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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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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

Business Leadership Honors Program

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 4

Business Honors Program

Eleven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2024 Jun 4

Magis Honors Program

Seven members of the University's class of 2024 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2024 May 30

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Seven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2024 May 22

Long Term Service

Mitchell Sporing of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 committed to post-graduation long-term service through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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Community Service - 2024 May 23

Scranton Conducts Undergraduate Commencement

The University of Scranton conferred more than 775 bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 19.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 465 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony May 19.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

Annalisa Mechanick Chosen for Highly-Selective Program

Annalisa Mechanick was among the four students in the world selected for the Institute of Management Accountants' (IMA) 2023-2024 "Jimmie Smith" Student Leadership Experience.
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Leadership - 2024 May 16

Advertising Award Ceremony

University students were recognized at American Advertising Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania Award Ceremony.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 14

Sarah Boyle Chosen for Highly-Selective Program

Sarah Boyle was among the four students in the world selected for the Institute of Management Accountants' (IMA) 2023-2024 "Jimmie Smith" Student Leadership Experience.
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Leadership - 2024 May 16

Nursing Challenge

Nursing students win the 18th annual Jeffery Allan Walp Student Nurse Challenge that poses questions like the nursing licensure exam.
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Student Competition - 2024 May 15

National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 7

International Studies Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Iota Rho, the international honor society for international studies.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 2

Chemistry Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 2

Students Medal at Pennsylvania FBLA Competition

Scranton students medal at Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference and advance to national FBLA conference this summer.
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Student Competition - 2024 May 1
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