A Group of Valley View Art students took a field trip to Marywood University to make ceramic bowls that will be a part of the “Empty Bowls” fundraiser

On March 20th, a group of Valley View Art students took a field trip to Marywood University to make ceramic bowls that will be a part of the “Empty Bowls” fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. The bowls made will be sold during First Friday at the AFA Gallery on Lackawanna Avenue. Pictured left to right; Nikki Moser,…

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Marywood University’s School of Social Work Announces Distinguished Award Recipients

Marywood University’s School of Social Work Announces Distinguished Award Recipients   SCRANTON, PA (April 4, 2017)—Marywood University’s School of Social Work recently announced distinguished award recipients for 2017 at its spring Honors Induction ceremony, which was held on campus.   Gina Morgese, Carbondale, Pa., is the 2017 recipient of the Kaitlin A. Prislupsky Award. The Kaitlin…

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MMI students place in top four at PA School Press Association Student Journalism State Championships

MMI students place in top four at PA School Press Association Student Journalism State Championships   (Freeland, PA – April 3, 2017) – Four MMI Preparatory School students placed in the top four at the Pennsylvania School Press Association Student Journalism State Championships, which were held last month at Penn State University’s University Park campus.…

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MMI student selected as Hazleton City Poet Laureate

MMI student selected as Hazleton City Poet Laureate   (Freeland, PA – March 31, 2017) – MMI Preparatory School senior Joshua Narrow was recently appointed the Hazleton City Poet Laureate during a meeting held at Hazleton City Hall on March 22. Narrow was selected out a group of creative writing students from schools throughout Greater…

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Good Shepherd Academy is proud to announce that 3 of our Eighth Grade students were named Royal Scholars and 3 Eighth Grade students were named Redeemer Scholars for their achievement on the Holy Redeemer High School Placement Test.

Good Shepherd Academy is proud to announce that 3 of our Eighth Grade students were named Royal Scholars and 3 Eighth Grade students were named Redeemer Scholars for their achievement on the Holy Redeemer High School Placement Test. The Royal Scholars attained the top 3 scores on the placement test and the Royal Scholars ranked…

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Fiddler on the Roof, Plays at Scranton HS

Nine –Time Tony Award Winner, Fiddler on the Roof, Plays at Scranton HS Take part in this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life! The award-winning Scranton High School Knight Players Theatre Company proudly presents the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof March 31-April 2 in the Performing…

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Marywood University is Hosting A Labyrinth Walk

Marywood University is Hosting A Labyrinth Walk   SCRANTON, PA (March 21, 2017)—Marywood University’s Campus Ministry department has set up its annual Labyrinth Walk in the Rotunda, in the Liberal Arts Center, on the University’s campus. The labyrinth is a replica of the famous Chartres Cathedral labyrinth inlaid in the stone floor of the Cathedral.…

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Three West Scranton Freshmen Earn Awards Through PJAS

The Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional competition was held at Wilkes University on Saturday, March 5.  Three ninth grade students from West Scranton High School received awards for their experiments. Nick Guerra did his project on The Effects of Acetaminophen and Naproxen on Aquatic Ecosystems.  He placed first in ecology and will advance to…

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Marywood University’s Department of Nursing Holds Third Annual Blessing of the Hands Ceremony

Marywood University’s Department of Nursing Holds Third Annual Blessing of the Hands Ceremony   SCRANTON, PA (March 6, 2017)—Marywood University nursing students continued a recent tradition at the University, participating in the third annual Blessing of the Hands ceremony as they prepare for clinical practice. This annual ceremony, held in the Marian Chapel, Swartz Center for…

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Marywood University to hold Free Anxiety Screenings

Marywood University to hold Free Anxiety Screenings   SCRANTON, PA (March 6, 2017)-Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center will offer free, confidential anxiety screenings on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 9 a.m. -7 p.m., in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, on the University’s campus. The free screenings are open to the public and…

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