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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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Research Presented at Eastern Psychological Association Conference

Undergraduate students, recent graduates and faculty members presented research at the Eastern Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia.
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Research / Grant - Mar 21

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 - Mar 28

Neuroscience Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Nu Rho Psi, the national honor society for neuroscience students.
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Honor Society - Mar 26

Students Perform at Intercollegiate Band Festival

Six University of Scranton Performance Music students participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival on Mar. 14-16.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Mar 21

Study Abroad Intersession 2025

Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2025.
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Study Abroad - Mar 5

University Student Teachers Begin at Local Schools

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun their careers as student teachers at 18 schools in the greater Scranton area.
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Achievement (Other) - Feb 24

Fall 2024 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 28

Spring 2024 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester.
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Dean's List - Jan 28

Study Abroad Fall 2024

Ten University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Fall 2024 semester.
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Study Abroad - Jan 8

Students and Faculty Present Space Physics Research

Students and faculty present physics research at the American Geophysical Union Meeting, the largest annual gathering of Earth and space scientists.
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Research / Grant - Jan 2

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized outstanding students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2024 Dec 13

Students Present Research Projects at Mathematics Conferences

Undergraduate students and faculty members presented research projects in mathematics at multi-state regional conferences.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Nov 25

Frank O'Hara Awards

The outstanding academic achievement of University of Scranton students was recognized with the presentation of Frank O'Hara awards.
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Academic Award - 2024 Dec 13

Class of 2028 Students Join Business Honors Program

Twenty-three members of The University of Scranton's incoming class of 2028 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Scholarship - 2024 Nov 15

Class of 2028 Students Start Magis Honors Program

Eleven outstanding members of The University of Scranton's class of 2028 entered the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors Program - 2024 Nov 14

Scranton Names Class of 2028 Presidential Scholars

Valedictorians and National Merit finalists are among the impressive group of class of 2028 Presidential Scholarship recipients at Scranton.
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President's List - 2024 Nov 11

Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton's ROTC program participated in cadet summer leadership training initiatives.
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Leadership - 2024 Nov 7

Students Win Advertising Competition

A team of University of Scranton students won an American Advertising Federation NEPA campaign competition for an area nonprofit organization.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 29

Tatiana Baide Franco Wins Advertising Competition

A team of University of Scranton students won an American Advertising Federation NEPA campaign competition for an area nonprofit organization.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 29

Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Achieves Gold Status

Scranton's Beta Alpha Psi Nu Kappa Chapter of the international honor society gains Gold Chapter status for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Honor Society - 2024 Oct 23

Presidential Scholars attend black-tie gala in New York City

University of Scranton Presidential Scholars attend black-tie gala in New York City that raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 3

Alexandra Shomali Speaks at President's Gala in N.Y.C.

University of Scranton Presidential Scholar spoke at black-tie gala in New York City that raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 3

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2024 Sep 20

Presidential Debate Watch

More than 100 University students with different political affiliations politely and respectfully watched the Presidential Debate together on campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Sep 17

Study Abroad Summer 2024

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Summer 2024 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Sep 9

President's Fellowships for Summer Research

Seven University of Scranton undergraduate students were awarded President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2024.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Aug 27

Gift of Life Challenge

University students in Social Media Campaigns Course won third place in the Gift of Life 2024 Students Save Lives College Challenge.
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Student Competition - 2024 Aug 23

Royal Experience Summer Internship Program

Six University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2024.
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Internship - 2024 Aug 21

National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference

Scranton students joined hundreds of students from Jesuit colleges across the country at the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.
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Leadership - 2024 Aug 12

Donning of the Stole Ceremony

The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2024.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 29
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