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Plaza Named in Honor of St. Oscar Romero
Scranton named a residence plaza in honor of St. Oscar Romero, the martyred archbishop of San Salvador whom Pope Francis canonized on Oct. 14, 2018.
Executive Hub of Regional Autism Services Collaborative Opens
The Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE) was recently formed to meet the needs of and minimize the service gaps for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
New Domestic Service Trip Opens Hearts and Minds
Nine students and two adult chaperones traveled to Anchorage last summer, the University’s first domestic service trip to Alaska, to serve the food insecure.
Successful Outcomes Reported for the Class of 2018
Ninety-eight percent of the University’s undergraduate Class of 2018 and 99 percent of its graduate class reported success in their choice of career path.
Task Force Helps Healing Process
In October, the University established a Task Force on Healing, Reconciliation and Hope in response to the grand jury report.
Student Awarded Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Already co-owner and creative director of a digital media production company, a senior entrepreneurship student was awarded a 2018 entrepreneurship scholarship.
Love of Haiti Inspires 30 Years of Service
Kuehner wrote about her experiences during her 30 years of service to “the poorest of the poor” in her book Oh, for the Love of Haiti.
Working Through Disability
The annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY brought together national, state and regional experts to discuss assistive technology.
Effort to Safeguard University Independence Expands
Scranton joined the Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory of Fundamental University Values and Rights.
Presidential Scholars Named for 2018-19
The University of Scranton awarded 14 students from its Class of 2022 four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Read about them here.
Business High School Scholars Complete First Courses
The inaugural cohort of high school students completed their first college course in business as participants in the Business High School Scholars Program.
Distinguished Author Award Presented to Lorene Cary
The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library presented writer Lorene Cary with The Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award.
One-On-One with Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D.
The Scranton Journal talks to Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs about his plans for the University.
Focus on Faculty
Read news and highlights about faculty from the fall 2018 and early spring 2019 semesters.
University News
Scranton Launches Magis Honors Program in STEM
Accelerated JD Program with Penn State Law Started
New Program Gives Students Clinical Experience
Geisinger Gives Stop the Bleed Kits to University
New Major Offered in Business Analytics
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Upcoming Events
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
09/29
09/29/2019 - New York Red Bulls vs. DC United Soccer 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
Plaza Named in Honor of St. Oscar Romero
Executive Hub of Regional Autism Services Collaborative Opens
New Domestic Service Trip Opens Hearts and Minds
Successful Outcomes Reported for the Class of 2018
Task Force Helps Healing Process
Student Awarded Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Love of Haiti Inspires 30 Years of Service
Working Through Disability
Effort to Safeguard University Independence Expands
Presidential Scholars Named for 2018-19
Business High School Scholars Complete First Courses
Distinguished Author Award Presented to Lorene Cary
One-On-One with Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D.
Focus on Faculty
Features
Winning the Jesuit Way
Community Partnerships Bring Coursework to Life
Pilgrim Travelers. Enlivened Educators.
Alumni Profiles
Christopher M. Pietruszkiewicz ’89: Educating for the Future
Jennifer Kelly Dominiquini ’93: Leading Innovation
Marty Holleran ’64: The Determined Mentor
Athletics
Men’s Soccer Celebrates 50th Season
Women's Soccer Reaches Second Round of NCAA Tournament
Field Hockey Finishes as Landmark Conference Runner-Up
Volleyball Returns to Landmark Conference Playoffs
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Fourth at Landmark Conference Championships
Women’s Cross Country Places Fifth at Landmark Conference Championships
Scranton Inducts Six New Members into Wall of Fame
Alumni News
In Case You Missed It...
25,000 Strong
Patrick’s Pals for Good: Jim ’90 and Kerry Cosgrove Conmy ’90
A Gift of Education & Opportunity
Class Notes
Births
Marriages
In Memoriam
Web Exclusives
Strategic Funding Initiatives
Ignatian Pilgrimage Photos
Outside the Bubble
Sunday Playbook
Virginia Farrell '20 Answers Questions about her Domestic Service Trip
Intersession Work
A Father and Son’s Global Mindset Leads to MBAs at Scranton
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