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November 21, 2022

Students Named Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars

Five University of Scranton students named as Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.

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November 21, 2022

University Holds Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

The University’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive provided 150 food baskets to area families in need.

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November 17, 2022

Author Elizabeth Hinton, Ph.D., Spoke at University

Elizabeth Hinton, Ph.D., presented the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellow Lecture in October.

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November 17, 2022

Distinguished Author Award Dinner Discussion Aired

Committee member interviewed about Distinguished Author Award Dinner honoring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar.

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November 15, 2022

University of Scranton Recognized for Sustainability

The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton among the 455 schools listed in its 2023 Guide to Green Colleges.

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November 15, 2022

Scranton/Le Moyne Sign Memorandum of Understanding 

University signs cooperative agreement with sister Jesuit school Le Moyne College that includes pathway for respective DPT and PA programs. 

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November 09, 2022

Scranton Cadets Earn Distinguished Military Status

Six members of The University of Scranton’s ROTC class of 2023 have earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation by the U.S. Army.
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November 09, 2022

Regional Economic Barometer Published

The University of Scranton economics professors publish analysis of the Wyoming Valley of Northeast Pennsylvania's economy.

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November 09, 2022

HR Foundation Grant to Support Advocacy Programs

Human Resources Foundation awards $5,000 to support The University of Scranton’s Autism Collaborative Center of Excellence programming.

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November 09, 2022

Lenape History, Heritage, Experiences and Culture Shared

Expert on Delaware/Lenape culture, language and traditional practices to share heritage and experiences of the Lenape people Nov. 17 and 18.

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October 26, 2022

University of Scranton Appoints New Faculty Members

The University has appointed 21 new full-time faculty members for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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October 26, 2022

Professor Among Those Interviewed by BBC World News

BBC World News broadcasted international coverage of the upcoming U.S. election from the balcony of Brennan Hall on campus.

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October 26, 2022

NEPA Nonprofits Benefiting from Leadership Program

The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is accepting applications for classes that begin in January 2023.

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October 26, 2022

Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries

Business Leadership Honors Program students gain experience consulting for largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.

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October 26, 2022

All-One Grant Supports Physical Therapy for Vulnerable Populations

All-One Charities awards $25,000 grant to support physical therapy community outreach programs of The University of Scranton DPT students.

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October 26, 2022

DPT Students Put Theory into Practice

Doctor of Physical Therapy students participate with community health screenings across the city of Scranton.

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October 26, 2022

Author Annette Gordon-Reed Discussed Book Oct 12

An Ignatian Values in Action Lecture was held on Oct. 12 featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, J.D.

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October 26, 2022

Distinguished Author Award Dinner Planned

Committee plans Nov. 18 Distinguished Author Award Dinner to honor Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and playwright Ayad Akhtar.

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October 26, 2022

Class of 2026 Students of Magis Honors Program

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2026 entered the Jesuit school’s Magis Honors Program in STEM.

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October 26, 2022

Incoming Students Join Business Honors Program

Twenty-seven members of The University of Scranton’s incoming class of 2026 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.

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October 26, 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.

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October 26, 2022

Economic Research Applied to School Reform Discussed

Lessons learned about the effectiveness of urban school reforms to be discussed at the University’s Henry George Lecture Nov. 8.

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October 26, 2022

Drummer Carmen Intorre Jr. Concert Set for Oct. 29

Drummer Carmen Intorre Jr. to be featured at Oct. 29 Performance Music concert with The University of Scranton Jazz Band.

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October 26, 2022

Oct. 23 Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner Piano Recital

Performance Music will present a recital by piano virtuoso Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center.

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October 26, 2022

Author Elizabeth Hinton, Ph.D., to Speak Oct. 20

'Riot or Rebellion?' will be discussed at this year’s Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellow Lecture, presented by the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities on Oct. 20.
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October 26, 2022

November and December Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for November and December.
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October 26, 2022

Distinguished Author Award to Honor Ayad Akhtar

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and playwright Ayad Akhtar will receive the Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award on Nov. 18.

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October 26, 2022

Scranton Celebrates 50 Years of Co-Education

The University of Scranton begins year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary of becoming co-ed.

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October 26, 2022

Physics Major Awarded National Scholarship

University student Veronica Romanek ’23, awarded highly-competitive $25,000 Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) scholarship.

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October 26, 2022

Judaic Studies Fall Lecture Set for Oct. 27

Judaic Studies Institute fall lecture on Oct. 27 asks “Does the Hebrew Bible have a Unique Philosophy?”

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