University of Scranton

June 26
University of Scranton

In two different ceremonies, the University of Scranton conferred 883 bachelor and associate’s degrees, 645 master degrees and 36 doctoral degrees. The post-bachelor class was the largest in the university’s 120-year history. Abington area graduates include:

The post-bachelor class was the largest in the University of Scranton’s 120-year history.

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A University of Scranton student receives her degree and a hug from the Jesuit school’s President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., at its undergraduate commencement ceremony at Wachovia Arena.





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Bachelor’s Degrees: Tara N. Abdalla, Clarks Summit; Charles J. Ardoline, Ransom; Sarah E. Brandt, Dalton; Miki E. Dench, Clarks Summit; Sara A. Farrell, South Abington Township; Jennifer M. Gesell, South Abington; Kaitlin B. Gilboy, Clarks Summit; Michael J. Hancock, Nicholson; Joseph T. Hayden, Clarks Summit; Jennifer C. Hnatko, Dalton; Eleanor B. Judge, Chinchilla; Kristyn B. Lartz, Nicholson; Maureen C. Lynn, Clarks Summit; Anne M. Martzen, Waymart; Patricia E. Marx, Clarks Summit; Deborah K. McBride, Dalton; Margaret M. Nasser, Dalton; Andrew P. Notarianni, Clarks Green; Allan A. Parsells, Clarks Summit; Shane M. Quinn, Clarks Summit; Asif Rahman, Clarks Summit; Brock A. Roland, Clarks Summit; James W. Rowe, Clarks Summit; Casey M. Thran, Dalton; Justin G. Tunis, Clarks Summit; Paul Wolujewicz, Clarks Summit; William E. Wyatt, Dalton.

Master’s Degrees: Brook K. Coyer, Dalton; Daniel J. Farrell, Clarks Summit; Robert H. Jones, Clarks Summit; Kara A. Kernich, Clarks Summit; Jennifer A. Mahalidge, Dalton; Elizabeth J. McDonald, Clarks Summit; Jamie M. Puchalski, Clarks Summit; Marie K. Snyder, Clarks Summit; Jingming Zhang, Clarks Summit.

Doctor of Physical Therapy: Jennifer L. Cours, Dalton

School Stats

150 South Washington Avenue Scranton, PA 18503

Enrollment: 5,615

Graduation Date: Graduate: May 24Undergraduate: May 25

Location: Graduate: Byron Recreational Complex Undergraduate: Wachovia Arena

Graduating Class Size: 1,564

Graduation Speaker: Rev. Thomas E. Roach, S.J., secretary for education for the Society of Jesus


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