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Romeri Duo to Present Organ-Flute Recital May 7  image
Community
April 28, 2022

Romeri Duo to Present Organ-Flute Recital May 7

The father-son duo of organist John A. Romeri and flautist John Romeri will perform May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-Mclean Center.

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Student
April 27, 2022

Donations Welcome!

The University of Scranton's annual End of the Year Drive, hosted by The Center for Service & Social Justice, collects items that students would normally discard at the end of the academic year.

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Student
April 27, 2022

Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief on Russian Media

CNN’s former Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty discusses “Russia and the Post-Truth Society” in light of Russian-Ukraine war.

Royal Review: Men's and Women's Lacrosse Teams, Softball Extend Winning Streaks image
Athletics
April 27, 2022

Royal Review: Men's and Women's Lacrosse Teams, Softball Extend Winning Streaks

The University's men's and women's lacrosse teams both extended their winning streaks with a pair of Landmark Conference victories last week, while the softball team has now won six straight. 

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Student
April 27, 2022

Speaker Announced for 2022 Commencement

Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., vice president for Mission and Ministry, will serve as the principal speaker at the undergraduate commencement.

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General
April 27, 2022

University to Open Campus to General Public Again

University announces plans to reopen campus to the general public in May, and announces its COVID vaccine requirements for the fall semester.

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Student
April 27, 2022

Newly Elected Student Body President and Vice-President

The student body has elected Clara Downey, junior political science and policy student, and Thomas Elias, sophomore philosophy and theology student, as the newest president and vice-president for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Competition Tests Students’ Knowledge of Physics image
Community
April 27, 2022

Competition Tests Students’ Knowledge of Physics

University hosts its annual Hayes Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students.

Foreign Language Honors Society Inducts New Members image
Student
April 26, 2022

Foreign Language Honors Society Inducts New Members

The World Languages and Cultures Department inducted 29 new members into the Theta Iota chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the Foreign Language National Honor Society.

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Student
April 26, 2022

Fulbright TA Talk Features Oktoberfest

On Monday, April 11, the World Languages Department and Cultures held its final Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) -led event.

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Community
April 26, 2022

Inaugural Pine Brook Arts Festival Saturday, April 30

New community event to offer art, fun, music and food in Pine Brook.

Senior Spotlight: Chris Nevins image
Student
April 25, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Chris Nevins

Meet Chris Nevins '22, an occupational therapy major from Staten Island, New York.

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Community
April 21, 2022

Record Number Participate in Earth Day Essay Contest

The University of Scranton hosts numerous Earth Day events in April inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home.”

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General
April 20, 2022

HOLI: Hindu Festival of Color

The once-a-year Hindu Festival of Color, HOLI, will return to campus this Saturday, April 23, outdoors on the Dionne Green from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Royal Review: Record-Breaking Performances Highlight Successful Week for Athletics image
Athletics
April 20, 2022

Royal Review: Record-Breaking Performances Highlight Successful Week for Athletics

Four members of the University's men's and women's track and field teams put together record-breaking performances at the Bison Outdoor Classic, while three members of the men's golf team earned All-Landmark Conference honors.

CBL Project with Children’s Advocacy Center to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month image
Community
April 20, 2022

CBL Project with Children’s Advocacy Center to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month

University courses partner with local nonprofits and businesses to help prevent child abuse and raise awareness.

Senior Spotlight: Dante Malleo image
Student
April 19, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Dante Malleo

Meet Dante Malleo '22, a psychology major and business minor from West Caldwell, New Jersey.

Professor Makes News for Pysanky Workshops Benefiting Ukraine image
Faculty
April 19, 2022

Professor Makes News for Pysanky Workshops Benefiting Ukraine

Fourth-generation Ukrainian-American Amelia Randich, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology, recently led two Pysanky workshops on campus to raise money for World Central Kitchen. 

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Student
April 19, 2022

Pre-Law Society and Criminal Justice Club Host Judge

The University of Scranton Pre-Law Society and Criminal Justice Club hosted The Honorable Janine Edwards of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, 22nd Judicial District, on Thursday, April 7 in the Leahy Forum.

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General
April 19, 2022

Festival of Nations Table Signups

The United Cultures Organization and the Multicultural Center are putting a call for members of our campus community who would like to host a country table at our Festival of Nations event.

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Staff
April 19, 2022

Transamerica - Individual Retirement Counseling

Transamerica will be hosting virtual individual retirement counseling sessions April 6 through June 4.

