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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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American Advertising Federation Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
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Honor Society - 2018 May 2

Business Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society. To be considered for induction, students must rank in the upper seven percent of the junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class or upper 20 percent of the graduating master's class. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1997.
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Honor Society - 2018 May 1
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English Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honor society in English. For induction into the honor society, students must be majors or minors in English, theatre or secondary education/English, have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in English, theatre and writing courses and have an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1980.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 30
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Computing and Information Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the only existing international honor society in the computing and information disciplines. Undergraduate requirements for induction into the honor society include junior academic standing, completion of 18 credits in computing sciences and a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Graduate requirements for induction include completion of 15 credits in software engineering courses and a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1985.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 25
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Social Science Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science. For induction into the honor society, students must be of junior academic standing, maintain an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher, and have completed at least 21 credits in the disciplines of economics, human services, psychology, sociology, political science or history. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1971.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 24

Philosophy Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for students of philosophy. Eligibility for nomination requires a major or minor in philosophy as well as excellence in philosophy works. Induction of nominated students is based on voting results of philosophy faculty and current chapter members. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1982.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 18

Criminal Justice Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma, the national honor society for criminal justice students. For induction into the honor society, students must be a junior or senior having a criminal justice major or minor, complete at least four criminal justice courses, maintain a 3.2 grade point average overall as well as in criminal justice, and have a standing in the top 35 percent of the class. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1982.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 18
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Human Services Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national human services honor society. The University's chapter of the honor society, established in 2008, recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate counseling and human services students.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 17
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Education Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society for education. Kappa Delta Pi is dedicated to the ideals of humanity, science, service and toil. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1992.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 11
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Psychology Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Qualifications for induction into the honor society include a major or minor in psychology, rank in the top 35 percent in general scholarship, and superior scholarship in psychology. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1969.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 11

Economics Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honor society in economics. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1969.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 10

Biology Honor Society Induction

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. The honor society encourages undergraduate biological research through presentations at conventions, publication in the journal BIOS, and research/travel grants. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1994.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 10
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Nursing Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed one half of the nursing curriculum, demonstrated ability in nursing, have a grade point average of 3.0 and rank in the upper one-third of the class. The honor society was founded in 1922.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 6
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English Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honor society in English. For induction into the honor society, students must be majors or minors in English, theatre or secondary education/English, have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in English, theatre and writing courses and have an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1980.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 4
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Entrepreneurship Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Nu Tau, the honor society for entrepreneurship. The honor society is open to entrepreneurship majors and minors who have achieved junior class standing, have a GPA of at least 3.2 and strong entrepreneurial spirit, honor and integrity. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 2017.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 4

Mathematics Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors. To be considered for induction, students must be in their junior or senior year, have an overall grade point average of 3.33 and a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in mathematics. Eligible biomathematics majors can be nominated with an unsolicited recommendation from full-time mathematics faculty. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1973.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 4

Women's Business Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women's business honor society. Induction is open to students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore academic standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The University's honor society was established in 1982.
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Honor Society - 2018 Apr 4
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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). Student members are selected for induction on the basis of scholastic standing, character, and leadership. The University's chapter of the international honor society was established in 2012.
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Honor Society - 2018 Mar 28
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Counseling Honor Society Induction

University of Scranton students inducted into Chi Delta Rho, the University's chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for counseling. The international honor society was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding achievement and service within the profession of counseling. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1994.
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Honor Society - 2018 Mar 23
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Nicholas Varriano Attends the IMA Leadership Experience

Scranton graduate student among the six students chosen to attend the Institute of Management Accountants Student Leadership Experience.
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Leadership - 2018 Mar 22
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University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

University of Scranton graduate and undergraduate education majors began serving as student teachers at nine local schools this semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2018 Feb 22

Spring Break Service Trip

Students to participate in six service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice during spring break.
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Community Service - 2018 Mar 14

Fall 2017 Students Study Abroad

University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Fall 2017 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 21
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Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2018

University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Intersession 2018 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 21
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University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2017

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Spring 2017 semester
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Study Abroad - 2018 Feb 21
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IGNITE Student Leadership Conference Intern

University of Scranton students help organize the IGNITE Student Leadership Conference, which is hosted by The University of Scranton's Center for Student Engagement and is open to students attending a college in Northeast Pennsylvania.
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Internship - 2018 Feb 9

University of Scranton Fall 2017 Dean's List

The University of Scranton announces more than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.
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Honors List - 2018 Jan 23

Spring 2017 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester.
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Honors List - 2018 Jan 22
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University students and the high school teachers who they credit for contributing to their success recognized with Rose Kelly Awards.

University of Scranton students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success, recognized with Rose Kelly Awards at a ceremony held recently on campus.
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Academic Award - 2017 Dec 15
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High school teachers and University of Scranton students receive Rose Kelly Awards.

University of Scranton students and their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success, recognized with Rose Kelly Awards at a ceremony held recently on campus.
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Academic Award - 2017 Dec 15
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