University Students, Faculty Provide Mentorship

The University of Scranton offered summer opportunities for youth mentorship and education, including The University of Success, Cyber-AI Investigation Camp and SPARK.
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Students from The University of Scranton and Scranton Prep, shown, united in support of SPARK, a weeklong program designed to empower youth between the ages of 12-15 through mentorship, education and fun.

Teens living locally and across the nation visited The University of Scranton this summer. A few programs and camps that took place recently on campus included:

    • The University of Success two-week Summer Institute, one portion of a four-year, pre-college mentorship and developmental enrichment program for high school students; 

    • Cyber-AI Investigation Camp, a three-day program attended by high students from across the nation; and

    • SPARK, a weeklong program designed to empower youth between the ages of 12-15 through mentorship, education and fun.


University of Success


Local High School Freshmen Join University of Success


Twenty-two rising high school freshmen, spanning numerous schools in Lackawanna County, recently entered The University of Scranton’s University of Success.

The University of Success is a four-year, pre-college mentorship and developmental enrichment program with the ultimate goal of producing high school graduates who gain entrance into a college or university. The four-year journey for the Class of 2029 began earlier this month with a two-week Summer Institute.

Learn more about the two-week summer institute that provided students with opportunities to explore academic, social and cultural enrichment.

Summer Cyber Camp


University Hosts High School Students at Cyber Camp

Sinchul Back, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the University’s cybercrime and homeland security program, shown, speaks to students attending the Cyber-AI Investigation Camp held July 8-10. The three-day camp included interactive lectures, hands-on exercises and games, educating high school students on the topic of cybersecurity.

Learn more about the camp, which attracted current high school students from Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Texas.

SPARK leaders


Leading with Purpose at SPARK


University students Brianna Zipay ’26 and Jesse Couch ’26, shown, reflect on their roles as team leaders of SPARK, a program focused on fostering community, modeling healthy habits and inspiring self-worth in at-risk youth. 

Learn more about this year's SPARK experience.

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