University News

June 05, 2020

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-nine members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2020 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

June 05, 2020

First Graduates of Magis Honors Program at Scranton

Eight members of the University’s class of 2020 became the first to graduate from the Jesuit school’s Magis Honors Program in STEM.

June 05, 2020

Royal Experience Program Supports Summer Interns

Six University of Scranton students will participate in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2020.

June 04, 2020

The University of Scranton: No Place for Hatred, Bigotry and Racism

"I want to state here strongly that hatred, bigotry and racism run contrary to who we are as a Catholic and Jesuit university and are not tolerated on our campus."
June 03, 2020

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of the University’s class of 2020 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

June 02, 2020

A Call to Action to The University of Scranton Community

University of Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., sent a message to the University of Scranton community on the death of George Floyd.
June 02, 2020

Premedical Scholars Program Started with GCSOM

Agreement with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine guarantees interview for University students who meet program criteria.

May 31, 2020

Campus Gateway Named in Honor of Class of 2020

The University of Scranton renames its recently renovated St. Thomas façade the Class of 2020 Gateway.

May 31, 2020

University Holds Virtual Undergraduate Celebration

The University of Scranton conferred more than 875 bachelor’s degrees at its virtual undergraduate celebration on May 31.

May 30, 2020

University Confers Master’s and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 600 master’s and doctoral degrees at a virtual graduate celebration on May 30.

May 29, 2020

Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Class Night

University of Scranton class of 2020 undergraduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

May 29, 2020

Virtual Travel Class Includes International Dialog

Professors adapt planned travel course into a virtual format that includes interaction with international students and experts.

May 28, 2020

Thousands Virtually Hear About the Autistic Brain

Registration for the ACCE Virtual Town Hall Meeting with author Temple Grandin, Ph.D., capped at 3,000 for the Zoom webinar held on May 19.

May 28, 2020

CSA Keeps Campus Community Alive Online

Students compose articles about life on campus during the pandemic for a media writing course during the spring 2020 semester.

May 28, 2020

Some Scranton Students Stay Isolated on Campus

Students compose articles about life on campus during the pandemic for a media writing course during the spring 2020 semester.

May 26, 2020

Scranton Celebrates Class of 2020

The University of Scranton will celebrate its class of 2020 with virtual events in May and with a commencement ceremony in October.

May 26, 2020

Emotional Intelligence Discussed in Podcast

Accounting professor discusses his research about emotional intelligence in an Institute of Management Accountants podcast.

May 20, 2020

Four to Receive Honorary Degrees from University

University will present four honorary degrees at its commencement ceremony.

May 19, 2020

2020 Commencement Speaker Announced

Alumna Susan M. St. Ledger, president, worldwide field operations for Splunk, will be the principal speaker at the October 2020 commencement.
May 19, 2020

KSOM Professor of the Year Named

Accounting professor Ashley L. Stampone ’10, G’11, was named Kania School of Management Professor of the Year.

May 11, 2020

Faculty in the News

Several faculty members are quoted in recent news stories on topics related to COVID-19.

May 11, 2020

Students Inducted into National Honor Societies

Hundreds of University students were inducted into national honor societies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

May 11, 2020

Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Scranton students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities.
May 08, 2020

Students Can Pursue Remote, Paid Internships

New partnership allows students to pursue paid micro-internships in a variety of fields that can be completed remotely.

May 08, 2020

Article Lists Self-Care Tips for the Pandemic

TA recently published article by a psychology professor and a Scranton alumna offered self-care tips specific to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 05, 2020

Professor’s Book Wins International Award

University Professor Oliver Morgan, Ph.D., received national recognition by winning an Independent Press Award for his book.
May 05, 2020

Faculty Member Applies Chemistry in Murder Case

University of Scranton chemistry Professor David Rusak, Ph.D., is featured in a new Forensic Files II episode.

May 05, 2020

Area Residents Asked to Share Stories of Strength

University faculty, staff, and community partners lead an effort to collect and share residents’ stories of resiliency and strength.

May 05, 2020

Behavior Analysis Faculty Member Hired

Michael E. Kelley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, was hired as a faculty member in the counseling and human services department.

May 05, 2020

Scranton Among Nation’s Top Schools for Service

The University is among just 29 colleges in America named among the Top Schools for Service by the Catholic Volunteer Network.

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.

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