Message from the President and Student Government

Dear Students,

Welcome to The University of Scranton or welcome back. I am filled with gratitude and humility as I begin my second tenure as President of this great Catholic and Jesuit University with you this academic year.

As we begin this year together, I hope you come to know that nothing is more distinctly Scranton than our community. Students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni arc forever bound to The University of Scranton and to the deep love and devotion that this work of God inspires.

The University of Scranton is part of a centuries’ old educational tradition. The experiences available to you during your years here are the result of the experiences of St. Ignatius Loyola and his first Jesuit companions.
Those first Jesuits met while studying at the University of Paris. After years of studying, working and praying together, they formed the Society of Jesus and established schools around the world for the greater glory of God and the well-being of human kind. Across the centuries, the core values of Jesuit education have not changed.

It is our hope at Scranton that you will explore and embrace those Jesuit principles, especially in striving to be men and women for others in a world waiting to be made more gentle, more just.
God bless you, God bless Catholic and Jesuit education and God bless The University of Scranton.

Sincerely,
 

Scott R. Pilarz, S.J
President

Dear Fellow Students,

Welcome Class of 2022! We welcome you to a place that many of us have grown to call home very quickly. Many of you visited and came here attracted by the phrase “community” that you hear echoed across campus—a community you are now a part of. You will soon come to see that The University of Scranton is a very special place.

Magis, a phrase you will often hear, pertains to the restless pursuit of excellence. This concept might sound cliché or foreign to you now, but take the phrase to heart. Push yourself while you are here. You are now in an environment where friends, faculty, administrators, and staff will push you to do your best, and will catch you if you push too hard. Many of you may have heard “Oh the Places you’ll go” by Dr. Seuss at some point during your graduations. The foundation of this common graduation story is that you are the one who makes the journey, and your journey starts here. So, use your time at the University wisely, and keep pushing your limits beyond where you think you can go.

As your semesters here quickly go by, make sure to stay in the moment and appreciate your college years. You will face stress and other challenges, but you will also make countless memories and form lifelong relationships. Take advantage of your years in Scranton by setting yourself up for the best future you could imagine. At the same time, we hope The University of Scranton becomes more than just a home for each and every one of you, but rather an intrinsic part of who you are.

Starting this past May, we committed to be a resource for every student at the University of Scranton. To advocate for you, to serve you, your ideas, and interests, and to create a community and environment like no other university. We, along with Student Government as a whole, are available as a resource for you throughout this coming year, and the years to come. Do not hesitate to call or email us, drop by our office, or attend any of our public meetings to voice questions or concerns. We are friendly and love visitors! Our office can be found in The DeNaples Center Student Forum (205R) and our email is studentgovernment@scranton.edu. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @uofssg to stay up to date on Student Government events and opportunities! Finally, feel free to come to our office hours or stop us in person to introduce yourselves—we want to get to know as many of you as possible and make sure you are heard!

Best of Luck,

Matthew Coughlin & Fahad Ashraf
Student Government President & Vice-President