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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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Business Honors Program

Eighteen members of the University's class of 2024 enrolled in the four-year Business Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Oct 27

Scranton Names Class of 2024 Presidential Scholars

Thirteen students from The University of Scranton class of 2024 have been awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
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Scholarship - 2020 Oct 21
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Presidential Scholars to Speak at Virtual Award Event

Five of The University of Scranton's class of 2021 Presidential Scholars spoke at the President's Business Council 19th Annual Award Celebration honoring Margaret "Maggie" Quinn Mariotti, John R. Mariotti and Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn.
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Business/professional - 2020 Oct 15
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Marcus Burke of Poughkeepsie Article Wins National Award

Manuscripts by two DBA students and accounting professors received silver and bronze medals from the Institute of Management Accountants.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 27
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Daniel J. Gaydon of Plains Article Wins National Award

Manuscripts by two DBA students and accounting professors received silver and bronze medals from the Institute of Management Accountants.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 27

Office of Sustainability Awards

Students were recognized by The University of Scranton's Office of Sustainability at a virtual award ceremony in the spring.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 23

Office of Sustainability Awards Presenter

The University of Scranton's students present Office of Sustainability awards to students at a virtual ceremony in the spring.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jul 23
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Emcee for the Office of Sustainability virtual award ceremony

Michael Quinnan of Shavertown served as emcee for The University of Scranton's Office of Sustainability virtual award ceremony in the spring.
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Achievement (Other) - 2020 Jul 23
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Liam Mulvaney Receives Graduate Library Research Award

Liam Mulvaney of Jenkintown was awarded The Weinberg Memorial Library 2020 Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize in the Graduate Category.
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Student Competition - 2020 Jul 21
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Katherine Burke Wins Library Research Award

Katherine Burke of South Abington Township Wins The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library Research Award
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Student Competition - 2020 Jul 21
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Abril Lopez of Scranton Was Student Leader for Virtual Orientation

Two-day virtual summer orientation sessions were held for members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024, their parents and guardians.
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Military - 2020 Jul 17

Eryn Boken Recognized for Library Research

Eryn Boken of South Pasadena Wins The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library Research Award.
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Student Competition - 2020 Jul 21

Class of 2020 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night

University of Scranton class of 2020 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 26
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Spring 2020 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2020 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jun 24
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Fall 2019 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jun 24
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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

Class of 2020 Honors Program Graduates

Thirty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2020 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 10

Communication Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Epsilon Alpha, the honor society for communication students.
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Honor Society - 2020 Jun 9
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Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2020 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 10
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Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2020 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 9
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First Graduates of Magis Honors Program at Scranton

Eight members of the University's class of 2020 became the first to graduate from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 8
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Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Twelve members of the University's class of 2020 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2020 Jun 4

University of Scranton Holds Virtual Undergraduate Celebration

The University of Scranton conferred more than 875 bachelor's degrees at its virtual undergraduate celebration on May 31.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 1

University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 600 master's and doctoral degrees at a virtual graduate celebration on May 30.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 1
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Marketing Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing.
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Honor Society - 2020 May 28
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National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society. Alpha Sigma Nu is the only honor society open to students and faculty in all disciplines of the University. Juniors, seniors and graduate students, including students in doctoral level degree programs, who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership.
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Honor Society - 2020 May 11
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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 - 2020 May 8

Physical Education Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national honor society in physical education.
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Honor Society - 2020 May 8

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 - 2020 May 7
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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 - 2020 May 7
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