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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

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 2019 Dean's List

The University of Scranton announced more than 1,650 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2019 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jun 17

Fall 2018 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jun 17
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University 2019 Graduate Wins Fulbright Award

Thomas McGinley, a member of Scranton's class of 2019, received a Fulbright Award to Finland.
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Academic Award - 2019 Jun 5
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Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Members of the University's class of 2019 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Graduation - 2019 Jun 5
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University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 625 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 25 in the Byron Recreation Complex. Graduates recognized at the ceremony include those who completed their degree requirements in August and December of 2018, as well as January and May of 2019.
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Graduation - 2019 May 28

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2019

Sixty University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Spring 2019 semester.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 28

Healthcare Administration Honor Society

University of Scranton students were inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in healthcare administration programs.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 23
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University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement

The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor's and associate's degrees at its undergraduate commencement.
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Graduation - 2019 May 28
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Social Media Conference

University of Scranton students in the Department of Communication and Media launched an annual Social and Digital Media Conference.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 May 21
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American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition

University competes in American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition District 2 in Manhattan.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 May 17
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Computing and Information Honor Society

University of Scranton students were inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 17
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English Honor Society Convention Presentations

University of Scranton students presented at international convention of the national honor society in English Sigma Tau Delta.
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Achievement (Other) - 2019 May 16

National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students were 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.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 14

Chemistry Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 6
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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 - 2019 May 6
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Business Honor Society

Forty-five University of Scranton students were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 6
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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 - 2019 May 6

Entrepreneurship Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Nu Tau, the honor society for entrepreneurship.
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Honor Society - 2019 May 6

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 - 2019 Apr 23
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Women's Business Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women's business honor society.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 12
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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 - 2019 Apr 12
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Political Science Honor Society

University of Scranton students are inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 12

Health Education Honor Society

University of Scranton student inducted into Eta Sigma Gamma, the national health education honor society.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 9

Biology Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed at least three biology courses, maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in biology, and be in good academic standing at the University.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 9
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Electrical and Electronic Engineers Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Eta Kappa Nu, the student honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 4
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Mathematics Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 4
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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 - 2019 Apr 4

Communication Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 4

Criminal Justice Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, the national honor society for criminal justice students.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 3
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