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Harvard University professor and author Danielle Allen, Ph.D., spoke at the 2023 T. Linus Hoban Forum Lecture and humanities lecture, which formally concluded the Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story project. From left are: Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at the University, who served as moderator of the question and answer session of the lecture; Julie Schumacher Cohen, director of Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story project and the assistant vice president of community engagement and government affairs at the University, who provided the welcome at the talk; Dr. Allen; and John Mascelli, Esq., president of the Lackawanna Bar Association, who provided the introduction of speaker.
November 30, 2023

Lecture by Acclaimed Author Concludes Scranton Story Project

Harvard professor and acclaimed author Danielle Allen, Ph.D., spoke at the “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project final event in November.

The 56th annual Noel Night concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a prelude will begin at 7:05 p.m.
November 28, 2023

Noel Night Concert Set for Dec. 2

The 56th annual Noel Night concert featuring student Performance Music ensembles will include works sung in English, Chinese, Latin, Russian and Zulu.

For the fifth year, The Princeton Review has recognized The University of Scranton for its commitment to sustainability initiatives in its recently published 2024 “Guide to Green Colleges.” Earlier this year, Scranton has begun a seven-year journey to be recognized by the Vatican as a Laudato Si’ University, answering the Pope’s call to “care for our common home.” Pictured: University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., blesses the University’s Laudato Si’ banner at the plan announcement event in September.
November 14, 2023

Scranton Makes Princeton Review Green College List

The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton among the 522 schools listed in its 2024 Guide to Green Colleges.

Local Women completed The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center StartUP Fall program offered by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Pictured, from left: Katelyn McManamon, special projects coordinator, SBDC; Arianna Taylor, WEC student intern from Philadelphia, who is majoring in entrepreneurship at Scranton; Olivia Clough, WEC student intern from Scranton, who is majoring in management at Scranton; Sara Wild; Regina Petrunich; Sophia Outar; Aileen Grasso; Amanda Matute; Colleen Kozubal; Yashi Patel, Scranton, WEC student intern and graduate student at Scranton; Ciara Higgins, WEC student intern from Lafayette Hill, who is majoring in business administration at Scranton; Zakiyyah Smith, business consultant, SBDC.
November 14, 2023

Area Women Complete Business Startup Program

Area women complete a SBDC WEC certificate program designed to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to start their own businesses.

In Concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra with guest soloist Kako Miura Boga, violin, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
November 15, 2023

Violinist Kako Miura Boga To Perform Nov. 18

Acclaimed violinist Kako Miura Boga to perform at Nov. 18 Performance Music concert with The University of Scranton String Orchestra.

An art exhibit of Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story oral histories and portraits of 25 Scranton residents will be on display at The University of Scranton’s Hope Horn Gallery as part of First Fridays in downtown Scranton Nov. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free of charge and open to the public. The exhibit includes videos of their personal narratives of their Scranton experience, along with their portraits taken by photographer Byron Maldonado. The exhibit premiered on Oct. 27 and will be on display in the Hope Horn Gallery during gallery hours through to Nov. 17. At the premiere are, from left: Mary Ann Savakinus, Lackawanna Historical Society; Byron Maldonado, photographer; Alejandra Marroquin, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Lackawanna County Immigrant Inclusion Committee; Kimberly Crafton, Crafton Cultural Management and oral histories coordinator for Scranton Stories; Glynis Johns, Black Scranton Project; and Julie Schumacher Cohen, The University of Scranton and project director for Scranton Stories.
November 2, 2023

Scranton Stories Displayed at Hope Horn Gallery Through Nov. 17

Scranton Stories portraits and oral histories exhibit of 25 Scranton residents tell a story of the city and nation on display as part of First Fridays Nov. 3 and through Nov. 17 during gallery hours.

From left: Frederikke M. Kristiansen; Dr. Jay Nathan; Ambassador Stig P. Piras; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at The University of Scranton; and George J. Aulisio, dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University.
November 2, 2023

University Hosts Nathan Lecture Oct. 26

The University of Scranton hosted the Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Lecture Series with Danish Ambassador and Cultural Diplomacy Advisor.

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October 29, 2023

Scranton Stories Exhibition Now Online

Twenty-five interviews of 33 local residents sharing their Scranton experiences and hopes for the city and the nation, 'Scranton Stories,' are now available online. An exhibition of their portrait photographs continues through Nov. 17 at the Hope Horn Gallery.

