University of Scranton

Division III basketball teams aren’t supposed to beat Division I opponents. The University of Scranton women’s team didn’t believe that Sunday, even though ESPN gave the Royals a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh.

ESPN gave the University of Scranton women’s basketball team a .1% chance of beating the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scranton entered Pitt’s arena as the underdog — and left with an upset and the attention of national media and new fans.

Lackawanna County special commissioner election candidates Michael Cappellini, Chet Merli and Thom Welby debated Thursday night at the University of Scranton — mostly politely.

Candidates for Scranton mayor debated Thursday night at the University of Scranton ahead of November’s election.

The University of Scranton and its faculty union remain “far apart” in negotiations for a new contract, according to the union.

The University of Scranton’s Center for Service and Social Justice Freshmen Involved in Reflective Service Together (FIRST) is a voluntary reflective service program. Students assisted several local nonprofit organizations.

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey will serve as a Leahy Distinguished Fellow in Public Service at the University of Scranton. The three-term senator, who lost his seat last year, will mentor students, advise on initiatives and contribute to activities aligned with public service and leadership.

The Catholic Church has a new pope - the first from the United States. And, University of Scranton students preserve the life stories of local veterans.

WVIA's Kat Bolus sits down with Roger DuPuis to discuss his recent story about a collaboration between a University of Scranton communications class and the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton.

Students interview veterans at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center for oral history project in University of Scranton media class.