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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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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

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

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

Students Present Space Physics Research

University students present space physics research at national conferences and workshops.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Aug 15

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

University of Scranton Student Projects Included in NASA Launch

Four University of Scranton students participated in NASA's rocket launch of about 60 experiment devices built by college students.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Aug 9

Students Advance to Final Four in National Contest

Scranton accounting students advanced to the final four national championship for Institute of Management Accountants Case Competition.
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Academic competition - 2022 Aug 4

Donning of the Stole Ceremony

The University of Scranton held its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony, honoring members of its class of 2022.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jul 25

Class of 2022 Graduates Choose Long Term Service

Ten members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 committed to post-graduation long-term service projects.
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Community Service - 2022 Jul 6

University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.

University of Scranton class of 2022 graduates were recognized for academic excellence, leadership and service at Class Night.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 22

Spring 2022 Dean's List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the 2022 spring semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 17

Fall 2021 Dean's List Additions

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 16

Outstanding Master's and Doctoral Graduates Awarded

The University of Scranton recognized outstanding master's and doctoral degree graduates at its 2022 commencement events.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 3

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program Graduates

Twenty-nine members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 2

Class of 2022 Honors Program Graduates

Thirty-three members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its undergraduate Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 1

Class of 2022 Graduates of Magis Honors Program

Five members of the University's class of 2022 graduated from the Jesuit school's Magis Honors Program in STEM.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

2022 Business Leadership Honors Program Graduates

Fifteen members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Leadership Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

Business Honors Program Graduates

Twenty members of The University of Scranton's class of 2022 graduated from its Business Honors Program.
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Academic Award - 2022 May 31

University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement

The University of Scranton conferred more than 850 bachelor's degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 21.
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Graduation - 2022 May 26

Scranton Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

Eight members of the University's class of 2022 were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.
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Military Achievement - 2022 May 31

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 - 2022 May 26

Crysta O'Donnell Receives Fulbright Award

Crysta O'Donnell of The University of Scranton's class of 2022, received Fulbright awards for 2022/2023.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 25

Peter Amicucci Receives Fulbright Award

Peter Amicucci of The University of Scranton's class of 2022, received Fulbright awards for 2022/2023.
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Scholarship - 2022 May 25

Marketing Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society for marketing.
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Sports - 2022 May 3

Chemistry Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national honorary chemical society.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 3

National Jesuit Honor Society

University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society.
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Honor Society - 2022 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 - 2022 Apr 29
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