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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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Counseling and Human Services Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the national human services honor society.
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Honor Society - 2023 Apr 3

English Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honor society in English.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 31

Spring Break Service Trip

University of Scranton students participate in spring break service trips to Kentucky, Missouri and California.
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Community Service - 2023 Mar 29

Kinesiology Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national honor society in kinesiology.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 29

Mathematics Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honor society for mathematics majors.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 27

Psychology Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 23

Foreign Languages Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Mu Gamma, the national honor society for students of foreign languages. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1973.
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Honor Society - 2023 Mar 15

Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival Performers

Four University of Scranton Performance Music students participated in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival, March 10-12.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Mar 20

Charles Csaszar of Hopewell Junction Selected for Elite Leadership Program

Scranton graduate student Charles Csaszar among just three in the work chosen to participate in a highly-selective leadership experience.
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Leadership - 2023 Feb 22

Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2023

University of Scranton students study abroad during the Intersession 2023 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Feb 17

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

University undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.
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Achievement (Other) - 2023 Feb 9

Institute of Internal Auditors Doctoral Dissertation Awards

Two University of Scranton accounting Ph.D. program students won national Institute of Internal Auditors doctoral dissertation awards.
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Academic Award - 2023 Feb 2

Fall 2022 Dean's List

The University of Scranton announces more than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2022 fall semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 24

Spring 2022 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 24

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Fall 2022

University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Fall 2022 semester.
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Study Abroad - 2023 Jan 11

Rose Kelly Awards

The University recognized students and their elementary high school teachers, who they credit for contributing to their success.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jan 9

Frank O'Hara Awards

University of Scranton students received esteemed Frank O'Hara awards in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement.
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Academic Award - 2023 Jan 4

University of Scranton Students Earn Distinguished Military Status

Six members of The University of Scranton's ROTC class of 2023 have earned Distinguished Military Graduate designation by the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2022 Nov 22

Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars

Five University of Scranton students named as Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.
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Scholarship - 2022 Nov 30

Kelly Nee of Hopatcong at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton

University of Scranton students serve as student ambassadors during BBC World News international broadcast on the U.S. election from campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 18

Edward Fargis at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton

University of Scranton students serve as student ambassadors during BBC World News international broadcast on the U.S. election from campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 18

Alexander Nunez at BBC World News Broadcast from Scranton

University of Scranton students serve as student ambassadors during BBC World News international broadcast on the U.S. election from campus.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 18

Students Take on Project with Homeboy Industries

Business Leadership Honors Program students gain experience consulting for largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world.
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Community Service - 2022 Nov 3

Class of 2026 Students of Magis Honors Program

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2026 entered the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Nov 1

Incoming Students Joining Scranton's Business Honors Program

Twenty-seven members of The University of Scranton's incoming class of 2026 entered the Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program.
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Academic Excellence - 2022 Oct 27

Scranton Names Class of 2026 Presidential Scholars

Fifteen students from The University of Scranton class of 2026 have been awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
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Scholarship - 2022 Oct 13

Veronica Romanek of Hampton Awarded National Scholarship

University of Scranton student Veronica Romanek '23 was awarded highly-competitive $25,000 Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) scholarship.
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Scholarship - 2022 Oct 13

Royal Experience Summer Internship Program

Six University of Scranton students participated in the Royal Experience Summer Internship Program for 2022.
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Internship - 2022 Sep 7

Future Nurse Anesthetists Begin Clinical Rotations

The University of Scranton held a capping ceremony for members of its 2024 graduate nurse anesthetist program.
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Milestone Badge - 2022 Sep 1

Education Majors Serve as Student Teachers

University undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at nine local schools this semester.
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Business/professional - 2022 Oct 3
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