The University of Scranton

Nearly 900 University of Scranton students were conferred bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement on May 27 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Graduates included recipients of some of the nation's most prestigious scholarships, including the Truman Scholarship, the Goldwater Scholarship and two Fulbright scholarships. Graduates represented 15 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. Majors with the most graduates in 2012 are nursing, communication, biology, accounting, exercise science, and counseling and human services. Sister Patricia Eck, C.B.S., congregation leader of the Sisters of Bon Secours and chairperson of Bon Secours, Inc./Bon Secours Ministries Board of Directors, served as the principal speaker at The University of Scranton's 2012 undergraduate commencement. She also received an honorary degree from the University. "What a great day it is to graduate - Pentecost," said Sr. Eck to the nearly 9,000 in attendance at the undergraduate ceremony. "As you go into the world, you have God's assurance that the Spirit is with you. If you remember nothing from this day, and this is a good possibility, remember that God's Spirit is always with you. No matter what, God's Spirit is always with you." In addition to the remarks by Sr. Eck, University of Scranton President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., addressed the graduates and their guests. This was Father Quinn's first undergraduate commencement ceremony as president of the University. "You were challenged to make Ignatius' charge, to love and serve in all things, your own," Father Quinn said. "This is the value-added of a Scranton education, and for this we and the faculty are rightly proud. Remember, you are sons and daughters of The University of Scranton forever." A complete list of graduates and program of speakers can be seen at www.scranton.edu. Area residents receiving a bachelor's degree from The University of Scranton are:

Several local students were recently inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the national honor society for philosophy at The University of Scranton. Membership requires a major or minor in philosophy as well as excellence in philosophy works. Induction is based on nomination and voting results of philosophy faculty and current members of the society. Students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several area residents were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Founded in 1931, this organization has chapters in 1,054 colleges and universities in all 50 states. The Jesuit university's chapter was installed in 1969. For membership, students must major or minor in psychology, ranking in the top 35th percentile of their class and maintain superior scholarship in psychology. The following area residents were inducted into the honor society.

Several local students were recently inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national honor society for counseling and human services at The University of Scranton. The University's chapter recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate students majoring in counseling and human services. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several local students were recently inducted into Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national honor society in physical education founded in 1913. The Jesuit university's chapter, Zeta Gamma, was chartered in May 2004 and recognizes exercise science majors in their junior year who have achieved an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0, and a 3.25 average in exercise science courses. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Local residents were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in history founded in 1921. The Jesuit university's Mu Rho chapter was established in 1967. For membership, students must have completed 12-credits in history and have a grade point average of 3.33 of above in history and have an overall rank within the top 35% of his or her class. Area residents inducted into the honor society are as follows.

Several area residents were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society for education. The Sigma Chi chapter was installed at the Jesuit university in 1992. It joins more than 500 chapters around the world in fidelity to four cherished ideals: humanity, science, service and toil. The following area residents were inducted into the honor society.

Several area residents were among the students at The University of Scranton inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda,the national honor society to encourage scholarship and leadership among adult students in continuing higher education. The Alpha Upsilon chapter was installed at the Jesuit university in 1972. The following local students were inducted into the honor society.

Area students were among the 39 sophomores accepted into The University of Scranton's Honors Program. The Jesuit university's Honors Program enforces the tradition of excellence and personal development by challenging exceptional students with independent work and intense engagement with facility and their peers. This prestigious program is designed to increase the student's intellectual skills, self-reliance and personal accountability. The program requires each student to complete yearlong comprehensive research, creative or independent project. Area students accepted into The University of Scranton's Honors Program are:

Several local students were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Omega Beta Sigma, the women's business honor society. Founded at the Jesuit university in 1982, this organization is for students who major or minor in business, have at least sophomore standing, and have a grade point average of 3.25. The following area residents were inducted into the honor society.

Several area residents were among The University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics. Inductees must be mathematics majors in their junior or senior year with an overall grade point average of 3.33 and a 3.50 average in mathematics. Biomathematics majors who meet the criteria can be nominated. The Jesuit university's chapter was installed in February 1973. The following area residents were inducted into the honor society.

Local residents were among the 175 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the national honor society of freshmen, at a ceremony held recently on campus. Inductees are full-time students maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or above who rank in the top 20 percent of their class. Following is a list of local students inducted into the freshmen honor society at the Jesuit university.

Area residents were among the 59 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 and seniors who have distinguished themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service are eligible for membership. The following area students were inducted into the honor society:

More than 70 University of Scranton students participated in alternative spring break trips in March that allowed them to work with the homeless, former gang members, children with disabilities, and others in need through service agencies throughout the country. Students volunteered at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago, Ill.; St. Michaels Association for Special Education, St. Michaels, Ariz.; Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) Northwest in Spokane, Wash.; Young People Who Care, Inc., in Frenchville; the McKenna Center in Washington, D.C.; WorkFest in the Appalachian region of Kentucky; Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Calif.; Francis Corps in Syracuse, N.Y.; and the Providence Center in Philadelphia. The following local students participated at the locations listed:

The University of Scranton has announced it's Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2011 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 1,420 students were named to fall 2011 semester Dean's List, including the following area residents.

