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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 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

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

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

Academic Excellence

Graduate students recognized for academic achievement at The University of Scranton's post-baccalaureate degree commencement, which was held on May 28 on campus.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 27

Academic Excellence

Graduate students recognized for academic achievement at The University of Scranton's post-baccalaureate degree commencement, which was held on May 28 on campus.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 27

University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

Eighteen University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at 14 schools in 9 school districts, which are Abington Heights, Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, North Pocono, Blue Ridge, Dunmore, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Valley View and Western Wayne.
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Academic Award - 2016 Feb 29

University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

Eighteen University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at 14 schools in 9 school districts, which are Abington Heights, Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, North Pocono, Blue Ridge, Dunmore, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Valley View and Western Wayne.
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Academic Award - 2016 Feb 29

O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement

Frank O'Hara medals were given to the first-, second-, third-year, and graduate 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 2014-2015 academic year. The award is 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 - 2016 Feb 2

Rose Kelly Awards

Three University of Scranton recognized with Rose Kelly Awards at a ceremony held recently on campus. The award also recognizes their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jan 29

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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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 17

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 23

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 23

Honors Program

Students are among 30 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 - 2015 Jul 16

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 2

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2015 Jul 1
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