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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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The University of Scranton’s Class of 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 24, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. Among the 900-plus graduates, 14 states, three countries and 61 majors were represented.
May 24, 2026

Scranton Holds 2026 Undergraduate Commencement (Full Story + Photos)
The University of Scranton’s Class of 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 24, at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township. Among the 900-plus graduates, 14 states, three countries and 61 majors were represented.

The University of Scranton conferred more than 900 bachelor’s degrees to graduates in the Class of 2026.

May 24, 2026

Graduate Commencement Held at Mohegan Arena (Full Story + Photos)

The University of Scranton awarded 450-plus advanced degrees to the Class of 2026.

May 26, 2026

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Five members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2026 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

May 27, 2026

Class of 2026 Selects Teachers of the Year

Sinchul Back, Ph.D., and Andrew Venezia, Ph.D., are associate professors of cybercrime and homeland security and health and human performance, respectively.

May 14, 2026

Nonprofit Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications for 2027 Cohort

The University of Scranton’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is accepting applications for its sixth cohort, which will begin in January 2027.

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