University of Scranton
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The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Catholic
and Jesuit
university
, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania
, in the northeast region of the state. The school was founded in 1888 by Most Rev. William O'Hara
, the first Bishop of Scranton
, as St. Thomas College. It was elevated to a university in 1938, taking the name the University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese, and later the Lasallian Christian Brothers
, from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, Bishop William Joseph Hafey
invited the Society of Jesus
to take charge of the university. Today, the University of Scranton is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
. Around 30 Jesuits are normally in residence at Scranton.
The University is composed of four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, The Panuska College of Professional Studies, and The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (a recent merger of the Graduate School and The Dexter Hanley College).
s (Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Science
) in 57 majors. Students may also utilize many pre-professional concentrations, such as pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-dental. The University also has an Honors Program, and the SJLA (Special Jesuit Liberal Arts) Program in which select students complete courses in moral philosophy
, ethics
, theology
, and the humanities
in addition to their normal course load.
The University also grants graduate degrees (Master of Arts
, Master of Science
, Master of Business Administration
, Master of Science
in Nursing
, Master of Health Administration
, Master of Occupational Therapy
, Master of Science in Education) in 24 fields, among them Accounting, Chemistry
, Biochemistry
, Computing Sciences, Counseling and Human Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration/, Elementary and Special Education
, Health Administration
, Human Resources
, Nursing
, Software Engineering
, and Theology
. The University also offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy
program. However, the University decided to phase out its masters degree program in history as of Fall 2008. All current history masters students are expected to graduate in the next six years.
, computer literacy
and composition
. Students are also required to take two theology
courses, two philosophy
courses, as well as an elective in one of these two areas. Filling out the general education requirements are 6 credits in science
courses, 6 credits in writing intensive courses, 6 credits in cultural diversity
courses, 3 credits in a mathematics
course, 12 credits in humanities
courses and 3 credits in physical education
.
, U.S. News & World Report
and Newsweek
. For 16 consecutive years, beginning in 1994, The University of Scranton has been ranked in the top 10 schools in U.S. News & World Report
's rankings of the Best Master's Universities
-North. In the 2010 edition, Scranton was named as one of 77 universities nationally on the "Up and Coming List" (fourth in the north) and one of 80 nationally recognized for "A Strong Commitment to Teaching" (third in the north). The Princeton Review has named the University to its annual “The 371 Best Colleges," from 2002 to its most recent list in 2011. A combined 2008 Newsweek/Kaplan college guide also named the University of Scranton as one of the United States
' “372 Most Interesting Schools” for the second straight year. The University of Scranton was in the top 50 of universities listed in Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Private Colleges.” In 2011 The Huffington Post
recognized the University of Scranton as the sixth friendliest school in the United States.
Scranton athletes compete at the NCAA
Division III. In 2007, Scranton joined the newly formed Landmark Conference
, which ended a long history with the Middle Atlantic/Freedom Conference.
The school offers 18 varsity sports and has won national championships in Men's Basketball in 1976 and 1983 and Women's Basketball in 1985. The University's basketball teams play at the John Long Center located in the heart of the campus. The University's soccer and field hockey teams play at Fitzpatrick Field, also on campus.
And mingle into years
But memories of our Scranton days will last
Whatever next appears.
The legacy from those before
Is briefly ours to hold,
We leave the best behind for others
As the coming years unfold.
With faith in lives that touch us here
And paths that ours have crossed
We know that reaching for the rising sun
Is surely worth the cost.
May God be ever at our side,
May goodness fill our days.
We hail as loving sons and daughters
Alma mater ours always.
Orientation is a pivotal process at Scranton. It is a two-day, overnight Orientation. Students split into small groups, take placement tests, and get importnant information about both the city of Scranton and the University.
The Student Senate is the main avenue of governance for the students. The Student Senate deals with pertinent issues that affect the day-to-day lives of students at the University of Scranton. The Senate is chaired by the Vice-President of Student Government who votes only in the case of a tie. The other Executive members of Student Government are the President, a nonvoting member with veto authority, as well as the Secretary and Treasurer, both non-voting members. The body of the Student Senate is made up of the non-voting executive positions, and four equal representatives from each class, two commuter representatives, two off-campus representatives, and two resident representatives for a total of 26 members, 22 of which have voting rights.
