June 2022

University Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester.

Students Added to Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester.

Celebrate Juneteenth @ Black Scranton Project!
To build tradition and community, the Black Scranton Project presents, for the 4th consecutive year, the JUNETEENTH JUBILEE BLOCK PARTY.

Celebrate World Refugee Day, June 18
The event will include cultural songs and music, refreshments, games and activities for kids and more.

Class of 2026 Summer Orientation Session to Begin
The University of Scranton will host four summer orientation sessions for members of its class of 2026, their parents and guardians.
Free Cyber Investigation Camp Planned for July 12-15
Free Cyber Investigation Summer Camp for high school students set at the University’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of Crime.

Students Graduate from the University of Success
Twenty-one area students graduated from The University of Scranton’s University of Success program in 2022.

Summer Faculty Development Grants Awarded
Eleven University of Scranton faculty members received faculty development summer grants for 2022.

SBDC Offers Businesses Educational Support
First new businesses receive microgrants as part of program to support businesses in low-moderate-income areas in Scranton.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Speaks at Scranton
Newly minted 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for history, Nicole Eustace, Ph.D., spoke at The University of Scranton about Indigenous history.

University Presents Earth Day Essay Contest Awards
Hundreds of area students in grades five to 12 participate in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest.

University Hosts Discussion of Prison Education Initiative
The University of Scranton hosted a panel discussion about its Prison Education Initiative at the State Correctional Institution, SCI-Dallas.

Ryan Sheehan Named Executive Director
Ryan Sheehan, J.D., has been named executive director of the Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton.

Ethics and Excellence in Public Service Conference Held
The University of Scranton’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service hosted its inaugural Conference in April.

Author Discusses Climate Crisis at Scranton
Author of “The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet” spoke at The University of Scranton.

Class of 2022 Honors Program Graduates
Thirty-three members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2022 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner, June
The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for June 2022 is Ericka Lavelle, Student Health Services.

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates
Twenty-nine members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2022 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

2022 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates
Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2022 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.

Class of 2022 Graduates of Magis Honors Program
Five members of the University’s class of 2022 graduated from the Jesuit school’s Magis Honors Program in STEM.

Reminder: University to Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner June 27
Tournament and Award Dinner to be held at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey.

Class of 2022 Business Honors Program Graduates
Twenty members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2022 graduated from its Business Honors Program.

Predicting the Future with Business Analytics
The University of Scranton’s business analytics program is helping students enter one of the fastest-growing professions in the country.

60 Senior Student-Athletes Earn Merit Awards for Academic Success
Following the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester, 60 senior student-athletes from The University of Scranton have earned Merit Awards for academic success during their respective careers

Fourth Ryan O'Malley Annual Ride to Begin June 10
John O'Malley '87 to race in The Tour Divide to raise funds for The Ryan T. O'Malley '99 Memorial Scholarship.

University of Scranton Student Recognized on the 2022 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Sultana Rahman ’22 is one of 82 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work in 2021.

VIDEO: Faculty Spotlight: Aiala Levy, Ph.D.
Meet Aiala Levy, Ph.D., a professor of history at Scranton who loves how stories "make the past familiar."

Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley to Hold Mini-Golf Tournament June 4
Meet up with fellow Royals at Center Valley's Putt U.

Scranton Club of NEPA to Meet at Railriders Game June 5
Enjoy a Railriders game with your fellow Royals.

Reminder: Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley to Meet at Iron Pigs Game June 24
Enjoy a ballgame with your fellow Royals in the Lehigh Valley.

Reminder: Scranton Club of NJ to Host Day at the Races July 24
Enjoy a day at Monmouth Park Racetrack with your Royal family.

Scranton Club of New York To Meet At Yankee Game Aug. 17
Enjoy a Yankee game with your Royal family.

Commencement 2022 Roundup
Get all the news about Commencement and the Class of 2022. Congratulations to the University's newest alumni!