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On Sunday, June 22, the community is invited to participate in the 2025 World Refugee Day Celebration at Nay Aug Park in Scranton from 2-5 p.m. More than 20 community agencies are working together to plan this celebration and additional partners and sponsors are making this day of solidarity and friendship possible. Members of the planning committee shown are, front row, from left: Smriti Sitaula, Bhutanese Cultural Foundation of Scranton Association; Daysi Carreto, The University of Scranton; Chandra Sitaula, Bhutanese Cultural Foundation of Scranton Association; Audrey Golosky, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA; Fatima Ashraf, Muslim Association of Wyoming Valley; and Dr. Maria Vital, The University of Scranton. Second row, from left: Ushu Mukelo, Congolese Community of Scranton; Fikile Ryder, Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton; Julie Schumacher Cohen, The University of Scranton; Sister Donna Korba, I.H.M., Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary; Jenny Gonzalez, S.T.A.R.S. Program at Marywood University; and Phil Yevics, Scranton Area Multifaith Ministerium.  Not pictured: Gulnar Siddiqi, Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton; Terilynn Brechtel, United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA, Channel Kearse, City of Scranton; Melinda Krokus, Marywood University & Islamic Center of Scranton; Joana Salfriya, Islamic Center of Scranton, Lori Walton, Islamic Center of Scranton and The University of Scranton; Toya Timsina, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, PA Department of Education Migrant Education Program; and Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Temple Hesed.
June 18, 2025

Community Events to Join for Juneteenth and World Refugee Day

The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations is supporting two community events this week in the City of Scranton to celebrate the federal holiday of Juneteenth and the global commemoration of World Refugee Day.

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June 3, 2025

Cyber-AI Camp Coming to Scranton

Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to attend the camp July 8-10.

The University of Scranton announced the medalists of its Earth Day Essay Contest for students in grades 5 to 12 at an Evening of Environmental Science event on campus in April. Pictured from left, Mark Murphy, director of the Office of Sustainability at the University; Amelia Farry, a criminal justice major; Chris DeNaples from St. Claires/St. Paul’s Elementary School; Alexa Cutter, a media production and journalism major; Sean Kiernan, Ian Ferriera, and Dante DeVitto, all from Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School; Veronica Herrera Acosta from West Scranton High School; Rosalie Edelstein, Benny Hynds and Divya Timsina, all from Howard Gardner; Samantha Kosmar, an environmental science major; Lila Tschampel, from Howard Gardner; and Rebekah Thompson, an occupational therapy major.
May 28, 2025

2025 Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Announced

Students in grades five to 12 participated in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest.

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May 30, 2025

Local Students Graduate From University of Success

Seventeen students from nine high schools completed the four-year program, preparing them for the next step in their educational and career pursuits.

Five high school students were the finalists in The University of Scranton’s 2025 Math Integration Bee held on campus in April. From left are: Elijah Serota, Wyoming Valley West High School; Franklin Ritz, Hazleton Area High School; Neiv Sinha, Whitehall High School; Johncarlos Peralta, Hazleton Area High School; and John Mastellar, Central Columbia High School.
May 27, 2025

Winner of 2025 Math Integration Bee Announced

Finalists and winner announced for The University of Scranton’s 2025 Math Integration Bee high school competition.

David Falchek, wine writer and former executive director of the American Wine Society, will present a wine education sponsored by The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum on June 6.
May 27, 2025

Schemel Forum Wine Education Event to be Held June 6

The University's Schemel Forum will conclude its spring season with a unique wine education event, “Vinho and Views: Exploring Portugal’s Wine Heritage,” on June 6.

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May 14, 2025

Scranton, Widener Commonwealth Law to Partner

High-achieving Scranton students will have the opportunity to take advantage of an efficient and cost-effective “3+3” law school partnership.

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May 14, 2025

Heartfelt Messages Highlight Arrupe Awards

The 2025 Arrupe Award was presented to Rev. Richard Clifford, S.J., a priest and biblical scholar at Boston College.

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May 12, 2025

Class of 2025 Graduation Weekend Schedule

Undergraduate and Graduate commencement weekend events begin May 16 and culminate with graduation ceremonies on May 18.

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May 9, 2025

University, GSOM Partner to Present Lecturer

Richard Kogan, M.D., of Weill Cornell Medical College, presented on 19th-century German musician Robert Schumann at Geisinger School of Medicine.

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May 7, 2025

Scranton Administrator, Author Shares Papal Expertise

Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D., the University’s vice president of mission and ministry, has appeared this spring in multiple media outlets.

