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Professor Michael Knies, Special Collections Librarian, and Tom Costello, Class of 1973, great-grandson of Master Penman P.W. Costello, and longtime McHugh Family Special Collections contributor, were honored by The International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) at the opening ceremony of their annual conference.
September 23, 2023

Weinberg Memorial Library Event Hosts 'Engrossing' Event

Professor Michael Knies and Tom Costello, '73, shown, receive honors from the International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting at the organization's 74th annual conference. As a photo border, shown, is a section of the certificate for which P.W. Costello did the engrossing to commemorate his marriage 18 years earlier.

Brenda Clarke Is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for Septemberbanner image
September 11, 2023

Brenda Clarke Is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for September

Brenda Clarke receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September 2023

purple background next to University of Scranton icon and the phrase "THE MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD WINNER for August 2023  Mary Lou Perri - Facilities
August 31, 2023

Mary Lou Perri is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for August

Mary Lou Perri receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for August 2023

In 2022, Brian Loughney led a grassroots campaign inspired by three cancer warriors, including his father, John Loughney ’79, a Leukemia survivor. His team, which included 10 Scranton alumni, raised nearly $110,000 in support of the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Loughney is shown at the organization's Man of the Year Gala.
July 26, 2023

Meet the Staff: Brian Loughney ’07, G’09, Human Resources Manager, earns ‘Man of the Year’ award

Brian Loughney '07, G'09 champions a grassroots campaign inspired by three cancer warriors, including his father, John Loughney ’79, a Leukemia survivor. His team, which included 10 Scranton alumni, raised nearly $110,000 for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.

Pictured, first row, from left: Mark Higgins, Ph.D., dean, Kania School of Management; Lisa Hall Zielinski, director of Scranton’s SBDC; and Scranton SBDC Business Consultants Zakiyyah Smith and Gretchen Kukuchka. Second row: Scranton SBDC Business Consultants Keith Yurgosky and Leigh Fennie; Elizabeth Geeza, program coordinator; Patrick Keehan, SBDC business consultant; and Katelyn McManamon, special projects coordinator. Third row: representing the Pennsylvania SBDC: Brian Kelly, associate state director; Tiffany Thompson, director of administration; and Ernie Post, Ph.D., state director. Fourth row representing the Pennsylvania SBDC: Juliet Njoroge, budget/grant analyst; and Francene Dudziec, director of marketing. Not pictured: Winifred McGee, Scranton SBDC business consultant.
July 17, 2023

Scranton SBDC Recognized with Pennsylvania Awards

University of Scranton SBDC wins multiple awards for excellence in Pennsylvania including the State Gold Award for overall performance.

photo of woman on purple background next to University of Scranton icon and the phrase "THE MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD WINNER for July 2023  Cindy Tokash - Computer Science and Math Department"
June 29, 2023

Cindy Tokash is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for July

Cindy Tokash receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for July 2023

Sondra Myers, founding director of The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum, stepped down from post at semester’s end. In April, the University hosted a tribute to her for her many contributions. From left: Sondra Myers and her husband, Morey Myers, J.D.
June 12, 2023

Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers

Founding Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers stepped down from post at semester’s end.

Melissa Eckenrode is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for Junebanner image
June 4, 2023

Melissa Eckenrode is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for June

Melissa Eckenrode receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for June 2023

Assistant Director Michael Paolello and Digital Printing Operator Melissa Sherrill show off colorful prints produced by The University of Scranton Printing and Mailing Services’ new HP DesignJet Z9+.
June 2, 2023

Wide-Format Upgrade for Scranton Printing and Mailing Services

The University of Scranton Printing and Mailing Services images are much sharper and brighter, thanks to the new printer’s nine ink colors. The HP DesignJet Z9⁺ can apply a clear gloss coating to protect images exposed to the weather.

Shown, clockwise from left, are: Melinda Finnerty, Lori Flynn, Ellen Reagan, Sheila Strickland, Sandra Littzi, Aubree Armezzani, Geri Barber, Traci Vennie, and Lucy Grissinger. They were among the more than 350 who attended at the Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon hosted Wednesday, Dec. 14 in The McIlhenney Ballroom of The DeNaples Center.
December 14, 2022

More Than 350 Attend Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon

Staff Senate President Mark Murphy welcomed a crowd of more than 350 attendees at the Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon that was hosted Wednesday, Dec. 14 in The McIlhenney Ballroom of The DeNaples Center.

