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Center for Workforce Development

The University of Scranton has started construction of a nearly 80,000 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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Ashley Driver, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at The University of Scranton, is the principal investigator for a $551,957 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant that will be used to purchase the Olympus FV4000 Confocal Microscope System that will enhance teaching and cutting-edge research in multiple biological fields for undergraduate and graduate students. Co-principal investigators for the project are: Marc Seid, Ph.D., professor of biology; Jong-Hyun Son, Ph.D., associate professor of biology; and Joseph Brague, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology.
October 08, 2024

Biology Professors Awarded NSF Grant for Research Equipment
Ashley Driver, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at The University of Scranton, is the principal investigator for a $551,957 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant that will be used to purchase the Olympus FV4000 Confocal Microscope System that will enhance teaching and cutting-edge research in multiple biological fields for undergraduate and graduate students. Co-principal investigators for the project are: Marc Seid, Ph.D., professor of biology; Jong-Hyun Son, Ph.D., associate professor of biology; and Joseph Brague, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology.

A $551,957 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant will enhance teaching and research in biology fields at Scranton.

October 08, 2024

Scranton Among Top Catholic Colleges for Producing Ph.D.s

The University of Scranton ranks high nationally among Catholic colleges and universities for producing Ph.D. recipients in science fields.

October 08, 2024

Noted Authors to Speak at Schemel Forum Events This Fall

Schemel Forum plans collaborative programs with the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities and the Weinberg Memorial Library.

October 08, 2024

W3USR Ham Radio Station Dedication Oct. 25

Dedication set for the University’s state-of-the-art W3USR ham radio station that is used by a student club, for courses and for research projects funded by NSF, NASA and ARDC.

October 08, 2024

Students Work on Community-Based Learning Projects in Courses Offered During Spring Semester

Multiple community-based learning projects partnered students with local organizations and brought real-world experiences into their curriculum.

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October 18, 2024

VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS!
October 24, 2024

Fall Henry George Lecture
October 25, 2024

Art Gallery Lecture - Hudson River and Delaware Valley-Selections from the Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. Collection
October 25, 2024

University of Scranton Players Present - Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
October 26, 2024

IN CONCERT - THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON JAZZ BAND
October 27, 2024

Fall Open House I
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