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Father Quinn to Step Down as President in June 2017
University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., will step down at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year.
Students Participate in Project Management Game
This spring, several engineering and KSOM students participated in the SimulTrain® project management game.
Local Banks Support Scranton
Two local banks made generous donations in support of two University programs.
All the World’s a Stage at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival
Scranton marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death by presenting “Shakespeare Lives! A Festival."
Five Earn Fulbright Awards
Four members of the Class of 2016 and a member of the Class of 2012 have earned Fulbright grants.
Scranton Family Papers Scanathon
Participants in the Scranton Family Papers Scanathon helped preserve fragile primary sources.
Black History Month at Scranton
Scranton kicked off Black History Month early with the Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission annual awards and celebration dinner.
Program News
There is always a lot happening at The University of Scranton. Here are just a few highlights about some of our programs.
Three Major Gifts Make a Big Difference
Three major gifts made to The University of Scranton this spring will be instrumental in supporting its mission for years to come.
Arrupe Award Honors Friends of the Poor
The Arrupe Award was presented to the Friends of the Poor.
Career Day in Philadelphia Fills Education Students with Passion and Purpose
On April 6, students from the Early and Primary Education Department embarked on a field trip to Philadelphia.
Commencement 2016
More than 1,500 Join the Ranks of Scranton Alumni in May. Read more about Commencement below.
Inaugural Lecture Features Award-winning Humanitarian
Danielle Butin, executive director of the Afya Foundation, spoke at the inaugural Maria Gervasio Cura Personalis Lecture in April.
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
We recently welcomed new members of the Board of Trustees. Read more about their experience below.
University Names Building after its First African-American Graduate
The University of Scranton dedicated Louis Stanley Brown Hall to honor its first African-American graduate, who was a member of the Class of 1919.
Faculty News
A collection of faculty news from the spring and summer 2016 is below.
One-on-One with Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. ’06
A Q&A with Dr. Jenkins, an expert on innovation in policing and community problem-solving policing.
University News
New Program Gives Students Clinical Experience
Geisinger Gives Stop the Bleed Kits to University
New Major Offered in Business Analytics
Students Awarded Scholarship for 9/11 Essays
Students Make Final Round of National Competition
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Upcoming Events
08/03
08/03/2019 - The Scranton Club of Philadelphia Summer Service Project
08/08
08/08/2019 - Business High School Scholars Reception
08/17
08/17/2019 - Scranton Club of New York Lizards vs. Blaze Lacrosse Game
08/22
08/22/2019 - Scranton Does Pier 13
09/04
09/04/2019 - The Scranton Club of New York: Yankees vs. Rangers Baseball Game
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Alumni Making Headlines
Glynn Lunney H'71, former NASA flight director, looks back on moon landing
Modernizing IT at DHS: a conversation with Dr. John Zangardi
Alumna Nicole Young on Child Hunger
Alumna Nicole Young Returns to Speak on Child Hunger
Up Close and Personal –Amanda Gentile
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
Father Quinn to Step Down as President in June 2017
Students Participate in Project Management Game
Local Banks Support Scranton
All the World’s a Stage at the Scranton Shakespeare Festival
Five Earn Fulbright Awards
Scranton Family Papers Scanathon
Black History Month at Scranton
Program News
Three Major Gifts Make a Big Difference
Arrupe Award Honors Friends of the Poor
Career Day in Philadelphia Fills Education Students with Passion and Purpose
Commencement 2016
Inaugural Lecture Features Award-winning Humanitarian
Welcome, New Members of the Board of Trustees!
University Names Building after its First African-American Graduate
Faculty News
One-on-One with Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. ’06
Features
The State of Scranton: A Resilient City
Battlefield Breakthroughs
The Silver Tsunami
Alumni Profiles
The Global Stage: Mike Soskil '97, G'09
Good Science: Sharon Kneiss '77
Ghosts Off the Mountain: Dan Akerman '06
Athletics
Lady Royals Make History with 30 Consecutive Victories
Royals Return to the NCAA Tournament
Seventy-four Student-athletes Honored at Annual Luncheon
Baseball Team Goes Beyond the Field, to the Dominican Republic
More Spring Athletics Highlights
Alumni News
A Royal Experience
Bob Bessoir '55 Honored at the Carlesimo Award Dinner
5.06.16
Royal Memories Made at Alumni Weekend 2016
Guiding Future Doctors Pam Taffera-Deihl, D.O., MBA ’02
New Alumni Society President: Retired Army Col. Richard H. Breen Jr. ’77
Performance Music Alumni Reunion
Cheerleader Reunion
The Future is in Your Hands
Class Notes
Births
Marriages
In Memoriam
Web Exclusives
Drs. Donald Jenkins '84 and Daniel Grabo '98: A Closer Look
Brian Duke’s '79 Tips on Caregiving
A Professor's Perspective: Revitalization in 'The Electric City'
More Answers from Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. '06
Modern Day Recycling Challenges
Q&A with Mike Soskil ’97, G’09
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