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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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University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

Eighteen University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at 14 schools in 9 school districts, which are Abington Heights, Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, North Pocono, Blue Ridge, Dunmore, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Valley View and Western Wayne.
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Academic Award - 2016 Feb 29

Psychological Association Annual Meeting Presentation

Eleven University of Scranton students, nine faculty and staff members, and two alumni presented research projects and led workshop sessions at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting held in March in New York City.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Mar 16

University of Scranton Education Majors Student Teach at Area Schools

Eighteen University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the spring semester at 14 schools in 9 school districts, which are Abington Heights, Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, North Pocono, Blue Ridge, Dunmore, The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, Valley View and Western Wayne.
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Academic Award - 2016 Feb 29

Vitkus Earns Academic All-District Honors From CoSIDA

Junior forward John Vitkus (Mahopac, N.Y./Mahopac) of The University of Scranton men's basketball team has enjoyed a standout season on the court for the Royals. On Thursday, he was honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) for his work both on the court and in the classroom.
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Sports - 2016 Feb 11

Vitkus Named University of Scranton Athlete of the Week

Junior forward John Vitkus of the men's basketball team has been named The University of Scranton Athlete of the Week.
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Sports - 2016 Feb 8

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Majors Present Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Five University of Scranton students majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCBM) recently presented their research at the 2015 American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference, held in December in San Diego, California. The students are: Matthew Reynolds, a sophomore from Apalachin, New York; and seniors Grace O'Neill of Avoca, Christa Musto of Forty Fort, Nicole McAndrew of Archbald and Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, New Jersey.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Majors Present Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Five University of Scranton students majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCBM) recently presented their research at the 2015 American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference, held in December in San Diego, California. The students are: Matthew Reynolds, a sophomore from Apalachin, New York; and seniors Grace O'Neill of Avoca, Christa Musto of Forty Fort, Nicole McAndrew of Archbald and Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, New Jersey.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

O'Hara Award for Academic Achievement

Frank O'Hara medals were given to the first-, second-, third-year, and graduate students with the highest grade point averages in the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies, and the College of Arts and Sciences for the 2014-2015 academic year. The award is named in honor of the late Frank O'Hara who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions.
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Academic Award - 2016 Feb 2

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Majors Present Research at International Cell Biology Conference

Five University of Scranton students majoring in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCBM) recently presented their research at the 2015 American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) annual conference, held in December in San Diego, California. The students are: Matthew Reynolds, a sophomore from Apalachin, New York; and seniors Grace O'Neill of Avoca, Christa Musto of Forty Fort, Nicole McAndrew of Archbald and Alice Chen-Liaw of Morris Plains, New Jersey.
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Achievement (Other) - 2016 Feb 3

Payonk Earns University of Scranton Athlete of the Week Honors

Junior forward Sarah Payonk (Schwenksville, Pa./Spring-Ford) posted a big week in two victories for the Lady Royals women's basketball team over Drew and Elizabethtown, and for her efforts, she has been named the University of Scranton's Athlete of the Week for the period ending January 31.
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Sports - 2016 Feb 1

Rose Kelly Awards

Three University of Scranton recognized with Rose Kelly Awards at a ceremony held recently on campus. The award also recognizes their high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2016 Jan 29

Fall 2015 Dean's List

More than 1,550 students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2015 fall semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 22

Fall 2015 Dean's List

More than 1,550 students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2015 fall semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 22

Fall 2015 Dean's List

More than 1,550 students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2015 fall semester.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 22

Spring 2015 Dean's List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester after publication of the list in June of 2015.
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Honors List - 2016 Jan 22

Christopher L. Kilner Among Nation's Elite Scholars

Christopher L. Kilner of Rockville the founder and chairman of a nonprofit organization, triathlete, triple major and Student Government president at The University of Scranton, was among just 12 undergraduate and graduate students in the United States chosen as a 2017 George J. Mitchell Scholar.
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Scholarship - 2015 Nov 25

University of Scranton Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

Twenty-two University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 14 schools in 11 school districts, which are Abington, Carbondale, Forest City, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Riverside, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 18

Scranton Student Selected as Google Student Ambassador

Christopher LoGiurato of Wilton, a student at The University of Scranton, was selected to participate in the 2015-2016 Google Student Ambassador Program.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Oct 26

Awarded Presidential Scholarship at The University of Scranton

The University of Scranton Announces Class of 2019 Presidential Scholars
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Scholarship - 2015 Oct 14

University of Scranton Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

Twenty-two University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 14 schools in 11 school districts, which are Abington, Carbondale, Forest City, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, Mid Valley, North Pocono, Riverside, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Nov 18

Class Night 2015

Members of The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2015 were honored for academic excellence, service or both at Class Night on May 29.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 23

Academic Excellence

Members of The University of Scranton's graduate class of 2015 were recognized for academic excellence at commencement on May 30.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 23

Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award

Three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2010 honored with its inaugural Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award

Three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2010 honored with its inaugural Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Academic Award - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award

Three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2010 honored with its inaugural Frank J. O'Hara Recent Graduate Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Activity - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Awards

Five individuals were honored with The University of Scranton Frank J. O'Hara Alumni Award. The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.
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Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jul 17

Honors Program

Students are among 30 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 - 2015 Jul 16

Long Term Service

Members of The University of Scranton's class of 2015 who volunteered after graduation for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations throughout the country. Their service begins this summer and includes programs run by Teach for America and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2015 Jul 13
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