University News

September 16, 2021

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

University undergraduate education majors have begun serving as student teachers at ten local schools this semester.

September 15, 2021

More than 96 Percent Vaccinated at Scranton

The University of Scranton announced more than 96 percent of its campus community is fully vaccinated.

September 14, 2021

Inauguration Celebrates Jesuit Mission of University

Ignatian mission to take center stage for the Inauguration of Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., as The University of Scranton’s 29th President.

September 14, 2021

Performance Music Starts Fall Concerts Saturday

Eclectic Port Mande Quartet will kick off Performance Music’s fall 2021 concert schedule on Saturday, Sept. 18.

September 14, 2021

Psychology Professor Receives Conservation Award

Jessica Nolan, Ph.D., professor of psychology, received a 2021 Women in Conservation Award from PennFuture.

September 14, 2021

PBC Opts for Virtual Celebration Honoring Jack Brennan

The University of Scranton President’s Business Council cancels 2021 Annual Award Dinner and announces a virtual celebration.

September 14, 2021

Fall Semester Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for the fall semester of 2021.

September 13, 2021

U.S. News Ranks Scranton No. 5 in 2022 Guidebook

U.S. News ranked Scranton No. 5, marking the 28th consecutive year the University ranked in the top 10 Best Regional Universities in North.

September 10, 2021

University President Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

University of Scranton President, Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., sent the following reflection about the 20th anniversary of 9/11 to the University and alumni community on Sept. 10, 2021.

September 08, 2021

President Marina Op-Ed About Doubling Pell Grant

The Scranton Times-Tribune published an editorial by University of Scranton President, Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., about doubling the Pell Grant.

September 08, 2021

New Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

The University of Scranton plans to offer a new Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology anticipated to begin in the fall of 2023.

September 08, 2021

Professor Dan West, Ph.D., Receives Earl Award

Health Administration and Human Resources Professor Daniel J. West Jr., Ph.D., received the University’s John L. Earl III Award.

September 03, 2021

World Affairs Luncheon Seminars Planned for Fall

Schemel Forum to host eclectic World Affairs luncheon seminars throughout fall both in-person and online.

September 01, 2021

Scranton Makes Best College List for 20 Years

Scranton listed among the nation’s Best 387 Colleges by The Princeton Review for 20th consecutive year.

August 30, 2021

University Announces Faculty Promotions

Nineteen faculty members were granted rank and tenure promotions at the University.

August 26, 2021

University Awarded NEH Grant for Scranton’s Story

The University received one of just 239 National Endowment for the Humanities grants for its “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” project.

August 25, 2021

Conference on disAbility Marks 20th Year

The 20th Annual U.S. Conference on disAbility on Exploring Autism Across the Spectrum will be held virtually on Oct. 14.

August 25, 2021

Scranton Welcomes Class of 2025

The University will welcome more than 1,100 new graduate and undergraduate students for the start of the fall semester.

August 25, 2021

Masking Requirements and Campus Access Updated

A tile on the Royals Back Together webpage will indicate masking requirements on campus and campus access for the general public.

August 24, 2021

HVAC Adjustments Continued for Cleaner Air Indoors

The University has continued HVAC system adjustments made last year to improve air quality in buildings on campus.

August 23, 2021

Schemel Forum to Begin Courses in Multiple Formats

University professors in history, philosophy and English and theatre will lead Schemel Forum courses for the fall semester.

August 19, 2021

Campus Ready for Royals Back Together

The University has readied its campus for the return of students for in-person classes for the fall 2021 semester.

August 19, 2021

Fall Semester Royals Back Together Plan Announced

The University announced plans for the return to in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester, which include a COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

August 18, 2021

New Way to Wash Clothes on Campus

The University installed new LG commercial-grade washers and dryers in its residence halls throughout campus.

August 17, 2021

Faculty Member Ashley Stampone Nationally Feted

Accounting faculty member Ashley L. Stampone ’10, G’11, received two awards from accounting professional groups in 2021.

August 11, 2021

Workshop Offered for NEPA Government Officials

The University’ Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service will hold a Zoom workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Aug. 31.

August 11, 2021

Student Group Wins Third National Award in a Row

University’s Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter named among five Outstanding Student Chapters in the nation.

August 10, 2021

Physics Professor Awarded $481,260 NASA Research Grant

NASA’s Space Weather grant awarded to faculty member Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., supports undergraduate student participation in the research.

August 06, 2021

Twenty Area Students Begin University of Success

Incoming high school students enter the University of Success, a multi-year, pre-college mentorship program at The University of Scranton.

August 06, 2021

University Approved for Tuition Assistance with DOD

The University approved for Tuition Assistance through Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Defense.

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

More than 96 Percent Vaccinated at Scranton

Inauguration Celebrates Jesuit Mission of University

Performance Music Starts Fall Concerts Saturday

Psychology Professor Receives Conservation Award

PBC Opts for Virtual Celebration Honoring Jack Brennan

Fall Semester Events Planned at University

U.S. News Ranks Scranton No. 5 in 2022 Guidebook

University President Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

President Marina Op-Ed About Doubling Pell Grant

New Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Professor Dan West, Ph.D., Receives Earl Award

World Affairs Luncheon Seminars Planned for Fall

Scranton Makes Best College List for 20 Years

University Announces Faculty Promotions

University Awarded NEH Grant for Scranton’s Story

Conference on disAbility Marks 20th Year

Scranton Welcomes Class of 2025

Masking Requirements and Campus Access Updated

HVAC Adjustments Continued for Cleaner Air Indoors

Schemel Forum to Begin Courses in Multiple Formats

Campus Ready for Royals Back Together

Fall Semester Royals Back Together Plan Announced

New Way to Wash Clothes on Campus

Faculty Member Ashley Stampone Nationally Feted

Workshop Offered for NEPA Government Officials

Student Group Wins Third National Award in a Row

Physics Professor Awarded $481,260 NASA Research Grant

Twenty Area Students Begin University of Success

University Approved for Tuition Assistance with DOD

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