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University Plans In-Person Activities, Classes
The University of Scranton announced plans for its return to fully in-person classes for fall, as well as in-person Commencement ceremonies in May 2021.
Students Share Their Take on the New University Strategic Plan
In fall 2020, the University approved a new strategic plan. Comprised of five goals, the plan articulates our community’s shared commitments to grow and improve the University in the years to come.
Vaccination Clinic Held on Campus
The University partnered with Hometown Healthcare of NEPA to hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, faculty and staff in the Byron Recreation Complex on April 23.
A Shared Experience: Ignatian Humanities
A flame ignited in the hearts of students from Jesuit universities across the globe they discussed the unique ways in which their shared experience of Ignatian humanities shape their lives around the common goal of making the world a better place for all.
University Students Create Fun and Educational Science Videos for Kids
University of Scranton Magis Honors Program students have worked to create a series of fun and educational science videos for kids.
A Year in the Making: The Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union
The Black Student Union draws its name from Mr. Louis Stanley Brown, who earned a commercial degree in the Class of 1919 and is the University’s first Black graduate.
Father Pilarz Memorial Website
The University has launched a memorial website to honor the life and service of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., The University of Scranton’s 24th and 27th president, who passed away on March 10, 2021.
Grant Supports Turning a Career Into a Vocation
The University will launch an effort to extend to all four years of study a successful First-Year Seminar program that encourages student reflection on vocation.
Students Featured in News for Community-Based Learning Project
University students were quoted in an article that appeared in Yahoo! News and Scranton Times-Tribune about their experience conducting an inventory survey of Scranton businesses.
Stabler Foundation Scholarship Established
The University received a second grant from the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund to support students who demonstrate financial need and academic potential.
Law Scholarship Started for Scranton STEM Grads
University alumnus William F. Demarest, Jr. ’69, established a scholarship for Scranton students attending Boston College School of Law.
State of Scranton: U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Discusses American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The spring semester’s State of Scranton series seminar featuring Representative Matt Cartwright, U.S. House Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District was offered virtually on April 12.
University Program News
Get a roundup of program news from the winter and spring here.
CAS Dean Discusses the Francis Factor
Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was among the distinguished panelists who participated in “The Francis Factor at Eight Years: Global Impacts, U.S. Challenges."
ONE-ON-ONE with Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., the Next University President
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., the newly named 29th president of The University of Scranton, answered a few questions about himself, the University, its strategic plan, the city and more in a Q&A session.
Focus on Faculty
Read news and highlights about faculty from the spring 2021 semester.
University News
Sursum Corda Awards Presented to Staff Members
Students Win Cyber Forensic Competition
Four Receive Honorary Degrees from University
Get to Know Father Marina
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Upcoming Events
05/12
Rainbow Royals Kick-Off Event
05/18
Women's Alliance Panel
05/26
Career Development Webinar - Acting the Interview
06/14
2021 Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner
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Alumni Making Headlines
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
Digital Exclusive: The life and legacy of spaceflight titan and Lackawanna County native Glynn Lunney H'71
Gene Gibbons '64: Memoir offers insider look at presidents, a queen and a pope
Chief John J. Judge '96: Mayor Cognetti appoints new Superintendent of Scranton Fire Department
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
University Plans In-Person Activities, Classes
Students Share Their Take on the New University Strategic Plan
Vaccination Clinic Held on Campus
A Shared Experience: Ignatian Humanities
University Students Create Fun and Educational Science Videos for Kids
A Year in the Making: The Louis Stanley Brown Black Student Union
Father Pilarz Memorial Website
Grant Supports Turning a Career Into a Vocation
Students Featured in News for Community-Based Learning Project
Stabler Foundation Scholarship Established
Law Scholarship Started for Scranton STEM Grads
State of Scranton: U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Discusses American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
University Program News
CAS Dean Discusses the Francis Factor
ONE-ON-ONE with Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., the Next University President
Focus on Faculty
Features
‘One Foot Raised for the Journey’
A Special Section on Father Pilarz: ‘A Pastor and Teacher to the End’
Remembering Father Pilarz: A Timeline
Remembering Father Pilarz: Video
Remembering Father Pilarz: Memorial Site
Remembering Father Pilarz: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. Scholarship Fund
Alumni Profiles
Patrick M. Charles ’05: Creating Wonderspaces
Jessica Rothchild ’11, DPT ’14: For the Love of Scranton
Athletics
Athletics Spring Update
Four Fall Sports Teams Complete Successful Spring Campaign: The Scranton Journal
COVID Testing Protocols Allow Scranton Student-Athletes Back in the Game
Alumni News
University Releases ‘Bridges To El Salvador: A University of Scranton Documentary’
Alumni Remember Father Pilarz
University To Celebrate Day Of Giving May 6
University To Honor Karpovich With 2021 Carlesimo Award June 14
Investing in Tomorrow With Edward M. Skovira, M.D. ‘53
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In Memoriam
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