There are four standing committees formed out of the Senate: Safety and Crime Prevention, Student Life and Dining Services, Academic Affairs, and Appropriations. Proposed legislation is sent to the appropriate committee for research and development at the discretion of the Chair. The Executive Treasurer advises the Appropriations Committee; a Senator appointed by the Executive Council chairs each of the committees.
On October 26, 2009, the University began construction on a new science/humanities facility, the Loyola Science Center.
On May 6, 2010, The University announced plans to build a new apartment style Residence Hall with a food option as well as a new fitness facility on the first floor. This will be located across the street from the DeNaples Center on the 900 block of Mulberry Street.
On August 30, 2010 President Scott Pilarz, S.J. announced that he would leave the University at the end of the academic year to become the president of Marquette University.
On December 15, 2010 Christopher "Kip" Condron announced that Kevin Quinn, S.J. would become the 25th President of the University of Scranton. Quinn is originally from New York and is currently the executive director of the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education. He was also a professor of law at Santa Clara University.
On May 11, 2011 it was announced that the West building of the new Mulberry Street Complex will be named "Pilarz Hall" in honor the outgoing president Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. It was dedicated on November 11, 2011.
that is part of the University of Scranton. Its publications include books on religious and philosophical issues and local (Northeastern Pennsylvania
) history, including coal mining
. In the summer of 2010 the University announced that it was no longer accepting submissions for publication and would discontinue the Press after all current projects were completed.
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
and Jesuit
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton is a city in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, United States. It is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the largest principal city in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. Scranton had a population of 76,089 in 2010, according to the U.S...
, in the northeast region of the state. The school was founded in 1888 by Most Rev. William O'Hara
William O'Hara
William O'Hara was an Irish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the first Bishop of Scranton, Pennsylvania . O'Hara is credited as the founder of St...
, the first Bishop of Scranton
Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton, of which St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the mother church, consists of 11 counties in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States....
, as St. Thomas College. It was elevated to a university in 1938, taking the name the University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese, and later the Lasallian Christian Brothers
Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools is a Roman Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle and now based in Rome...
, from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, Bishop William Joseph Hafey
William Joseph Hafey
William Joseph Hafey was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Raleigh and Bishop of Scranton .-Biography:...
invited the Society of Jesus
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
to take charge of the university. Today, the University of Scranton is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is a consortium of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and two theological centers in the United States committed to advancing academic excellence by promoting and coordinating collaborative activities, sharing resources, and advocating and...
. Around 30 Jesuits are normally in residence at Scranton.
The University is composed of four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, The Panuska College of Professional Studies, and The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (a recent merger of the Graduate School and The Dexter Hanley College).
Areas of Academic Study
The University grants undergraduate degreeUndergraduate degree
An undergraduate degree is a colloquial term for an academic degree taken by a person who has completed undergraduate courses. It is usually offered at an institution of higher education, such as a university...
s (Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
) in 57 majors. Students may also utilize many pre-professional concentrations, such as pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-dental. The University also has an Honors Program, and the SJLA (Special Jesuit Liberal Arts) Program in which select students complete courses in moral philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
, ethics
Ethics
Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality—that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime, etc.Major branches of ethics include:...
, theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
, and the humanities
Humanities
The humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural sciences....
in addition to their normal course load.
The University also grants graduate degrees (Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
, Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
, Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
, Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
, Master of Health Administration
Master of Health Administration
The Master of Health Administration is a master's-level professional degree granted to students who complete a course of study in the knowledge and competencies needed for careers in health administration, involving the management of hospitals and other health services organizations, as well as...
, Master of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy is a discipline that aims to promote health by enabling people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities. Occupational therapists work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, and/or emotionally disabling condition by utilizing treatments...
, Master of Science in Education) in 24 fields, among them Accounting, Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
, Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
, Computing Sciences, Counseling and Human Services, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration/, Elementary and Special Education
Special education
Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials,...
