Campus Catch-Up: April News and Notes From Scranton

The countdown to commencement is on.

The University of Scranton's 2025-26 academic year is winding down, as the last day of class is Friday, May 15, with undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies to follow on Sunday, May 24.

In case you missed it, here are some of the many University students, employees and groups putting in hard work to finish the year strong.

Scranton FBLA Students Win 4 State Championships, Place in 16 Events

The University of Scranton's rise to the top as a premier institution for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) continued with its most recent performance. Scranton students combined to place in 16 events, winning four state championships with five runner-up finishes, at the recent FBLA State Leadership Conference.

Click here to read more about this year's champions and the categories they won.

Restored 500-Year-Old Painting With Hidden Figure Unveiled at University of Scranton

The University held a public unveiling of "Madonna and Child with the Young St. John the Baptist," a 16th-century painting, which, during restoration, revealed an original background that was long covered.

For additional coverage, visit the Times-Tribune, Fox56 and WNEP.

Scranton Professors Win Coveted National Ethics Award a Third Consecutive Time

University of Scranton professors are influencing financial professionals worldwide, while their work earns top national honors. The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently recognized the distinguished contributions of Douglas M. Boyle, DBA '88, professor and chair of accounting, and Daniel P. Haggerty, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, two of three authors of the article that earned the 2026 Curt Verschoor Ethics Feature of the Year Award.

Click here to read more about Dr. Boyle, Dr. Haggerty and their award-winning research.