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Dr. Adam Pratt Hosts Humanities-in-Action

Posted on October 3, 2020 by David J. Dzurec

Dr. Adam Pratt recently hosted a Humanities-in-Action lecture with New York Times reporter Eric Schmitt and City of Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti.  The event was sponsored by The University of Scranton Slattery Center for the Humanities.  The student-run Aquinas also ran … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dr. Susan L. Poulson and WVIA

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Check out Dr. Susan Poulson’s Interview with WVIA, which discusses the suffrage movement. Dr. Poulson is the author of the book,”Suffrage: The Epic Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote.” Celebrating the 19th Amendment At 100 Years Professor Susan L. Poulson … Continue reading →

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Brandon Golden ’14 Reflects on the History Major and Medical School

Posted on April 28, 2020 by David J. Dzurec

Brandon Golden recently shared a bit about how his experience as a history major at the University of Scranton prepared him for medical school: History Degree to MD After attending a prestigious medical school and securing a position at a … Continue reading →

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“Lift High The Cross” presented by Fr. Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch
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The History Department makes the Royal News

Posted on December 5, 2019 by David J. Dzurec

  The History Department is featured in the newest issue of the Royal News: https://news.scranton.edu/articles/2019/12/news-major-growth-cj-history.shtml?utm_source=RoyalNews&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=UniversityNewsArticle1  

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Department Picnic 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019 by David J. Dzurec

The History Department held its end of the year picnic on the Saturday before Senior Week.  Faculty, staff, and the History and International Studies seniors all gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the last four years.  Congratulations Class of 2019!

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Dr. Sean Brennan on “The Priest Who Put Europe Back Together”

Posted on May 9, 2019 by David J. Dzurec

May 8 is celebrated as V-E Day, commemorating the Allied acceptance of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender. Much has been written about the ensuing months and years as Europe recovered from the horrors of the war. But many haven’t heard of … Continue reading →

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2019 Phi Alpha Theta

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Congratulations to newly inducted Phi Alpha Theta members. The Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony was held on Monday, April 8th, 2019. Listed below are newly inducted members for 2019. Rebecca Brady John William Burke Hayden S. Davis Anna DiTaranto Sarah … Continue reading →

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Phi Alpha Theta 2018 Induction Ceremony

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Congratulations to newly inducted Phi Alpha Theta members. The Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony was held on April 16th, 2018. Listed below are newly inducted members for 2018. Matthew Peter Didelot Mary Virginia Farrell Anna Maria Giblin Kyle J. Kolcharno … Continue reading →

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Alana Siock and James McKane Present at Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Allie Siock and James McKane, recently attended the Wyoming Valley Undergraduate History Conference at Wilkes University. The paper they presented was titled “The Jesuit Takeover of the University of Scranton.” Allie and James worked on this paper in the fall, … Continue reading →

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