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Highlights
- Undergraduate Commencement 2009 Remarks: Robert Kapilow
- Undergraduate School Commencement Remarks: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President
- Graduate School Commencement Remarks: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President
- Three University of Scranton Graduates Earn Fulbright Fellowships
Points of Pride
National Recognition
- For 16 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" edition has ranked the University among the 10 top master's universities in the north, the survey's largest and most competitive region. In the 2010 edition, Scranton ranked seventh among "America's Best Colleges" in the North, and was also included in a new ranking of just 80 schools in the nation hailed for a “Strong Commitment to Teaching.” For two consecutive years, Scranton has ranked among just 77 “Top Up-and-Coming Schools,” in the nation.
- The University's MBA program is among the top 15 in the nation for general management according to a national ranking of business schools published by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review.
- For the past eight years, The Princeton Review has included Scranton among its “371 Best Colleges.”
- Scranton is one of only 100 colleges and universities in the nation to be named to Templeton Foundation’s Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges.
- Scranton is among just 119 colleges in the nation named to the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement in 2008.
Press Releases
November 2009
- AIDS Walk supports care for area AIDS patients
- University of Scranton Appoints Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff to the President
- Diversity Fair Showcases the Many Faces of Scranton
- UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Faculty Member Receives Leahy Award
- University of Scranton Photography Club Exhibit
- University of Scranton Faculty Members Receive Award
- University of Scranton Business Club Names Professor of the Year
- The University of Scranton's Green Initiatives Honored
- Remembrance of the Jesuit Martyrs Begins
- Banners Commemorate Jesuit Martyrs
- Best-selling, Investigative Author Discusses Corporate Complicity in the Holocaust
- Public Safety Officer Wins National Scholarship
- Scranton Starts Coat Drive
- Students Organize City Sweep
- The Mental Athlete Discussed at Scranton
October
- Award-winning Author to Speak at The University of Scranton
- Faculty Member Wins Nursing Education Award
- Xbox Project Provides Eye-Opening Experience for University Students
- University Students Earn Service Awards
- Six Named to Board of Trustees at The University of Scranton
- Human Trafficking Discussed at Jesuit Honor Society Lecture
- Film Festival Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall
- University of Scranton Professor Recruiting Subjects
- Scranton Plans to Remember Jesuit Martyrs
- Law, Medical and Graduate School Fair Planned for Area Residents
- Internationally Acclaimed Spouses to Perform at Scranton
- University Dedicates Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny Ballroom
- Scranton Listed Among the Nation's Top Producers of Fulbright Students
- The University of Scranton Sets Open House Dates
- Scranton Makes National Honor Roll for University Civic Partnerships
- Scranton Prepares for Open Houses
- Nurses Impact on Quality of Patient Care Examined
- Art Showcases American Life at Gallery Exhibit
- Schemel Forum Fall Luncheon Series
- The University of Scranton Awards Presidential Scholarships
- Beauty and Elegance in Physics Discussed by Nobel Laureate
- Acclaimed Artists Set to Perform At Scranton
- The University of Scranton Listed Among Nation's Best Business Schools
September 2009
- Award-winning Author to Speak at The University of Scranton
- ‘Most Clever Man in the World' to Talk at Scranton
- The University of Scranton Celebrates the 300th Birthday of Samuel Johnson
- The University of Scranton Names New Faculty Members
- Judges to Discuss Church v. State at Special Schemel Forum Class
- Scranton Audience Listens and Learns Interdependence
- Grant Supports Scranton’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in Rural Areas
- Scranton Takes Largest School Team Award at Race for the Cure
- Interdependence, Legal Bank Robbery, DNA Intrigue and Globalization Discussed in a Day at the University
- Scranton SBDC Agribusiness Program Receives State Star Award
- The University of Scranton Announces New Program Coordinator
- Ann and Leo Moskovitz to Receive the 2009 McGowan Cornerstone Award
- Friends and Family Weekend Planned at Scranton
- The University of Scranton Honors Longtime Faculty Member
- Acclaimed Jazz Artist to Perform at Scranton
- Economist to Discuss When Bubbles Matter at The University of Scranton
- New Titles Published by The University of Scranton Press
- Non-profit Organizations Seeking Volunteers Needed
August 2009
- Incoming Class Sets Numerous Records at Scranton
- Fall Exhibits, Plays, Performances and Programs
