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Scranton Holds Undergraduate Commencement
Seventeen states and 59 majors are represented in The University of Scranton’s Class of 2025.

Class Night Honors Outstanding Undergraduates
Sixty-one graduating University of Scranton undergraduates received awards for academic achievement, leadership and service.

Master’s, Doctoral Degrees Conferred at Commencement
The University of Scranton awarded 550-plus master’s and doctoral degrees to the Class of 2025.

Top Master’s, Doctoral Graduates Awarded
The University of Scranton’s 2025 commencement events included the presentation of awards to high-achieving academic standouts.

Scranton ROTC Cadets Commissioned
“Moe” Barnett, commanding general of the U.S. Army ROTC, was at Scranton for the event.

Class of 2025 Selects Teacher of the Year
Department of Health and Human Performance faculty member Michael Landram, Ph.D., received the Teacher of the Year award at Class Night.

Recent Grads Commit to Long-Term Service
Six graduates from 2025 and one from 2024 will serve national and international communities in need.

University Holds Multicultural Celebration
The University honored the rich multicultural heritages, academic success and personal growth of members of the Class of 2025.

First Omega Rho Induction Ceremony at The University of Scranton
Omega Rho is the official honor society of INFORMS—the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

Students Inducted Into SALUTE National Honor Society
Four University of Scranton students were inducted into the SALUTE National Honor Society, which recognizes veterans and active military who exemplify service, academic achievement, leadership, unity, tribute and excellence.

Sigma Tau Delta Students, Alum Recognized
Sigma Tau Delta Scranton chapter, Mu Omicron, is recognized for its 45th anniversary. University of Scranton alum Elias Kerr '23 received this year's Creative Works Alumni Award for an original poetry project.

University Honors Employees for Years of Service
Order of Pro Deo hosts April, May induction ceremonies to recognize faculty and staff.
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Media Resources Coordinator Sharon Finnerty Retires
Media Resources Coordinator Sharon Finnerty retired on Jan. 10, 2025. Sharon was pivotal in advancing the Library’s Media Services Department at the Weinberg Memorial Library.An alumna of the University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, she began her career at the Library in 2003 as a part-time Library Circulation Clerk. In 2004, she moved into a full-time role at the Library serving as the Reserves and Cataloging Clerk.

Alumni Profile: Brett Nance ’15, MPH, HO, CIC, Uncovering Mysteries Behind Health Trends
Arriving at The University of Scranton in 2011, Brett Nance had little idea what her major, public health education and promotion, might portend career-wise.“I kind of stumbled upon the major,” she said. “I knew I wanted to pursue something in the health field, but I just couldn’t pinpoint it.”The program eventually led to a fortuitous internship with the Freehold Area Health Department (FAHD) in New Jersey. And that’s exactly where you’ll find Nance today, in her role as the department’s assistant health officer and epidemiologist.

LCHS Offering Advanced Practice Nursing Programs Online
As the Nursing Department celebrates 40 years of excellence in nursing education in May, the department is both looking back with pride and looking forward to an exciting future by offering online graduate programs to complement our on-campus BSN and nurse anesthesia DNP programs.