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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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Long Term Service

Mitchell Sporing of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 committed to post-graduation long-term service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2024 May 23

Long Term Service

Nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2023 Jul 27

Spring Break Service Trip

University of Scranton students participate in spring break service trips to Kentucky, Missouri and California.
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Community Service - 2023 Mar 29

Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries

Business Leadership Honors Program students gain experience consulting for largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
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Community Service - 2022 Nov 3

Class of 2022 Graduates Choose Long Term Service

Ten members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2022 Jul 6

Donated Books Blessed at Scranton

The 15th annual Panuska College of Professional Studies Blessing of the Books project collected more than 6,000 children's books this year.
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Community Service - 2022 Jan 6

Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Five members of The University of Scranton's class of 2021 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2021 Jul 6

Long Term Service

Members of The University of Scranton's class of 2020 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2020 Jun 17

Long Term Service

Members of The University of Scranton's class of 2019 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2019 Jun 5

Spring Break Service Trip

University of Scranton students built homes, served at-risk youth and prepared meals for the homeless during their participation in six domestic service trips, organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice, over spring break.
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Community Service - 2019 Mar 26

Long Term Service

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2018 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2018 Jun 29

National Biomechanics Day at The University of Scranton

Exercise science majors led demonstrations of hands-on demonstrations of sophisticated biomechanical measurement equipment for high school students from Wyoming Valley West as part of National Biomechanics Day at The University of Scranton.
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Community Service - 2018 May 18

University of Scranton Students Participate in Scranton Reads

Sixteen first-year students who led book discussions at Scranton area libraries as part of a first-year seminar course at The University of Scranton.
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Community Service - 2017 Nov 8

Spring Break Service Trip

Students to participate in six service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice during spring break.
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Community Service - 2018 Mar 14

University of Scranton Graduates Commit to Long Term Service Positions

Eighteen graduates of The University of Scranton who have committed to long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country and internationally. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2017 Jun 8

Spring Break Service Trip

Students were among 45 University of Scranton students who participated in six domestic service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice.
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Community Service - 2017 Mar 22

University of Scranton Class of 2016 Members Commit to Long Term Service Positions After Graduation

Seventeen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2016 volunteered after graduation for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country and internationally. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2016 Jun 15

University of Scranton Class of 2016 Members Commit to Long Term Service Positions After Graduation

Seventeen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2016 volunteered after graduation for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country and internationally. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2016 Jun 15

University of Scranton Students Participate in Service Trips During Easter Break

During Easter break, 17 University of Scranton students participated in three domestic service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice.
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Community Service - 2016 Apr 11

University of Scranton Students Participate in Service Trips During Easter Break

During Easter break, 17 University of Scranton students participated in three domestic service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice.
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Community Service - 2016 Apr 11

Long Term Service

Members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 who volunteered after graduation for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by Teach for America and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2015 Jul 13

Student Government Officers Organize a "Street Sweep"

University of Scranton Student Government officers helped to organize more than 400 student volunteers for a clean up of areas in the hill section near campus.
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Community Service - 2014 Nov 4

University of Scranton Graduates Make Long-term Service Commitment

Twenty University of Scranton graduates, including 17 members of the University's class of 2014, volunteered for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations internationally and in states throughout the country. Their service begins as early as June and includes programs run by Teach for America and the Jesuit Volunteer Corp.
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Community Service - 2014 Jun 27

Local Residents Commit to Long-term Service After Graduation

Area residents were among the 14 University of Scranton graduates who will work for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations in states throughout the country after graduation. Organizations and programs include Teach for America and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. The following local residents committed to long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2013 Jul 1

Local Students Named Scholars in Service

Thirteen University of Scranton students have been awarded the Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania Award. This award honors those vowing to complete 450 hours of individual service in the community throughout the calendar year. The following local students are among the Jesuit university's Scholars in Service
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Community Service - 2010 Jan 11

Local Residents Commit to Long-term Volunteer Service after Graduation

Local residents were among the 23 members of The University of Scranton's class of 2012 who will work as long-term volunteers following graduation.
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Community Service - 2012 Jun 22

Local Students Choose Service for Spring Break

More than 70 University of Scranton students participated in alternative spring break trips in March that allowed them to work with the homeless, former gang members, children with disabilities, and others in need through service agencies throughout the country. Students volunteered at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago, Ill.; St. Michaels Association for Special Education, St. Michaels, Ariz.; Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest in Spokane, Wash.; Young People Who Care, Inc., in Frenchville; the McKenna Center in Washington, D.C.; WorkFest in the Appalachian region of Kentucky; Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Calif.; Francis Corps in Syracuse, N.Y.; and the Providence Center in Philadelphia. The following local students participated at the locations listed:
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Community Service - 2012 Apr 12
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