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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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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

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Eleven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2023 Jun 15

University of Scranton Students Earn Distinguished Military Status

Six members of The University of Scranton's ROTC class of 2023 have earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation by the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2022 Nov 22

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Eight members of the University's class of 2022 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2022 May 31

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of the University's class of 2021 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2021 Jun 11

ROTC Commissioning

Ten members of The University of Scranton's class of 2018 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on campus in May.
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Military Achievement - 2018 Jun 6

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Six members of The University of Scranton's class of 2017 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Military Achievement - 2017 Jun 15

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of the University's class of 2020 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2020 Jun 4

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Seven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2016 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Military Achievement - 2016 Jun 20

ROTC Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Seven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2016 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held on Scranton's campus in May.
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Military Achievement - 2016 Jun 20

ROTC Cadets Presented to International Fellows from U.S. Army War College

The following ROTC cadets presented to International Fellows from the U.S. Army War College during a recent campus visit.
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Military Achievement - 2014 Dec 5

University of Scranton ROTC Graduates Commissioned

Ten members of The University of Scranton's class of 2014 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during the Jesuit school's commencement exercises. Major General Michael J. Terry, a 1979 University of Scranton graduate and Commanding General of TACOM (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command), served as guest speaker at the ceremony. Graduates of Marywood University and Baptist Bible College were also commissioned as officers at the ceremony.
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Military Achievement - 2014 Jun 27
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