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Center for Workforce Development

The University of Scranton has started construction of a nearly 80,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, located on the 300 block of Madison Avenue. 

The four-story building will include specialized laboratories, training and education spaces and will be home to two academic departments, student health and wellness. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025.

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University of Scranton officially broke ground for new four-story, roughly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach at a ceremony on April 8. From left are: Laura Gilette-Mills, Hemmler and Camayd architects; University trustees John P. (JP) Sweeney and Vincent Reilly, Esq., chair; John Norcross, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Scranton; Ed Steinmetz, senior vice president for finance and administration; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton; U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright; University student Maria Manno, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Blue Bell; Lauren Rivera, J.D., M.Ed., vice president for student life and dean of students; Michael Jenkins, Ph.D., professor and chair of the University’s Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology; and Ken Ruby, Hemmler and Camayd architects.
April 08, 2024

Groundbreaking for Building with Groundbreaking Potential
University of Scranton officially broke ground for new four-story, roughly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach at a ceremony on April 8. From left are: Laura Gilette-Mills, Hemmler and Camayd architects; University trustees John P. (JP) Sweeney and Vincent Reilly, Esq., chair; John Norcross, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Scranton; Ed Steinmetz, senior vice president for finance and administration; Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton; U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright; University student Maria Manno, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major from Blue Bell; Lauren Rivera, J.D., M.Ed., vice president for student life and dean of students; Michael Jenkins, Ph.D., professor and chair of the University’s Department of Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Sociology; and Ken Ruby, Hemmler and Camayd architects.

Scranton breaks ground for building designed for ‘groundbreaking’ development of collaborations between the University and the greater Scranton community.

April 09, 2024

Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., The University of Scranton’s 21st President Dies

The 21st president of The University of Scranton, Rev. William J. Byron, S.J., H’84, passed away at the age of 96.

April 09, 2024

U.S. News Ranks Scranton Graduate Programs Among Best

Three University of Scranton graduate programs ranked in the top 30 nationally in U.S. News 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools listing.

April 09, 2024

Scranton Professor Leads NASA-Selected Eclipse Study

A NASA-selected, ham-radio-leveraged eclipse research project of Scranton physics professor Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., spanned the globe in coverage.

April 10, 2024

Student Government Seeks Street Sweep Volunteers

All are invited to join The University of Scranton Student Government for their biannual Street Sweep Event Saturday, April 13.

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April 14, 2024

Preview Day for Accepted Students

Accepted Students and their families are invited to explore campus and learn more about what interests them most - all in a warm and welcoming setting.The schedule for...

April 15, 2024

Environmental Art Show Opening Event - An Artist Talk with Theresa O’Connor

Join us for the opening of the Environmental Art Show and An Artist Talk with Theresa O’Connor, Artist and Gallery Director of the AFA Gallery - Monday, April...

April 18, 2024

Hayes Family Competition

Apr. 18     8:30 a.m. Hayes Family Competition in physics and engineering for high school students. Byron Complex. Registration required. Call 570-941-7509 or email <a...

April 18, 2024

Evening of Environmental Science

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April 18, 2024

Liva Arts Company Musical

To reserve tickets for this year’s performance of "Children of Eden," please use https://livaartscompany.ludus.com. FREE admission for undergraduate...

April 19, 2024

Liva Arts Company Musical

To reserve tickets for this year’s performance of "Children of Eden," please use https://livaartscompany.ludus.com. FREE admission for undergraduate...

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