The University of Scranton Named Among Nation’s Top 25 Healthiest Universities

The University of Scranton ranked as the 25th “Healthiest” college in the United States, according to a new listing posted on Greatist.com, an online source for health and fitness information. Greatist.com reviewed nearly 100 colleges noted for “exceptional food, fitness facilities, health services, heath-related programming, and just... READ MORE

BCMB, English Double Major Earns Nation’s Most Coveted Science Scholarship

As if excelling with a double major in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and English wasn’t rare enough, Bradley M. Wierbowski just became even more notable. The University of Scranton junior with the unique double major earned one of the nation’s most coveted honors in science, mathematics and engineering... READ MORE

The University of Scranton Hosts Second Annual Conference on Aging

The University of Scranton will host the second annual Conference on Aging Thursday, April 12, which will highlight issues, best practices, challenges and opportunities related to the nation’s ever increasing aged population. The day-long conference will be held at Brennan Hall beginning at 8 a.m. and will include presentations from... READ MORE

Popcorn Study Puts Scranton Faculty Member and Student in National Spotlight

A research study by University of Scranton Chemistry Professor Joe Vinson, Ph.D., reported that popcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called “polyphenols” than fruits and vegetables. READ MORE