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Inspired by our Catholic and Jesuit mission, this is where uncommon care leads to uncommon excellence. Where "Best of" is our norm. We are called the Royals but have no need for crowns because everyone's individuality is equally valued.

It's what we have in common that makes US so uncommon.

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Named among the friendliest and healthiest universities, with dining and residence halls ranked among the best in the nation, no matter where you’re from, there’s a feeling of belonging and comfort here.

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Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall

The nearly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, located on the 300 block of Madison Avenue, was dedicated Sept. 3, 2025.
The four-story building includes state-of-the-art specialized laboratories, training and education spaces and will be home to two academic departments, student health and wellness. 

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Ten University of Scranton students in the Class of 2029 have been awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Pictured, front row, from left: Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president; Samantha Solar, West Hempstead, New York; Maura Pivirotto, Clarks Summit; Juliann Goodwin, Massapequa, New York; Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., executive director of the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities. Second row: Declan Moran, Scranton; Megan Kretschmer, Honesdale; Kali Piczon, Forty Fort. Third row: Madelyn Raimann, Toms River, New Jersey; Peyton Fox, Waymart; Rehaan Mansuri, Moosic; Patrick McKenna, Jamison.
September 30, 2025

Meet the Class of 2029 Presidential Scholars
Ten University of Scranton students in the Class of 2029 have been awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Pictured, front row, from left: Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president; Samantha Solar, West Hempstead, New York; Maura Pivirotto, Clarks Summit; Juliann Goodwin, Massapequa, New York; Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., executive director of the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities. Second row: Declan Moran, Scranton; Megan Kretschmer, Honesdale; Kali Piczon, Forty Fort. Third row: Madelyn Raimann, Toms River, New Jersey; Peyton Fox, Waymart; Rehaan Mansuri, Moosic; Patrick McKenna, Jamison.

This year’s honorees include excellent artists, athletes, stewards and scholars, spanning Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

September 29, 2025

Registration Open for October, November Open Houses

The University of Scranton will host Open Houses for prospective students on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9.

September 30, 2025

Leahys Reflect on 24 Years of the Annual U.S. Conference on Disability

The innovative event returns to campus Wednesday, Oct. 8, with several guest speakers and an artificial intelligence theme.

October 01, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Three Royals, One Mission Strengthening Northeast Pennsylvania Through United Way

Angela Bassani, Ed.D.,’12, G’13, Dillon Colarossi Lukus ’10, G’11, and Debbie Kolsovsky ’90, have dedicated more than 50 years combined to advancing the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties.

September 29, 2025

Psychology Students, Faculty Bid Farewell to Alumni Memorial Hall

Both students and faculty of the Psychology Department left memories of their time in the old building behind at a goodbye party.

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Wed, 08 Oct 2025

24th Annual Conference on DISABILITY
Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Fall Henry George Lecture
Sun, 26 Oct 2025

Open House
Wed, 05 Nov 2025

A Doll's House, Part 2 presented by The Academic Theatre program
Sun, 09 Nov 2025

Open House
Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Data Science Day
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