In Concert: The University of Scranton Symphonic Band, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, is set for Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center on campus. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
November 1, 2023

Symphonic Band Concert Set for Nov. 4

University Symphonic Band to perform works by Julie Giroux, Charles Ives, Philip Sparke, Frank Ticheli and others at Nov. 4 concert.

Harvard University professor and acclaimed author Danielle Allen, Ph.D., will present the Humanities and Hoban Lecture, “Who are We as a Nation? Educating for Democracy” at The University of Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 16. The lecture is the final event of the University’s two-year Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story project.
November 1, 2023

Acclaimed Author to Discuss Who We Are as a Nation

Harvard professor and acclaimed author to speak at final event produced by “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project.

Catholic Choral Society of Scranton’s annual Generations Sing! Concert will take Sunday, Nov. 12, at 4 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center at The University of Scranton. The University’s Concert Choir, under the direction of Cheryl Y. Boga, will be among the choral groups performing at concert, which is open to the public, free of charge.
November 2, 2023

Catholic Choral and University Concert Choir to Perform

University of Scranton to host Catholic Choral Society 75th anniversary season kick-off performance: Generations Sing!

At The University of Scranton’s 22nd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability are, from left: William J. Cunningham, Ph.D., associate dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rebecca S. Dalgin, Ph.D., professor of counseling and human services; Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton; Edward Leahy, university benefactor and honorary chair of the conference; Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D, chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Services.
October 31, 2023

Annual Conference on Disability Held at University

The University of Scranton’s 22nd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability highlighted ability-focused advocacy.

The University of Scranton ranked No. 30 among “Master’s Universities” in the nation in a listing by Washington Monthly that seeks to assess a school’s contribution to the “public good” through its graduates’ achievements in research, social mobility and community and national service.
October 25, 2023

Scranton Ranked No. 10 for Community and National Service

Ranking analyzes universities contribution to public good based on calculation of social mobility, research and public service of graduates.

Robert C. Feenstra, Ph.D., the C. Bryan Cameron Distinguished Chair in International Economics at University of California (UC), Davis, will present “The ‘China Shock’ After 22 Years,” at The University of Scranton’s 37th Henry George Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 9. at 7:30 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.
October 21, 2023

China Shock Impact To Be Discussed at Henry George Lecture

Research that assesses the broader economic impact of the ‘China shock’ to be discussed at the University’s Henry George Lecture Nov. 9.

Students and faculty of The University of Scranton’s graduate nurse anesthetist program met with members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate for a tour of Scranton’s state-of-the-art nursing facility.
October 19, 2023

Students Lead Nursing Facility Tour for PA Legislators

Pennsylvania state legislators tour state-of-the-art nursing facility at Scranton and see “the incredible impact education can have on our community and beyond.”

A leading global figure in the field of comparative theology, Francis X. Clooney, S.J., received an honorary degree from The University of Scranton at the Jesuit school’s Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Lecture.
October 19, 2023

Francis X. Clooney, S.J., Awarded Honorary Degree

Harvard professor Francis X. Clooney, S.J., receives honorary degree at Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Lecture on Comparative Theology.

“Denmark: History. Culture. Economy.” will be presented at the Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar Lecture Series on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. in the PNC auditorium of the Loyola Science Center. The event, offered free of charge and open to the public, includes a panel discussion, musical performance and reception. Reservations are suggested.
October 16, 2023

Denmark Discussed at Nathan Lecture Oct. 26

A panel discussion and musical performance will highlight Denmark’s history, economy and culture at the Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar Lecture Series.

In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest soloist Chris Lewis, tenor saxophone, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is open to the public, free of charge.
October 16, 2023

Saxophonist Chris Lewis to Perform Oct. 28

Performance Music to present concert with guest artist, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Chris Lewis and the University Jazz Band Oct. 28.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for November.
October 12, 2023

November Events Planned at University

An award-winning violinist performance and an art exhibit portraying stories of Scranton residents are among the list of University events planned this November.

From left, Ana Monge and Jenny Gonzalez Monge are among the 33 individuals whose Scranton stories will premiere on Oct. 27 at an event at The University of Scranton. The premiere of Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story collection of oral histories and portraits of Scranton residents will begin with a panel discussion at 5 p.m. in the Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall, followed by a portrait exhibit reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Hope Horn Gallery in Hyland Hall. The discussion and gallery reception are free of charge and open to the public.
October 10, 2023

Stories of Scranton to Premiere Oct. 27

The Oct. 27 premiere of Scranton Stories will feature oral histories and portraits of 25 Scranton residents that tell a story of the city and nation.

