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Sister Margaret Ann O’Neill Receives Arrupe Award
The University presented its annual Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministry to Margaret Ann O’Neill of the Sisters of Charity.
University Student Among Nation’s Science Elite
Triple major Christopher L. Kilner is among just 260 students in the nation earning a 2015-2016 Goldwater Scholarship — one of the most coveted honors in academia.
Brookings Lauds Scranton’s ‘X-factor’
A recent report by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program places Scranton among the top schools in the nation for economic value of education.
Newest University Building is Named
The Board of Trustees announced in August that the new building on the corner of Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue would be named Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall.
Alumni Honored in Business Leader Hall of Fame
The University’s Kania School of Management honored five alumni as the first members of its Business Leader Hall of Fame in April. Among them, they have decades of experience in law and leadership.
Scranton Named to ‘President’s Honor Roll for Service’
University students are singularly devoted to service. Their efforts landed Scranton on a prestigious list - the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Student Among Just 123 ‘Innovation Fellows’
Christopher LoGiurato was among just 123 students in the nation named “University Innovation Fellows” by the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation.
Trading Places Opens Students’ Eyes to Poverty During Brutal Week of Winter
In January, 16 students participated in Trading Places, an intense, weeklong poverty simulation that included spending plenty of time outdoors in frigid winter weather.
Two Students Earn Fulbright Awards
Scranton’s long tradition of success with students earning Fulbright scholarships continues with two graduates earning this honor this year: Benjamin Turcea ’15 and Brian Entler ’13, G’15.
New Initiative Calls on Community to Battle Illiteracy
Four faculty members have teamed with two professional colleagues to rally the community, especially its most front-line professionals, around the problem of illiteracy.
Scranton Day of Service
On the sixth annual “Scranton Day of Service” on March 21, alumni volunteered at 11 local services sites organized by nine Scranton alumni clubs in eight states and Washington D.C.
Students Place Third at National Engineering Competition
Create “the next great embedded technology invention.” That was the challenge of the Intel-Cornell Cup, a national engineering competition for student inventors, held in May at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Leahy Clinic Receives Grants
The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Center Clinic for the Uninsured received two grants this past semester - one from The CVS Health Foundation and one from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation.
The New Office of Educational Assessment is on a ‘Continuous Search for Excellence’
Assessment at the University begins with the faculty in particular, and the job of the Office of Educational Assessment, established in July 2014, is to be a resource.
Commencement 2015
During Commencement weekend, the University conferred more than 1,600 degrees. To watch the 2015 graduation, visit scranton.edu/scrantongraduation2015!
University Names Five New Trustees
Five individuals have been named to the Board of Trustees: Patricia A. Byrnes Clifford ’86, P’17,’19; Alan J. Griffith ’76; Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J. H’06; James M. Slattery, CPA ’86; and Robert S. Weiss ’68.
One-on-One with Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
We talked with University Provost Donald R. Boomgaarden in detail about the University's new Strategic Plan.
Faculty News
A collection of faculty news from winter, spring and summer 2015 is below, featuring everything from teachers of the year to awardees in scholarship and service.
University News
Schemel Forum to Begin Courses in Multiple Formats
Campus Ready for Royals Back Together
Fall Semester Royals Back Together Plan Announced
New Way to Wash Clothes on Campus
Faculty Member Ashley Stampone Nationally Feted
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Upcoming Events
10/02
2021 Medical Alumni Symposium
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Alumni Making Headlines
The Man Behind the Rugs: Mehmet Yalcin '75
Joe Vaszily '95 Gears Up for Another Season as NCAA Referee
Secret Service Director James Murray '90: The New Cyber Physical Nexus and How To Protect Ourselves From Cyber Risk
Dipam Shah '17: Journey from India leads to medical school across the street in Scranton
Glynn Lunney H'71, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13 mission, dies at 84
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
Sister Margaret Ann O’Neill Receives Arrupe Award
University Student Among Nation’s Science Elite
Brookings Lauds Scranton’s ‘X-factor’
Newest University Building is Named
Alumni Honored in Business Leader Hall of Fame
Scranton Named to ‘President’s Honor Roll for Service’
Student Among Just 123 ‘Innovation Fellows’
Trading Places Opens Students’ Eyes to Poverty During Brutal Week of Winter
Two Students Earn Fulbright Awards
New Initiative Calls on Community to Battle Illiteracy
Scranton Day of Service
Students Place Third at National Engineering Competition
Leahy Clinic Receives Grants
The New Office of Educational Assessment is on a ‘Continuous Search for Excellence’
Commencement 2015
University Names Five New Trustees
One-on-One with Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Faculty News
Features
New Building, Unlimited Possibilities
2015-2020 Strategic Plan - Engaged, Integrated, Global
Emboldened by Pope Francis
Alumni Profiles
From Paralysis to Hollywood: John Mahon '60
A Steady Climb: Karen Murphy, Ph.D. ’91
Staying On: Frank Dubas '75
Athletics
Celebrating the Seniors
Athletics News
Alumni News
5.06.15: A Day of Giving
Alumni Weekend 2015 - Royal Memories
The PBC Annual Award Dinner Will Take Place on Oct. 8
The Late Dave Gavitt Honored at the Carlesimo Award Dinner
Legacy Parents to Lead Parents' Executive Council
A Global Education
The Class of 1965 Celebrates 50 Years with a Meaningful Legacy to the Next Generation
Alumni Society Board of Governors Elected
Class Notes
Births
Marriages
In Memoriam
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