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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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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

Frank O'Hara Awards

The outstanding academic achievement of University of Scranton students was recognized with the presentation of Frank O'Hara awards.
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Academic Award - 2024 Dec 13

Shelby Traver Wins Fulbright Award

Two University of Scranton graduates, Shelby Traver and Adrian Laudani, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2024/2025.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 11

Adrian Laudani Wins Fulbright Award

Two University of Scranton graduates, Shelby Traver and Adrian Laudani, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2024/2025.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 11

Class Night Celebration

Dozens of University of Scranton class of 2024 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at this year's Class Night celebration.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 9

Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Degree Graduates

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2024 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 25

Advertising Award Ceremony

University students were recognized at American Advertising Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania Award Ceremony.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 14

Outstanding Graduate Karla Shaffer

Dozens of University of Scranton class of 2024 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at this year's Class Night celebration.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 9

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2023 Dec 21

Frank O'Hara Awards

University of Scranton students received esteemed Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.
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Academic Award - 2023 Dec 19

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Awarded Gold Chapter Honors

The University's chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association was awarded Gold Chapter Honors.
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Academic Award - 2023 Aug 8

Elise Westhafer Wins Fulbright Award

University of Scranton graduate Elise Westhafer of the class of 2023 awarded competitive Fulbright grant.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 6

Outstanding Graduate Awards

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2023 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 18

Class Night 2023

University of Scranton class of 2023 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 17

Isaiah Livelsberger Received Fulbright Award

Isaiah Livelsberger of the class of 2022 has been awarded a competitive 2023-2024 Fulbright grant.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 6

Institute of Internal Auditors Doctoral Dissertation Awards

Two University of Scranton accounting Ph.D. program students won national Institute of Internal Auditors doctoral dissertation awards.
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Academic Award - 2023 Feb 2

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized students and their elementary high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jan 9

Frank O'Hara Awards

University of Scranton students received esteemed Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jan 4

University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 22

Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Graduates Awarded

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2022 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 3

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 2

Class of 2022 Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 1

Class of 2022 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Five members of the University's class of 2022 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

2022 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

Business Honors Program Graduates

Twenty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

DBA Student Wins Esteemed Dissertation Award

University of Scranton DBA student Gregory Kogan received the Institute of Internal Auditors Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Award.
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Academic Award - 2022 Mar 16

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized students and their elementary and high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jan 25

University of Scranton students received Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their academic achievement.

Ten University of Scranton students were recently given Frank O'Hara medals in recognition of having the highest grade-point averages in their first-, second- and third-year in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jan 14

Sanofi Summer Research Awards

Five students received Excellence in STEM Program Sanofi US Summer Research Awards.
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Academic Award - 2021 Nov 4

Accounting Student Selected for Elite Program

University of Scranton student Emma Boyle was among just five in the world picked for a highly-selective leadership experience.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jan 21
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