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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.

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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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Weiss Hall - Center for Workforce Development

Construction is well underway of a nearly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, located on the 300 block of Madison Avenue. 

The four-story building will include specialized laboratories, training and education spaces and will be home to two academic departments, student health and wellness. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

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The University of Scranton officially welcomes the class of 2029 to campus with two-day New Student Orientation sessions, beginning Monday, June 23. This year’s Student Orientation Team Leaders are Daylene Marin Garzon ’26, left, and Connor Farrington ’27.
June 18, 2025

Orientation Sessions Begin Monday
The University of Scranton officially welcomes the class of 2029 to campus with two-day New Student Orientation sessions, beginning Monday, June 23. This year’s Student Orientation Team Leaders are Daylene Marin Garzon ’26, left, and Connor Farrington ’27.

Four New Student Orientation sessions are scheduled in June and July.

June 18, 2025

Community Events to Join for Juneteenth and World Refugee Day

The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations is supporting two community events this week in the City of Scranton to celebrate the federal holiday of Juneteenth and the global commemoration of World Refugee Day.

June 12, 2025

Douglas Jones, S.J.,'10, Among Jesuits To Be Ordained June 14

The USA East Province will ordain five Jesuits to the priesthood at St. Ignatius Church in Manhattan, according to JesuitsEast.com. Douglas Jones, S.J.,'10, credits The University of Scranton with his “vocational awakening.”

June 04, 2025

Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award, To Teach in Taiwan

Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers.

June 02, 2025

Reunion Weekend Returns

Return, Reminisce and Reconnect.

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