Father-Daughter Graduates Receive Degrees at Holy Family University Class of 2022 Commencement
Joel Torres ’22 will graduate alongside daughter Stephany Torres ’22
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Holy Family University Honors Three with 2022 Alumni Achievement Award
Recipients will be honored during Alumni Reunion 2022 on Saturday, June 4, 2022
Holy Family University to Celebrate a Blue Mass to Honor Law Enforcement and Emergency Responders
Monday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m.
Holy Family University Athletics to Add Esports in Fall 2022
Joining a growing list of college Esports programs, Holy Family University Athletics will add Esports as its newest varsity level sport in Fall 2022 bringing its program to 15 sports.
Collection for Ukraine Co-sponsored by Holy Family University and Frankford Northeast Philadelphia Rotary Club
Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holy Family University Celebrates the Inauguration of President Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D.
President Prisco is the sixth President of the University.
Glen Foerd-Holy Family University Speaker Series Features Jeff Groff, Estate Historian for Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Groff will discuss gentleman (and lady) farmers and their extensive estates with prize-winning farming operations, horses, and livestock.
Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series Featuring Krys Malcolm Belc and Torrey Peters in Conversation
Join two acclaimed authors for an in-person conversation about their works.
Holy Family University Announces A- Rating from S&P Global Ratings
“Securing a strong issuer credit rating from Standard & Poor’s is an important step in the growth of Holy Family University, and is a validation of our vision and strategy to provide a valuable education," said Holy Family President Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D.
Holy Family University Appoints Illana R. Lane, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Following a national search, Holy Family University is pleased to announce the appointment of Illana R. Lane, Ph.D. as Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 1, 2022.
Literary Magazine Folio Invites Submissions from College Undergraduates
Submissions include poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and visual art.
Glen Foerd-Holy Family University Speaker Series Features David Young, Author of The Battles of Germantown
Holy Family University and Glen Foerd will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring David Young, author of The Battles of Germantown: Effective Public History in America (Temple University Press, 2019).
Holy Family University Names C. William Moffitt and Roshan Pulimkalayil ’16 M’18 to Board of Trustees
Holy Family University is pleased to announce the appointment of C. William (Bill) Moffitt and Roshan Pulimkalayil ’16 M’18 to its Board of Trustees. These new members will participate in their first Board meeting later this month.
Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series Featuring Airea D. Matthews
Join award-winning poet for an in-person author talk.
Drive-By Collection Medical Supplies for Project C.U.R.E.
Please bring medical supplies as part of our drive-up collection day to help those in need.
Holy Family University Celebrates Class of 2021 and 2020 Commencement Ceremonies May 15-16
Ceremonies will be held outdoors under a tent at the Newtown campus location.
Holy Family University Honors Seven with 2020 & 2021 Alumni Achievement Award
Recipients will be honored during Alumni Reunion 2020 & 2021 on Saturday, May 22, 2021
Former President of Philadelphia’s Holy Family University, Sister Francesca Onley, Dies at 88
Sister Francesca Onley, 88, a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 71 years, passed away April 17 in Philadelphia. She served as the president and chief administrative officer of Holy Family University in Philadelphia beginning in 1981 until her retirement in 2014 at the age of 81.
Holy Family University Board of Trustees Names Dr. Anne M. Prisco as Sixth President
Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D. appointed sixth president of Holy Family University
Teaching and Learning Expert Flower Darby to Keynote Holy Family University’s Faculty Development Day
Renowned Online Teaching Expert Available to Speak with Media
Holy Family University Students Unite for Suicide Awareness with AFSP Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people. AFSP is working to change that.
Glen Foerd-Holy Family University Speaker Series Features American History Professor Brent Cebul
Holy Family University and Glen Foerd will co-host a Speaker Series event featuring American History Professor Brent Cebul, Ph.D., who will present “Liberals and Business: A Forgotten Story of Love Found and Love Lost in the 20th Century U.S.”
Holy Family University Presents A Night with Activist and Advocate Bernadette Scarduzio
Join us to hear Bernadette Scarduzio share her story of overcoming her personal obstacles to become a fierce advocate and ally for those of all abilities.
Holy Family University Distinguished Writers Series Featuring Carmen Maria Machado
Join bestselling author of In the Dream House for a virtual author talk.
Annual Coat Collection/Book Collection Drive-by Day
Please bring coats and books as part of our drive-up collection day to help those in need.
Holy Family University’s Meet the Author Features Poet Keith Kopka and His Award-Winning Count Four
Holy Family University hosts Meet the Author, featuring poet and faculty member Keith Kopka, and his award-winning, newly released poetry collection.
Pop/Country Singer Melissa Ann Wegfahrt to Play Live Performance at Holy Family University
Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m.
Holy Family University’s Jonathan Rosen Publishes Findings on Crime in Latin America
Jonathan D. Rosen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for Holy Family University, continues to explore organized crime in Latin America with the publication of his newest book and an article in a leading academic journal, the Journal of Criminal Justice.
Holy Family University Distinguished Writing Series Featuring R.O. Kwon
Join bestselling author of The Incendiaries for a virtual author talk.