Campus Catch-Up: Welcoming the Class of 2030

The University of Scranton's New Student Orientation for the Class of 2030 concludes on Thursday, July 2, capping a two-week, four-session program that offered incoming students a first look at campus life and connections with classmates, faculty and staff.

Across the sessions, students were introduced to the academic, extracurricular and community opportunities that define the Scranton experience. A large group of orientation leaders and staff members guided the newest Royals — and their family members — through the transition to college, encouraging them to engage fully, build relationships and begin finding their place within the University community.

The incoming students were divided into four groups who each participated in a two-day orientation session. The fourth and final group began its session on Wednesday, July 1.

The University's 2026-2027 academic year begins with the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 31.

This Year’s Leaders Share Advice for New Student Orientation

Four students in matching purple polo shirts pose outdoors in front of campus buildings and a large university seal on a glass facade.

Ahead of this year's New Student Orientation, Royal News caught up with the four current undergraduate students who served as Orientation Team Leaders.

Click here to read what Mary McAlpin, Michael Mancini, Gavin Kovaleski and Michael Zipay shared with readers and incoming students.

Pope Francis Co-author Speaks at University's Judaic Studies Lecture

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While the University turns its attention to the upcoming school year, we aren't too far removed from the end of the past school year.

One of the highlights late in the spring term included Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Ph.D., a globally recognized scholar, author and longtime collaborator of Pope Francis, who visited Scranton to deliver the Judaic Studies Institute Lecture.

Click here to read more about Dr. Skorka's appearance.

University to Honor Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss at President's Medal Gala

In case you missed it, the University announced this year's President's Medal Gala will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at Pier Sixty in New York City.

Click here for more information about the upcoming event and the President's Medal recipients, Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss.

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