July 2025

On June 23, more than 250 alumni, parents and friends of The University of Scranton raised more than $125,000 for Scranton Athletics at the 2025 Carlesimo Golf Tournament.

Despite a heat wave with temperatures climbing to 97 degrees Fahrenheit, attendees enjoyed their day on the links at Philadelphia Cricket Club, the nation’s oldest country club.

“This golf tournament and dinner tonight is the major fundraiser for athletics at The University of Scranton,” said Executive Director of Athletics Dave Martin. “Every penny goes to benefit our student-athletes and giving them a truly transformative Jesuit championship experience.”

“My team is the epitome of an underdog team,” said Molly White ’26, a track and field athlete who recently earned a gold medal and set new records for both the Landmark Conference and the University in the heptathlon at the All-Atlantic Region Track and Field Conference Outdoor Championships. “We’re a young program without a track to call home and yet still compete at the highest level. Without revenue from track meets, we rely on the help of our donors for travel expenses, entry fees, and equipment. So, from our entire team, I extend a huge ‘thank you’ for all that you do to make our program possible.”

“It’s amazing what our teams do year-in, year-out at Scranton,” said P.J. Carlesimo, the basketball and broadcasting legend who is the son of the event’s namesake, the late Peter A. Carlesimo, who served the University for nearly 25 years as a coach and athletic director. “Your generosity enables them. It makes a difference. We would not be as successful without your generosity and what you do every year.”

For more information, visit scranton.edu/carlesimoaward.

The University of Scranton invites alumni, parents, friends and families to join us for a series of exciting baseball outings this summer and fall.

Game Lineup:

• Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
  Thursday, Aug. 21
  Yankee Stadium – New York, New York
  Includes a pre-game reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Budweiser Party Deck
  Register here: https://bit.ly/2025YankeesGame
• Cleveland Guardians vs. Boston Red Sox
  Tuesday, Sept. 2
  Fenway Park – Boston, Massachusetts
  Register here: https://bit.ly/2025RedSoxGame
• Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  Wednesday, Sept. 24
  Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Register here: https://bit.ly/2025PhilliesGame

We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark. Go Royals!

Join The University of Scranton for a fun-filled summer day at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg on Saturday, Aug. 9. The $35 registration fee for adults and $30 registration fee for children ages 3–16 includes a 20-ticket ride book and access to a delicious buffet at our reserved pavilion featuring summer cookout favorites like chicken tenders, hamburgers, pierogies, salads and more. The park's rides will open at noon. Register for this exciting event here.

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

Fifty years after moving into the Monroe Mansion, five roommates and their spouses vacationed in Sicily. Lifelong friends forged by the University. The group included Peter Cirrinicione ’77 (Mary), Jerry Green ’77 (Dawn), Dennis Duffy ’77 (Armando), John Reilly ’77 (Cornelia), Fran McKenna ’77 (Kate).

U.S. Army Colonel Peter A. Mielo '98, Mayfield, was promoted to Colonel during a ceremony on March 22, 2025, at the Scranton Armed Forces Reserve Center. As the Chief Observer Controller/Trainer, 2nd Mission Command Training Detachment (MCTD), 2nd Brigade, 78th Training Division, US Army Reserve, he assists in providing world-class OC/Ts to the force and evaluators during annual training exercises.

Kelly Thompson-Brazill, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM ’99, Wake Forest, North Carolina was appointed co-vice chair of the Society of Critical Care Medicine's Adjunct and Alternative Sedation Guidelines panel.

Philip Grieco ’00 relocated to Sarasota, FL after accepting a new marketing executive role for Monster Energy Co. Grieco has worked for Monster for almost eight years in roles across Brand Marketing, Strategy and Insights, and now Regional Marketing, in California, Pennsylvania and now Florida.

Michael A. Shea ’01, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, was ordained by Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, C.Ss.R., to the order of Deacon for the service of the Church of Newark within the Permanent Diaconate Program of the Archdiocese of Newark on May 18, 2025.   Deacon Michael has been in formation for the last five years at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, earning his second master’s degree in theology.  Graduating on May 14, 2025, with a degree in Systematic Theology and a certificate in Diaconal Studies, he looks forward to serving his home parish, St. Luke’s Church, in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and Paramus Catholic High School, where he serves as the Dean of Campus Ministry / Theology Department Coordinator in this new ministerial role.

MARRIAGES

Valerie Ebert, DVM '02, G'04 to William O'Hara

Laura Hopkins '15 to Joshua Kistler

Rachel Maggiore ’19 to Peter Salvatore ’17

BIRTHS

Twin boys, Liam and Keegan, born March 17, 2025, to Andrew ’17, G’18 and Kayla Duggan Nealy, Denville, New Jersey

DEATHS

Frank A. Sowinski ’52, High Point, North Carolina

Thomas C. O'Malley ’55, Hamilton, New Jersey

Francis J. Wynne ’62, Baltimore, Maryland

Daniel D. Kovaleski ’64, Savannah, Georgia

Michael J. Matzko G’67, Bloomsburg

Edward Mitchell 68, Kingston

David J. Reedy, III ’68, Easton

Michael J. Vanaskie, Ph.D.’68, Tampa, Florida

John P. Harrington ’69, Midlothian, Virginia

Paul J. LaBelle ’70, G’74, South Abington Township

Very Rev. Patrick J. McLaughlin, V.F. ’71, Scranton

Nanci E. Purcell ’85, Clarks Summit

Shannon Munson Milder ’00, Knoxville, Tennessee  

The University of Scranton is looking forward to welcoming our Scranton Families in fellowship and celebration at the 2025 annual Family Weekend Event Sept. 26-28. Registration will open in August.

The University recently launched the Scranton Family Portal, a new digital hub that helps Scranton families stay engaged with their students and the greater University community.

The Scranton Family Portal provides Scranton families with vital information tailored to their (and their students') interests, including deadline reminders, event updates, personalized newsletters, email and text announcements, and tips for navigating college life.

Stay informed! Register for the Scranton Family Portal here today to support your Royal!