, Health Administration
Health administration
Health administration or healthcare administration is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, hospital networks, health care systems, and public health systems...
, Human Resources
Human resources
Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...
, Nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
, Software Engineering
Software engineering
Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software, and the study of these approaches; that is, the application of engineering to software...
, and Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
. The University also offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
program. However, the University decided to phase out its masters degree program in history as of Fall 2008. All current history masters students are expected to graduate in the next six years.
Curriculum
The University offers a liberal arts program. Students are required to take the core courses in public speakingPublic speaking
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
, computer literacy
Computer literacy
Computer literacy is defined as the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving. Computer literacy can also refer to the comfort level someone has with using...
and composition
Composition (language)
The term composition , in written language, refers to the collective body of important features established by the author in their creation of literature...
. Students are also required to take two theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
courses, two philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
courses, as well as an elective in one of these two areas. Filling out the general education requirements are 6 credits in science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
courses, 6 credits in writing intensive courses, 6 credits in cultural diversity
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism is the appreciation, acceptance or promotion of multiple cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of a specific place, usually at the organizational level, e.g...
courses, 3 credits in a mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
course, 12 credits in humanities
Humanities
The humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative, as distinguished from the mainly empirical approaches of the natural sciences....
courses and 3 credits in physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
.
Ranking
The University has been mentioned in several national publications including the Princeton Review, Kaplan's PublishingKaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc. is a for-profit corporation headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan. Kaplan provides higher education programs, professional training courses, test preparation materials and other services for various levels of education...
, U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
and Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
. For 16 consecutive years, beginning in 1994, The University of Scranton has been ranked in the top 10 schools in U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
's rankings of the Best Master's Universities
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
-North. In the 2010 edition, Scranton was named as one of 77 universities nationally on the "Up and Coming List" (fourth in the north) and one of 80 nationally recognized for "A Strong Commitment to Teaching" (third in the north). The Princeton Review has named the University to its annual “The 371 Best Colleges," from 2002 to its most recent list in 2011. A combined 2008 Newsweek/Kaplan college guide also named the University of Scranton as one of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
' “372 Most Interesting Schools” for the second straight year. The University of Scranton was in the top 50 of universities listed in Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Private Colleges.” In 2011 The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
recognized the University of Scranton as the sixth friendliest school in the United States.
Campus Buildings and Landmarks
Main Article: University of Scranton Buildings and LandmarksUniversity of Scranton Buildings and Landmarks
The University of Scranton encompasses approximately 58 acres of land as of 2010. Originally part of Linden Street and open to vehicle traffic, the Commons, which is the main walkway through the campus, was dedicated in 1979 and completed about a year later....
Retreat Center at Chapman Lake
Retreats offered at Chapman Lake are usually offered and run by staff and students from the University of Scranton's Office of University Ministries. They are very popular with the student body and are usually held several times a year, with around 40 students participating at a time. The Freshman Retreat and the Search Retreats are among the most popular and are held multiple times each semester. The Senior Retreat is usually held once a year during the Spring Semester for graduating seniors.Student Housing
The University has 13 traditional residences, housing mostly for freshmen. Christopher and Margaret Condron Hall (2008), Francis E. Redington Hall, and John R. Gavigan Hall provide housing for upperclassmen students. The University owns over 20 additional houses and apartment buildings in the areas surrounding the campus, offering over 30 housing options for students, including Mulberry Plaza and Madison Square, two townhouse-style complexes featuring air conditioning, full kitchens, living areas and bedrooms.Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division III. In 2007, Scranton joined the newly formed Landmark Conference
Landmark Conference
The Landmark Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Member institutions are located in the eastern United States in the States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C....
, which ended a long history with the Middle Atlantic/Freedom Conference.
The school offers 18 varsity sports and has won national championships in Men's Basketball in 1976 and 1983 and Women's Basketball in 1985. The University's basketball teams play at the John Long Center located in the heart of the campus. The University's soccer and field hockey teams play at Fitzpatrick Field, also on campus.
The University of Scranton Alma Mater
The hours too quickly slip awayAnd mingle into years
But memories of our Scranton days will last
Whatever next appears.
