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Inspired by our Catholic and Jesuit mission, this is where uncommon care leads to uncommon excellence. Where "Best of" is our norm. We are called the Royals but have no need for crowns because everyone's individuality is equally valued.

It's what we have in common that makes US so uncommon.

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Student Life

Connection & Belonging

Named among the friendliest and healthiest universities, with dining and residence halls ranked among the best in the nation, no matter where you’re from, there’s a feeling of belonging and comfort here.

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Robert S. and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall

The nearly 90,000 square-foot center for workforce development, applied research and outreach, located on the 300 block of Madison Avenue, was dedicated Sept. 3, 2025.
The four-story building includes state-of-the-art specialized laboratories, training and education spaces and will be home to two academic departments, student health and wellness. 

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WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., currently the interim vice president for academic affairs at Saint Peter’s University in New Jersey, will serve as The University of Scranton’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, beginning in July 2026. Dr. Zhu’s experience at Saint Peter’s, a fellow Jesuit institution, dates back to 2007 and has included academic leadership service in numerous roles.
March 10, 2026

Incoming Provost and Senior VP for Academic Affairs Announced
WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., currently the interim vice president for academic affairs at Saint Peter’s University in New Jersey, will serve as The University of Scranton’s provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, beginning in July 2026. Dr. Zhu’s experience at Saint Peter’s, a fellow Jesuit institution, dates back to 2007 and has included academic leadership service in numerous roles.

WeiDong Zhu, Ph.D., is currently the chief academic officer at Saint Peter’s University, a Jesuit sister institution in New Jersey.

March 04, 2026

Scranton Students and Professor Make Major Breakthrough in Nanoparticle Research

Riddhiman Medhi, Ph.D., led a group of students from The University of Scranton and professors from the University of Houston in a research paper that was used as the cover story for the November issue of the science journal “Materials."

March 05, 2026

Applications Open, Deadline Set for University of Success 2026

A free, four-year, pre-college mentoring program is now accepting applications from area students currently in the eighth grade.

March 05, 2026

University of Scranton Hosts Regional National History Day Competition

The University of Scranton will also host the upcoming state championship contest later this spring.

March 10, 2026

Speaker Announced, Date Set for Spring Henry George Seminar

Philip E. Auerswald, Ph.D., of George Mason University, will deliver the spring Henry George Seminar at The University of Scranton on April 15.

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Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Accepted Students Day
Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Art Gallery Lecture - Pennsylvania Art Educators Association Northeast Juried Exhibition
Sat, 11 Apr 2026

Accepted Students Day
Wed, 15 Apr 2026

The Spring 2026 Henry George Seminar
Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Liva Arts Company presents Oklahoma
Wed, 22 Apr 2026

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