- Research Studies Effects of Smartphone on Information Literacy
- Scenic Scranton Packaged for Display at Gallery Exhibit
- University of Scranton Awards President’s Fellowships to Students
- Sixteen Receive Faculty Promotions
- Interdependence Day Performance At Scranton
- Overflow Crowd Welcomes Class of 2013 at Convocation
- Scranton Scores Strongly in U.S. News Rankings
- Schemel Forum Advisory Committee
- Foreign Languages Professor Receives Prestigious Fulbright
- Research on Antioxidants Found in Snack Foods and Cereal Presented
- More National Recognition for Scranton
- University of Scranton President's Business Council to Honor John A. Walsh
- University Student Rides Office Fan Craze
- Bestselling Author to Be Honored at New Student Convocation
- Schemel Forum Fall Schedule
- University of Success Opening
July 2009
- Faculty Awarded Summer Research Grants
- Scranton Listed Among Nation's Best 371 Colleges
- Residents Can Experience University for a Day
- Alumni Plan Golf Outing
- Green Living Designed by Seventh Graders
- Workshop Slated for Youth Soccer Coaches
- Memorandum of Understanding Signed
- Scranton's Mulberry Street Improvement Project Plan Submitted to City Council
- Conference on Disability set at the University of Scranton
- University of Scranton Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
June 2009
- Physical Therapy Students Raise Funds for Hope for Haiti
- Scranton's First DPT International Graduate
- Graduates Commissioned at Scranton
- Handbell Concerts Slated at The University of Scranton
- Local Student Receives Award from American Chemical Society
- Dean's List Announced for Spring 2009
- University of Scranton Participates in Veterans Education Program
- Six Centuries of Teaching Excellence
- Schemel Forum Presents National Issues Forum
May 2009
- Outstanding Graduates of Class of 2009 Recognized
- Follett and University of Scranton Celebrate 40 Year Partnership
- Quick Facts: University of Scranton Commencement 2009
- The University of Scranton Confers Graduate Degrees
- The University of Scranton Conducts Undergraduate Commencement
- Follett Contributes to University of Scranton Capital Campaign
- Scranton SIFE Team Advances to National Competition
- Scranton Funds New Fence for Connell Park
- Grant Funds Solar-Powered Energy System on Madison Avenue
- University of Scranton Commencement 2009
- Unified Science Center Quick Facts
- Science Center Committee
- University Breaks Ground on New Science Center
- Seven Students Put in a Combined 3,000 Hours of Community Service
- Four to Receive Honorary Degrees from Scranton
- Wyoming Seminary/PAI Civic Symphony Orchestra to Perform at Scranton
- Twelve to Receive O'Hara Award
April 2009
- DeNaples Center Receives Certification
- University of Scranton Student Makes USA TODAY’s National Academic Team
- University of Scranton May Calendar of Events
- Jewish Life in Small Town America to be Topic at University of Scranton Lecture
- University Partners with Moses Taylor for Georgian Initiative
- Student Becomes Scranton's Seventh Goldwater Scholar in Seven Years
- Scranton Celebrates 26th World Premiere Performance
- Columbia University Organist to Perform at The University of Scranton
- Symposium Will Explore Challenges of Health Care Reform
- String Orchestra to Perform
- Classical Music Conductor, Composer to Deliver Commencement Address
- Scranton Names CASE Professor of the Year
- Grant Funds Alperin Center Renovations
- Scranton Businesses Showcase Green Products During Earth Week 2009
- Integration Bee Helps High School Students Prepare for AP Test
- Immigration Paradox Discussed at Scranton's Spring Henry George Lecture
- Sustainability Lessons Lead Scranton's Earth Week Events
March 2009
- Internationally Renowned Soprano, Harpsichordist to Perform at Scranton
- Schemel Forum Announces Luncheon Series, Concert
- Sustainability Lessons Lead Scranton's Earth Week Events
- Information Sessions Set for Graduate and Undergraduate Adult Programs
- Scranton's MBA Program Ranked Among Top 15 in Nation
- Students Win Nurse Challenge
- Two to Receive Ignatian Awards from the University of Scranton
- Diehl, Farinacci Perform at Scranton
- University Students and Faculty Work to Reconfigure XBOX for Disabled Teen
- Medical Alumni Symposium At The University of Scranton
- Businesses Can Showcase Green Efforts During Earth Week Events in City
- College Mentoring Pilot Program for Female High School Students Begins at Scranton
- Area High School Students to Compete at Kane Competition
- University of Scranton Yearbooks Now Online
- PNC Breakfast
- Students Named to "Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges"
- Volunteers and Donations Sought for Weinberg Memorial Library Book & Plant Sale
- Players Meet Playwright
- UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2009
- Chronicle Ad Campaign
- Exhibit Shows Work of Architect Who Helped to “Build Scranton”
- University of Scranton Events Week of Feb 22
- University of Scranton Participates in National Sportsmanship Day.