The legacy from those before
Is briefly ours to hold,
We leave the best behind for others
As the coming years unfold.
With faith in lives that touch us here
And paths that ours have crossed
We know that reaching for the rising sun
Is surely worth the cost.
May God be ever at our side,
May goodness fill our days.
We hail as loving sons and daughters
Alma mater ours always.
Office of Student Activities and Orientation
The mission of Student Activities and Orientation is to strive to be a center of excellence in providing experiential opportunities for students to learn and develop through leadership and event planning programs. Keeping the care of the whole person and the magis at the forefront, Student Activities and Orientation is a resource that emphasizes a welcoming environment to support a free flow of ideas to empower and challenge students and support their development while continuing the tradition of “men and women for others”.{cn}Orientation is a pivotal process at Scranton. It is a two-day, overnight Orientation. Students split into small groups, take placement tests, and get importnant information about both the city of Scranton and the University.
History of the Student Senate
The Student Senate came about in the spring semester of 2002 with the ratification of its Constitution. On May 3, 2002 the first Student Senate meeting was held in the Office of Student Activities. Today, the Student Senate assembles for regular sessions on a biweekly basis and for emergency sessions as necessary.The Student Senate is the main avenue of governance for the students. The Student Senate deals with pertinent issues that affect the day-to-day lives of students at the University of Scranton. The Senate is chaired by the Vice-President of Student Government who votes only in the case of a tie. The other Executive members of Student Government are the President, a nonvoting member with veto authority, as well as the Secretary and Treasurer, both non-voting members. The body of the Student Senate is made up of the non-voting executive positions, and four equal representatives from each class, two commuter representatives, two off-campus representatives, and two resident representatives for a total of 26 members, 22 of which have voting rights.
There are four standing committees formed out of the Senate: Safety and Crime Prevention, Student Life and Dining Services, Academic Affairs, and Appropriations. Proposed legislation is sent to the appropriate committee for research and development at the discretion of the Chair. The Executive Treasurer advises the Appropriations Committee; a Senator appointed by the Executive Council chairs each of the committees.
Future of the University
On April 26, 2008, the University held a public launch its new fundraising campaign. The campaign includes the DeNaples Center, Condron Hall, renovations to the Estate as a new home for admissions and the development of a new science facility. The building, now known as the Loyola Science Center, is in the planning stages with a tentative construction start date in Spring 2009 (according to October 2007 Provost's Report). Other campaign priorities include building endowment for financial aid, scholarships and faculty development and growing support in annual giving.On October 26, 2009, the University began construction on a new science/humanities facility, the Loyola Science Center.
On May 6, 2010, The University announced plans to build a new apartment style Residence Hall with a food option as well as a new fitness facility on the first floor. This will be located across the street from the DeNaples Center on the 900 block of Mulberry Street.
On August 30, 2010 President Scott Pilarz, S.J. announced that he would leave the University at the end of the academic year to become the president of Marquette University.
On December 15, 2010 Christopher "Kip" Condron announced that Kevin Quinn, S.J. would become the 25th President of the University of Scranton. Quinn is originally from New York and is currently the executive director of the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education. He was also a professor of law at Santa Clara University.
On May 11, 2011 it was announced that the West building of the new Mulberry Street Complex will be named "Pilarz Hall" in honor the outgoing president Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. It was dedicated on November 11, 2011.
University of Scranton Presidents
List of Presidents since elevation to University status in 1938:- Br. Denis Edward, F.S.C. - 1931 - 1940
- Br. Eliseus Leonard, F.S.C. - 1940 - 1942
- Dr. Frank J. O'Hara, LL.D. (acting) - 1942
- Very Rev. W. Coleman Nevils, S.J.Society of JesusThe Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
- 1942 - 1947 - Rev. J. Eugene Gallery, S.J. - 1947 - 1953
- Very Rev. John J. Long, S.J. - 1953 - 1963
- Rev. Edward J. SpongaEdward J. SpongaEdward J. Sponga was a former Jesuit priest in the Society of Jesus. Sponga served as the 16th President of the University of Scranton from 1963 until 1965. Sponga made headlines when he left the priesthood in July 1968 in order to marry Mary Ellen Barrett, a divorced mother of...
