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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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

County Officials Visit IDEA Center, Hopeful for Future Developments
The University of Scranton's newest building, Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall, which opened earlier this semester, includes a state-of-the-art IDEA Center that houses numerous high-technology pieces of equipment.

University Students Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month
In 2023, students began signing a monthly Mass in the Madonna della Strada Chapel on campus.

Salvadoran-Born Bishop Speaking on Campus
Bishop Evelio Menjivar, an advocate for immigrants, is scheduled to talk Thursday, Sept. 18.

The Migrant Workforce Behind NEPA’s Agricultural Industry: Historical Realities and Current Implications
Join us during Hispanic Heritage Month to learn from Jenny Gonzalez Monge about the history of the local migrant workforce behind the booming agricultural industry in NEPA that started in the 1940s. Learn how this history impacts current employment and immigration realities for the regional Hispanic and Latino community.

Accomplished Scholars to Speak at Schemel Forum Luncheon Seminars
Registration is now open for the fall Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminars featuring distinguished speakers.
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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.

Department of Physical Therapy Celebrates 40th Anniversary
During the Fall 2024 semester, the Department of Physical Therapy celebrated the 40th anniversary of its first graduating class, the Class of 1984. The weekend festivities opened with a welcome mixer at the Backyard Alehouse on Friday night. Many former and current students attended for a night of reminiscing and networking.