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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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Student volunteers from The University of Scranton gifted custom wooden, engraved displays as graduation presents to Lackawanna Blind Association clients who recently earned their amateur radio licenses. The displays have the clients’ first names, call signs, their call signs in braille, the W3USR logo and the Lackawanna Blind Association logo. All are tactile so clients can feel their names, call signs and the logos. Front row, from left: Frank Beam KD3DGE; Christina Stolze KD3DGF; Joanne Gremmler KD3BLA; Adam Williams KD3DLV; Marty McKeel KD3BXE. Back row: Bob Nicolais K1NLS, volunteer; Jeffrey Waxman, volunteer; Liam Miller ‘29 KD3BVX; Owen Ruzanski ‘28 KD3ALD; Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., W2NAF, associate professor of physics and engineering; Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D., AD2NW, associate professor of physics and engineering; Bill Gallagher WA3RA, volunteer. Not pictured: Ken Martin KC3ZDW, volunteer.
October 13, 2026

University of Scranton Students ‘Tear Down Borders’ Through Amateur Radio
Student volunteers from The University of Scranton gifted custom wooden, engraved displays as graduation presents to Lackawanna Blind Association clients who recently earned their amateur radio licenses. The displays have the clients’ first names, call signs, their call signs in braille, the W3USR logo and the Lackawanna Blind Association logo. All are tactile so clients can feel their names, call signs and the logos. Front row, from left: Frank Beam KD3DGE; Christina Stolze KD3DGF; Joanne Gremmler KD3BLA; Adam Williams KD3DLV; Marty McKeel KD3BXE. Back row: Bob Nicolais K1NLS, volunteer; Jeffrey Waxman, volunteer; Liam Miller ‘29 KD3BVX; Owen Ruzanski ‘28 KD3ALD; Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., W2NAF, associate professor of physics and engineering; Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D., AD2NW, associate professor of physics and engineering; Bill Gallagher WA3RA, volunteer. Not pictured: Ken Martin KC3ZDW, volunteer.

W3USR, the University’s amateur radio station, is exploring the connections and relationships that can be built over amateur radio with Lackawanna Blind Association clients.

October 08, 2026

University of Scranton 20-Year Employees Honored at Pro Deo Event

Nearly 800 University of Scranton employees, past and present, have been inducted into the Order of Pro Deo.

October 08, 2026

Acclaimed Jesuit Priest, Rev. James Martin, S.J., Speaks at Scranton (PHOTOS)

The University of Scranton community gathered to greet and listen to Father Martin at this year’s Ignatian Values Lecture.

October 09, 2026

Scranton's MAcc Program Earns STEM Designation, Expands Pathway for New Accountants

A new STEM designation and "bridge" coursework open additional opportunities for aspiring accounting professionals.

October 13, 2026

Annual Teach-In Focuses on Justice in the 'Here and Now'

A daylong lecture series Oct. 19 will focus on "Journeying With Youth, Accompanying Young People in the Creation of a Hope-Filled Future." 

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