University of Scranton

University of Scranton is a Catholic college / private Jesuit institution, which was founded in 1888. The university is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States.

Through colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies, and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education, University offers approximately 66 bachelor's degree programs, 44 minors and 38 undergraduate concentrations or tracks.

For new students at this university, can get a chance to participate in the FIRST (Freshmen Involved in Reflection Service Together), ie, in the which 40 students are given the opportunity to Participate in five days of Scranton community service leading up to the Fall Welcome.

Many achievements and awards that have been achieved by this university. Noted, there are nearly 148 alumni of this university have earned a Fulbright scholarships or other prestigious international fellowships. With a wide range of achievements and awards, automated indirectly the name of the university or private.

In addition to studying, a student at this university can also be joined by a variety of organizations or associations of students and research programs that have been provided by the university. It can be seen from the data showing that nearly 50% of students in STEM programs Participate in research.

The University has a characteristic with school colors are purple and white, as well as with the mascot, nicknamed Iggy the Royal Wolf. To name the mascot itself, an idea or naming by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus.

And for students who want to develop their talents, and show his achievements in the field of sports, can join the university sports teams. The university has 18 NCAA Division III teams that Compete in the Landmark Conference. In addition, more than 3,000 students at the university involved in intramular team.