Distinguished academic scholar Zev Eleff, Ph.D., president of Gratz College, will present The University of Scranton’s Judaic Studies Institute Lecture, titled “Dyed in Crimson -- Football, Faith, Antisemitism, and the American Dream,” on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m., in the PNC Auditorium of the Loyola Science Center.
October 6, 2023

Football, Faith, Antisemitism and the American Dream

“Dyed in Crimson – Football, Faith, Antisemitism and the American Dream” will be presented at the Judaic Studies Institute Lecture Oct. 31.

Current students including Madison Borys, shown, offer advice to prospective students and their families about attending The University of Scranton’s Open House events, which are set for Sunday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 5. Borys, a senior occupational therapy major from Caldwell, New Jersey recommends meet-and-greets with professors and 'trying out some of our food'.
October 16, 2023

Students Offer Advice on Attending Open House

Current students give tips on attending The University of Scranton Open House events, which are set for Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 this year.

The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) announces the second cohort of its CBL Faculty Fellows Program. Shown, clockwise from top left, are: Hope E. Baylow, D.A., Assistant Professor, Founding Program Director, Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology, Dr. Madeline B. Gangnes, Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Theatre, Ovidiu C. Cocieru, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Jennifer Schwartz, Faculty Specialist in the Department of Physical Therapy and Chandra Ann Nealon, faculty specialist in the Department of Occupational Therapy.
October 1, 2023

Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Faculty Fellows

The Community-Based Learning (CBL) Faculty Fellows program seeks to expand, strengthen and institutionalize CBL at the University as a demonstration of its commitment to the common good.

Prospective students and their families can learn about The University of Scranton’s academic majors, student activities and other programs and also tour campus at Open House events on Sunday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 5.
October 2, 2023

Open House Dates Set for Oct. 22 and Nov. 5

Prospective students can see all the The University of Scranton has to offer at Open House events on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5. Registration and tours begin at 9 a.m.

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August 28, 2023

Downtown Scavenger Hunt Begins Sept. 1

The 13th Annual Downtown Scavenger Hunt offers University students an opportunity to explore the Scranton area.

“What Makes It Great? The Great American Songbook,” featuring Rob Kapilow with soprano Magdalyn E. Boga, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, will take place Friday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is free of charge.
August 29, 2023

Rob Kapilow Performance Set for Sept. 8

Rob Kapilow’s 'What Makes It Great? The Great American Songbook' will open the Performance Music fall season on Sept. 8.

The Princeton Review selected The University of Scranton among “The Best 389 Colleges” in the nation and ranked Scranton No.18 in the country for “Best Science Lab Facilities.” This is the 22nd year The Princeton Review included Scranton among the best colleges in the country, and the seventh-year Scranton’s science labs ranked among the best in the U.S.
August 22, 2023

Scranton Among Best Colleges in Nation for 22 Years

Students say “alumni can be counted on to keep looking out for their Scranton successors,” according to Princeton Review Best 389 Colleges.

The University of Scranton will receive $16.62 million funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support construction of a new building for workforce development, applied research and outreach in health, behavioral science and cybersecurity. The new facility will be located on property owned by the University on the 300 block of Madison Avenue. The University will release final plans for the facility in the coming weeks. 
August 13, 2023

NIST Releases Funds to Support New Building 

University to receive $16.62 million from NIST to support construction of a building for workforce development, applied research and outreach. 

The Center for Service and Social Justice at The University of Scranton will hold its annual fair for local nonprofit agencies seeking college-age volunteers on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus.
August 10, 2023

Fair for Nonprofit Agencies Seeking Volunteers

The University of Scranton will host a fair for area nonprofit organizations seeking college students as volunteers on Sept. 12.

Twenty-three rising high school students entered The University of Scranton’s University of Success program, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program. First row, from left: Alyeeya Williams, Gabriela Avelar, Kaitlyn Dos Santos, Harper Sansky and Margaret Loughney, director for the University of Success program at The University of Scranton. Second row: Dustin Machado Reed, Yadiel Martinez, Barbara da Silva, Tekoya Sanderson and Lorenny Martinez. Third row: Hector Rios, Gage Hernandez, Stephen Quintilliano and Neftali Ramos. Fourth row: Diana Munoz Gonzalez, Kayla Sterling, Kimberly Li and Raelynn Taylor. Back row: Ramos Sanchez, Damien Galloway, Jazib Chohan and Quentin Reed.
August 3, 2023

Twenty-three Area Students Begin University of Success

Incoming high school students enter the University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program at The University of Scranton.

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