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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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Women's Soccer's Uricchio Named University of Scranton Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Brittany Uricchio (Glastonbury, Conn./Glastonbury) was in the mood to lend a helping hand last week. The midfielder assisted on three of the Royals' goals and added one herself while helping the team win twice to extend its winning streak to six. As a result of her big week, Uricchio has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Oct 3

Bonilla Nabs Landmark Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week Honor

Senior Henry Bonilla of The University of Scranton men's soccer team has been named the Landmark Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 30

McGurrin Named Landmark Conference Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week

Junior Keller McGurrin of The University of Scranton men's tennis team has been named the Landmark Conference Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 30

Hreniuk's Scoring Prowess Leads To Athlete of the Week Honor

Jamie Hreniuk has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Sep 30

Students Attend National Conference on Jesuit Student Leadership

Five University of Scranton students participated in the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, held at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, this summer. The national conference, held at a different Jesuit University each summer, entails group discussions, a day of service and various workshops focused on furthering the development of students' leadership from a Jesuit perspective.
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Leadership - 2016 Sep 27

Education Major Serving as Student Teacher

University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers for the fall semester at seven different area schools in the Lakeland, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands school districts.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 12

Orientation Leaders

Students served as part of a team of three Student Orientation Team Leaders at The University of Scranton this summer.
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Leadership - 2016 Aug 24

Education Major Serves as Student Teacher

University of Scranton education majors will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at seven schools in four school districts.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Sep 12

University of Scranton Students Receive Research Prize

University of Scranton Students Receive the 2016 Library Research Prize. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of research methods and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, tools and services.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Jul 14

University of Scranton Students Receive Research Prize

University of Scranton Students Receive the 2016 Library Research Prize. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of research methods and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, tools and services.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Jul 14

University of Scranton Students Receive Research Prize

University of Scranton Students Receive the 2016 Library Research Prize. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of research methods and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, tools and services.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Jul 14

University of Scranton Students Receive Research Prize

University of Scranton Students Receive the 2016 Library Research Prize. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of research methods and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, tools and services.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Jul 14

University of Scranton Students Receive Research Prize

University of Scranton Students Receive the 2016 Library Research Prize. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of research methods and the information gathering process, as well as the use of library resources, tools and services.
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Research / Grant - 2016 Jul 14

Regional State Engineering Competition

University of Scranton Students Participate in Regional State Engineering Competition
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Student Competition - 2016 Jul 13

Regional State Enngineering Competition

University of Scranton Students Participates in Regional State Engineering Competition
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Student Competition - 2016 Jul 13

Honors Program

Students are among 26 graduates of The University of Scranton's Honors Program, which is among the Jesuit university's programs of excellence. Students in the Honors Program pursue a rigorous education that stresses independent work through close engagement with professors and other honors students, including the preparation, presentation and defense of a research or creative project during their senior year.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jul 1

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29

Class Night 2016

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2016 honored for academic excellence, service or both at commencement.
The University of Scranton’s logo
Academic Award - 2016 Jun 29
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