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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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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

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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