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June 20, 2025

Incoming First-Year Students Arrive for Orientation

The University of Scranton will host four two-day orientation sessions over the next two weeks.

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June 10, 2025

Dr. Marcy Earns National Award

Beta Alpha Psi recognizes Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., as an Outstanding Faculty Advisor.

Graduation ceremony at the University of Scranton, showcasing the graduates seated in rows with an audience in a large arena.
June 4, 2025

Commencement Post Reaches Millions

The University of Scranton published multiple pieces of graduation content to social media, including a TikTok post that went viral.

Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy presented “Black Jews in America: Diversity and Identity” at The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute Lecture, which took place on campus Nov. 19.
December 5, 2024

Judaic Studies Institute Lecture Held

Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy discusses “Black Jews in America: Diversity and Identity” at The University’s Judaic Studies Institute Lecture.

Krisy Elrod Ph.D., LMFT, RPT-S™ is an assistant professor in the Counseling and Human Services Department.
September 20, 2024

Oct. 3 Workshop To Explore Cultural Humility

Dr. Krisy Elrod will lead art and play activities in the upcoming Diversity + Inclusion + A Better U! workshop to help attendees explore their own cultural identity.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for the month of October. Image is “Rainbow Falls Watkins Glen” by James Hope which will be on display at the Hope Horn Gallery exhibit “Hudson River and Delaware Valley,” beginning Oct. 21.
September 23, 2024

October Events Planned at University

Art exhibits, lectures by distinguished scholars and authors and performances are among the events planned at Scranton for October 2024.

Among Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month events, shown clockwise from top left: Emily Aguilo Perez, who will present “An American Icon in Puerto Rico: Barbie, Girlhood, and Colonialism at Play,” Oct. 2, Latin American Film Series: La Muerte de Pinochet, Sept. 17 and South Side Restaurant Tour Oct. 5.
September 11, 2024

Seven Ways To Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Events on campus and in the Scranton community will begin with an informational table sit on Sept. 16 and conclude with a collaborative Screening and Panel Discussion, "Hispanic/Latinx Voices," on Oct. 21.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for the fall semester.
August 27, 2024

Fall Semester Events Planned at University

Musical and theatrical performances, lectures by distinguished authors and art exhibits are among the events planned at Scranton for the fall semester of 2024.

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August 6, 2024

University of Scranton Wall of Fame Nominations Now Open

The University of Scranton Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Wall of Fame Class of 2025.

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