, S.J. - 1963 - 1965 - Rev. Aloysius C. GalvinAloysius C. GalvinAloysius Carroll Galvin, S.J., was an American Jesuit priest, administrator and teacher. He served as academic dean at Loyola College in Baltimore from 1959-1965. He was selected as the 17th president of the University of Scranton, which he led from 1965 until 1970...
, S.J. - 1965 - 1970 - Rev. Joseph A. Rock, S.J. (acting) - 1970
- Rev. Dexter L. Hanley, S.J., J.D. - 1970 - 1975
- Rev. Edwin A. Quain, S.J. (acting) - 1975
- Rev. William J. ByronWilliam J. ByronRev. William James Byron, S.J. a priest of the Society of Jesus, was the 12th president of The Catholic University of America as well as the 21st president of the University of Scranton. From 2003-2004, Byron was also interim president of Loyola University New Orleans.Fr...
, S.J., Ph.D. - 1975 - 1982 - Rev. Joseph Allen (J.A.) Panuska, S.J., Ph.D - July 1982 - 1998
- Rev. Joseph M. McShaneJoseph M. McShane, S.J.The Rev. Joseph Michael McShane, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, noted theologian and the current President of Fordham University and former President of the University of Scranton. He succeeded Father Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J. as the University President in 2003...
, S.J., Ph.D. - 1998 - 2003 - Rev. Scott R. PilarzScott R. PilarzRev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., is a Jesuit priest, academic and is the current President of Marquette University since August 1, 2011...
, S.J., Ph.D. - July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2011 - Rev. Kevin QuinnKevin Quinn (academic)Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., J.D., Ph.D. is an American Jesuit, lawyer and law professor. Quinn is currently serving as the 25th President of the University of Scranton, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2011....
, S.J., J.D., Ph.D. - July 1, 2011
Notable University of Scranton Alumni
- James Donald Walsh - Diplomat and foreign service officerForeign Service OfficerA Foreign Service Officer is a commissioned member of the United States Foreign Service. As diplomats, Foreign Service Officers formulate and implement the foreign policy of the United States. FSOs spend most of their careers overseas as members of U.S. embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic...
, United States Ambassador to ArgentinaUnited States Ambassador to ArgentinaThe United States Ambassador to Argentina is the official representative of the President of the United States to the head of state of Argentina....
2000-2003 - Patrick J. BolandPatrick J. BolandPatrick Joseph Boland was a United States representative for Pennsylvania 11th District.-Biography:Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he attended St. Thomas College. He worked as a carpenter and general contractor. He was on the Scranton city council from 1905 to 1906, the Board of education from...
- U.S. Congressman from PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and Majority Whip. - Christopher F. BurneChristopher F. BurneChristopher F. Burne is a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.-Biography:A native of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Burne's father was a decorated pilot in World War II. Burne attended the University of Scranton and The Pennsylvania State University — Dickinson School of Law.-Career:Burne...
- U.S. Air Force Brigadier General - John D. Butzner, Jr.John D. Butzner, Jr.John Decker Butzner, Jr. was a United States federal judge.Butzner was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and as a child, he began to become interested in the law when he visited his uncle Billy Butzner, a lawyer...
- former United States federal judgeUnited States federal judgeIn the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is a federal court located in Richmond, Virginia, with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:*District of Maryland*Eastern District of North Carolina... - Nestor ChylakNestor ChylakNestor George Chylak, Jr. was an American umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from 1954 to 1978.He was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania of Ukrainian descent, and attended the University of Scranton, where he studied engineering...
- Baseball Hall of Famer and American LeagueAmerican LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
umpireUmpire (baseball)In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump...
from 1954–1978 - Christopher "Kip" Condron - President and CEO of AXAAXAAXA S.A. is a French global insurance group headquartered in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. AXA is a conglomerate of independently run businesses, operated according to the laws and regulations of many different countries. The AXA group of companies engage in life, health and other forms of...
