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Area residents were among The University of Scranton graduates honored for academic achievement at its post-baccalaureate commencement held on campus May 31.

Area residents were among The University of Scranton graduates honored for academic achievement at its post-baccalaureate commencement held on campus May 31.

Area residents were among The University of Scranton graduates honored for academic achievement at its post-baccalaureate commencement held on campus May 31.

Area residents were among The University of Scranton graduates honored for academic achievement at its post-baccalaureate commencement held on campus May 31.

University of Scranton graduates were honored for academic achievement at its post-baccalaureate commencement held on campus May 31.

Graduate and undergraduate students were selected as The University of Scranton's 2014 Library Research Prize winners. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of the methods of research and the information gathering process, and use of library resources, tools, and services.

University of Scranton students took first and second place honors in competitions at the 2014 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference, which was held recently at Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J.

Christine Panzitta, a junior secondary education/history major, and Caroline Swift, an MBA student with a concentration in operations management, were selected as The University of Scranton's 2014 Library Research Prize winners. The University's Weinberg Memorial Library inaugurated the prize in 2011 to recognize excellence in research projects that show evidence of significant knowledge of the methods of research and the information gathering process, and use of library resources, tools, and se

University of Scranton students took first and second place honors in competitions at the 2014 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 2 Student Activities Conference, which was held recently at Rowan University, Glassboro, N.J.

University of Scranton student Jillian Garzon was selected to receive one of just 16 American Advertising Federation Stickell Internships for the summer of 2014. She was chosen from a competitive pool of candidates nominated by American Advertising Federation college chapters from across the country.

University of Scranton students were inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honor Society for sociology students.

Forty-two University of Scranton students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities.

University of Scranton students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology.

University of Scranton students were inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society for education.

University of Scranton students were inducted into Phi Alpha Theta the international honor society for history.

University of Scranton students were inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors.

The University of Scranton conferred 48 doctor of physical therapy degrees and 668 master's degrees at its post-baccalaureate commencement on May 31 in the Byron Recreation Complex. Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM, president and CEO of St. Joseph's Center in Scranton, was the principal speaker at the Jesuit university's graduate school commencement. She also received an honorary degree from the University at the ceremony.

Four University of Scranton graduates were selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Four University of Scranton graduates were selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2014-2015 academic year.

The University of Scranton conferred nearly 900 bachelor's and associate degree at its undergraduate commencement June 1 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Graduates of the Jesuit university included three recipients of prestigious Fulbright scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, served as the principal speaker and received an honorary degree from the University at the ceremony.

Four University of Scranton graduates were selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Four University of Scranton graduates were selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Area residents were among the 42 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities, at a ceremony held recently on campus. The Scranton chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu was founded in 1943 and is the oldest honor society at The University of Scranton. Juniors, seniors and graduate students who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership. The following area students were inducted into the honor society:

Area residents are among the 31 University of Scranton education majors who will serve as student teachers during the spring semester at 24 schools in 13 school districts, which include Old Forge, Pittston Area, Abington Heights, Diocese of Scranton, Valley View, Mid Valley, Riverside, Scranton, Forest City, Dunmore, Wayne Highlands, North Pocono and Lakeland.

The University of Scranton has announced it's Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2013 fall semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean's List. The list includes students from the Jesuit university's College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. More than 1,380 students were named to the 2013 fall semester Dean's List, including the following area residents.

Local residents were among the officers named to student clubs and organizations at The University of Scranton for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Area resident are among the 21 University of Scranton education majors who will serve as student teachers during the fall semester at 14 schools in nine school districts, which include Abington Heights, Bear Creek, Carbondale, Dunmore, Forest City, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View and Wayne Highlands. Following is a list of local students who are serving as student teachers during the fall semester.

Local students are among the just 50 orientation assistants at The University of Scranton. Orientation assistants help assimilate incoming students to college life during sessions held for freshmen and their families during the summer. The following area residents were named as orientation assistants at the Jesuit university.

Area residents were among the 14 University of Scranton graduates who will work for long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations in states throughout the country after graduation. Organizations and programs include Teach for America and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. The following local residents committed to long-term service projects.

Local residnets were among the 137 University of Scranton students who completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders program during the 2012-2013 academic year. The program is a series of weekly workshops for students to develop and enhance leadership skills at the Jesuit university. The program focuses on communication, social change and leadership style. Local students completing the program are listed below.