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Holy Family School of Nursing & Health Sciences Celebrates 43 Nursing Students in the Second-Degree Fast Track and PTEW Programs at October 26 Pinning Ceremony

Holy Family University celebrated the accomplishments of 43 nursing students in the Fast Track and Part-timex Evening + Weekends (PTEW) Programs during an October 26 Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of soon-to-be graduated nurses to the nursing profession and a cherished rite of passage at the completion of these rigorous programs. The pins are provided as a gift from the Holy Family University Alumni Association.

Holy Family University Delivers 74 Boxes of Donated Books in Support of Project HOME

Holy Family University representatives, under the direction of Vice President for Mission Integration Sister Rita Fanning, CSFN, stopped by Philadelphia’s Project HOME on October 25 with a donation of 74 boxes of books to support Project HOME.  The gently used books, which were collected across campus for several months, will be used to help grow Project HOME’s online book business HOMEbooks. The social enterprise business initiative, under the coordination of Ra Mendoza, allows for the employment of people who are recovering from homelessness by offering their residents employment opportunities through the sorting and mailing of donated books to customers all over the world. 

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Undergraduate Junior (2025)

Major: Accounting

Holy Family Nursing Alumni Panel Share Wisdom, Advice During 50th Anniversary Nursing Celebration Event

Holy Family University nursing alumni shared their collective expertise, advice, and words of encouragement to an audience of alumni and current nursing students during a panel discussion hosted on October 20 at the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The event was organized as part of a year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Holy Family University School of Nursing.

Holy Family University Marketing Students Receive Lesson on Creating Social Entrepreneurship from Saxbys Founder & CEO Nick Bayer

Holy Family University’s students in Dr. Don Goeltz’s Principles of Marketing class received valuable advice from visiting Saxbys Founder & CEO Nick Bayer, learning how to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and to rely on their own emotional intelligence and resilience to craft the career of their dreams.

Holy Family University to Induct Four Individuals, One Team into HFU Athletics Hall of Fame

As part of TigerFest 2023, the Holy Family University Department of Athletics is delighted to announce the induction of four individuals – Kevin Comey ‘91, Fran Dougherty ’99, Donna (Elliott) Kilpatrick ‘00, and William “Mickey” McGroarty – and one team – 2007-08 women’s basketball – into the HFU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Holy Family University Awarded Second-Year Grant Extension from the Independence Blue Cross Foundation for Collegiate Recovery Program

Holy Family University has been awarded additional funding from the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation for its collegiate recovery efforts, in partnership with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. 

Holy Family Junior Jayden Fobbs Finds Ways to Help; Plans for Career in Education

Holy Family University junior education major Jayden Fobbs has been a presence on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus since he arrived after graduating from Bensalem High School.  A resident student as a freshman, Fobbs upped his profile on campus after becoming a certified firefighter.

Holy Family University Plans Events for TigerFest 2023: Alumni & Family Homecoming October 20-21

Holy Family University will open its Northeast Philadelphia campus (9801 Frankford Avenue) to alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends during a spirited 2023 TigerFest Alumni & Family Homecoming celebration on Friday and Saturday, October 20-21, 2023.

Holy Family University Hosts Interfaith Prayer for Peace Service

Holy Family University faculty, students and staff of all faiths came together in prayer, music and private reflection during an Interfaith Prayer for Peace Service on the Northeast Philadelphia campus on October 13.