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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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Philosophy Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the international honor society for students of philosophy (Phi Sigma Tau).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 26

Physical Education Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society in physical education (Phi Epsilon Kappa).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25
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History Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the international honor society in history (Phi Alpha Theta).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25
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Economics Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the international honor society in economics (Omicron Delta Epsilon).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25
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Women's Business Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the women's business honor society (Omega Beta Sigma).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25

Marketing Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society for marketing (Mu Kappa Tao).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25

Communication Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society for communication majors (Lambda Pi Eta).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 25
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Education Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the international honor society for education (Kappa Delta Pi).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 24
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Health Education Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national health education honor society (Eta Sigma Gamma).
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the student honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), (Eta Kappa Nu).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 24

Counseling Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into the international honor society for counseling (Chi Delta Rho, the University's chapter of Chi Sigma Iota).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22

Business Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the business honor society (Beta Gamma Sigma).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22
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Biology Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society for biology (Beta Beta Beta).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22
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Criminal Justice Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society for criminal justice students (Alpha Phi Sigma).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22
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Foreign Languages Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society for students of foreign languages (Alpha Mu Gamma).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22

Communication Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (Alpha Delta Sigma) that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22

Sociology International Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton student inducted into the international honor society for sociology students (Alpha Kappa Delta).
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Honor Society - 2017 May 22
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American Advertising Federation Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (Alpha Delta Sigma) that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
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Students Inducted into The National Jesuit Honor Society

Nearly 70 University of Scranton students inducted into the national Jesuit honor society (Alpha Sigma Nu). This is the only honor society open to students and faculty in all disciplines of the University.
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Honor Society - 2017 May 18
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Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19

Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19

Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19
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Mu Kappa Tao Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19
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Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19
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Chi Delta Rho Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19

Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19

Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 19
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Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 10
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Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 10
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Psi Chi Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into national and international academic honor societies.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 10
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