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The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus.

“Best 377 Colleges,” “Best Buys in College Education,” “America’s Best Colleges,” “A Focus on Student Success” – these are just a few of the ways that the nation’s leading college rankings and guidebooks consistently refer to The University of Scranton.

For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. U.S. News has also ranked the University among America’s “up and coming” schools to watch, identifying Scranton among the nation’s universities making “the most promising and innovative changes in area of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.” 

In addition, Scranton is among the select colleges in the U.S. earning Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The Chronicle of Higher Education has also listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students for ten consecutive years.

Founded in 1888, Scranton is a nationally respected comprehensive university located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. Scranton has earned accreditation from 17 accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.

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The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus.

“Best 377 Colleges,” “Best Buys in College Education,” “America’s Best Colleges,” “A Focus on Student Success” – these are just a few of the ways that the nation’s leading college rankings and guidebooks consistently refer to The University of Scranton.

For 21 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Scranton among the 10 top Master’s Universities in the North. U.S. News has also ranked the University among America’s “up and coming” schools to watch, identifying Scranton among the nation’s universities making “the most promising and innovative changes in area of academics, faculty, student life, campus or facilities.” 

In addition, Scranton is among the select colleges in the U.S. earning Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The Chronicle of Higher Education has also listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students for ten consecutive years.

Founded in 1888, Scranton is a nationally respected comprehensive university located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Northeast region with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students. Scranton has earned accreditation from 17 accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.

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Research Presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference

Undergraduate students, recent graduates and faculty members presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia.
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Research / Grant - Mar 21

Political Science Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science.
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Honor Society - 7h

Students Perform at Intercollegiate Band Festival

Six University of Scranton Performance Music students participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival on Mar. 14-16.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Mar 21

Study Abroad Intersession 2025

Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2025.
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Study Abroad - Mar 5

University Student Teachers Begin at Local Schools

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun their careers as student teachers at 18 schools in the greater Scranton area.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 24

Fall 2024 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 28

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized outstanding students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2024 Dec 13

Class of 2028 Students Join Business Honors Program

Twenty-three members of The University of Scranton's incoming class of 2028 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Scholarship - 2024 Nov 15

Class of 2028 Students Start Magis Honors Program

Eleven outstanding members of The University of Scranton's class of 2028 entered the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors Program - 2024 Nov 14

Scranton Names Class of 2028 Presidential Scholars

Valedictorians and National Merit finalists are among the impressive group of class of 2028 Presidential Scholarship recipients at Scranton.
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President's List - 2024 Nov 11

Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton's ROTC program participated in cadet summer leadership training initiatives.
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Leadership - 2024 Nov 7

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2024 Sep 20

Students Win Advertising Competition

A team of University of Scranton students won an American Advertising Federation NEPA campaign competition for an area nonprofit organization.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 29

Royal Experience Summer Internship Program

Six University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2024.
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Internship - 2024 Aug 21

University Honors Program

Twenty-two members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its undergraduate University Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 7

Long Term Service

Mitchell Sporing of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 committed to post-graduation long-term service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2024 May 23

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Seven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2024 May 22

Students Volunteer to Serve During Spring Break

University of Scranton students participate in spring break service trips to Kentucky and Arizona.
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Volunteer - 2024 Mar 22

Scranton Names Class of 2027 Presidential Scholars

National merit scholars, valedictorians and salutatorians are among The University of Scranton's nine class of 2027 Presidential Scholarship recipients.
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Sports - 2023 Oct 16

Scranton Conducts Undergraduate Commencement

The University of Scranton conferred more than 775 bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 19.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

Incoming Students Joining Scranton's Business Honors Program

Twenty-seven members of The University of Scranton's incoming class of 2026 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Academic Excellence - 2022 Oct 27

Future Nurse Anesthetists Begin Clinical Rotations

The University of Scranton held a capping ceremony for members of its 2024 graduate nurse anesthetist program.
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Milestone Badge - 2022 Sep 1

Students Advance to Final Four in National Contest

Scranton accounting students advanced to the final four national championship for Institute of Management Accountants Case Competition.
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Academic competition - 2022 Aug 4

Orientation Leaders for Class of 2025

The University of Scranton held in-person summer orientation sessions for members class of 2025, their parents and guardians.
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Student Orientation - 2021 Jul 12
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