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On the Commons
A Message from the President
As the Jesuit poet Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., said so well, “Nothing is so beautiful as Spring.” It is a time of promise and new beginnings. In the spring issue of The Scranton Journal, we strive to capture the enterprising spirit that is at work on our campus and in the lives of our alumni.
Los Angeles: The Ideal Classroom
The University's one-of-a-kind interdisciplinary intersession course takes students outside their comfort zone while visiting Los Angeles, Calif.
Entrepreneurship: Seizing Your Opportunities
The University's new entrepreneurship minor teaches students to think critically and identify business possibilities.
Scranton Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Coeducation
This year The University of Scranton celebrates the 40th anniversary of female students studying and living on campus.
Why I Picked Scranton
Mary Ellen Taggart Ford ’76, Karen Pennington, Ph.D.’76, G’83, and Carolyn Schumacher Esgro ’76, G’81 discuss what led them to Scranton 40 years ago, shortly after the University's decision to go coed.
University News
The following news items highlight the many recent accomplishments, events and milestones at The University of Scranton.
Get to Know Michael A. Hardisky, Ph.D.
Michael A. Hardisky, Ph.D., sat down to talk about his nearly three decades at The University of Scranton and the professor of biology didn't fail to amuse us! Check out what he had to say here!
Journalists in Training
Now in its fifth year, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Journalism Boot Camp – a collaborative effort with The Times-Tribune and Marywood University – helps students understand and apply curricular learning through interdisciplinary sessions serving both professional and liberal arts goals.
Faculty News
The following news items highlight the many recent accomplishments and research experiences of our faculty and staff members.
Student News
The following news items highlight the recent recognition, awards and activities involving University of Scranton students.
Get Social with Scranton
Are you on social media? We are, too! Check out The University of Scranton on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Foursquare. We post daily, so don't miss our updates on University-related news and activities!
University News
Scranton’s Luncheon Series Offers Tempting Menu of Foreign Affairs
Gallery Exhibit Explores Influential Work from Pennsylvania Artist Retreat
Campaign School Provides Essentials of Running for Office
Fall 2012 Dean's List
Spring 2012 Dean's List Additions
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Upcoming Events
02/09
Alumni Board of Governors Meeting
02/13
Lehigh Valley Royals Game with Pre-Game and Halftime Reception
02/15
In Concert Ted Nash and Frank Kimbrough
02/22
Scranton Club of Florida Jupiter Luncheon with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
02/23
Scranton Club of Florida Sanibel Luncheon with Univeristy President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
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Alumni Making Headlines
U.S. Magistrate Judge Malachy E. Mannion '76 has been unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate to become federal district judge in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Read more.
Rev. Harry Joseph Lewis '36, the oldest priest in the Diocese of Scranton, died at the age of 101. Read more.
Michael Le ’12 Starts Studies at Drexel University College of Medicine
Tara Cobb G’12 Promoted to Real Estate Lending Support Coordinator at First National Community Bank
Chad Mullen ’06, Who Uses the Pen Name 'C.M. Mullane,' Publishes New Novel
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Table of Contents
On the Commons
A Message from the President
Los Angeles: The Ideal Classroom
Entrepreneurship: Seizing Your Opportunities
Scranton Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Coeducation
Why I Picked Scranton
University News
Get to Know Michael A. Hardisky, Ph.D.
Journalists in Training
Faculty News
Student News
Get Social with Scranton
Alumni Profiles
A Look Back with Bob Hickey '67
Setting Her Sights on Improving Vision
Alumna Finds Her Purpose on 'The Last Frontier'
Alumnus Brings Behavioral Healthcare to People Who Need it Most
Remembering Michael Mulhall ’10
Athletics
Highlights from Scranton Athletics
Above the Competition: Ashley Vosilla
Above the Competition: Anthony Duchnowski
Above the Competition: Dan Slade
Alumni News
Remembering Our Miracle in the Mountains
Providing Hope in Haiti
Alumni News
Class Notes
Births
Marriages
In Memoriam
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