- Timothy Edward Connolly - Rear Tire Changer for NASCAR driver Tony StewartTony StewartAnthony Wayne "Tony" Stewart is an American auto racing driver and owner. Throughout his racing career, Stewart has won titles in Indy cars and stock cars as well as midget, sprint and USAC Silver Crown cars, giving him the recognition of "one of the finest racers of his generation."Stewart...
- Lt. Gen.Lieutenant General (United States)In the United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps, lieutenant general is a three-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-9. Lieutenant general ranks above major general and below general...
Kevin C. KileyKevin KileyKevin Kiley is the name of:* Kevin C. Kiley, retired Lieutenant General of the United States Army* Kevin Kiley , American sportscaster and talk show host...
, M.D.Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
- Former Surgeon General of the United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services... - Lt. Gen.Lieutenant General (United States)In the United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps, lieutenant general is a three-star general officer rank, with the pay grade of O-9. Lieutenant general ranks above major general and below general...
John J. Cusick, - Former Quartermaster General of the United States ArmyUnited States ArmyThe United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services... - Malachy E. Mannion - United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Kalanidhi MaranKalanidhi MaranKalanithi Maran is the Chairman and Managing Director of Sun Network, which is the most profitable Television network in Asia.In June 2010, he acquired Spice Jet which was the most profitable airlines in India...
- founder and Chairman of Sun NetworkSun NetworkSun TV Network is an Indian media company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, part of Kal Media Services, Sun Group. It has been named as Asia's most profitable media corporations and the largest TV network. Established on April 14, 1993, it created and owns a variety of television channels and...
, one of India's largest media houses, majority owner of SpiceJet Airways Private LimitedSpiceJetSpiceJet is a low-cost airline headquartered in Gurgaon, India. It began service in May 2005 and by 2008, it was India's second-largest low-cost airline in terms of market share. SpiceJet was voted as the best low-cost airline in South Asia and Central Asia region by Skytrax in... - Jason MillerJason Miller (playwright)Jason Miller was an American actor and playwright. He received the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play That Championship Season, and was widely recognized for his role as Father Damien Karras in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist...
- late film actor; Academy AwardAcademy AwardsAn Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
nominee and Pulitzer PrizePulitzer PrizeThe Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
-winning playwright (That Championship SeasonThat Championship Season (1982 film)That Championship Season is Jason Miller's 1982 film version of his 1973 Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway play of the same name. It stars Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen, Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach and Paul Sorvino and was filmed on location in Scranton, Pennsylvania where it is set.In 1999, Sorvino...
), best known for playing Father Damien in The ExorcistThe Exorcist (film)The Exorcist is a 1973 American horror film directed by William Friedkin, adapted from the 1971 novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty and based on the exorcism case of Robbie Mannheim, dealing with the demonic possession of a young girl and her mother’s desperate attempts to win back her...
. - Sen. Bob SmithBob Smith (New Jersey State Senator)Bob Smith is an American Democratic Party politician, who has been serving in the New Jersey State Senate since 2002, where he represents the 17th Legislative District. Smith was elected to his first Senate term November 2001 to fill the seat vacated by the retirement of John Lynch...
- Democratic New Jersey State SenatorNew Jersey SenateThe New Jersey Senate was established as the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature by the Constitution of 1844, replacing the Legislative Council. From 1844 until 1965 New Jersey's counties elected one Senator, each. Under the 1844 Constitution the term of office was three years. The 1947...
representing NJ's 17th Legislative District - Sean Kearney - former Head Coach Mens Basketball at College of the Holy CrossCollege of the Holy CrossThe College of the Holy Cross is an undergraduate Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA...
- Thom LoverroThom LoverroThomas F. Loverro , is an American sportswriter. He was voted the Maryland sportswriter of the year in 2009 by the NSSA.-External links:**...
, sports journalist, author, and radio personality - Alex Beras - Professional baseball player drafted by the New York Mets in 2005.
- Ralph J. Lomma - Inventor of Mini-Golf, original designers of windmills, castles, churches.
