Mary T. Petrucci, Ambler, Dr. A.J. Cawley Award for Excellence in Electrical Engineering ex aequo;

Mary R. Purcell, Ocean City, New Jersey, theProf. Joseph B. Cullather Award for Excellence in English ex aequo;

Gabriel John Ragusa, New Hyde Park, New York,Excellence in Biology Award;

Dagny C. Rippon, South Abington Township, Excellence in International Business Award;

Alexa D. Romberger, Valley View, Excellence in Biochemistry Award;

Aubrey N. Savage, Scranton, the Dr. A.J. Cawley Award for Excellence in Electrical Engineering ex aequo;

Ryan C. Schultze, Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award;

Jake D. Selingo, Shavertown, Excellence in Chemistry Award;

Hollyann Serp, Commack, New York, Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award;

Alana B. Siock, Jefferson Township, Excellence in International Studies Award;

Ann Marie Siock, Jefferson Township, the Professor Bernard J. McGurl Award for Excellence in Communication;

Ashley C. Spencer, Tunkhannock, Excellence in Biomathematics Award;

Emily A. Swenarton, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Excellence in Health Advocacy Award;

Erin H. Toburen, Harleysville, Academic Excellence in Nursing Award;

Amanda B. Tolvaisa, Springfield, the Prof. Joseph B. Cullather Award for Excellence in English ex aequo;

Gabrielle M. Verbeke-O’Boyle, Mountain Top, Excellence in Physiology Award;

Tyler B. Wakalowski, Harford, Excellence in Economics Award (Kania School of Management);

Ashley L. Walker, Drexel Hill, the Student Life Award ex aequo;

Casey E. Welby, Scranton, the Prof. Joseph G. Brunner Award for Excellence in Foreign Languages (Classical) and the Prof. Frank C. Brown Award for Excellence in History;

Kelsey E. Wynn, South Abington Township, the J. Harold Brislin Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism;

Brianna L. Zettlemoyer, Reading, the Excellence in Forensic Chemistry Award;

Madison Ziobro, Scott Township, the Prof. Joseph G. Brunner Award for Excellence in Foreign Languages (Modern).

Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Class Night

University of Scranton class of 2021 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

July 2021

Prayers and Best Wishes for the Feast from President

University Holds Physics Summer Camp

Scranton DBA Program Graduates First Students

Students Receive Frank O’Hara Awards

Students and High School Teachers Recognized

Student Awarded Chinese Language Scholarship

University Holds Cybercrime Investigation Camp

Partnership Program Spotlighted at International Conference

University Faculty Recognized for Excellence

Students Place at Phi Beta Lambda Conference

Participants Complete SBDC StartUP Program

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Staff: Technology Checklist For Your Return to Campus

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES RECOGNIZED AT CLASS NIGHT

OUTSTANDING MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL GRADUATES AWARDED

GRADUATES COMMIT TO LONG-TERM SERVICE POSITIONS

Meet the Honors Graduates

Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

SPECIAL JESUIT LIBERAL ARTS HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES

CLASS OF 2021 HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES

CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES OF MAGIS HONORS PROGRAM

Class of 2021 Graduates Recognized for Achievements

Wall of Fame Nominations Now Being Accepted

University Honors Karpovich With Carlesimo Award

University Seeks To Fund Chemistry Research Through Vinson Endowment

Describe a typical day for you this summer.

What do you enjoy most about your summer experience?

What are some of the skills you have learned?

What were your expectations of the internship? Does it match the reality?

How do you feel this internship prepared you for the real world?

What advice would you give to college students pursuing an internship during the summer?

Summer Spotlight: Christina Alfano '22

Alumni Class Notes, July 2021

Scranton SBDC Supports Small Business through Pandemic and Beyond

Maria PatersonNursing

Daniel HardingBusiness Administration

Dean HuberAccounting

Nikki Olson (left)Occupational Therapy

Lauren Statts (RIGHT)Nursing

Val Quiceno

Business, Undecided

Reagan Dolan Business Marketing

Meet Members of the Class of 2025

Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Class Night

Maria Paterson
Nursing

Daniel Harding
Business Administration

Dean Huber
Accounting

Nikki Olson (left)
Occupational Therapy

Lauren Statts (RIGHT)
Nursing

Reagan Dolan
Business Marketing