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for December is Lori Moran, Center for Career Development, shown. 
December 7, 2022

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner, December

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for December is Lori Moran, Center for Career Development. 

Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon Deadline Dec. 9banner image
December 7, 2022

Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon Deadline Dec. 9

Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon set for Wednesday, Dec. 14 in The McIlhenney Ballroom. Attendees invited to bring packaged socks, small toiletries and more for collection for Community Intervention Center.

people seated on stools on a stage as part of a panel
November 30, 2022

Fail Forward Panel Held on Nov. 9

Students learned to “fail forward” from the real-life stories of four members of the University community.

University announces annual United Way Campaignbanner image
November 14, 2022

University announces annual United Way Campaign

The University of Scranton’s annual United Way fundraising campaign will be held through Dec. 9, 2022. The campaign supports the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties as they sponsor critical programs to improve the lives of all people in our communities through education, economic mobility and health programs.

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for October is Karl Johns, Technology Support Services, shown.
November 1, 2022

Karl Johns is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner

Karl Johns, Technology Support Services, receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for Nov. 2022.

Curtis Zunigha, enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians (Oklahoma) is co-founder/co-director of the Lenape Center in New York City.
October 25, 2022

Lunch and Learn will Feature Curtis Zunigha

Honoring the Indigenous peoples and their culture in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the University will host Curtis Zunigha, enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians.

Leigh Fennie ’11, ’G19, Scranton, business consultant for The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was recognized as one of America’s SBDC Top 40 Under 40 at their annual conference in San Diego.
October 24, 2022

SBDC’s Leigh Fennie Earns National Recognition

The University of Scranton SBDC Business Consultant Leigh Fennie ’11 ‘G19 named one of America’s SBDC Top 40 Under 40.

Employee Assistance Program Features Enhanced Mental Health Virtual Servicesbanner image
October 19, 2022

Employee Assistance Program Features Enhanced Mental Health Virtual Services

NexGen EAP’s enhanced Mental Health Virtual Services feature a new, barrier-free, digital suite of therapeutic offerings aimed at addressing our employees' mental health needs by providing expanded benefit solutions.

Shannon Zottola, vice president for enrollment management at The University of Scranton, is excited to take part in her first Open House event at Scranton, coming up on October 23. 
October 12, 2022

Meet the Staff : Shannon Zottola, VP for Enrollment Management 

Ninety days in, Shannon Zottola reflects on her first impressions of the University and her plans to establish lasting connections with Open House attendees.

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for October is Jimmy Piazza, Carpenter, shown. 
October 12, 2022

MEG CULLEN-BROWN MAGIS AWARD WINNER, OCTOBER

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for October is Jimmy Piazza, Carpenter.

Lori Moran '93, G,'95, Director of the Center for Career Development at The University of Scranton assists student Sinead Girdusky.
October 12, 2022

MEET THE STAFF: Lori Moran '93, G, '95

Director of the Center for Career Development Lori Moran explains how the Sept. 30 Career Expo is one way the Center supports students on their career journeys.

Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., has been named vice president for University advancement at The University of Scranton., effective Sept. 19, 2022.
September 21, 2022

Vice President for University Advancement Named

Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., has been named vice president for University advancement at The University of Scranton.

John Swarts, University printing professional with Royal Printing, wrote and performed a play at La Festa in downtown Scranton. Shown, Swarts as Geppetto, left, Dylan Ofner, center, as Pinocchio, and Julian Biederman, right, played the Turquoise Fairy/Lampwick.
September 21, 2022

University printing professional performs in Pinocchio

John Swarts, University printing professional, wrote and performed a theatrical play at La Festa in downtown Scranton, PA

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for September is David Swanch, Infrastructure and Security Services, shown.
September 21, 2022

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner, September

Receiving The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for September is David Swanch, Infrastructure and Security Services.

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