University of Scranton Among Highest-Ranked Catholic Universities, Per Niche<\/p>\n
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The University of Scranton\u2019s status as one of America\u2019s best colleges has been confirmed in numerous publications, including Niche, which placed Scranton on more than a dozen of its rankings of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and nationwide.<\/p>\n
Scranton\u2019s highest rankings include a pair of top-50 national placements in Best Catholic Colleges (No. 25 of 158) and Best College Food (No. 38 of 1,355). In addition to the national rankings, Scranton is No. 2 in the state in both categories.<\/p>\n
Full coverage at this link: Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 25th Annual U.S. Conference on Disability Draws Leaders in Advocacy, Policy<\/p>\n The University of Scranton marked a milestone anniversary at this year\u2019s U.S. Conference on Disability, celebrating with an exceptional lineup of nationally known speakers and advocates who addressed one of the largest crowds in the event\u2019s history.<\/p>\n In addition to the 185-plus registered participants at the 25th Annual U.S. Conference on Disability, an overflow crowd of about 75 students packed the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center for the day\u2019s final presentation by Rebecca Alexander. Additionally,\u00a0Bob Casey, former United States Senator and current Leahy Distinguished Fellow in Public Service at The University of Scranton, Lori Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s First Lady and a disability rights advocate, and Rebecca Spirito Dalgin, Ph.D., professor and chair of the University’s Counseling and Human Services Department,\u00a0received awards for their service and efforts.<\/p>\n Full coverage at this link: Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0Scranton Names New Dean of the Kania School of Management\u00a0<\/p>\n Jess Boronico, Ph.D.,\u00a0was announced as dean of the University’s nationally distinguished Kania School of Management.<\/p>\n A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.S., M.S.) and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania (Ph.D.), Dr. Boronico brings to the role more than three decades of leadership in higher education. Since 2022, he has served as dean of the School of Business at Southern Connecticut State University, where he has led successful initiatives focused on academic development, accreditation and community engagement while overseeing strategic planning efforts and a substantial increase in enrollment.<\/p>\n Full coverage at this link: Click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Student Fellows<\/p>\n The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) announced the fourth cohort of the CBL Student Fellows Program, an academic experience that involves students working with community partners \u2014 individuals, groups and local organizations \u2014 in ways that meet community-defined needs.<\/p>\n Full coverage at this link: Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional Headlines:<\/p>\n Office of Health Professions Provides Students a Bridge to Their Future | Click to Read More<\/a><\/p>\n Acclaimed Jesuit Priest, Rev. James Martin, S.J., Speaks at Scranton\u00a0| Click to Read More<\/a><\/p>\n University of Scranton 20-Year Employees Honored at Pro Deo Event | Click to Read More<\/a><\/p>\n University’s IMA Student Chapter Joins Elite Group of Nine Gold Winners Nationwide | Click to Read More<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Group](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/i-us-dc-1-2.webp\")
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