News & Media
Shifting To Distance Learning
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped our world, and, as we’ve discussed in a recent blog, its impact on businesses, economies, education and day-to-day human life will be lasting. How will we [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Offers Special Scholarship to Nearly 500 Local Students
SCRANTON, Pa. – April 30, 2020 – The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty for college-bound students and their families about continuing their education this fall. To help keep local [...]
President Mark Volk Announces Room And Board Adjustments
Monday, April 20, 2020 President Mark Volk announces room and board adjustments, equating to 8 weeks’ worth of the semester’s room and board charges, will be credited to student accounts [...]
Connecting With Our Students During Covid-19
For over a decade, we have argued for a student-centered view of higher education in our daily practice. We championed educational processes that encourage students to construct learning; we act upon [...]
Hazleton Center Donates to Catholic Social Services
SCRANTON, Pa. – April 15, 2020 – The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hazleton Center recently donated toilet paper, cleaning supplies and non-perishable items to Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hangs Banners to Thank Frontline Heroes
SCRANTON, Pa. – April 8, 2020 –º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ put up banners on Angeli Hall at 501 Vine Street and on the Mulberry Street side of the College’s building at 401 Adams Avenue to show [...]
Thinking Big
Life’s twists and turns… could we have written this global pandemic scenario? Could anyone have imagined that in our lifetime and in this age of technological, and medical advancement that [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hazleton Center Donates Gear to Protect Medical Workers
SCRANTON, Pa. – March 31, 2020 – Yesterday, the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hazleton Center donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves and alcohol wipes, to the Conyngham Care Center in [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Donates Medical Supplies to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
SCRANTON, Pa. – March 27, 2020 – With coronavirus cases rising in Pennsylvania, healthcare providers may experience shortages in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In an effort to help delay [...]
Far From Ordinary
The last few days have been anything but ordinary. As we all respond to the spread of COVID-19 and work to protect our students, faculty, and staff to the best of our ability, we are struck with so [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to Complete Semester Online, Transition Staff to Work from Home
SCRANTON, Pa. – March 16, 2020 – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ President Mark Volk announced today that course instruction will continue online through the end of the semester amid coronavirus concerns. The [...]
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Extends Spring Break in Response to Coronavirus
SCRANTON, Pa. – March 11, 2020 – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ President Mark Volk sent the following message to the College community regarding the extension of spring break by a week for Lackawanna [...]
Happy Birthday To 409 On Adams
Last week, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s student-run restaurant, 409 on Adams, celebrated its one-year anniversary as a full service, upscale dining learning laboratory. Open to the public, 409 has [...]
President Mark Volk Issues Coronavirus Message to Students
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ President Mark Volk has released a new message to students regarding the decision to move all instruction online at the conclusion of the extended Spring Break for the main campus [...]
Serving Small Business
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has made no secret of our deep commitment to our local and regional economy. Supporting entrepreneurship and encouraging our students and alumni to start small businesses is [...]
Dr. Jill A. Murray And Teddy Delaney Talk Esports On The Business Builders Show With Marty Wolff
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Jill A. Murray and Esports Program Administrator Teddy Delaney join Marty Wolff on the Business Builders Show to discuss [...]
What Is A ‘Work College’?
At º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, we are constantly evaluating innovative ideas on college affordability and alleviating student debt. As we look at alternative ways to think about financing college, one [...]