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May 5, 2025

Author Speaks at Judaic Studies Lecture

Rabbi Shlomo Brody spoke to a crowd at Brennan Hall as part of the University’s Judaic Studies Institute Lecture.

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May 4, 2025

Scranton City Council Candidates Interviewed

The University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence interviewed six city council candidates.

University of Scranton students in the Order of Christian of Initiation of Adults recently completed their initiation into the sacramental life of the Catholic church. Shown, are students with sponsors, from left: Sara Tully '27, Daniel Patrick Hunt, Jr. ’27, sponsor; Megan Davis ’27, sponsor; Cristiana Basile '27, Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton; James Detwiller, sponsor; Riley Struble '28, Jackson Conti '27, Fr. Marina, Cara Galli ’25, sponsor; sponsor; Sophia Carranza '28.
May 3, 2025

Royals Complete Initiation Into the Sacramental Life of the Catholic Church.

Five University of Scranton students in the Order of Christian of Initiation of Adults recently completed their initiation into the sacramental life of the Catholic church.

The University of Scranton’s Center for Service and Social Justice collected hundreds of donated toys for area children through annual Christmas giving programs on campus. Helping to sort through the donated items are, from left, University students Sophie Chmelicek, an engineering management major from Manlius, New York; Zoe Honney, a cybercrime and homeland security major from Scranton; Sophia Carranza, a psychology major from Union City, New Jersey; and Bradly Kaufman, a Kinesiology major from Scranton.
December 13, 2024

Christmas Gift Drives Held at Scranton

Hundreds of gifts were donated to local children at Christmas through The University of Scranton’s annual giving programs.

The Annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert with the Scranton Brass Orchestra, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, with attendees asked to bring either a new unwrapped toy, new piece of child’s clothing, new toiletry items or a cash donation.
December 5, 2024

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Dec. 11

Holiday-themed Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert with Scranton Brass Orchestra set for Dec. 11.

The 57th annual Noel Night concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m.. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and prelude begins at 7:05 p.m. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
December 3, 2024

Noel Night Concert Set for Dec. 7

The University’s Noel Night concert features student ensembles and includes a variety of sacred selections interspersed with readings of Nativity texts.

Supported by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded Joseph Klobusicky, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics, The University of Scranton hosted a Data Science Day Competition for area high school students. Pictured from left are winners of the individual division of the competition: Ryan Flaim, who came in third place; Vincent You, who came in second place; and Ethan Fenner, who came in first place; and Dr. Klobusicky. The three students are seniors at Scranton Preparatory School.
December 2, 2024

High School Students Participate in Data Science Competition

University of Scranton Mathematics Department hosts first Data Science Day Competition for area high school students.

University of Scranton student volunteers prepared 150 Thanksgiving food baskets for area families in need. The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was organized by the University’s Center for Service and Social Justice.
December 2, 2024

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Held

University of Scranton students gathered to prepare 150 Thanksgiving food baskets for area families in need.

Local Women completed The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center StartUP Fall program offered by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The fall program was sponsored by Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Business Finance Corporation. Pictured, from left, are participants who completed the Start-Up program: Maria Bonacci,Geneen Brown, Kylie Matulich, University WEC student intern, Melanie Van Ommeren, Katelyn McManamon, special projects coordinator for The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, Cheyanne Peaten-Holder, Ken Doolittle, business finance manager for NEPA Alliance, Brigid Lawrence, Carrie Sykes, business finance specialist for NEPA Alliance, Jill White, Zakiyyah Smith, business consultant for The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, Claudette Polidoro, Arianna Taylor, University WEC student intern, Megan Poremba and Nesha Parker.
December 1, 2024

Area Women Complete Business Startup Program

Area women complete a SBDC Women Entrepreneur Center StartUp certificate program.

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October 28, 2024

Royals Vote: Election Day 2024

Royals Vote initiative works to ensure that The University of Scranton campus is ready to vote in the Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, professor of history at Northampton Community College, will present “Black Jews in America: Diversity and Identity” at The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the PNC Auditorium of the Loyola Science Center. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.
October 29, 2024

Black Jews in America Discussed Nov. 19

“Black Jews in America: Diversity and Identity” will be presented by Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy at the Judaic Studies Institute Lecture Nov. 19.

