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  • June 2, 2025

USF Named in 2023 America’s Top Colleges List by Forbes

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) recently announced that it has been included in Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges listing. The listing, according to Forbes, showcases 500 of the finest U.S. colleges, ranked using data on student success, return on investment and alumni influence. “USF continues to maintain its focus on offering […]

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usf motherhouse
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  • June 2, 2025

USF Earns Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation and Grant Worth Close to $3M

Joliet, Ill. – Earlier this year, the University of St. Francis (USF) earned the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation by the U.S. Department of Education for having an undergraduate full-time equivalent student population that is comprised of at least 25 percent Hispanic students. With that designation, USF was able to apply for and has since been […]

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Christmas Concerts at USF
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  • June 2, 2025

Holiday Concerts at USF Set for December

Joliet, Ill. – Celebrate the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) as Joliet’s university presents two special concert events in December. Christmas at the Motherhouse The University of St. Francis (USF) presents Christmas at the Motherhouse at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, in the […]

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Giving Tuesday
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  • June 2, 2025

Support the USF Francis Fund through Giving Tuesday on November 28

Joliet, Ill. – If you have ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis (USF), you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 28, a day known globally as Giving Tuesday. Join your fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF […]

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Joliet Symphony Orchestra, "Revitalize"
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  • June 2, 2025

JSO “Revitalize” Concerts Set for December 9 and 10

Joliet, Ill. – The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the second concert series of its 2023-2024 Season with newly appointed Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading a program featuring works by Edward Elgar, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. French horn soloist Emily Whittaker is the featured guest […]

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