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Scranton, Pennsylvania
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The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 by the Most Reverend William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, and is now a private Jesuit university.
The Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton houses the Heritage Room, which contains rare books and manuscripts, including a collection of Jesuitana.
The University of Scranton has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, including its participation in the Green Power Partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The University of Scranton boasts several distinguished alumni, including former U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. and former Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton.
The University of Scranton's oldest building, Old Main, was demolished in 1976, but its cornerstone is preserved on campus as a historical marker.