For the sixth year, The Princeton Review has recognized The University of Scranton for its commitment to sustainability initiatives in its recently published 2025 “Guide to Green Colleges.” Just 511 colleges in the world were selected for inclusion in the guidebook.
October 30, 2024

Scranton Among Greenest Colleges in World

Scranton is among 511 schools in the world recognized “for exceptional programs, policies and practices related to sustainability and the environment.”

Award-winning author Stephanie Saldaña discussed her book “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at The University of Scranton’s 2024 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on campus on Oct. 10. The book was selected for the University’s “Royal Reads” program for its incoming class of 2028. Seated is: David Marx, Ph.D., acting provost of academic affairs. Standing, from left, are: Melinda and Christian Krokus, Ph.D., professor of theology and religious studies; Gretchen Van Dyke, Ph.D., associate professor of political science; guest speaker Stephanie Saldaña; Stephen Whittaker, Ph.D., professor of English and theatre; Robert (Hank) Willenbrink, Ph.D., associate professor of English and theatre; and Mary Troy, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and human services.
October 25, 2024

University Holds Annual Ignatian Values in Action Lecture

Award winning author Stephanie Saldaña discussed her book at The University of Scranton’s Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Oct. 10

In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest soloist Alvin Atkinson, drums, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge. A masterclass with Atkinson will be held earlier on Saturday, at 3:30 p.m. and is also free of charge. Registration is required to attend the masterclass.
October 21, 2024

Alvin Atkinson Joins Jazz Band for Performance

Acclaimed drummer Alvin Atkinson will be the guest soloist for The University of Scranton Jazz Band Performance on Oct. 26.

The Pennsylvania Library Association presented The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library with the 2024 Library of the Year Award. Seated from left are Weinberg Memorial Library staff and faculty members: Kevin Kocur, Rose Merritt, Sheli Pratt-McHugh, George Aulisio, Ph.D., Donna Witek, Kate Cummings and Jean Lenville. Standing: Melisa Gallo, Eric Pencek, Margaretta Gilhooley, David Hunisch, Mary Kovalcin, Rebecca Dzikowski, Sharon Finnerty, Tiffany Ash, Mary Fran Galat, Michael Knies, Ian O’Hara, Kym Fetsko, Colleen Farry, Marleen Cloutier, Bridget Conlogue, Jennifer Galas, Sylvia Orner, Mary Beth Roche and Sam Davis.
October 22, 2024

Weinberg Memorial Library Named Library of the Year

The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library received the 2024 Library of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association.

The University of Scranton was awarded a $1,321,980 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support its Technology-Driven Transformation in Workforce Development and Innovation project which is expected to involve 159 students, 10 businesses and 137 participants. The grant leverages opportunities for outreach and collaboration that will be created by the August 2025 opening of Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall, now under construction. Seen here is a rendering of Weiss Hall.
October 16, 2024

Workforce Development/Innovation Project Awarded Funding

The University of Scranton receives seven-figure Appalachian Regional Commission grant for Technology-Driven Transformation in Workforce Development and Innovation Project.

Jonathan Conyers, author of “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here,” discussed “The Power of Storytelling” at The University of Scranton Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar on Oct. 8 in Brennan Hall on campus. The series is sponsored by Munley Law. Reservations are required to attend the luncheons.
October 10, 2024

Author Discusses The Power of Storytelling

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminars hosts talk by Jonathan Conyers author of “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here.”

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks!, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
October 13, 2024

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks To Perform

Grammy-winner, multi-instrumentalist Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks to perform at The University of Scranton Friday, Oct. 18.

Committee members planning the 2024 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award event honoring author Brandy Schillace, Ph.D., presented with by The University of Scranton’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library on Saturday, Nov. 16., are, from left: Phyliss Reinhardt; Roy Domenico, Ph.D., professor of history; Grace Dawgert; Rosemary Shaver, Ed.D., president of the Friends of the Library; Jennifer Pennington, administrative assistant in the University’s Office of Equity and Diversity;  Kara Stone, Ph.D.; Marian Farrell, Ph.D., professor of nursing; Charles Kratz, dean emeritus for the Weinberg Memorial Library and chair of the Distinguished Author Award Committee; George Aulisio, Ph.D., dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library; Michelle Pratt-McHugh, associate professor and chair Weinberg Memorial Library; Kym Fetsko, Weinberg Library administrative assistant; Kelly Klein; and  Diana Collins Gilmore, Deputy Title IX and EEO coordinator. Tickets are required for the dinner and award presentation. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund.
October 15, 2024

Distinguished Author Award Dinner Planned

The University of Scranton will present author Brandy Schillace, Ph.D., with the 2024 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award on Nov. 16.

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