
University of St. Francis Expands Honors Program
USF is launching updates to its Honors Program, known as the Duns Scotus Honors Program. The Honors Program, named after famed Franciscan

USF is launching updates to its Honors Program, known as the Duns Scotus Honors Program. The Honors Program, named after famed Franciscan

The University of St. Francis regrets to inform the community of the passing of its sixth president, Dr. John “Jack” C. Orr, who served the then-College of St. Francis community for 23 years—as president from 1974-1995, and as chancellor until 1997. Orr held the position for the longest of any president to date.

Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester in which they have taken at least twelve credit hours are named to the Dean’s List.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the third concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul MILLS, leading a program of American music

The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products, as severe winter weather and cold and flu season

USF is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian C. Dilger, CPA, as vice president of business affairs, effective February 16.

As the new year begins, the USF is celebrating a strong student retention rate—an encouraging sign that students are finding purpose, support

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis is proud to announce that five of its online programs—including three named as the best private programs in Illinois—were honored this year.

USF is proud to announce the addition of men’s volleyball as its newest intercollegiate athletic program, expanding opportunities for student-athletes and further strengthening the university’s commitment to competitive excellence and student development.

USF Welcomed Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks to campus on Thursday, October 30, 2025 for the annual Diocesan Mass for College Students.

University of St. Francis and Diocese of Belleville create accessibility in Catholic education through a guaranteed admission program

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the second concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program of music by Hector BERLIOZ, Johannes BRAHMS, and Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, and featuring violinist Rebekah COPE-EVERS and cellist Patricia WHITE as soloists.

USF is launching updates to its Honors Program, known as the Duns Scotus Honors Program. The Honors Program, named after famed Franciscan

The University of St. Francis regrets to inform the community of the passing of its sixth president, Dr. John “Jack” C. Orr, who served the then-College of St. Francis community for 23 years—as president from 1974-1995, and as chancellor until 1997. Orr held the position for the longest of any president to date.

Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester in which they have taken at least twelve credit hours are named to the Dean’s List.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the third concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul MILLS, leading a program of American music

The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products, as severe winter weather and cold and flu season

USF is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian C. Dilger, CPA, as vice president of business affairs, effective February 16.

As the new year begins, the USF is celebrating a strong student retention rate—an encouraging sign that students are finding purpose, support

U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, and the University of St. Francis is proud to announce that five of its online programs—including three named as the best private programs in Illinois—were honored this year.

USF is proud to announce the addition of men’s volleyball as its newest intercollegiate athletic program, expanding opportunities for student-athletes and further strengthening the university’s commitment to competitive excellence and student development.

USF Welcomed Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks to campus on Thursday, October 30, 2025 for the annual Diocesan Mass for College Students.

University of St. Francis and Diocese of Belleville create accessibility in Catholic education through a guaranteed admission program

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the second concert set of its 2025-2026 Season, its 21st, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program of music by Hector BERLIOZ, Johannes BRAHMS, and Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, and featuring violinist Rebekah COPE-EVERS and cellist Patricia WHITE as soloists.