page_title: University of Scranton
section_title: Campus buildings and landmarks
hierarchical_section_title: University of Scranton / Campus buildings and landmarks
caption_attribution_description: English: The newly finished and dedicated (Fall 2011) Pilarz Hall on a cold December morning.
context_page_description: The University of Scranton is a private Jesuit university in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1888 by William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. In 1938, the college was elevated to university status and took the name The University of Scranton. The institution was operated by the Diocese of Scranton from its founding until 1897. While the Diocese of Scranton retained ownership of the university, it was administered by the Lasallian Christian Brothers from 1888 to 1942. In 1942, the Society of Jesus took ownership and control of the university. During the 1960s, the university became an independent institution under a lay Board of Trustees.
  The university is composed of three colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Kania School of Management, and The Panuska College of Professional Studies; all contain both undergraduate and graduate programs. Previously, the university had a College of Graduate and Continuing Education, which has been folded into the colleges of the respective programs.
caption: Pilarz Hall is part of the new Mulberry Street Complex, which includes housing, fitness facilities, and a food court.
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