Master’s, Doctoral Degrees Conferred at Commencement
More than 550 graduate degrees were conferred Sunday, May 18, at The University of Scranton’s graduate commencement ceremony. The event, which was held at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, included the awarding of master’s and doctoral degrees.The University of Scranton conferred more than 550 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony held May 18 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Graduates received master’s degrees in numerous disciplines, as well as doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in accounting, doctor of physical therapy degrees and doctor of nursing practice degrees. Graduates must have completed their academic requirements in August and December of 2024 or January and May of 2025.
Graduates hailed from 34 states, including the Northeast United States and Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas, among others. International graduates spanned Ghana, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uganda and the Cayman Islands.
Andrea Alexandra Navarro Montoya, of Albrightsville, who earned a master of business administration degree in accounting, addressed the crowd on behalf of the Class of 2025. Navarro Montoya spoke about leaving Peru seven years ago in hopes of finding and building a better future.
“At the beginning of my time here, there were moments when I questioned if I belonged — if I truly ‘fit in,’” Navarro Montoya said. “But that changed when I met some amazing people who I now proudly call my best friends, incredible professors who became mentors and staff who became like family. …
“Scranton has been more than just a university — it has been a home, a place where I have grown, learned and found a community that has supported me every step of the way.”
An archived recording of the ceremony is available online.
