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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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Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Frank O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement

Students receive The University of Scranton's Frank O'Hara medal, which were given to the first-, second- and third-year Scranton students with the highest grade-point averages in the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences for the 2015-16 academic year. The awards, named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions.
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Academic Award - 2017 Jan 5

Honors Program

Students are among 26 graduates of The University of Scranton's Honors Program, which is among the Jesuit university's programs of excellence. 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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Academic Award - 2016 Jul 1

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 28

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 28
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