August 9, 2011

Forbes Ranks Scranton Among Top 200 of ‘America’s Best Colleges’

The University of Scranton is ranked No. 170 among the nation’s elite universities included in Forbes magazine’s online listing of “America’s Best Colleges.” Scranton has the eighth highest rank among the 25 Jesuit universities to make the national ranking of just 650 institutions. The list, which became public Aug. 3, includes just 43 colleges from Pennsylvania. Forbes does not categorize schools by size or institution type in its overall ranking. Other lists published by Forbes rank Scranton No. 69 among colleges in Northeast America and No. 147 among “Private Colleges in America.”
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Appetizing World Affairs Lectures Offered at Luncheon Series

The University of Scranton offers area residents food for thought during the fall semester through a program offered by the Schemel Forum. Participants of five World Affairs Luncheon Seminars will explore a wide range of global topics.
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General News

• Graduates Begin Medical School at Jefferson
• Register Today for Family Weekend
• DeNaples Center Parking Announcement
• Don't Forget to Register For AIDS WALK
• Scranton Junior Heads to Magis & World Youth Day
• University to Form 'Race for the Cure' Team
• Volunteer and Service Fair Slated for Sept. 13
• Community Events Upcoming

Faculty and Staff News

• Free Shredding for Employees Today

Student News

• Apply Now for Position in Visitors' Center
• Downtown Scavenger Hunt Sept. 2
• Public Safety Department Seeks Student Workers

There are no Athletics announcements this week

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