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Staff
April 19, 2022

TIAA Individual Retirement Counseling

TIAA is inviting participants to schedule one-on-one retirement planning sessions with a representative from TIAA for Tuesday, April 26 and Tuesday, May 17.

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Student
April 19, 2022

Graduating Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its "Teacher of the Year." Beginning Monday, April 25, please vote for the full-time faculty member who has inspired you.

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Alumni
April 19, 2022

Fortune Picks Scranton Among Best Online MBAs

Fortune ranked The University of Scranton among its 2022 listing of the “Best Online MBA Programs” in the nation.

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Faculty
April 14, 2022

Accounting Professor Named Distinguished Scholar

Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., chair of the Accounting Department, named IMA’s 2022 Research Foundation Distinguished Scholar.

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Community
April 14, 2022

Program to Explore Life of George Schemel, S.J.

The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum Collaborative Program on April 25 will pay tribute to its namesake.

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General
April 13, 2022

Re-Membering Blackness: History as a Call to Action

Members of the University’s Black History subcommittee of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion will present on Re-Membering Blackness at The University of Scranton: History as a Call to Action.

Global Insights Features the Cayman Islands image
Student
April 13, 2022

Global Insights Features the Cayman Islands

Dive into crystal waters, swimming with sting rays, and harboring mysterious shipwrecks when visiting the Cayman Islands.

University Students Meet With Legislators To Advocate For Higher Education image
Community
April 12, 2022

University Students Meet With Legislators To Advocate For Higher Education

During AICUP Advocacy Week seven University of Scranton students met with local legislators to share their stories and impact of state funding for independent nonprofit higher education

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Staff
April 12, 2022

Nomination Period for Staff Senate Now Open Through April 20

If you and/or one of your colleagues is interested in serving on the Staff Senate, please submit your/their name as a nominee for the Staff Senate's upcoming election!

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Announcement
April 12, 2022

Free Document Shredding for Employees

The University will offer free document shredding on Tuesday, April 19.

See Where a Degree in Human Resources Can Take You image
Student
April 12, 2022

See Where a Degree in Human Resources Can Take You

Scranton is educating new generations of human resource professionals to manage the demands of a changing corporate work environment.

Library Will Create Self-Service Food Market image
General
April 12, 2022

Library Will Create Self-Service Food Market

The Weinberg Memorial Library will replace the Java City Cafe with the Scranton Market, which will feature to-go food items and beverages.

Professor NSF Grant Supports Future STEM Teachers image
Faculty
April 12, 2022

Professor NSF Grant Supports Future STEM Teachers

University chemistry faculty member receives a five-year $1.158 million National Science Foundation grant to aid future STEM teachers.

Scranton Students, Residents Discuss Freedom  image
Community
April 12, 2022

Scranton Students, Residents Discuss Freedom

University of Scranton students and community members attend “Freedom and the Founding” March 22, 2022.

Broaden Your Cultural Horizons with a Diversity Project! image
General
April 12, 2022

Broaden Your Cultural Horizons with a Diversity Project!

The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants in support of creative, educational programs that PROMOTE diversity!

University Announces Planned May Events image
General
April 12, 2022

University Announces Planned May Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of May 2022.

World Premiere Composition Series Concert April 30 image
Community
April 12, 2022

World Premiere Composition Series Concert April 30

Two new commissioned works by Javier Nero will be performed at the 39th annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert April 30.

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Staff
April 12, 2022

University Holds Spring Convocation

Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards and the State of the University Address were presented at the Spring Convocation on campus.

Announcing the April 2022 Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner image
Staff
April 12, 2022

Announcing the April 2022 Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner

The Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner for April 2022 is Dylan Popien - Facilities!

Faculty, Staff, Students: Mass Schedule, Holy Week and Easter Break  image
General
April 12, 2022

Faculty, Staff, Students: Mass Schedule, Holy Week and Easter Break

The following is the Mass schedule during Holy Week and Easter break for students, faculty and staff of the University.

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Faculty
April 12, 2022

VIDEO: Faculty Spotlight: John Norcross, Ph.D.

Meet John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor & Chair of Psychology, who loves the science of human behavior. Here, he talks about the broad and diverse field and the student internship program.

Staff Senate Communications Symposium, April 19 image
Staff
April 12, 2022

Staff Senate Communications Symposium, April 19

The Staff Senate Communications Committee and Department of Human Resources invite you to attend this semester's Communications Symposium on Tuesday, April 19.

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Student
April 12, 2022

VIDEO: Students Talk Business Analytics

We sat down with business analytics students Matthew Duffy '25 and Sean Smith ’23 to ask them about their experience at The University of Scranton. Here's how it went.

