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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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Award-winning author Stephanie Saldaña will discuss her book “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at The University of Scranton’s 2024 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.
October 07, 2024

Ignatian Values in Action Lecture Oct. 10
Award-winning author Stephanie Saldaña will discuss her book “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at The University of Scranton’s 2024 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public.

Author Stephanie Saldaña to discuss award-winning book “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture.

October 03, 2024

Learning From Chinese Philosophy Discussed

Best-selling author and one of the best 300 professors in the U.S.A., Bryan W. Van Norden, Ph.D., discussed Learning from Chinese Philosophy at Scranton.

October 02, 2024

ASA President, Christopher Banks '86, G'98, To Toast Distinguished Author Nov. 16

Scranton alumnus Christopher Banks, '86, G'98, president and CEO of the Autism Society of America, will serve as toastmaster at the Nov. 16 Distinguished Author Awards Dinner.

October 01, 2024

University of Scranton Appoints New Faculty Members

The University has appointed 22 new full-time faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.

October 02, 2024

President’s Medal Awarded at Black-Tie Gala in NYC

The University honored former board chair and benefactor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with its President’s Medal and raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.

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October 10, 2024

Ignatian Values in Action Lecture
October 18, 2024

VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS!
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
November 18, 2024

35th anniversary of Salvadoran UCA martyrs film - Blood of the Martyrs
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