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Mar 2, 2026·StrategicPlan
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The University of Scranton Strategic Plan 2030
This strategic plan outlines the university's roadmap for the future, aiming to extend its reach, increase its impact, and prepare graduates for leadership, all while being animated by Catholic and Jesuit ideals. It is structured around four strategic goals: Future-oriented Enrollment Strategy, Next Generation Learning & Innovation, Student Success & Retention, and Organizational Effectiveness. These pillars are designed to renew enrollment, drive innovative programming, support student success, and enhance organizational efficiency and sustainability.
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This Strategic Plan, titled "Forging Our Future," serves as a roadmap for The University of Scranton, guiding its adaptation and alignment over the next several years. The plan, rooted in Jesuit tradition, outlines four primary goals: developing a future-oriented enrollment strategy, fostering next-generation learning and innovation, enhancing student success and retention, and improving organizational effectiveness. Achieving these goals is projected to increase undergraduate net tuition revenue, expand transfer and graduate student enrollment, launch new academic programs, boost student-retention rates, and strengthen institutional financial sustainability.
Nov 7, 2025·BoardMeeting
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University Of Scranton Community Engagement Program
The event featured a discussion on the state of Jewish-Christian relations in the aftermath of October 7th and the war in Gaza. Speakers from the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue addressed the impact of trauma on interreligious relations, the challenges of fostering dialogue in an environment characterized by systemic racism and dehumanization, and the role of educational institutions in promoting peace, justice, and equality. The presentation emphasized the importance of understanding the history and religious traditions of others to build empathy and mitigate conflict.
Oct 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
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University Of Scranton Commissioning Ceremony
The event was held for the Royal Warrior Battalion Army ROTC to commission 16 cadets into the United States Army. The program included an invocation, opening remarks by the master of ceremonies and the professor of military science, and a keynote address by the commanding general of the US Army Cadet Command. The ceremony recognized the academic and extracurricular achievements of the cadets, including their diverse fields of study, athletic participation, and distinguished military graduate honors.
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