Editing University of Scranton (section)

=== Decade of expansion ===
An expansion plan, beginning at $5,000,000, produced fifteen new buildings between 1956 and 1966, with Loyola Hall of Science in 1956 and the first residence halls for students in 1958: Casey, Fitch, Martin, and McCourt. Three years later Denis Edward, Hafey, Lynett, and Hannan residence halls were added.<ref name=":182">{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/p9000coll7/id/3438/rec/1 |title=The Decade of the Builder: John J. Long, S.J. (1953-1963) |last=Homer |first=Frank X.J. |date=1988 |work=The University of Scranton: A Centennial History |access-date=18 November 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref> With the death of Worthington Scranton in 1958, the university acquired the remainder of his properties.<ref name=":122">{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clippings/id/8960 |title=Scranton Estate Presented to University by its Owner: Palatial Residence and Grounds on Ridge Row, Lots and Houses Facing On Platt Place, and Other Parcels On Linden Street Included In Gift From Prominent Industrialist |date=19 November 1941 |work=Scranton Times |access-date=31 October 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref> Alumni Memorial Library was completed in 1960<ref name=":192">{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clippings/id/33811 |title=Two Looks at University's Library Building Project |date=30 September 1959 |work=Scranton Times |access-date=28 October 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref> and Gunster Memorial Student Center in 1961, including the 400-seat Eagen Auditorium. In 1962 the five-storey classroom building St. Thomas Hall was built, which included [[Ignatius of Loyola|St. Ignatius Loyola]] Chapel. At this time the original Wyoming Avenue properties were completely vacated.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/ui/custom/default/collection/coll_p9000coll7/resources/custompages/presidents/biographies.php#long |title=Short Biographies of the Former Presidents of St. Thomas College and the University of Scranton - The Very Reverend John J. Long, S.J. (1899-1971) President: 1953-1963 |last=Homer |first=Frank X.J. |date=2015 |work=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |access-date=18 November 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library Digital Services Collections}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/ref/collection/aquinas/id/3689 |title='Old Main' Cornerstone Transferred to Wall of St. Thomas Hall |date=September 1962 |work=The Aquinas |access-date=18 November 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton}}</ref> New construction extended to Driscoll and Nevils residence halls in 1965, raising on-campus housing to 650 male students.<ref name=":182" /> In 1967 the first varsity athletic center was completed and named after former president John J. Long who had led the building campaign over more than a decade.<ref name=":222">{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clippings/id/25763 |title=Proud of Past, U of S Eyes Future: 'Phys Ed' Course To Be Centered In Field House |last=Kelly |first=Jack |date=2 July 1966 |work=Scranton Times |access-date=31 October 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clippings/id/25027 |title=Tribute to Former President: John J. Long Center Erected At Scranton U. |date=7 March 1968 |work=Catholic Light |access-date=18 November 2016 |publisher=University of Scranton Archive & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref><ref name=":02" />

''Esprit'', the university's review of arts and letters, first appeared in 1958 and [[Flannery O'Connor]], friend of a Jesuit, visited the campus to help get it launched.<ref name=":02" />