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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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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

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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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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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

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

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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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
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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
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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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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

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

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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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
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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

Students and their high school teachers who they credit for contributing to their success 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

University of Scranton students receive Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their academic achievement.

Students at The University of Scranton who were recently recognized for outstanding academic achievement at an awards ceremony held on campus. Frank O'Hara medals were given to the first-, second- and third-year Scranton students with the highest grade-point averages in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies for the 2016-17 academic year. The award is named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served at the Jesuit University for 53 years in various administrative positions.
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Academic Award - 2017 Dec 14
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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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Students Compete at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

The University of Scranton students who placed second in a quiz bowl against other college teams at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine, which took place in November in Harrisburg. Universities from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., participated in the annual conference.
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Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5
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Student Research Presented at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

University of Scranton students whose research was presented at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine, which took place in November in Harrisburg. Universities from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., participated in the annual conference.
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2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

The University of Scranton students presented research and placed second in a quiz bowl against other college teams at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine, which took place in November in Harrisburg. Universities from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., participated in the annual conference.
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Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

University of Scranton students presented research at the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine, which took place in November in Harrisburg. Universities from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., participated in the annual conference.
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Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5

2017 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine

University of Scranton student present research at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine.
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Academic competition - 2017 Dec 5

Panelists Addressing Trust in News Media

Steven DePrimo of Waldwick, New Jersey, a senior journalism and electronic media major at The University of Scranton, joined professors and professional journalists as panelists in a discussion about "Trust, Credibility and the News," which took place on campus in the fall semester.
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Business/professional - 2017 Dec 1
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Doctor of Business Administration

The first cohort of students began the new doctor of business administration (DBA) at The University of Scranton this fall semester.
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Enrollment - 2017 Nov 15
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University of Scranton Presidential Scholars at Black-tie Fundraiser

The University of Scranton full-tuition class of 2018 Presidential Scholars who attended The President's Business Council (PBC) 16th Annual Award Dinner for which the proceeds from the more than $1.2 million raised will support the University's Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund. More than 500 guests attended the dinner at The Pierre Hotel in New York City in October.
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Business/professional - 2017 Nov 8
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University of Scranton Students Participate in Scranton Reads

Sixteen first-year students who led book discussions at Scranton area libraries as part of a first-year seminar course at The University of Scranton.
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Community Service - 2017 Nov 8

University of Scranton Presidential Scholars at Black-tie Fundraiser

The University of Scranton full-tuition class of 2018 Presidential Scholars attending The President's Business Council (PBC) 16th Annual Award Dinner for which the proceeds from the more than $1.2 million raised will support the University's Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund. More than 500 guests attended the dinner at The Pierre Hotel in New York City in October.
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Business/professional - 2017 Nov 8
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