On today’s special episode of the Scranton Shorts Podcast, we present a recording of Opening The Doors To Women On Campus, a panel discussion between Melinda C. Ghilardi, Esq. ’80, attorney with Munley Law, Martina A. Martin ’80, SVP & COO of United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, Karen L. Pennington ’76, G’83, H’15, retired vice president for …

On today's episode, we sit down with four members of The Alumni Society Advisory Board to discuss why you (yes, you!) should join the board today. Join Joe Casabona '07, G'09, WebDeveloper, Online Educator and Host of "How I Built It With Joe Casabona," Jess Palmeri '11, G'13, Director of Operations at IMPACT, Joe Sorbera III '08, Chair of The Alum…

On today’s episode, we sit down with Pat Vaccaro G’92, director of the University’s Center for Service and Social Justice (the current incarnation of what was once known as Collegiate Volunteers, the Center for Social Action and Service Initiatives, and the Community Outreach Office), to talk about the evolution of the center, the programs that ben…

On today’s episode, we sit down with Cheryl Boga, Conductor and Director of Performance Music at the University, and Phil Kuehn, Conductor and Co-Director of Performance Music, to learn a little about Phil’s music career, the upcoming Performance Music Fall Concert Series, and that time that Cheryl got struck by lightning.…

On today's episode, guest host Kathleen Wallace '23, a philosophy and theology double major, sits down with the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., our newly-minted 29th president, to discuss the life and work of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order and the creator of the Spiritual Exercises, in celebration of his Feast Day.…

On today’s episode, guest host Ryan Maguire ‘22, a Biochemistry major minoring in Theology, sits down with Dr. Robert W. Shaffern, Professor of Medieval History at The University of Scranton, to discuss the life and work of the recently canonized Saint John Henry Newman, also known as Cardinal Newman.…

On today’s episode, guest host Casey Welby of the Class of 2021, a double major in Classical Languages and History who is double-minoring in Italian and Art History, sits down with Christian Krokus, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Theology and Religious Studies department at The University of Scranton, to discuss the life and legacy of St. Fra…

On today’s episode, guest host Dominique Preate of the class of 2023, a Philosophy major minoring in Biology and Spanish, sits down with Dr. Michelle Maldonado, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University, to discuss the life and work of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a writer, philosopher and poet sometimes referred to as “The Phoenix o…

On today’s episode, guest host Molly Elkins ‘21, a Presidential Scholar who is double majoring in Philosophy and Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology, sits down with Dr. Teresa Grettano, Associate Professor of English & Theater and the Director of the First-Year Writing Program at the University, to discuss the life of Ignacio Ellacuria, S.J.,…

On today’s episode, we sit down with Professor Paul M. Jackowitz '77, assistant professor of computing sciences at the University, to discuss the 50thanniversary of the computing sciences at Scranton, his student days and the lone, room-sized computer the University housed, his time on the faculty, and the evolution of the program from punch cards …

On today’s special episode, The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Humanities is launching the inaugural episode of its new Birthday Party podcast series where Scranton faculty and staff celebrate the lives and birthdays of intellectual figures important to the University’s Ignatian character and mission with a birthday party for St. Robert B…

On today’s very special episode honoring the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador, who was assassinated for speaking out against the civil war that rocked El Salvador from 1980 to 1992, we’re honored to feature an excerpt from an interview we recently conducted with the Rev. Brendan La…

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On today's episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we sit down with educator, author, and Pennsylvania 2019 Teacher of the Year Marilyn (Bogusch) Pryle '91, G'97 to discuss her student days as the University's first All-American swimmer, her time abroad in the Jesuit International Volunteer Corps, and why she believes every teacher should have a mi…

On today’s episode, we sit down with University of Scranton 5.06 Team (Executive Director of Annual Giving & Communications Ashley Alt ‘09, Associate Director of Annual Giving Bridget Chomko G’17, Assistant Director for Annual Leadership Giving Kathryn Wynn G’18, Assistant Director of Annual Giving Alex Maier, Annual Giving Coordinator Pam Gavin P’…

On today's episode, we sit down with Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed.D., Vice President for Student Life at The University of Scranton, to discuss his undergrad days as a University student-athlete, his time as Father Quinn's Chief of Staff, and his plans for the Division of Student Life.By University Advancement

On this special Inauguration episode, we sit down with the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, to discuss everything from the summers of his youth on the Jersey shore to his future plans for the University.By University Advancement

This week, we sit down with University of Scranton Director of Athletics Dave Martin to talk about The Royal Way, the opening of the Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus, and how his involvement in athletics changed his life forever.

We sit down with Dr. Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. ’06, associate professor of Criminal Justice at The University of Scranton, to talk about his published work (including the upcoming book, “Policing The World: The Practice of International and Transnational Policing (2nd edition)”), his work with the University’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of…

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., to discuss Ash Wednesday, the season of Lent, the Lenten Daily Devotional email series, and what to do if you accidentally order a double-meat hoagie this Friday.By University Advancement

Father Patrick Rogers brings it all back home this week for the conclusion to our Advent series as we discuss the transition from Advent to Christmas and the true meaning of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."By University Advancement

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the third Sunday of Advent, the reason we light a rose-colored candle this week, the significance of Christmas Wreaths and the ideal placement for a manger scene.By University Advancement

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the second Sunday of Advent, the meaning of "Emmanuel," and what we can do to prepare our hearts for Christmas.By University Advancement

On today's episode, we talk with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center, about his love of music and the years he spent as a professional musician, how he received his calling to join the Society of Jesus, his time at Scranton Preparatory School, and what it was like growing up as one of 11 children.…

We sit down with Father Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, to discuss the First Sunday of Advent, the Gospel readings chosen for this Sunday, the literal meaning of the word "advent," the history behind the season of Advent, the origin of the Advent Wreath, Venerable Bede (Look him up - We d…