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Alumna Barbara McCormick-Mejias Leaves Lasting Impact as Nurse, Educator and Veteran

United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Holy Family University nursing alumna Barbara McCormick-Mejias '03, M'07, DNP, RN, CEN, readily admits that the only time she ever truly read a textbook from cover to cover was when she was deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Though she had been working as a nurse since 1993 and commissioned in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Nurse Corp in 1994, she was, at that time, enrolled in the RN-to-BSN Nursing Program at Holy Family University.

Biology and Chemistry Labs Showcase Recent Upgrades

Holy Family University biology and chemistry students are taking advantage of new interactive software and three-dimensional replicas of the human body’s muscular and skeletal systems as part of recent upgrades to the University’s biology and chemistry labs.

Holy Family University Hosts National First-Generation College Celebration

Holy Family University President Dr. Anne Prisco, herself a first-generation college student, joined in a gathering on November 8 as part of the campus’ National First-Generation College Celebration, offering congratulations and encouragement to her fellow first-gens. Sponsored by the Academic Affairs and Student Life departments, first-generation students came together to enjoy food, music and prizes and to recognize their shared achievements and unique journeys.

School of Education Professor Featured on The Catholic Morning Show

Holy Family University School of Education professor Dr. Helen Hoffner was a featured guest on the October 30 broadcast of The Catholic Morning Show on Iowa Catholic Radio to preview her new book Catholicism Everywhere: From Hail Mary Passes to Cappuccinos – How the Catholic Faith is Infused in Culture.  The book, published through Sophia Institute Press, will be released on February 20, 2024. 

STUDENT SNAPSHOT: Kawish Sadaqat

Undergraduate Senior (2024)

Major: Nursing
Minor: Psychology

Student Government Association President 2022-23

Literary Magazine Seeks Undergraduate Student Submissions of Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Photography & Visual Art

College and University undergraduate writers and artists from across the nation and the globe are invited to submit selections of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and visual art for publication submissions in Folio, the literary magazine of Holy Family University.

Saxbys CEO’s Visit Sparks Personal Response from Holy Family University Marketing Students

Holy Family University marketing professor Dr. Don Goeltz anticipated takeaways from the students in his Principles of Marketing class following Saxbys Founder & CEO Nick Bayer’s recent visit. The candor of those responses, however, impressed both him and Bayer alike.

Students Put the Fun in Torresdale Library's Halloween Family Fun Night

Holy Family University education majors Aubrey Beckler, Leah Ford, Alicia Oberlander, Geniel Johnson and Zalma Azamar-Rojas restored the fun to the Torresdale Library’s Halloween Family Fun by reviving and running what had once been an annual event.

Holy Family University Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal for Facilities Improvements, President’s Vision

Referencing secure financial footing provided by sound finances and strong enrollment, Holy Family University President, Dr. Anne Prisco, recently shared her vision of the university’s master facilities plan for the Philadelphia and Newtown campus locations in an October 29 article published in the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Spanish Students Decorate Colorful Skull Cookies as Part of Dia de los Muertos Celebration

As part of Dia de los Muertos, or  the Day of the Dead celebrations, Holy Family University students in John Grande’s Spanish 101 class colorfully and creatively decorated home-baked skull cookies. The cookies were baked by freshman Clare Eib, and her classmates contributed icing, water and juice to the complete the crafting session.