Senior Spotlight: Meg McGrath image
Student
April 12, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Meg McGrath

This week's senior spotlight is with Meg McGrath '22, Drexel Hill, a biology and philosophy major and French and biochemistry minor, in the SJLA Program.

University Campus-wide Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Released image
General
April 12, 2022

University Campus-wide Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Released

After more than a year of research, discussion and discernment, The University of Scranton has released its new campus-wide plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Alumni Cancer Survivors Invited To Relay For Life Survivorship Ceremony April 29 image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

Alumni Cancer Survivors Invited To Relay For Life Survivorship Ceremony April 29

Discuss your experiences with your fellow cancer survivors.

CBL Walk to Explore West Scranton  image
Community
April 12, 2022

CBL Walk to Explore West Scranton 

The Office of Community-Based Learning will offer a new way for students to experience Scranton.

University Announces Honorees For PBC 21st Annual Award Dinner image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

University Announces Honorees For PBC 21st Annual Award Dinner

University to honor Patricia A. Byrnes Clarke ’86, P17,’19 and Thomas P. O’Brien ’86, P’19 at its 21st Annual Award Dinner Thursday, Sept. 29, at Gotham Hall in New York City.

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General
April 12, 2022

In-person Lectures/Events Return to Campus

In recent weeks, The University of Scranton hosted an array of in-person speakers and events.

Reunion 2022 Registration Now Open image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

Reunion 2022 Registration Now Open

Together again at last.

Ignatian Volunteer Corps To Hold Luncheon And Info Session at University May 24 image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

Ignatian Volunteer Corps To Hold Luncheon And Info Session at University May 24

Learn about volunteer opportunities for people aged 50 and above offered by IVC.

University To Hold Day of Service April 23 image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

University To Hold Day of Service April 23

Serve your community with your fellow Royals.

University To Establish Edward R. Leahy Award image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

University To Establish Edward R. Leahy Award

Award will be presented annually to rising junior or senior in the Panuska College of Professional Studies.

University To Hold Annual Pre-Law Advisory Program Banquet May 2 image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

University To Hold Annual Pre-Law Advisory Program Banquet May 2

Annual event to feature keynote address by the Hon. Paul B. Matey ’93, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

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Alumni
April 12, 2022

Alumni Class Notes, April 2022

Share your story with your Royal Family.

Scranton-Taiwan Joint International Symposium: 'Self and Other' image
General
April 12, 2022

Scranton-Taiwan Joint International Symposium: 'Self and Other'

The 2nd Joint International Conference 'Self and Other,' co-hosted by National Taiwan University and The University of Scranton, via in-person or Zoom.

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Student
April 12, 2022

Scranton Students Burst Political Bubbles

Scranton students participate in political dialogue to engage in dynamic conversation, share perspectives and reflect on freedom.

Icelandic Culture Discussed at Nathan Lecture image
Community
April 12, 2022

Icelandic Culture Discussed at Nathan Lecture

University hosts Icelandic Ambassador and Classic Violinist at the 2022 Nathan Jay Lecture Series.

Book Discussion and Signing with Scranton Alumnus image
Alumni
April 12, 2022

Book Discussion and Signing with Scranton Alumnus

Alumnus Neal Thompson ’87 returned to campus to discuss his new book “The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of An American Dynasty.”

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General
April 12, 2022

Schemel Forum: Russia and the Post-truth Society

Jill Dougherty, former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief, explores the new paradigm, what it means for Russia, and what it could mean for America.

Climate Change Expert Michael Mann to Speak April 21  image
Community
April 12, 2022

Climate Change Expert Michael Mann to Speak April 21

Recognized leading expert on climate change to speak at University April 21 about “The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet.”

Spring Henry George Lecture Set for April 20 image
Community
April 12, 2022

Spring Henry George Lecture Set for April 20

The University’s 2022 Spring Henry George Seminar will be presented by Andrew Schotter on for April 20 at 4 p.m. in the DeNaples Center.

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Student
April 12, 2022

Register for a Summer 2022 Course Today

Looking ahead to summer? Scranton’s on-campus and online summer courses, at a reduced tuition rate, can help students fulfill a requirement or just get ahead.

Scranton Joins National Cohort for Advancing First-Gen Students  image
Student
April 12, 2022

Scranton Joins National Cohort for Advancing First-Gen Students

THR1VE program selected to a national First-gen Forward cohort for demonstrated work in advancing outcomes of first-generation students.

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