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Sophomore Christopher Whalen (West Islip, N.Y./West Islip) of the University of Scranton men's swimming & diving team opened his career as a Royal in a big way on Saturday in a dual meet against Cabrini and FDU-Florham, leading Scranton to two victories in their 2016-17 season opener. For his performance in the meet, Whalen has been named the Landmark Conference's men's swimming Athlete of the Week for the period ending Oct. 16, the conference office announced on Monday.

Senior Emma Sommers (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) had a big day in Scranton's 2016-17 season opening victories at Cabrini on Saturday, pacing the team to victories over the host Cavaliers and FDU-Florham. For her efforts in the meet, Sommers has been named the Landmark Conference's Women's Swimming Athlete of the Week, the conference office announced this afternoon. For Sommers, this marks the first time in her career at Scranton that she has earned the award from the Landmark.

Senior Brittany Cafiero (Merrick, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial) lent more than a helping hand as The University of Scranton women's volleyball team clinched a playoff berth with a pair of victories on Friday. Cafiero totaled 57 assists and 17 digs as the Royals secured their spot in the Landmark Conference postseason with wins over Elizabethtown and Moravian. For her efforts, Cafiero has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.

Senior Tim DiBisceglie of the men's soccer team has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.

Senior Krissy Welsh of The University of Scranton women's soccer team has been named Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week.

The University of Scranton granted seven undergraduate students President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2016. The fellowships, administered by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, offer each student the chance to partner with a faculty mentor to complete a research project during the summer. Each project was proposed and designed by the student and their faculty mentor.

The University of Scranton granted seven undergraduate students President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2016. The fellowships, administered by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, offer each student the chance to partner with a faculty mentor to complete a research project during the summer. Each project was proposed and designed by the student and their faculty mentor.

The University of Scranton selected 13 students to participate in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program at The University of Scranton.

Senior defender Carolyn Warner (Morris Plains, N.J./Parsippany Hills) continues to be a scoring threat from the backline for The University of Scranton women's soccer team, adding two goals and an assist in a pair of victories last week. For her efforts, Warner has been named the Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week for women's soccer.

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.

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.

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.

Jamie Hreniuk has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.

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.

University of Scranton education majors will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at seven schools in four school districts.

Students served as part of a team of three Student Orientation Team Leaders at The University of Scranton this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

University of Scranton Students Participate in Regional State Engineering Competition

University of Scranton Students Participates in Regional State Engineering Competition

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.

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

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

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

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

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