- Free Financial Aid Application Assistance Offered to Area Residents
- Students and Teachers Receive Rose Kelly Awards
- Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Dinner Planned at The University of Scranton
- The University of Scranton Sponsors Second Conference on Women and History in NEPA
January 2009
- University of Scranton to Host Theatrical Work Celebrating African-American Women
- The University of Scranton Announces Spring 2009 Events
- Free Income Tax Assistance Service Being Offered at the University of Scranton
- Basketball Coach Mike Strong Records Career Win 700
- Grammy Award Winner to Present "Love Songs" at the University of Scranton
- Students Recognized for Academic Achievement at the University of Scranton
- UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- University of Scranton Nationally Recognized for Community Engagement
- National Survey of Student Engagement Shows Strong Performance by Scranton
- Events Mark National Sportsmanship Day
- Scranton to host exhibit of Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
- Donations and Volunteers Sought for Book Sale
- Internet2 Symposium Set at University of Scranton
December 2008
- Sons-St-Partick-Corcoran Scholarship
- The University of Scranton Students Win Awards at European Union Simulation
- Professor of American Literature Honored by Emerson Society
- The University of Scranton to Host Financial Aid Workshop
- University of Scranton Awarded Grant to Capture and Transfer Knowledge of Retiring Baby Boomers
- Schemel Forum Announces Upcoming Classes
- The University of Scranton Historian Researches Medieval "Pardons of Syon Abbey"
- University of Scranton Receives Donation for Scholarship
- University of Scranton Business Club Names Professor of the Year
- High-School-Students-Entrepreneurs-Day
November 2008
- University of Scranton to Host Student Concerts
- Aquinas-Web
- Dean-No-1-Advertising-Authors
- The University of Scranton Bestows Annual John L. Earl Award
- Wyoming-Seminary-PAI-Civic-Symphony
- Scranton Recognized for HR Pass Rate
- University of Scranton Press Announces New Publications
- University of Scranton Alumni Club to Host Christmas Reception
- The University of Scranton to Host Holiday Concerts
- University of Scranton Announces Three Appointments
- University of Scranton Library Sponsors Annual Raffle
- Scranton Listed Among the Nation’s Top Producers of Fulbright Scholars
- University of Scranton Dedicates Spaces in Brennan Hall
- Cause and Impact of Credit Crisis Explained At University of Scranton Forum
- Mosaic Reveals America’s Immigration History
October 2008
- Jewish Ethics Professor to Lecture
- Veterans’ Issues Explored at Conference
- University of Scranton Hosts Book Signing and Talk by History Professor
- Feature Film Festival on East Germany and Latin America
- Choir to Take Part in “Generations Sing!”
- University of Scranton Concert Choir to Take Part in “Generations Sing!”
- “Heroic Leadership” Discussed at The University of Scranton
- University of Scranton Offers Basketball Coaching Workshop
- The University of Scranton Kania School of Management Listed Among Nation’s Best Business Schools
- Lecture at The University of Scranton to Address Bioethics in Health Professions Education
- University of Scranton to Host Law, Medical and Graduate School Fair
- University of Scranton to Host Graduate and Adult Information Sessions
- Performance Music at The University of Scranton
- Architect of "Multiple Intelligences Theory" to Speak at Scranton
- Bat Symposium to Draw Scientists Worldwide
- The University of Scranton Sets Open House Dates
- One of Thailand’s Most Famous Western Performers Returns to Scranton
September 2008
- University of Scranton Awards Presidential Scholarships
- Local Resident Appointed Executive Director of Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign
- Influence of Hip-Hop Discussed at The University of Scranton
- University of Scranton Dedicates New Green on Campus
- Mass of the Holy Spirit, August 28, 2008 -- Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
- Harvard Economist to Discuss Macroeconomic Disasters at The University of Scranton
- Veterans Issues to be Discussed at Conference and Town Meeting
- Five Named to Board of Trustees at The University of Scranton
- University of Scranton Appoints Vice President of Human Resources
- University of Scranton Dedicates Christopher and Margaret Condron Hall
- “Secret of the Holy Grail” To be Discussed at Lecture
