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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival Performance'.

Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival Performance

Six student musicians from Performance Music at The University of Scranton who performed in the annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival.
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Achievement (Other) - Mar 17

Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2026

Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2026.
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Study Abroad - Mar 10

Study Abroad Programs during Fall 2025

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Fall 2025 semester.
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Study Abroad - Mar 5
Representation of the achievement named 'University Student Teachers Begin at Local Schools'.

University Student Teachers Begin at Local Schools

This spring, student teachers from The University of Scranton are performing their duties at numerous classrooms across public and private schools in the Greater Scranton Area.
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Business/professional - Feb 23
Representation of the achievement named 'Sheldon Myers Presents Research on Video Games, Theater'.

Sheldon Myers Presents Research on Video Games, Theater

Sheldon Myers presented research on the intersection of video games and theater at the Mid-Atlantic Popular American Culture Association Conference in November.
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Research / Grant - Feb 16
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Fall 2025 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2025 fall semester.
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Dean's List - Feb 9

Spring 2025 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester.
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Dean's List - Feb 9

Rose Kelly Awards

University of Scranton Students Honor High School Teachers for the roles they've played in Scranton students' academic success.
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Academic Award - Jan 12
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Frank O'Hara Awards

University of Scranton students who had the highest grade-point averages in their respective colleges receive Frank O'Hara Awards at a ceremony on campus.
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Academic Award - Jan 8
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Class of 2029 Students Join Business Honors Program

The University of Scranton's Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program features 32 first-year members from the Class of 2029.
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Honors Program - 2025 Nov 13
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Class of 2029 Students Start Magis Honors Program

The Magis Honors Program in STEM is one of Scranton's five programs of excellence.
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Honors Program - 2025 Nov 11
Representation of the achievement named 'Caleb Grossman Completes Elite Sapper School'.

Caleb Grossman Completes Elite Sapper School

Caleb Grossman '26, an international studies major at The University of Scranton, recently completed the U.S. Army's Sapper Leader Course in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
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Military Achievement - 2025 Nov 7

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 10 local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2025 Oct 21

Scranton Names Class of 2029 Presidential Scholars

This year's Presidential Scholars at The University of Scranton include artists, athletes, stewards and scholars, spanning Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
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President's List - 2025 Oct 10
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Study Abroad Summer 2025

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Summer 2025.
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Study Abroad - 2025 Sep 10
Representation of the achievement named '2025 Summer Orientation Leaders'.

2025 Summer Orientation Leaders

Summer orientation sessions began for members of The University of Scranton's class of 2029.
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Leadership - 2025 Aug 4
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Summer 2025 Research Fellowships

The seven recipients of the President's Fellowships for Summer Research span numerous areas of study.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jul 28

Gift of Life Donor Program Competition

Thirty-plus students at The University of Scranton participated in activities as part of the Gift of Life Donor Program competition.
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Student Competition - 2025 Jul 21

International Cybercrime Competition

University of Scranton students participated in the International Cybercrime Competition and toured key institutions in Spain.
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Student Competition - 2025 Jul 16
Representation of the achievement named 'Team Wins International Cybercrime Competition'.

Team Wins International Cybercrime Competition

In addition to a triumphant showing in the competition, University of Scranton students toured key institutions in Spain.
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Student Competition - 2025 Jul 16
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Study Abroad

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2025
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Study Abroad - 2025 Jul 14
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Spring 2025 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2025 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jun 27
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Fall 2024 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.
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Dean's List - 2025 Jun 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Long Term Service'.

Long Term Service

Six graduates from 2025 and one from 2024 will serve national and international communities in need.
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Community Service - 2025 Jun 23

Class Night Celebration

The University of Scranton's class of 2025 includes 60 graduates whose academic excellence, leadership and service were celebrated at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jun 26

Top Master's, Doctoral Graduates Awarded

The University of Scranton's 2025 commencement events included the presentation of awards to high-achieving academic standouts.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jun 24
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Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Ten members of The University of Scranton's class of 2025 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2025 Jun 20
Representation of the achievement named 'Jenyah Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award'.

Jenyah Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award

Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers.
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Academic Award - 2025 Jun 4
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University Honors Program

Thirty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2025 graduated from the undergraduate University Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2025 Jun 3

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program

Twenty-four members of The University of Scranton's class of 2025 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2025 Jun 2
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