The University of Scranton

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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Katherine Musto of Pittston Speaks at President's Business Council Gala

Katherine Musto of Pittston spoke on behalf of the Class of 2020 Presidential Scholars who attended the President's Business Council 18th Annual Award Dinner on Oct. 10 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Achievement (Other) - Oct 31

Students Begin DBA Program at Scranton

The third cohort of students began the new doctor of business administration (DBA) at The University of Scranton this fall semester.

Achievement (Other) - Nov 5

Class of 2020 Presidential Scholars Attended the President's Business Council Gala

Class of 2020 Presidential Scholars attended the President's Business Council 18th Annual Award Dinner on Oct. 10 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Achievement (Other) - Oct 31

International Nursing Convention

Scholarly projects presented at the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's 45th Biennial Convention.

Achievement (Other) - Oct 31

Robert Rade of Scranton Participated in Interdependence Day Panel Discussion

Robert Rade, senior biology major at The University of Scranton, discussed his research as a panelist at Scranton's annual Interdependence Day program on campus.

Achievement (Other) - Oct 10

Student Teachers Begin Fall Teaching Assignments at Area Schools

University undergraduate education majors begin serving as student teachers at seven local schools this semester.

Achievement (Other) - Oct 4

Newly Accepted into Business Leadership Honors Program

Sixteen University students were accepted into the Business Leadership Honors Program.

Achievement (Other) - Aug 14

Social Media Conference

University of Scranton students in the Department of Communication and Media launched an annual Social and Digital Media Conference.

Achievement (Other) - May 21

Lifelike Simulators at The University of Scranton

University of Scranton nursing students train on two state-of-the-art patient simulators and a medication cart funded from an $88,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation in Scranton.

Achievement (Other) - Sep 26

American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition

University competes in American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition District 2 in Manhattan.

Achievement (Other) - May 17

English Honor Society Convention Presentations

University of Scranton students presented at international convention of the national honor society in English Sigma Tau Delta.

Achievement (Other) - May 16

University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

University of Scranton graduate and undergraduate education majors began serving as student teachers at eight local schools this semester.

Achievement (Other) - Feb 14

Student Teachers Begin Fall Teaching Assignments at Area Schools

Twenty-one University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 10 different local schools from the following nine school districts: Lackawanna Trail, Dunmore, Forest City Regional, Mid Valley, Valley View, Blue Ridge, Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne and Wyalusing Area.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Sep 20

Ryan Kiess of Manhasset wins Tuition Raffle at Scranton

Ryan Kiess, Manhasset, New York, won The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) annual Tuition Raffle. Kiess, a graduate of Manhasset High School, is a member of Scranton's Class of 2018. He is an accounting major in the Kania School of Management. On campus, he has been involved with the Beta Alpha Psi club and also played on the University's lacrosse team for 3 years.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 May 10

University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

University of Scranton graduate and undergraduate education majors began serving as student teachers at nine local schools this semester.

Achievement (Other) - 2018 Feb 22

Student Teachers Begin Fall Teaching Assignments at Area Schools

Eighteen University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 11 different local schools.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Sep 29

David Velez Of Long Beach Speaks At University's Preview Day

David Velez of Long Beach, New York, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, served as a student speaker at Preview Day for high school students accepted to the University of Scranton's Class of 2021 and their families on Saturday, April 1.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 8

Anne Kennedy Of Conshohocken Speaks At University's Preview Day

Anne Kennedy of Conshohocken, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and philosophy double major, served as a student speaker at Preview Day for high school students accepted to the University of Scranton's Class of 2021 and their families on Saturday, April 1.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 May 8

Students Present at the Psychological Association Annual Meeting

Ten University of Scranton students, five faculty members, and one alumna presented research projects and led workshop sessions at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting held in March in Boston.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Apr 4

University of Scranton Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

Twenty-four University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at 13 schools, which include Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and the following nine school districts: Bear Creek, Blue Ridge, Dunmore, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View, Wallenpaupack and Wyoming Seminary.

Achievement (Other) - 2017 Feb 23

David Yatsonsky of Jefferson Township Speaks at University of Scranton Black-Tie Gala in Manhattan

David Yatsonsky II of Jefferson Township spoke on behalf of the Presidential Scholars of The University of Scranton's Class of 2017 who attended the President's Business Council's 15th Annual Award Dinner held recently at The Pierre in Manhattan.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Dec 9

Presidential Scholars Attended the President's Business Council's 15th Annual Award Dinner

Presidential Scholars of The University of Scranton's Class of 2017 who attended the President's Business Council's 15th Annual Award Dinner held recently at The Pierre in Manhattan.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Dec 9

Education Major Serves as Student Teacher

University of Scranton education majors will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at seven schools in four school districts.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 12

Kelsey Goodson of Olyphant Serves as Student Teacher

University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers for the fall semester at seven different area schools in the Lakeland, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands school districts.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 12

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Majors Present Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Five University of Scranton students majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCBM) recently presented their research at the 2015 American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference, held in December in San Diego, California. The students are: Matthew Reynolds, a sophomore from Apalachin, New York; and seniors Grace O'Neill of Avoca, Christa Musto of Forty Fort, Nicole McAndrew of Archbald and Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, New Jersey.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

Psychological Association Annual Meeting

Eleven University of Scranton students, nine faculty and staff members, and two alumni presented research projects and led workshop sessions at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting held in March in New York City.

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Mar 16

Psychological Association Annual Meeting Presentation

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Mar 16

Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains Presents Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

Matthew Reynolds of Apalachin Presents Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

University of Scranton Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

Twenty-two University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 14 schools in 11 school districts, which are Abington, Carbondale, Forest City, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Riverside, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 18