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Top 10 Again: Scranton Shines in U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News recognized Scranton among the most innovative colleges, the best colleges for veterans and has ranked top 10 overall in its region for 30-plus years.

Star-Studded Comms Alumni Panel Shares Advice with Students
The Careers in Communication panel included a Q&A and the announcement of a department Hall of Fame.

HPO, New Program Director Host Open House
The University’s office of health professions offers a wide range of services to students who are working toward advanced professional degrees.

University Players' 'Dancing at Lughnasa' Opens Friday, Sept. 26
The play, which opens Friday, explores themes of family, loss, love and tradition against the scenic backdrop of rural Ireland.

Scranton Ph.D. Student, Crowley, Earns National Acclaim
Jacob Crowley earned recognition from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and Beta Alpha Psi.

Family Weekend Concerts to Feature Kyle Athayde Dance Party
A nationally recognized big band group will perform a traditional concert, a children's concert and host masterclasses.

University Students Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month
In 2023, students began signing a monthly Mass in the Madonna della Strada Chapel on campus.
Germany, Greece Among Faculty-Led Study Abroad Courses
University of Scranton students who spent time in Europe on faculty-led travel courses to Greece and Germany this past summer encountered numerous opportunities for personal growth and development.

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September
Ann Siock receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September 2025.

Club Spotlight - Association of Latinx American Students
Zayury Ponce '26, president of the Association of Latinx American Students (ALAS), invites students to attend Loteria Night to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a cultural community.

University Student Teachers Working at Area Schools
Nearly two-dozen University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students are serving this fall as student teachers.

University of Scranton One of America’s Top Colleges, Per Forbes
Scranton rose more than 125 spots in Forbes America’s Top Colleges ranking that emphasizes outcomes and return on investment.
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Scranton Supports Service Dogs
The University of Scranton Service Dogs committee celebrated their culminating event, “Spring Fling.” The event included dancing, raffle baskets, speeches, and overall, a ton of fun! Co-chairs Nicole Kenny and Kelly McGovern led the group of graduate OT students throughout the entire 2024 –2025 academic year in fundraising for Detective Kyle Gilmartin to receive a service dog. The committee was able to fundraise over $18,000 with the help of friends, family, and the Scranton community.

Student Success Focus Group Results
In the spring of 2024, the Library surveyed students (undergraduate and graduate) regarding how they interact with the Library as a space, the services, and/or resources. The Library then followed up by running focus groups with students to dig deeper into how the Library plays a role in their academic activities and ultimately their success (as they define it) within the University.