The Joliet community was taken aback late yesterday afternoon as strong winds swept through the area, downing trees and power lines, damaging houses and vehicles, and unfortunately, toppling the steeple on the historic Motherhouse building at the University of St. Francis.
Dr. Elizabeth McDermott has a distinguished record of leadership at the University of St. Francis, having served for four years as dean and interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
The University of St. Francis is proud to celebrate Dr. Donna Metlicka, who recently earned certification as an associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. This will allow her to better advance structured literacy practices and support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
Eight senior Information Technology and Computer Science majors at USF worked on a Capstone Project to build a new Linux Operating System (named Lady Linux) through the semester.
All University of St. Francis students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees, along with members of the Joliet and Will County community, are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of USF’s sixth president, Dr. John “Jack” C. Orr, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Orr’s family and friends will be in attendance at the Mass, which will begin at 1 p.m. in USF’s St. Joseph Chapel in the Motherhouse on the Main Campus.
The USF is grateful to share the success of the 69th Caritas Scholarship Celebration held on April 25. This year’s event, themed “The Future is Bright,” brought together members of the USF community in a shining display of generosity, resulting in an impressive fundraising total of nearly $250,000
The USF College of Education proudly announces the installation of its first-ever Little Free Library, marking a meaningful step toward fostering literacy, community engagement, and a love of reading across campus and in the community.
Students from the Bachelor’s in Substance Abuse Counseling and Post-master’s Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling programs at the University of St. Francis recently attended the annual spring conference
Lewis University and the University of St. Francis have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding creating a streamlined, guaranteed pathway for qualified USF students to enter the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at Lewis University.
The USF Art & Design Student exhibition highlights the talents of students currently studying at USF. This year’s exhibition offered a comprehensive look at ceramics, drawing, graphic design, packaging design, photography and sculpture produced over the 2025-26 academic year.
The University of St. Francis continues to demonstrate its commitment to student success and academic excellence, as its Academic Resource Center (ARC) has successfully completed the rigorous process of recertification through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).
After building a 20-plus year resume of successfully leading collegiate, club and professional volleyball teams, Tom Welsh will look to bring those same winning traits to the University of St. Francis as he takes over both the Fighting Saints women’s team and the newly-created men’s program.
The Joliet community was taken aback late yesterday afternoon as strong winds swept through the area, downing trees and power lines, damaging houses and vehicles, and unfortunately, toppling the steeple on the historic Motherhouse building at the University of St. Francis.
Dr. Elizabeth McDermott has a distinguished record of leadership at the University of St. Francis, having served for four years as dean and interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
The University of St. Francis is proud to celebrate Dr. Donna Metlicka, who recently earned certification as an associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. This will allow her to better advance structured literacy practices and support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
Eight senior Information Technology and Computer Science majors at USF worked on a Capstone Project to build a new Linux Operating System (named Lady Linux) through the semester.
All University of St. Francis students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees, along with members of the Joliet and Will County community, are invited to a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the life of USF’s sixth president, Dr. John “Jack” C. Orr, on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Orr’s family and friends will be in attendance at the Mass, which will begin at 1 p.m. in USF’s St. Joseph Chapel in the Motherhouse on the Main Campus.
The USF is grateful to share the success of the 69th Caritas Scholarship Celebration held on April 25. This year’s event, themed “The Future is Bright,” brought together members of the USF community in a shining display of generosity, resulting in an impressive fundraising total of nearly $250,000
The USF College of Education proudly announces the installation of its first-ever Little Free Library, marking a meaningful step toward fostering literacy, community engagement, and a love of reading across campus and in the community.
Students from the Bachelor’s in Substance Abuse Counseling and Post-master’s Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling programs at the University of St. Francis recently attended the annual spring conference
Lewis University and the University of St. Francis have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding creating a streamlined, guaranteed pathway for qualified USF students to enter the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at Lewis University.
The USF Art & Design Student exhibition highlights the talents of students currently studying at USF. This year’s exhibition offered a comprehensive look at ceramics, drawing, graphic design, packaging design, photography and sculpture produced over the 2025-26 academic year.
The University of St. Francis continues to demonstrate its commitment to student success and academic excellence, as its Academic Resource Center (ARC) has successfully completed the rigorous process of recertification through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).
After building a 20-plus year resume of successfully leading collegiate, club and professional volleyball teams, Tom Welsh will look to bring those same winning traits to the University of St. Francis as he takes over both the Fighting Saints women’s team and the newly-created men’s program.