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- ↑ "Scott R. Pilarz, S.J." University of Scranton. Archived from the original on October 6, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Father Scott Pilarz, Icon and President of the University, Passes Away at 61 – The Aquinas" . Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ↑ "Joseph G. Marina, S.J., Begins Presidency June 14". University of Scranton. June 11, 2021. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
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