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THE ROBERT L. McDEVITT, K.S.G. AWARD—Income from a fund established in 1977
provides assistance to qualified and deserving Hanley College students. The award was established
by Robert L. McDevitt, K.S.G., a Georgetown University classmate and long-time friend
of the late Rev. Dexter L. Hanley, S.J., who served as president of the University from 1970 to
1975.
JOHN J. AND KATHLEEN MCLAINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND— John J.
McLaine, Class of ’71, established this fund in 1997 to honor his parents. First preference is
given to students from Lackawanna County who are enrolled in the School of Management.
THE MONSIGNOR ANDREW J. McGOWAN SCHOLARSHIP—The F.M. Kirby
Foundation, Inc., established this award to honor Msgr. McGowan, a U. of S. former trustee
and honorary degree recipient. It will be used to assist deserving students who reside in either
Lackawanna or Luzerne County.
THE JOHN P. McLEAN AWARD—Established in 1985 by former trustee, Thomas E.
Sheridan, ’60, and many other alumni, students, family and friends to honor Professor John P.
McLean, a School of Management faculty member for over 50 years. It is distributed to deserving
accounting students.
CHARLES E. MERRILL AWARD—In 1969, the Charles E. Merrill Trust of New York
City made a gift to the University. The income from this award assists students of the Catholic
faith.
THE MARGARET CHORBA MEZICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND—This award was established
by James A. and Mary P. Mezick in honor of Mr. Mezick’s mother. The award is given
each year to a qualified incoming freshman, with preference given to students from the Mid-
Valley, with demonstrated need.
THE ANGELO H. MONTRONE AWARD—This fund was established by Paul M.
Montrone, ’62, President of the Henley Group, Inc., to honor his father. It assists a School of
Management student who best exemplifies the senior Mr. Montrone’s lifelong dedication to
self-improvement and ethical behavior in business.
DR. LESLIE E. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND—This fund was established through a
bequest from Dr. Morgan. Annual income from the fund is used to assist persons studying to
become members of one of the health services professions.
THE ROBERT W. MUNLEY MEMORIAL AWARD—This fund was established by
Robert W. Munley, Esq. and Judge James M. Munley as a way of honoring their father, Robert
W. Munley. Income from this fund supports deserving young students from Lackawanna
County.
THE MURPHY AWARD—This fund was established in 1957, through a bequest of Miss
Margaret Murphy, a retired schoolteacher and lifelong resident of Scranton. Margaret and her
sister Katherine made the award “in loving memory of our mother, father, and brothers,” to
assist needy and deserving students.
JAMES NASSER FAMILY AWARD—This fund was established in 1986 by Mr. and Mrs.
James R. Nasser. Preference is given to needy students from Lackawanna County.
THE NEPA APICS AWARD—Established in 1987 by Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
of the American Production and Inventory Control Society for qualified junior or senior students
enrolled in the Operations Management major of the School of Management and/or active
members of the University of Scranton Chapter of APICS.
THE MARIAN R. OATES MEMORIAL AWARD—This fund was established in memory
of an alumna who passed away in an automobile accident shortly after her 1990 graduation.
Awards from this fund will aid middle-income students from New Jersey.
THE RAYMOND S. O’CONNELL AWARD—Shortly before his death in 1981, an alumnus
of St. Thomas College, Raymond S. O’Connell, established a fund for needy students. His
sister, Sara E. O’Connell, completed the gift after Raymond’s death.
FRANK O’HARA AWARD—This award was established in 1988 by friends and family of
“Mr. University,” Frank O’Hara. Mr. O’Hara served in many capacities over a long career with
the University. This fund, along with O’Hara Hall, were established in his memory.
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