Local residents were among the 34 graduate students of The University of Scranton who were honored for their academic achievements at the College of Graduate and Continuing Education commencement ceremonies. The Jesuit university conferred a record 700 master's degrees and 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy at the ceremony.

The University of Scranton has announced its Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2011 spring semester. Students at the Jesuit university 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 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 1,450 students were named to the Dean's List, including the following list of area residents.

The University of Scranton conferred more than 970 bachelor's and associate's degrees at its undergraduate commencement on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. University of Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., served as principal speaker at the ceremony. "My friends in the Class of 2011, your education here at Scranton introduced you to high ideals and aspirations," said Father Pilarz in his remarks. "Yours is a formation that elicits great desires - desires that direct your days and works to the glory of God and the well-being of humankind." At commencement, honorary degrees from Scranton were presented to Freda Adler, Ph.D., director of the Master of Science Program in Criminology and visiting professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania; Carl J. Kuehner, University of Scranton alumnus, former chair of its board of trustees, and co-founder of Hope for Haiti; and Msgr. Andrew Martin, president emeritus of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, N.J. The University of Scranton's undergraduate class of 2011 included four recipients of Fulbright scholarships - the U.S. Government's premier scholarship program for overseas graduate study, teaching and research - and two recipients of Goldwater scholarships - the nation's most coveted scholarship program for science, engineering and mathematics. Graduates represented 16 states including Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Majors with the most graduates were biology, exercise science, communication, nursing, psychology, elementary education, marketing and accounting. In his address, Father Pilarz told graduates the Jesuit education they received at Scranton was "so much more than the accumulation of information." "... (T)he word education, as we commonly use it, doesn't really capture what happens on this sacred ground. Your time here has been formative, transformative. A word inscribed on the statue of St. Ignatius on campus expresses it best - metanoia - a time of turning. Turning toward new ideas, new methodologies, new paradigms, and, most importantly, new people," said Father Pilarz. "Take time to count the ways in which you are different than you were four years ago. Take stock of the new you - the person who was been shaped in ways subtle and dramatic, the person who now welcomes what is to come." The commencement marked the last public appearance by Father Pilarz as the 24th president of The University of Scranton. He will begin service as president of Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., this summer. The following local residents earned degrees from Scranton.

The University of Scranton conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 master's degrees, both of which are records for the Jesuit university, at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony held in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus on May 28. "Your going forth from The University of Scranton today is a summation of sorts, a beginning," said Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, in his address to the graduates. "The effect lies ahead, budding toward radiance. The gospel of light is handed on to you. You're being ignited for the world's well-being and the greater glory of God is Scranton's highest hope." Scranton's graduate degree recipients represent 38 states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Master's degree programs with the most graduates include curriculum and instruction, educational administration, occupational therapy and MBA. The degrees were conferred by Father Pilarz to candidates presented by W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education, The following list of local students earned graduate degrees at Scranton.

The University of Scranton conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 master's degrees, both of which are records for the Jesuit university, at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony held in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus on May 28. "Your going forth from The University of Scranton today is a summation of sorts, a beginning," said Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., president of The University of Scranton, in his address to the graduates. "The effect lies ahead, budding toward radiance. The gospel of light is handed on to you. You're being ignited for the world's well-being and the greater glory of God is Scranton's highest hope." Scranton's graduate degree recipients represent 38 states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Master's degree programs with the most graduates include curriculum and instruction, educational administration, occupational therapy and MBA. The degrees were conferred by Father Pilarz to candidates presented by W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education, The following list of local students earned degrees at Scranton.

University of Scranton students recently completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders II program, which is a yearlong series of sessions for students dedicated to building leadership skills. Throughout the year, participants plan and execute projects dedicated to advocacy and change. Local students completing the program are listed below.

The University of Scranton students recently completed the Scranton Emerging Leaders program, which is a series of weekly workshops for nominated students dedicated to developing and enhancing leadership skills, at the Jesuit university. The program focuses on communication, social change and leadership style. Local students completing the program are listed below.

Several local students were recently inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national health preprofessional honor society at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Local residents were among just 59 undergraduate students at The University of Scranton who have been included in the 2011 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory selected students as national outstanding leaders, based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. A list of local students from the Jesuit university named to Who's Who follows.

Several local students attending The University of Scranton were recently inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor society for advertising. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several local students were recently inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor society for communication majors at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several local students were recently inducted into Alpha Mu Gamma the national honor society for world languages at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several local students were recently inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, a national honor society for theology and religious studies at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

Several local students were recently inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society in economics at The University of Scranton. The students inducted into the honor society at the Jesuit university are as follows:

The University of Scranton has announced its Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2010 spring 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 College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. A total of 1,431students were named to the Dean's List, including the following list of area residents.