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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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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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

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.
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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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 18

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 18

Scranton Student Selected as Google Student Ambassador

Christopher LoGiurato of Wilton, a student at The University of Scranton, was selected to participate in the 2015-2016 Google Student Ambassador Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Oct 26

Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award

Three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2010 honored with its inaugural Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 16

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 16

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

Business Leadership Honors Program

Students were accepted into The University of Scranton's Kania School of Management Business Leadership Honors Program. This highly-selective program accepts just 15 sophomores from all majors each spring.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 11

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 15

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Competition

University of Scranton students take first and third place honors in competitions at the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 20

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Competition

University of Scranton students take first and third place honors in competitions at the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 20

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Competition

University of Scranton students take first and third place honors in competitions at the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 20

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Contest

University of Scranton students take first place honors in competitions at the 2015 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 20

Christopher LoGiurato of Wilton Named as University Innovation Fellow

Christopher LoGiurato of Wilton, a University of Scranton student was among just 123 students from 52 higher education institutions in the nation named as University Innovation Fellows by the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Mar 24

University of Scranton Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

Local residents are among the 25 University of Scranton education majors will serve as student teachers during the spring semester at 14 schools in 10 school districts, which are Blue Ridge, Lackawanna Trail, Pittston Area, North Pocono, Western Wayne, Mid Valley, Scranton, Valley View, Lakeland and Dunmore.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Mar 11

Student Serve as Club Officers at The University of Scranton

Students serve as officers of The University of Scranton's more than 80 clubs and organizations for the 2014/2015 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 8

President Scholar speaks at The University of Scranton's President's Business Council

The University's President's Business Council (PBC) honored Ralph J. DiRuggiero of the University's class of 1973 with the President's Medal at the 13th Annual Award Dinner Oct. 9 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 24

President's Business Council (PBC) of The University of Scranton

Alumnus Ralph J. DiRuggiero Honored at Annual President's Business Council Award Dinner
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 24
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