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Five area high school students were the finalists in The University of Scranton’s 2023 Math Integration Bee held on campus in April. From left are: Stacey Muir, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at The University of Scranton; and finalists Angela Zeng, Abington Heights High School; Sai Ghatti, Abington Heights High School; Noah Beckish, North Pocono High School; Daniel Martinez, Pocono Mountain West High School; and Andrew Sutton, Central Columbia High School, who won the contest; and Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton.
May 11, 2023

Math Integration Bee Finalists Announced

Finalists and winner of The University of Scranton Math Integration Bee high school competition is announced.

The University of Scranton hosted the 21st annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students on campus. The competition, offered free of charge to participants, is sponsored by the Neuroscience Program at the University and the Scranton Neuroscience Society.
May 11, 2023

Winners of 2023 Brain Bee Competition Announced

The University of Scranton hosted the 21st Annual Northeast PA Brain Bee for high school students sponsored by the Neuroscience Program.

Delaware Valley High School placed first in the team competition at The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated from left: Rachel Frissell, faculty specialist for the University’s Physics and Engineering Department, team coach Steve Rhule and John Lockwood, who won first place in the individual competition. Standing from left: Nixon Kameen, Wil Salus, Jess Rhule, John Rivera and Clint Murray.
May 8, 2023

Nearly 200 High School Students Test Physics Skills

University hosts its annual Hayes Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students.

From left: Marc Shapiro, Ph.D., professor of theology/religious studies and the Weinberg Chair of Judaic Studies at the University; guest speaker David N. Myers, Ph.D., distinguished professor of history, Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, and director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy at UCLA; and Sondra Myers, director of the University’s Schemel Forum.
May 5, 2023

Schemel Forum Collaborative Lecture Held

An American town populated entirely by Satmar Hasidic Jews discussed at the Schemel Forum and Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute lecture.

Fortune ranked The University of Scranton’s online Master of Accountancy program No. 9 in the nation in its 2023 ranking of the “Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Accounting,” published on Apr. 28.
May 2, 2023

Online Accounting Master Degree Ranked 9 in U.S.

The University of Scranton’s Online Master of Accountancy Degree was ranked No. 9 in the nation by Fortune.

From left: Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president of academic affairs; Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministry; guest performer and speaker Tony Alonso; Alejandra Marroquin, Scranton Immigrant Inclusion Committee co-chair and Julie Schumacher Cohen, assistant vice president of community engagement and government affairs.
April 27, 2023

Scranton’s Story Celebrated with Latin Grammy-Nominee

Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso performed at The University of Scranton’s “Scranton’s Story” event in April.

The 40th annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will feature two new commissioned works by Philip Kuehn, an accomplished and experienced music educator, bassist, composer, arranger, author and transcriptionist who serves as the conductor and co-director of Performance Music at Scranton. The concert will take place Saturday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is free of charge.
April 25, 2023

University’s World Premiere Concert Set for May 6

Philip Kuehn, conductor and co-director of Performance Music, is the featured composer at the 40th Annual World Premiere Concert.

Pictured at the exhibit opening reception are, from left: Adam Ruane, West Scranton High School; Ryan Hnat, West Scranton High School; Carol Clearly, Scranton School District School Board member; Lori Ryan, local artist.
April 24, 2023

Local High School Students Art Displayed

The University’s Hope Horn Gallery hosted a post-COVID art exhibition from West Scranton and Scranton High School students.

In answer to the call by Pope Francis to “Care for Our Common Home,” The University of Scranton has begun an intensive seven-year journey to become designated as a Laudato Si’ University by the Vatican.
April 25, 2023

University Answers Call of Pope to Care for Our Common Home

The University of Scranton begins seven-year process for Vatican designation of essential and extensive sustainability efforts.

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April 10, 2023

'The Regeneration Revolution' To Discuss Future Of Food

How we produce, process, sell, consume and dispose of food and it impact on human and planetary health will be central to an April 17 The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities Lecture by Nicole Negowetti '02.

A concert featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band and Saxophone Ensemble with special guest Leigh Pilzer, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is free of charge.
April 11, 2023

Leigh Pilzer to Perform April 15 at University

Guest baritone and bass saxophonist Leigh Pilzer will perform with the University Jazz Band and Saxophone Ensemble Saturday, April 15.

The University of Scranton will host its annual Evening of Environmental Science on Thursday, Apr. 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Loyola Science Center. Winners of the Earth Day Essay Contest for students in grades 5 through 12 will be announced at the event.
April 11, 2023

Evening of Environmental Science Set for April 20

The Evening of Environmental Science will showcase the nearly 200 Earth Day Essays received from area middle and high school students.

From left: Ryan Sheehan, J.D., assistant director of the University’s Jesuit Center; Thomas Elias, student body vice president and a philosophy and theology major from Tunkhannock; guest speaker and Arrupe Award recipient Sister Nathalie Becquart; Father Marina, president; Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministries, Clara Downey, student body president and a political science and public policy and service major from Easthampton, Massachusetts; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., vice president for mission and ministries.
April 11, 2023

Sister Nathalie Becquart Receives Arrupe Award

The University of Scranton hosted a lecture with Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, the highest-ranking woman official at the Vatican.

Tony Alonso, the Latin Grammy-nominated composer, will present the combination lecture and musical performance “Caminemos con Jesús: Incarnating Hispanic/Latinx Theology in Song” at The University of Scranton’s Madonna Della Strada Chapel April 19 at 7 p.m. The event, which is part of the NEH funded “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project, is free and open to the public.
April 4, 2023

Scranton’s Story April 19 Event To Feature Composer and Scholar Tony Alonso

Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso to lecture and perform at University of Scranton for next “Scranton’s Story” event on April 19.

“Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration” by Mark Loughney will be shown at the Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton from April 21 through May 12. The installation will open with a Panel Discussion on April 21 at 5 p.m. in Brennan Hall, followed by a Gallery Reception at 6 p.m. at the gallery. A second Gallery Reception will be held for First Friday on May 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. Pictured is "Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration," (2014-2023) by Mark Loughney,
April 5, 2023

Visual Study of Mass Incarceration Presented

'Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration' by Mark Loughney will be presented at The Hope Horn Gallery April 21 to May 12.

Sandra E. Black, Ph.D., will present “Where Does Wealth Come From?” at The University of Scranton’s 28th Henry George Seminar on Thursday, April 20, at 4 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.
April 5, 2023

Roots of Wealth Discussed at Henry George Seminar

Economist whose research focuses on the role of early life experiences on the long-term outcomes to discuss where wealth comes from April 20.

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March 27, 2023

University Designated a Voter Friendly Campus

The University of Scranton civic and democratic engagement efforts are recognized by NASPA and Campus Vote Project.

A recital featuring Mikaela Bennett, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, is set for Sunday, Apr. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is free of charge.
March 28, 2023

Soprano Mikaela Bennett to Perform April 2

Soprano Mikaela Bennett will perform Sunday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. at The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center.

The Scranton Area Community Foundation awarded a $2,000 critical needs grant to support The University of Scranton Community English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. The grant will be used to purchase textbooks and workbooks to expand the capacity and improve the quality of the program through audio and video content, as well as reading and writing exercises. From left: Ensaf Gaber and University of Scranton graduate Hinkish Dhakal ’19, G’22.
March 28, 2023

Grant Supports University Community ESL Program

University receives Scranton Area Community Foundation critical needs grant to support ESL Program.

A recital featuring the Caleb Hudson and Achilles Liarmakopoulos Trio, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, is planned for Saturday, Mar. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, in addition to a Masterclass for brass players that will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. (Participants under age 16 must be accompanied by a parent.) Both the concert and masterclass are free of charge.
March 23, 2023

Members of Canadian Brass to Perform March 25

Caleb Hudson and Achilles Liarmakopoulos, members of Canadian Brass, will perform March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan McLean Center.

COVID Montage, a mixed media piece by Chris Carpio and Kate Gilgallon is among the works that will be on display for the exhibition titled “Post COVID: Art by Students for the Scranton School District” at The University of Scranton’s Hope Horn Gallery in Hyland Hall. The exhibition runs through to April 14 and can be viewed free of charge during gallery hours.
March 19, 2023

High School Students Exhibit Post-Covid Art

West Scranton and Scranton High School Student Exhibition of post-COVID art is on display at The Hope Horn Gallery on campus.

The University of Scranton will host numerous educational events in recognition of Earth Day and Scranton’s ongoing sustainability efforts. Most of the events, which run in March, April and May, are offered free of charge and are open to the public.
March 21, 2023

Sustainability in Full Swing at Scranton

The University of Scranton will host a stream of events in March, April and May in recognition of Earth Day and sustainability.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for April 2023.
March 20, 2023

April Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for April 2023.

The University of Scranton will host its second annual Conference on Ethics and Excellence in Public Service on Saturday, April 1, in Brennan Hall. Reservations are required to attend the half-day conference offered by the University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service (CEEPS).
March 16, 2023

Public Service Ethics and Excellence Conference

The University will host the second annual Conference on Ethics and Excellence in Public Service on campus on April 1.

Sixty-five graduate and undergraduate students, faculty and staff at The University of Scranton received Women of Vision and Courage Awards on International Women’s Day (Mar. 8) at a ceremony on campus. The award recognized women on campus for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the University.
March 15, 2023

Women of Vision and Courage Awards Presented

The University of Scranton honored 65 women of vision and courage with awards on International Women’s Day. 

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March 13, 2023

March 23 CBL Talk to Discuss Environmental Health

Spring Community Based Learning series continues with a focus on the environment and its impact on communities, health

The University’s Weinberg Memorial Library is requesting volunteers and book donations for its annual book sale set for April 28-30. All proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment, which supports library collections and services.
March 10, 2023

University Library Looking for Book Donations

The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library is accepting book, CD and DVD donations for this year’s book sale.

The University’s Weinberg Memorial Library opened an exhibit to celebrate the legacy of the late Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. ’H15, on the 20th the anniversary of his appointment as the 24th President of The University of Scranton.
March 9, 2023

Exhibit Celebrates First Presidency of Fr. Pilarz

Pride, Passion, Promise: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Presidency of the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., exhibit opens at Library.

From left: Tiffany Bordonada, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services, and co-director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, The University of Scranton; Mike Allison, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at The University of Scranton; Julie Schumacher-Cohen, assistant vice president for Community Engagement and Government Affairs at The University of Scranton; and Jenny Gonzalez, Marywood University STARS program director.
March 9, 2023

Justice at the Border Discussed at Scranton

The University of Scranton hosted a discussion of Title 42 and justice at the border.

Julliard-trained pianist Richard Kogan, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and artistic director of the Weill Cornell Music and Medicine Program; and David N. Myers, Ph.D., distinguished professor of history, Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History, and director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy at UCLA; will lead University of Scranton Schemel Forum Collaborative Programs on Mar. 29 and Apr. 27.
March 3, 2023

Mozart Performance and Talk Begins Spring Program

Mozart and an American town populated entirely by Satmar Hasidic Jews are the topics for the Schemel Forum’s spring collaborative programs.

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