University News

January 14, 2021

University Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester.

January 14, 2021

Students Added to Spring 2020 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.

January 13, 2021

University Among Nation’s Best Business Schools

The Princeton Review has included Scranton among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” for 16 consecutive years.

January 12, 2021

SBDC Offers Business Start-Up Training with City

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center Offers Business Start-Up Training with the City of Scranton.

January 07, 2021

University President Statement on National Unity

University of Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., sent a Statement on National Unity to the University community.

January 05, 2021

Students Work on Real-world Projects in Courses

Multiple community-based learning projects partnered students with area organizations and brought real-world experiences into the classroom.

December 17, 2020

Professor Awarded Six-figure NSF CAREER Grant

Physics and electrical engineering professor Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., was awarded a highly-competitive $616,054 NSF CAREER grant.

December 15, 2020

University Publishes 2020-2025 Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan 2020 outlines five innovative goals that face “the future while embracing our deepest and most central traditions.”

December 08, 2020

Thirteen Women Complete StartUP Fall Program

Participants complete The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business Development Center StartUP fall program.

December 08, 2020

Faculty Creatively Adapt Biology Labs for Semester

Biology faculty members adapted laboratory instruction to a COVID-19 world.

December 02, 2020

Vice President for Mission and Ministry Honored

NativityMiguel School will honor Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., vice president for mission and ministry at the University.

December 01, 2020

National Nursing Licensure Pass Rate Tops 98 Percent

Scranton’s pass rate of 98.72 percent for the National Council Licensure Examination for nursing graduates is above the national average.

November 24, 2020

Data Mining Class Gives Students Real-World Experience

Operations and information management professor Yibai Li, Ph.D., gave students real-world experience in data mining class.

November 24, 2020

Library of Congress Adds Our America to Collection

Our America, a book edited by Sondra Myers, was added to the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. 

November 24, 2020

Two Students Qualify for National Forensics Tournament

Four University of Scranton Speech Team members won awards at two recent virtual collegiate forensics tournaments.

November 20, 2020

University’s 53rd Annual Noel Night Goes Virtual

Performance Music at the University will present the 53rd annual Noel Night (COVID edition) virtually on Dec. 5.

November 18, 2020

Biden Urges Students to Be Engaged Citizens at 1976 Commencement

Address given by then-U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the University’s 1976 undergraduate commencement ceremony has a familiar ring to it.
November 18, 2020

Professor Works with Students to Publish Research

Research of Chemistry Professor Katherine Stumpo, Ph.D., and two Scranton graduates was published recently.

November 17, 2020

University Christmas Tree is a Live One for 2020

The University planted a live Norway Spruce on the Dionne Campus Green to serve as a Christmas tree for 2020 and years to come.

November 17, 2020

Christmas Giving Drives Modified for 2020

The University’s Center for Service and Social Justice adjusted its annual Christmas giving programs for the pandemic.

November 16, 2020

Students Begin Royal Scholar Program in STEM

Five incoming students joined the Royal Scholars Program, which provides scholarships through a National Science Foundation grant.

November 11, 2020

SBDC Releases Consumer Holiday Survey Results

Small Business Development Center consumer preference survey shows strong support for small businesses for upcoming holiday season.

November 10, 2020

University Observes Veterans Day on Campus

The University of Scranton to pay red, white and blue tribute to veterans on Veterans Day.

November 10, 2020

Faculty Adjust Method of Instruction for Fall

Faculty members look to students for feedback on what’s working in courses taught during the pandemic.

November 05, 2020

University Players to Live Stream Clue

The University of Scranton Players will present Clue: Stay at Home Edition, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. via Broadway On Demand.

November 05, 2020

Spitz Foundation Grant Supports Summer Program

The University of Scranton received $8,000 from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation to support its SPARK summer enrichment camp for local teens.

November 05, 2020

Crystal Ondrick Named PASFAA Treasurer

Crystal Ondrick, assistant director of financial aid, will serve as treasurer of PASFAA.

November 03, 2020

Nursing Program Nationally Recognized for Impact

The University was one of two colleges in the nation selected to receive a 2020 Assessment and Impact Award for Nursing Education.

November 03, 2020

Students Begin Magis Honors Program at Scranton

Members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 begin the Magis Honors Program in STEM.

November 03, 2020

Scranton Part of International Election News

Political science faculty interviewed by international journalists on Scranton and Pennsylvania voters for US Presidential Election.

Featured Article

How to Learn at Home

By: Catherine Johnson ’20, student correspondent
University students who were former homeschoolers offer tips for remote learning.
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

Fall 2020 Dean's List
January 14, 2021
Spring 2020 Dean's List Additions
January 14, 2021
StartUP Program
December 9, 2020
Students Begin Royal Scholar Program in STEM
November 24, 2020
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