Community | Royal News: January 27 2020

January 28, 2020

HamSCI Workshop Coming to Scranton in March

A workshop for amateur radio operators and professional scientists will be held at the University March 20-21, 2020.

January 24, 2020

Acclaimed Trumpeter and Pianist to Perform Feb. 7

Acclaimed jazz artists Jon-Erik Kellso and Rossano Sportiello will kick off Performance Music spring schedule on Friday, Feb. 7.

January 22, 2020

Dylan, Douglas and Democracy to be Discussed

Schemel Forum spring courses will cover Bob Dylan, Frederick Douglass and threats to democracy

January 09, 2020

Free Income Tax Assistance Offered

Accounting students will join area professionals to provide free tax assistance to low and medium income residents through the VITA program.

January 08, 2020

Brain Bee Competition for High School Students

The University of Scranton will host the 20th annual Northeast PA Brain Bee on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center.

January 08, 2020

PPL Supports the University of Success

PPL supports the University of Success Program at The University of Scranton.

January 08, 2020

MLK Celebration and Award Dinner Set for Jan. 19

The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission will hold its annual MLK celebration and awards dinner on Jan. 19 at the University.

January 02, 2020

University Makes Voluntary Contribution to City

University presents the city of Scranton with a voluntary contribution of $200,000 for 2019.

January 02, 2020

Local Students Learn about Mexico at University

A University of Scranton Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Mexico introduces area elementary school students to her home country.

December 19, 2019

Highmark Foundation Awards Grant to Leahy Clinic

Edward R. Leahy Jr. Center Clinic for the Uninsured received a $100,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation.

December 13, 2019

Library Raffle Offers Chance at Monthly Prizes

An iPad, an Echo Dot and fitness club memberships are among $13,000 worth of prizes participants can win in the Leaves of Class Raffle.

December 12, 2019

Christmas Drives Bring Gifts to Area Children

University of Scranton community Christmas gift drives brought hundreds of presents to area children in need this holiday season.

December 12, 2019

Thousands of Donated Books Blessed at Scranton

University community members donated nearly 4,000 children’s books through this year’s annual Blessing of the Books project.

December 10, 2019

Scranton Goes Carbon-neutral for 2020

The University of Scranton will use carbon-neutral electricity beginning in 2020.

December 10, 2019

University Dialogue Initiative Organizes Fall Events

The University Dialogue Initiative organized several events this fall, which you can read about here.

December 05, 2019

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Dec. 15

Local big band Ken McGraw with Brass and Ivory to deliver holiday favorites at annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Dec. 15.

December 03, 2019

Wonderful Signs Abound at Scranton

Pope Francis encouraged Catholics around the world to display manger scenes this Christmas season in a letter titled Admirabile Signum.

December 03, 2019

Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season!

Shop small and make a big impact on our local Scranton community this holiday season!

December 02, 2019

Noel Night Concert Set for Dec. 7

University to ring in holiday season with 52nd annual Noel Night concert, presented as a Christmas gift to the community.

November 26, 2019

Living Wage Study: A Video

The University recently hosted a presentation of the 2019 update of the Living Wage Report and what it costs to live a modest but dignified life in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 2019. You can see a video about the report and hear from members of the community about their challenges, below.