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Lackawanna College Names Scranton Police Chief as Director of Public Safety

Lackawanna College joined the City of Scranton to announce that Police Chief Carl R. Graziano has been named the College’s Director of Public Safety. “Chief Graziano has been an instructor for several years at the College, but we are thrilled that he will now work with us in a full-time capacity,” said Lackawanna College President […]

Lackawanna College Adjusts Student Housing Policies Due to COVID-19

Dr. Jill A. Murray sent the following letter to the Lackawanna College Community announcing changes to the student housing policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These policies will reduce the number of students in residence halls to no more than 20% capacity, helping to maintain a safe learning environment for students, faculty and staff. […]

Lackawanna College veterans group rededicates Nay Aug garden

Students, alumni, staff, and guests participating in the Veterans Day dedication at Nay Aug Park are, from left, Army Pfc. Nicholas Chestnut, Class of 2013; Liz Wassel, Lackawanna College Veterans Certifying Official; Army Pfc. Daniel Hailstone, Class of 2011; Army Sgt. 1st Class James Kille with Quarterback; Former Scranton Mayor and Army 1st Lt. David […]

Lackawanna College President Appoints New Leadership

Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill Murray has announced her new leadership team and members of her Cabinet. Dr. Murray officially became president today, July 1, 2020. Dr. Erica Barone Pricci has been named Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Barone Pricci has over 12 years’ experience working in the administration of academic affairs at Lackawanna […]

Endowed Scholarship Named in Honor of President Mark Volk

The Lackawanna College Board of Trustees recently established the Mark Volk Presidential Scholarship in honor of President Volk’s service to the College and its surrounding communities. Volk retired on June 30, 2020. “This scholarship in honor of President Volk reflects his accomplishments and will ensure that his legacy of leadership, opportunity and inclusiveness continue at […]

Lackawanna College announces Spring 2020 President’s List

SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna College has recognized more than 300 students named to its President’s List for academic excellence during the Spring 2019-20 semester. A student qualifies for the President’s List if they achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum of 24 credit hours, including 12 credits during the most […]