President's Medal Gala
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ presents the President’s Medal to individuals who have achieved excellence in their fields and who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion for others. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the University will honor Robert S. '68 and Marilyn A. Weiss, longtime University benefactors, with the President's Medal at the 2026 President's Medal Gala, which will be held at Pier Sixty, Manhattan's largest waterfront venue.
2026 President’s Medal Honorees Robert S. '68 & Marilyn A. Weiss
The President's Medal Gala
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
The event is the premier annual fundraiser for the University, and proceeds from the dinner benefit the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund, which awards four-year, full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students with outstanding high school records and notable community involvement. Please consider helping us reach our goal of permanently endowing the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund by making a gift here:
New This Year: The Purple Parlor, a President's Medal Gala VIP Experience
Step behind the hidden door and into an unforgettable evening at The Purple Parlor, a speakeasy curated exclusively for our valued table sponsors and their special guests.
Enjoy an evening featuring:
- Bourbon Tastings
- 1920s Jazz Performed Live by Joseph Boga and the Manhattan Monarchs
- An Unforgettable Speakeasy Atmosphere
- Exceptional Company & Connections with Fellow University Friends
Watch "The Purple Parlor" for a preview of this year's PMG VIP Experience:
For more information and questions, contact:
Eric Eckenrode: eric.eckenrode@scranton.edu or (570)-941-7719
or
Brad Troy '02: bradley.troy@scranton.edu or (570)-941-4312
Eric Eckenrode: eric.eckenrode@scranton.edu or (570)-941-7719
or
Brad Troy '02: bradley.troy@scranton.edu or (570)-941-4312
Watch Father Marina announce Bob and Marilyn as the honorees here:
Watch Father Marina announce the campaign to fully endow the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund here: