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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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Scranton Names Class of 2028 Presidential Scholars

Valedictorians and National Merit finalists are among the impressive group of class of 2028 Presidential Scholarship recipients at Scranton.
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President's List - 2024 Nov 11

Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton's ROTC program participated in cadet summer leadership training initiatives.
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Leadership - 2024 Nov 7

Students Win Advertising Competition

A team of University of Scranton students won an American Advertising Federation NEPA campaign competition for an area nonprofit organization.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 29

Tatiana Baide Franco Wins Advertising Competition

A team of University of Scranton students won an American Advertising Federation NEPA campaign competition for an area nonprofit organization.
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Student Competition - 2024 Oct 29

Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Achieves Gold Status

Scranton's Beta Alpha Psi Nu Kappa Chapter of the international honor society gains Gold Chapter status for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Honor Society - 2024 Oct 23

Alexandra Shomali Speaks at President's Gala in N.Y.C.

University of Scranton Presidential Scholar spoke at black-tie gala in New York City that raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 3

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2024 Sep 20

Presidential Scholars attend black-tie gala in New York City

University of Scranton Presidential Scholars attend black-tie gala in New York City that raised a record amount of support for Presidential Scholarships.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Oct 3

Presidential Debate Watch

More than 100 University students with different political affiliations politely and respectfully watched the Presidential Debate together on campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Sep 17

Study Abroad Summer 2024

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Summer 2024 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Sep 9

President's Fellowships for Summer Research

Seven University of Scranton undergraduate students were awarded President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2024.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Aug 27

National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference

Scranton students joined hundreds of students from Jesuit colleges across the country at the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.
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Leadership - 2024 Aug 12

Gift of Life Challenge

University students in Social Media Campaigns Course won third place in the Gift of Life 2024 Students Save Lives College Challenge.
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Student Competition - 2024 Aug 23

Royal Experience Summer Internship Program

Six University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2024.
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Internship - 2024 Aug 21

Donning of the Stole Ceremony

The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2024.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 29

Physics Research Presentation

University undergraduate and graduate students present space physics research at national conferences and meetings.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 Jul 23

Study Abroad Programs Spring 2024

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2024.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jul 22

International Cybercrime Investigation Competition

University students place well at international cybercrime investigation conference competition as part of South Korea study abroad course.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jul 18

International Cybercrime Investigation Competition

University students place well at international cybercrime investigation conference competition.
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Student Competition - 2024 Jul 18

Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference

Four Scranton students won trophies at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Florida.
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Leadership - 2024 Jul 12

Shelby Traver Wins Fulbright Award

Two University of Scranton graduates, Shelby Traver and Adrian Laudani, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2024/2025.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 11

Adrian Laudani Wins Fulbright Award

Two University of Scranton graduates, Shelby Traver and Adrian Laudani, received Fulbright Student Scholarships for 2024/2025.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 11

Class Night Celebration

Dozens of University of Scranton class of 2024 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at this year's Class Night celebration.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 9

Outstanding Graduate Karla Shaffer

Dozens of University of Scranton class of 2024 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at this year's Class Night celebration.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jul 9

Summer Orientation Leaders

Summer orientation sessions began for members of The University of Scranton's class of 2028.
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Leadership - 2024 Jul 1

Spring 2024 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2024 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 27

Fall 2023 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 27

Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Degree Graduates

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2024 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 25

University Honors Program

Twenty-two members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its undergraduate University Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 7

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program

Thirty-five members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 6
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