USF President Dr. Arvid C. Johnson
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  • June 2, 2025

University of St. Francis Announces Retirement of Dr. Arvid C. Johnson

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Board of Trustees today announced the retirement of University President Dr. Arvid C. Johnson. He is the ninth president of the University and will leave his ministry on May 31, 2025, after 12 years of service. The Board will soon begin a national search for the […]

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2024 Caritas Scholarship Celebration
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  • June 2, 2025

Successful 67th Caritas Event Raises $235,000 for Student Scholarships at USF

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce the outstanding success of its recent Caritas Scholarship Celebration held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the Pat Sullivan Center on the university’s main campus in Joliet. This year’s event, themed “Launching Stars,” brought together members of the USF community in a […]

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  • June 2, 2025

USF Recognized in 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

Joliet, Ill. – U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2024-2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and the University of St. Francis (USF) was recognized on two lists in the report. Lists on which USF is recognized includes: Education – one of eleven Illinois schools recognized and Nursing (Master’s) – one of eleven Illinois schools […]

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  • June 2, 2025

Joliet Symphony Orchestra Announces Final Concert of 2023-2024 Season

Joliet, Ill. – The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program of works by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Antonin Dvorak, and featuring trumpet soloist Gilmar Cavalcante. Titled “Rejoice!”, the JSO […]

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USF presented with 2024 Friendship Award by Spanish Community Center.
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  • June 2, 2025

USF Presented with Friendship Award by Spanish Community Center

Joliet, Ill. – During its annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, March 7, the Spanish Community Center (SCC) in Joliet presented the University of St. Francis (USF) with the 2024 Friendship Award in recognition of the University’s ongoing partnership with and support of the Center. “The University of St. Francis is a proud, long-time partner of […]

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