General | Royal News: May 24 2022

May 18, 2022

President Message on Recent Acts of Violence

University President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “A Message on Buffalo and Other Recent Acts of Violence” to the University community.

May 11, 2022

Accepting Donations for End-of-the-Year Drive 2022

The Center for Service & Social Justice is collecting donations for area nonprofit agencies in need in boxes throughout the residence halls, 1st and 2nd floors of DeNaples and the parking garage.

April 27, 2022

University to Open Campus to General Public Again

University announces plans to reopen campus to the general public in May, and announces its COVID vaccine requirements for the fall semester.

April 20, 2022

HOLI: Hindu Festival of Color

The once-a-year Hindu Festival of Color, HOLI, will return to campus this Saturday, April 23, outdoors on the Dionne Green from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

April 19, 2022

Festival of Nations Table Signups

The United Cultures Organization and the Multicultural Center are putting a call for members of our campus community who would like to host a country table at our Festival of Nations event.

April 13, 2022

Re-Membering Blackness: History as a Call to Action

Members of the University’s Black History subcommittee of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion will present on Re-Membering Blackness at The University of Scranton: History as a Call to Action.

April 12, 2022

Library Will Create Self-Service Food Market

The Weinberg Memorial Library will replace the Java City Cafe with the Scranton Market, which will feature to-go food items and beverages.

April 11, 2022

Broaden Your Cultural Horizons with a Diversity Project!

The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants in support of creative, educational programs that PROMOTE diversity!

April 11, 2022

University Announces Planned May Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of May 2022.

April 08, 2022

Faculty, Staff, Students: Mass Schedule, Holy Week and Easter Break

The following is the Mass schedule during Holy Week and Easter break for students, faculty and staff of the University.

April 06, 2022

University Campus-wide Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Released

After more than a year of research, discussion and discernment, The University of Scranton has released its new campus-wide plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

April 06, 2022

In-person Lectures/Events Return to Campus

In recent weeks, The University of Scranton hosted an array of in-person speakers and events.

April 05, 2022

Scranton-Taiwan Joint International Symposium: 'Self and Other'

The 2nd Joint International Conference 'Self and Other,' co-hosted by National Taiwan University and The University of Scranton, via in-person or Zoom.

April 05, 2022

Schemel Forum: Russia and the Post-truth Society

Jill Dougherty, former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief, explores the new paradigm, what it means for Russia, and what it could mean for America.

March 23, 2022

A New Cold War? How To Think About the Struggle in Ukraine

The Schemel Forum presents Fredrik Logevall, Ph.D., Laurence D. Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard University, for his talk, "A New Cold War? How To Think About the Struggle in Ukraine."

March 17, 2022

Teach-In For Racial Justice March 29

The University of Scranton’s Ellacuría Initiative will host an all-day Teach-In for Racial Justice on Tuesday, March 29, in LSC 133.

March 15, 2022

Is Scranton’s Pre-Law Program for You?

Scranton’s pre-law program is designed to help students navigate the process of applying to graduate law schools.

March 11, 2022

University Announces Planned April Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of April 2022.

March 09, 2022

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar, March 14

The Schemel Forum presents "A Remarkable Tale of Law, Politics, and Religion: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Town in Upstate New York."

March 09, 2022

Praying for Ukraine Service and Presentation, March 10

Rev. Dr. Eduard Shestak, native Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic priest and theology instructor, will lead us in prayer.

March 09, 2022

Scranton Recognized in Tourism Ireland Greening Competition

In 2021, The University of Scranton received an honorable mention along with a gift basket for its entry in the Tourism Ireland Greening competition. For the past 11 years, Tourism Ireland worked to "green" iconic locations and buildings around the world.

March 02, 2022

University Responds to Ukraine Invasion

The University of Scranton responds to the invasion of Ukraine.

February 28, 2022

University Announces Planned March Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of March 2022.

February 23, 2022

University Updates Mask Policy

The University will relax higher-grade masking requirements for fully vaccinated and boosted students, faculty and staff on Feb. 28.

February 23, 2022

Palestinian Cultural Dance Class, March 3

Learn about the history of Dabke, a popular folk dance from Palestine and many other Arab countries, and try the dance for yourself at the Palestinian Cultural Dance Class on Thursday, March 3.

February 23, 2022

Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar, March 3

Join us on March 3 for the Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar featuring Kathy Johnson Bowles, executive director of the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art.

February 23, 2022

The Hands of Justice Features Latin American Film Series

The Latin American Studies program invites faculty, staff and students to view The Hands of Justice Latin American Film Series for spring 2022.

February 23, 2022

Icelandic Ambassador and Violinist Visit, March 29

The 7th Annual Presentation in the Jay Nathan Ph.D. Visiting Scholar Lecture Series is set for March 29, 2022.

February 16, 2022

Funding Available for Diversity and Inclusion Programming

The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants to support creative, educational programs that promote diversity, provide opportunity for inter-cultural engagement, and expand opportunities for multicultural experiences for our community.

February 16, 2022

Asian New Year Festival and Workshop

The festival will feature a chopstick competition, prizes, Asian food, presentations on Asian chopstick culture and how the new year is celebrated in East Asia.

General News

President Message on Recent Acts of Violence

Accepting Donations for End-of-the-Year Drive 2022

University to Open Campus to General Public Again

HOLI: Hindu Festival of Color

Festival of Nations Table Signups

Re-Membering Blackness: History as a Call to Action

Library Will Create Self-Service Food Market

Broaden Your Cultural Horizons with a Diversity Project!

University Announces Planned May Events

Faculty, Staff, Students: Mass Schedule, Holy Week and Easter Break

University Campus-wide Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Released

In-person Lectures/Events Return to Campus

Scranton-Taiwan Joint International Symposium: 'Self and Other'

Schemel Forum: Russia and the Post-truth Society

A New Cold War? How To Think About the Struggle in Ukraine

Teach-In For Racial Justice March 29

Is Scranton’s Pre-Law Program for You?

University Announces Planned April Events

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar, March 14

Praying for Ukraine Service and Presentation, March 10

Scranton Recognized in Tourism Ireland Greening Competition

University Responds to Ukraine Invasion

University Announces Planned March Events

University Updates Mask Policy

Palestinian Cultural Dance Class, March 3

Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar, March 3

The Hands of Justice Features Latin American Film Series

Icelandic Ambassador and Violinist Visit, March 29

Funding Available for Diversity and Inclusion Programming

Asian New Year Festival and Workshop

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