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- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
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- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
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  Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
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Life of the Mind

A stated goal of the FYS is to introduce incoming students to the richness of intellectual life at The University of Scranton. During a given academic term, numerous Life of the Mind opportunities are available. FYS students are encouraged to attend these events to form habits of intellectual inquiry that will enrich their time at The University of Scranton and beyond.

Current Life-of-the-Mind Spring 2025 events:

Please click into each event for description and registration information
Event Name	Date	StartTime

Suggestions for Life of the Mind events can be sent here

These are vetted by the FYS Coordinator and placed on our events page. For questions about sending in events, please contact Dr. Hank Willenbrink.

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Life of the Mind