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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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Local Students Inducted into National Mathematics Honor Society

Several area residents were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics. Inductees must be mathematics majors in their junior or senior year with an overall grade point average of 3.33 and a 3.50 average in mathematics. Biomathematics majors who meet the criteria can be nominated. The Jesuit university's chapter was installed in February 1973. The following area residents were inducted into the honor society.
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Honor Society - 2012 May 14

Local Students Inducted into National Freshman Honor Society

Local residents were among the 175 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the national honor society of freshmen, at a ceremony held recently on campus. Inductees are full-time students maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above who rank in the top 20 percent of their class. Following is a list of local students inducted into the freshmen honor society at the Jesuit university.
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Honor Society - 2012 May 11

Local Students Inducted into National Jesuit Honor Society at Scranton

Area residents were among the 59 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, at a ceremony held recently on campus. The Scranton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1943 and is the oldest honor society at The University of Scranton. Juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership. The following area students were inducted into the honor society:
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Honor Society - 2012 May 8

Local Students Inducted into National Health Preprofessional Honor Society

Several local students were recently inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national health preprofessional honor society at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 20

Local Students Inducted into Advertising Honor Society

Several local students attending The University of Scranton were recently inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor society for advertising. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 19

local Students Inducted into Communication Honor Society at Scranton

Several local students were recently inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 19

Local Students Inducted into National World Languages Honor Society

Several local students were recently inducted into Alpha Mu Gamma the national honor society for world languages at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 17

Local Students Inducted into Theology and Religious Studies Honor Society

Several local students were recently inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, a national honor society for theology and religious studies at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 11

Local Students Inducted into Economics Honor Society at Scranton

Several local students were recently inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society in economics at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:
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Honor Society - 2011 May 11

Local Students Inducted into National Biology Honor Society

The University of Scranton inducted new members of Beta Beta Beta, the National Honor Society for Biology, at a ceremony held recently on campus. Scranton’s chapter, established in 1994, is one of 372 chapters nationwide. The following local University of Scranton students were inducted:
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Honor Society - 2009 Jun 1
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