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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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Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars

Five University of Scranton students named as Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.
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Scholarship - 2023 Nov 9

Class of 2027 Students Begin Magis Honors Program

Thirteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2027 entered the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Honors Program - 2023 Nov 2

Incoming Students Joining Scranton's Business Honors Program

Thirty-two members of The University of Scranton's incoming class of 2027 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Honors Program - 2023 Nov 2

Scranton Names Class of 2027 Presidential Scholars

National merit scholars, valedictorians and salutatorians are among The University of Scranton's nine class of 2027 Presidential Scholarship recipients.
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Sports - 2023 Oct 16

Students Participated in Summer Internships and Research Projects

Department of Physics and Engineering students participated in elite summer internships, as well as with advanced space weather research projects on campus with Scranton professors, through research programs offered with the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) Laboratory at Virginia Tech and through NASA.
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Internship - 2023 Oct 11

Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses during Summer 2023

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Summer 2023 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Sep 21

Students Study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan

University of Scranton students studied Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan this summer with scholarship support they received.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Sep 18

Scranton Cadets Travel World for Leadership Training

Ten members of The University of Scranton's ROTC program participated in selective summer leadership training initiatives.
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Leadership - 2023 Sep 6

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University undergraduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at ten local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2023 Sep 14

National Jesuit 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 - 2023 Aug 18

Royal Experience 2023

Seven University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2023.
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Internship - 2023 Aug 17

Summer 2023 Research Fellowships

Nine University of Scranton undergraduate students were awarded President's Fellowships for Summer Research in 2023.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Aug 15

Orientation Leaders for Class of 2027

The University of Scranton summer orientation sessions for members of its class of 2027, their parents and guardians.
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Leadership - 2023 Aug 10

Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2023

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2023
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Study Abroad - 2023 Aug 14

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association Awarded Gold Chapter Honors

The University's chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association was awarded Gold Chapter Honors.
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Academic Award - 2023 Aug 8

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

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

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

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
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