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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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Donning of the Stole Ceremony

The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2022.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jul 25

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
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University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 22
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Spring 2022 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2022 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 17
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Fall 2021 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 16

Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Graduates Awarded

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2022 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 3

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 2
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Class of 2022 Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 1
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Class of 2022 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Five members of the University's class of 2022 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31
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2022 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement'.

University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement

The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduation - 2022 May 26

Business Honors Program Graduates

Twenty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Eight members of the University's class of 2022 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2022 May 31
Representation of the achievement named 'University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees'.

University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 500 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduation - 2022 May 26
Representation of the achievement named 'Crysta O'Donnell Receives Fulbright Award'.

Crysta O'Donnell Receives Fulbright Award

Crysta O'Donnell of The University of Scranton's class of 2022, received Fulbright awards for 2022/2023.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 25
Representation of the achievement named 'Peter Amicucci Receives Fulbright Award'.

Peter Amicucci Receives Fulbright Award

Peter Amicucci of The University of Scranton's class of 2022, received Fulbright awards for 2022/2023.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 25

Marketing Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing.
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Sports - 2022 May 3

Chemistry Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 3
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National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 2
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Philosophy Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for students of philosophy.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 29
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Business Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 29

Theology and Religious Studies Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, the national honor society in theology and religious studies.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 28

Computing and Information Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 28
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Social Science Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 28
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Economics Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society in economics.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 26
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Biology Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 25

Counseling and Human Services Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national human services honor society.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 22

History Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in history.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 21
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Healthcare Administration Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in healthcare administration programs.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 20
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English Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honor society in English.
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Honor Society - 2022 Apr 19
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