SCRANTON, Pa. – Dec. 4, 2020 – Lackawanna College ranked No. 21 among 100 companies vying to win a designation as one of the “Best Places to Work” in PA. The College has earned the recognition six of the past seven years. “Our Lackawanna College Family respects and values our workplace culture and our colleagues […]
SCRANTON, Pa. – Nov. 23, 2020 – Lackawanna College’s student-run restaurant, 409 on Adams, has launched its new online store. The Marketplace at 409 on Adams sells professional quality merchandise, culinary and pastry creations and a line of pet treats produced by students. The e-commerce store also serves as a place to find recipes and […]
SCRANTON, Pa. – Nov. 20, 2020 – The Lackawanna College Venture Lab, a program operated by the College to support entrepreneurs in northeastern Pennsylvania, is launching a pilot microloan program. The program can provide up to $2,500 in short-term zero-interest loans for entrepreneurs to launch their startups in the region. The microloan program will provide […]
SCRANTON, Pa. – Nov. 17, 2020 – A new Pennsylvania law requiring all surgical technologists to graduate from an accredited program, pass an accredited exam and complete 15 hours of continuing education each year was signed by Governor Tom Wolf on October 29. Prior to the new law, unlike surrounding states, surgical technologists in PA […]
SCRANTON, Pa. – October 27, 2020 – The Lackawanna College Sonography Department is holding a basket raffle for Jack of Hearts, a nonprofit that provides education and resources to local families of pediatric cardiac patients and supports charitable organizations in Pennsylvania. Jack of Hearts was founded by Lackawanna College Cardiac Sonography student Lisa Scarfo and […]
– Lackawanna College, in partnership with the City of Scranton and Scranton Tomorrow, announced Rally for Restaurants, an initiative to support local restaurants that are struggling due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Lackawanna College’s student-run restaurant, 409 on Adams, will open its doors to participating restaurants free of charge, including the use of their outdoor patio with […]
On Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m., Lackawanna College, in partnership with the City of Scranton and Scranton Tomorrow, will announce a major initiative to help local restaurants who have experienced hardship during COVID-19. The announcement will take place during a press conference located in the courtyard outside of 409 on Adams, 409 Adams […]
Dr. Dan LaMagna, Associate Vice President for Student Engagement, has recently been named a member of the President’s Cabinet at Lackawanna College. In his role at the College, Dr. LaMagna provides guidance to create and maintain services, programs, policies and procedures to advance Lackawanna’s commitment to creating an inclusive and compassionate atmosphere for students. “I […]
Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill Murray sent the following letter to the Lackawanna College community regarding the cancellation and postponement of graduation and homecoming events due to COVID-19 concerns. Dear Members of the College Community: As we continue to evaluate on-campus activities and large gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with […]
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey visited the Lackawanna College Police Academy to discuss the challenges that law enforcement currently face and how the College is handling cadet training during the coronavirus pandemic. During the visit, Sen. Toomey met with Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill A. Murray, Academy Director John Chilleri, Academy staff and cadets. “The Academy […]