Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D.

Dr. Anne Prisco believes higher education should open doors to opportunity, meaningful careers, and lives of purpose. As president of Holy Family University, she is committed to making a high-quality, holistic education more accessible, career-focused, and responsive to the needs of today's students.

About President Anne Prisco

Anne Prisco, Ph.D., became the sixth president of Holy Family University in July 2021. A first-generation college graduate and nationally recognized higher education leader, she is committed to expanding opportunity, advancing student success, and strengthening Holy Family's holistic education.

Since becoming president, Dr. Prisco has led significant growth across the University, including new academic programs, expanded employer partnerships, increased research activity, and major improvements to campus facilities and learning spaces. These efforts have supported record enrollment growth and strengthened Holy Family’s ability to provide students with a high-quality education that prepares them for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. 

Under her leadership, Holy Family has earned national recognition for its commitment to economic mobility, including designation as an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications, recognizing institutions that provide both broad access and strong post-graduation outcomes.

Before joining Holy Family, Dr. Prisco served as president of Felician University and held leadership, faculty, and research positions at several distinguished institutions, including Loyola Marymount University, St. John's University, Hunter College, Lehman College, and New York University.

Dr. Prisco serves on the boards of national higher education organizations and civic institutions, reflecting her commitment to advancing educational opportunity and strengthening communities.

She holds degrees from Columbia University, Fordham University, and the University of Arizona.

From President Prisco

A collection of Dr. Prisco's messages, conversations, and reflections on higher education, leadership, workforce development, and the future of Holy Family University.