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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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The University of Scranton Announces New Faculty Members

The University of Scranton has appointed 26 new full-time faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 3

University of Scranton Announces New Faculty Members

The University of Scranton has appointed 26 new full-time faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 3

The University of Scranton Announces New Faculty Members

The University of Scranton has appointed 26 new full-time faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 3

University of Scranton Announces New Faculty Members

The University of Scranton has appointed 26 new full-time faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 3

Education Major Serve as Student Teacher

Fifteen University of Scranton education majors will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at 10 schools in six school districts, which are the Diocese of Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, Scranton, Valley View, Western Wayne and Wilkes-Barre.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Sep 23

Orientation Assistant

The University of Scranton orientation assistants help assimilate incoming students to college life during sessions held for freshmen and their families during the summer.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 31

Honors Program Graduate

Class of 2014 graduates of The University of Scranton's Honors Program, which is among the Jesuit university's programs of excellence, gathered on campus recently. Students in the Honors Program pursue a rigorous education that stresses independent work through close engagement with professors and other honors students, including the preparation, presentation and defense of a research or creative project during their senior year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 17

Honors Program Graduate

Class of 2014 graduates of The University of Scranton's Honors Program, which is among the Jesuit university's programs of excellence, gathered on campus recently. Students in the Honors Program pursue a rigorous education that stresses independent work through close engagement with professors and other honors students, including the preparation, presentation and defense of a research or creative project during their senior year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 17

Student Orientation Leader 2014

Students are part of The University of Scranton's orientation team who will host two-day orientation sessions for the more than 1,000 members of its incoming Class of 2018 and their parents and guests July 7-8, 10-11, 14-15 and 17-18 at locations throughout campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jul 3

Local Students Serve as Student Teachers

Area residents are among the 31 University of Scranton education majors who will serve as student teachers during the spring semester at 24 schools in 13 school districts, which include Old Forge, Pittston Area, Abington Heights, Diocese of Scranton, Valley View, Mid Valley, Riverside, Scranton, Forest City, Dunmore, Wayne Highlands, North Pocono and Lakeland.
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Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 21

Area residents serve as club officers at The University of Scranton

Local residents were among the officers named to student clubs and organizations at The University of Scranton for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Nov 26

Local education majors serve as student teachers

Area resident are among the 21 University of Scranton education majors who will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at 14 schools in nine school districts, which include Abington Heights, Bear Creek, Carbondale, Dunmore, Forest City, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands. Following is a list of local students who are serving as student teachers during the fall semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Nov 26

Local Students Serve as Orientation Assistants at University of Scranton

Local students are among the just 50 orientation assistants at The University of Scranton. Orientation assistants help assimilate incoming students to college life during sessions held for freshmen and their families during the summer. The following area residents were named as orientation assistants at the Jesuit university.
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jul 23

Local Students Complete Leadership Program at The University of Scranton

Local residnets were among the 137 University of Scranton students who completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders program during the 2012-2013 academic year. The program is a series of weekly workshops for students to develop and enhance leadership skills at the Jesuit university. The program focuses on communication, social change and leadership style. Local students completing the program are listed below.
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jun 28

Local Students Serve as Student Teachers for Spring Semester

Several local residents are among 49 The University of Scranton students serving as student teachers during the spring semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2013 Mar 26

Local Students Serve as Orientation Assistants at University of Scranton

Local students are among the just 43 orientation assistants at The University of Scranton. Orientation assistants help assimilate incoming students to college life during sessions held for freshmen and their families during the summer. The following area residents were named as orientation assistants at the Jesuit university.
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Achievement (Other) - 2012 Jul 20

Local Students Complete Advanced Leadership Program at Jesuit University

University of Scranton students recently completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders II program, which is a yearlong series of sessions for students dedicated to building leadership skills. Throughout the year, participants plan and execute projects dedicated to advocacy and change. Local students completing the program are listed below.
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Achievement (Other) - 2011 May 25

Local Students Complete Leadership Program at The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton students recently completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders program, which is a series of weekly workshops for nominated students dedicated to developing and enhancing leadership skills, at the Jesuit university. The program focuses on communication, social change and leadership style. Local students completing the program are listed below.
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Achievement (Other) - 2011 May 25
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