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Middle States Reaffirms Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Accreditation Recognizing Institutional Excellence, Innovation, and Institutional TransformationThe accreditation review also acknowledged Â鶹ÊÓƵ's growing culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement, while recognizing major investments in student success, academic assessment, governance, financial stewardship, and strategic planning.
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Spring 2026 Dean's List AnnouncedUndergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
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New Endowed/Annual Scholarships AnnouncedThe annual Scholarship Luncheon brought together students, donors, and esteemed guests to celebrate the impact of scholarships and express heartfelt appreciation for the donors who make scholarships possible.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Celebrates 108th Annual Commencement CeremonyActress/Comedian Caroline Rhea addressed more than 930 graduates.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Awards 39 Endowed Medals of Recognition to GraduatesThe endowed commencement medals each carry their own legacy and criteria, representing some of the University’s most longstanding academic and service honors.
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Dr. Rick Hoffenberg Making Carnegie Hall Conducting DebutOn Saturday, May 9, 2026, Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, Associate Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Insalaco School of Visual & Performing Arts, will make his Carnegie Hall (New York City, N.Y.) conducting debut.
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Actress/Comedian Caroline Rhea to Serve as Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Commencement SpeakerRhea's well-known performances include Hilda Spellman in Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Linda Flynn-Fletcher (the Mom) in Phineas and Ferb. Her career features comedic, television, and film roles as well as frequent guest appearances on talk shows, popular podcasts, and game shows.
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Fall 2025 Dean's List AnnouncedUndergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
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AIA Pennsylvania Honors School of Architecture with 2025 Social Impact AwardThis honor is part of the AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Special Awards program, which recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals, organizations, and institutions that advance the built environment and the architectural profession across the Commonwealth.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Explores Global Initiatives in ColombiaRecently, Â鶹ÊÓƵ representatives visited MedellÃn and Bogota, Colombia, to expand Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s global initiatives and explore program development and recruitment in the country.
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Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% Pass Rate on National Licensure Exam for Third Consecutive YearÂ鶹ÊÓƵ's 2025 nursing graduates well exceeded the national average, with the Nursing Program achieving a perfect NCLEX pass rate for the third consecutive year..
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Physician Assistant Graduates Achieve Overall Perfect Pass Rate on National Certifying Exam, Exceeding National AverageÂ鶹ÊÓƵ P.A. graduates achieved overall perfect pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), exceeding the national average. This exam must be passed to be eligible for licensure in all 50 states.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Quality and Value Recognized by “Best Collegesâ€Â鶹ÊÓƵ continues to offer the “Best Value†among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.
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Lenape/Delaware Leader Curtis Zunigha to Speak at Â鶹ÊÓƵ on October 6"Remembrance & Continuance: The Spirit of Lenapehoking" will be presented by Curtis Zunigha (Lenape/Delaware) on Monday, October 6, 6:30 p.m., in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center.
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Four New Members Added to Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Board of TrusteesNew members include Jill Dougherty, Washington, D.C.; Teresa Gavigan, J.D., Philadelphia, Pa.; Debbie Kuo, New York, N.Y., and Sister Karen Steinberg, IHM, Scranton.
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Middle States Site Visits Confirmed for 2025-2026Dates were recently confirmed for on-site visits by the Middle States Evaluation Team during Academic Year 2025-26.
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Spring 2025 Dean’s List AnnouncedUndergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Adds New AI MinorsThe AI Literacy and Applied AI Minors will equip students with expertise in high-growth and in-demand areas that employers are seeking.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Celebrates 107th Annual Commencement CeremonyFormer NFL QB/NFL Analyst Ron Jaworski addressed more than 950 graduates.
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Class of 2025 Commencement MedalistsGraduate and undergraduate students who have attained a notable level of academic excellence and/or shown great leadership abilities earned these distinctions.
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New Endowed/Annual Scholarships and Programmatic Endowment AnnouncedÂ鶹ÊÓƵ recently announced four endowed scholarships, one programmatic endowment, and six annual scholarships at the 2025 Scholarship Luncheon. The annual luncheon brought together students, donors, and esteemed guests to celebrate the impact of scholarships and express heartfelt appreciation for the donors who make scholarships possible.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Collaborates with Garden of Cedar on Community Garden Project: Public Unveiling Ceremony Is Set for May 15All are welcome to attend a public unveiling ceremony of the space on May 15, at 5 p.m., at the Garden of Cedar, 715 Cedar Avenue, Scranton.
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Former NFL QB/Analyst Ron Jaworski Will Speak at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s CommencementRon Jaworski, now an NFL analyst and successful entreprenuer, had a distinguished 17-year NFL career, with a Super Bowl appearance, Pro Bowl selection, an MVP award, and an Eagles Hall of Fame induction.
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Aviation Program Soars into Philadelphia RegionThrough its partnership with Fly Gateway Aviation Institute, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is expanding the reach of its longstanding Aviation Management program into the Philadelphia area.
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Architecture Symposium Set at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, March 27-29The conference will explore the theories of Italian architect/architectural theorist Marco Frascari and will begin with two exhibit openings, followed by two days of topical presentations.
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Library Receives ByWater Solutions GrantThe funds from the ByWater Grant will be used to support outreach initiatives at Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s library.
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Two Faculty Members Publish BooksRyan Scavnicky, Director of the Virtual Architecture Program, and Dr. Alexander Dawoody, Director of the Ph.D. Program in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies, recently published books.
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Middle States Review Process Underway at Â鶹ÊÓƵInstitutions seeking re-accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) must engage in a self-study process—basically, a review and summation of the University’s life.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Fall 2024 Dean's List AnnouncedUndergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ to Provide 100% Tuition Coverage for Eligible PA National Guard Students and FamiliesÂ鶹ÊÓƵ is the only university in Lackawanna County to offer eligible PA National Guard students and their families 100% tuition coverage through the Educational Assistance Program (EAP) and Military Family Education Program (MFEP).