University of Scranton - Presidents of the University of Scranton, University of Scranton Alumni, University of Scranton Faculty, Glynn Lunney (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 38. Chapters: Presidents of the University of Scranton, University of Scranton alumni, University of Scranton faculty, Glynn Lunney, George Coyne, Scott Pilarz, Jack the Bulldog, Kevin C. Kiley, Patrick O'Boyle, Jason Miller, Martin John O'Connor, Kalanithi Maran, Bob Mellow, James A. Martin, Aloysius C. Galvin, Justin Gustainis, Colette Mazzucelli, Kevin Blaum, Frank Andrews Shimkus, Joseph M. McShane, Marc B. Shapiro, Jerry Birmelin, Bob Smith, Gilbert Sorrentino, Nestor Chylak, William O'Hara, Scranton Norseman Rugby, University of Scranton Press, Edward J. Sponga, Joseph Battisto, Austin App, Vaclav Nelhybel, Andrew James Louis Brennan, Karen Boback, John D. Butzner, Jr., Royden B. Davis, Robert Sables, Sandra Major, William J. Byron, Patrick J. Boland, Frank J. Coyne, Jacqueline Honulik, Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center, Neal Thompson, James Martin Munley, WUSR, Richard Paul Conaboy, Paul Montrone, Thom Loverro. Excerpt: The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the northeast region of the state. The school was founded in 1888 by Most Rev. William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. It was elevated to a university in 1938, taking the name the University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese, and later the Lasallian Christian Brothers, from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, Bishop William Joseph Hafey invited the Society of Jesus to take charge of the university. Today, the University of Scranton is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Around 30 Jesuits are normally in residence at Scranton. The University is composed of four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, The Panuska College of Professional Studies, and The College of Graduate...