University News

September 11, 2019

University Announces October Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events taking place during October 2019.

September 11, 2019

Travel Writer Calls for Right to Roam

Author Ken Ilgunas will present “Trespassing across America” at the University on Sept. 16.

September 11, 2019

Local Artist Remembered in Art Exhibit/Lecture

Scranton impressionist painter and writer John Willard Raught is celebrated in the Hope Horn Gallery exhibit and lecture.
September 11, 2019

Giblin-Kelly Hall Dedicated at University

The University dedicated a residence hall in honor of an alumnus who died in a hit-and-run accident and another who died in 9/11.

September 11, 2019

Students Begin Magis Honors Program at Scranton

Members of the University’s class of 2023 begin the Jesuit school’s new Magis Honors Program in STEM.

September 11, 2019

U.S. News Ranks Scranton No. 6 in 2020 Guidebook

U.S. News once again ranked Scranton among the top 10 ‘Best Regional Universities in North’ and among nation’s best for innovation; teaching.

September 11, 2019

University Professor Awarded Honorary Doctorate

University of Scranton professor Daniel West, Ph.D., recently received an honorary doctorate from Trnava University, Slovakia.

September 11, 2019

Asian Moon Festival Interactive Concert Sept. 9

The University’s Asian Studies Asian Moon Festival Interactive Concert will take place on campus on Sept. 9 in Brennan Hall.

September 11, 2019

New Program Champions First-generation Students

A new program at the University intends to make first-generation students thrive during their college experience at Scranton.

September 11, 2019

Scranton Among America’s Best Catholic Colleges

The University of Scranton ranked No. 18 among the “Best Catholic Colleges in America” in a 2020 list published by Niche.com.
September 11, 2019

Lectures Explore Response to Clergy Sexual Abuse

Healing, Reconciliation and Hope Task Force hosts lectures on Insights from History and Theology and Prevention, Healing and Reconciliation.

September 03, 2019

Students Awarded Royal Scholar Summer Fellowships

Three students awarded Royal Scholar Summer Fellowships through the National Science Foundation S-STEM grant received by the University.
September 03, 2019

Wells Fargo Supports University of Success

Wells Fargo provided $15,000 to support the University of Success a multi-year, pre-college program for high school students.

September 03, 2019

Scranton Ranked Among Best Colleges in America

Scranton ranks among the nation’s best science labs, campus foods, best-run colleges and best values in higher education.
September 03, 2019

University Announces 2019 Fall Semester Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events taking place during the fall semester of 2019.

September 03, 2019

Students Receive Summer Research Fellowships

Eleven undergraduate students were awarded President’s Fellowships for Summer Research in 2019.
September 03, 2019

Schemel Forum Luncheon Seminars Begin Sept. 17

The Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminars examine how history informs contemporary American and global politics.

September 03, 2019

Scranton Welcomes Class of 2023

Members of the class of 2023 were among the nearly 1,500 new graduate and undergraduate students welcomed to Scranton this semester.

September 03, 2019

Scranton among Top Colleges in America

For the 12th consecutive year, Forbes ranked the University among the nation’s best values in college education.

September 03, 2019

Fair for Nonprofit Agencies Seeking Volunteers

A fair is planned on Sept. 10 at the University for area nonprofit organizations seeking college students as volunteers.

September 03, 2019

Student Presents at National Leadership Conference

Scranton student presents about University programming for new students at National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.

September 03, 2019

Students Attend Jesuit Leadership Conference

Scranton students joined hundreds of students from Jesuit colleges across the country at the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.

September 03, 2019

Schemel Forum Announces Fall Courses

Harmar Brereton, M.D., and Scranton professors in philosophy and history will lead Schemel Forum courses this fall at the University.

September 03, 2019

Back to School Bonanza Set for August 25

A free “Back to School Bonanza” for children 3 to 12 years-old and their families is planned for Aug. 25 at The Marketplace at Steamtown.

September 03, 2019

Scranton Among Best Values in Higher Education

Money magazine ranks Scranton among America’s best values in a college education.

September 03, 2019

Political Science Major Awarded Scholarship

University student Sazia Nowshin was awarded a 2019 Lackawanna County Federation of Democratic Women Scholarship.
September 03, 2019

University for a Day Set for Sept. 14

The Schemel Forum’s “University for a Day” on Sept. 14 will include four lectures focused on environmental issues.
September 03, 2019

Royal Experience Program Supports Summer Interns

Twelve University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2019.

September 03, 2019

New Members of Business Leadership Honors Program

Sixteen University students were accepted into the Business Leadership Honors Program.

September 03, 2019

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.

Featured Article

Local Artist Remembered in Art Exhibit/Lecture

By: Catherine Johnson ’20, student correspondent
Scranton impressionist painter and writer John Willard Raught is celebrated in the Hope Horn Gallery exhibit and lecture.
Catherine Johnson ’20, Scranton, is an English and philosophy double major and member of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program at The University of Scranton.
Catherine Johnson ’20, Scranton, is an English and philosophy double major and member of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program at The University of Scranton.

Student Merit Stories

Royal Scholar Summer Fellowships
September 13, 2019
Students Begin Magis Honors Program at Scranton
September 12, 2019
Students Attend Jesuit Leadership Conference
September 3, 2019
President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2019
August 28, 2019
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