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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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Published Research Articles Recognized by the Institute of Management Accountants

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) nationally recognized research articles by accounting doctoral students, alumni and professor.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Aug 4

Honor Society Awarded Highest Chapter Status

The University's Nu Kappa chapter of the Beta Alpha Psi honor society achieved Superior Chapter status for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Honor Society - 2023 Aug 3

Long Term Service

Nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2023 Jul 27

Donning of the Stole Ceremony

The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2023.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Jul 25

Outstanding Graduate Awards

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2023 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 18

Class Night 2023

University of Scranton class of 2023 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 17

Isaiah Livelsberger Received Fulbright Award

Isaiah Livelsberger of the class of 2022 has been awarded a competitive 2023-2024 Fulbright grant.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 6

Elise Westhafer Wins Fulbright Award

University of Scranton graduate Elise Westhafer of the class of 2023 awarded competitive Fulbright grant.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jul 6

Spring 2023 Dean's List

Students named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2023 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 30

Fall 2022 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 30

Class of 2023 Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Undergraduate Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 29

Class of 2023 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Seven members of the University's class of 2023 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 28

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Forty-two members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 27

Class of 2023 Business Honors Program Graduates

Sixteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 26

2023 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Seventeen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 graduated from its Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Honors List - 2023 Jun 22

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Eleven members of The University of Scranton's class of 2023 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2023 Jun 15

University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The University of Scranton conferred more than 500 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduation - 2023 May 22

Students to Become Common Home Corps Leaders

Three University of Scranton students were selected to join the national Common Home Corps program.
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Leadership - 2023 May 17

University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduation - 2023 May 22

National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 8

Taegan Mills Recognized for Volunteer Service

University of Scranton sophomore Taegan Mills earned the President's Volunteer Service Award Bronze Medal.
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Volunteer - 2023 May 8

Student Scholars Celebrated at Scranton

Nearly 100 students presented 80 research projects at The University of Scranton's Celebration of Student Scholars.
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Research / Grant - 2023 May 8

Cyber Forensic Competition

For third consecutive year, University of Scranton students won the national Cyber Forensic Student Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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Student Competition - 2023 May 3

Marketing Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 4

Business Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 3

Communication Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Epsilon Alpha, the honor society for communication students.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 2

Philosophy Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Sigma Tau, the international honor society for students of philosophy.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 2

Political Science Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society in political science.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 1

Chemistry Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society.
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Honor Society - 2023 Apr 28

Social Science Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science.
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Honor Society - 2023 Apr 27
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