Notable University of Scranton faculty
- James A. MartinJames A. MartinJames Aloysius Martin, S.J., was an American Jesuit priest, professor and athletic director. Martin was the world's oldest Jesuit priest at the time of his death at the age of 105 at the Georgetown University Jesuit Residence in Washington, D.C.-Early life:James A. Martin was born on August 30,...
, S.J. - former chairperson of the Department of TheologyTheologyTheology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
(1946–1949); world's oldest Jesuit until his death in 2007 at the age of 105.
Notable Honorary Degree Recipients
- William W. Scranton, former Governor of the Commonwealth.
- Wycliffe GordonWycliffe GordonWycliffe Gordon is a jazz trombonist. He also plays didgeridoo, trumpet, tuba, piano and sings.In 1995, he re-orchestrated the theme song for NPR's All Things Considered...
, trombonist. - Chris MatthewsChris MatthewsChristopher John "Chris" Matthews is an American news anchor and political commentator, known for his nightly hour-long talk show, Hardball with Chris Matthews, which is televised on the American cable television channel MSNBC...
, host of MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. - Tim RussertTim RussertTimothy John "Tim" Russert was an American television journalist and lawyer who appeared for more than 16 years as the longest-serving moderator of NBC's Meet the Press. He was a senior vice president at NBC News, Washington bureau chief and also hosted the eponymous CNBC/MSNBC weekend interview...
, former anchor of NBC's Meet the Press. - Avery Dulles, theologian.
- John Joseph O'Connor, Cardinal Archbishop of New York.
- Paul SorvinoPaul SorvinoPaul Anthony Sorvino is an American actor. He often portrays authority figures on both sides of the law, and is possibly best known for his roles as Paulie Cicero, a portrayal of Paul Vario in the film Goodfellas and Sgt. Phil Cerreta on the police procedural and legal drama television series Law...
, film director. - Mother TeresaMother TeresaMother Teresa , born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu , was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1950...
, founder of the Missionaries of Charity and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. - Bob HopeBob HopeBob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel...
, actor and comedian. - Wynton MarsalisWynton MarsalisWynton Learson Marsalis is a trumpeter, composer, bandleader, music educator, and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Marsalis has promoted the appreciation of classical and jazz music often to young audiences...
, trumpet player. - Mary Higgins ClarkMary Higgins ClarkMary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney , known professionally as Mary Higgins Clark, is an American author of suspense novels...
, author. - Joseph Biden, Former Democratic Senator from Delaware and current Vice President of the United States.
- J. William FulbrightJ. William FulbrightJames William Fulbright was a United States Senator representing Arkansas from 1945 to 1975.Fulbright was a Southern Democrat and a staunch multilateralist who supported the creation of the United Nations and the longest serving chairman in the history of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee...
, senator and founder of Fulbright Fellowship Program. - Richard HarrisRichard HarrisRichard St John Harris was an Irish actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer....
, Irish actor. - Oscar Arias Sanchez, President of Costa Rica.
- Helmut SchmidtHelmut SchmidtHelmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt is a German Social Democratic politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. Prior to becoming chancellor, he had served as Minister of Defence and Minister of Finance. He had also served briefly as Minister of Economics and as acting...
, former Chancellor of West Germany. - Dick ThornburghDick ThornburghRichard Lewis "Dick" Thornburgh is an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as the 41st Governor of Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1987, and then as the U.S...
, former Pennsylvania governor and United States Attorney General
University of Scranton Press
The University of Scranton Press is a university pressUniversity press
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that is part of the University of Scranton. Its publications include books on religious and philosophical issues and local (Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania is a geographic region of Pennsylvania that includes the Pocono Mountains, the Endless Mountains and the industrial cities of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Hazleton and Carbondale....
) history, including coal mining
Coal mining
The goal of coal mining is to obtain coal from the ground. Coal is valued for its energy content, and since the 1880s has been widely used to generate electricity. Steel and cement industries use coal as a fuel for extraction of iron from iron ore and for cement production. In the United States,...
. In the summer of 2010 the University announced that it was no longer accepting submissions for publication and would discontinue the Press after all current projects were completed.
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