Motherhouse 2023
  • October 18, 2025

U.S. News & World Report Names USF in 2023-2024 Best Colleges Rankings

Joliet, Ill. – U.S. News & World Report continues to recognize the University of St. Francis (USF) as a top university in the United States. This year’s recognition in the publication’s 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings marks USF’s fifth year in the “National Universities” category, and the twentieth consecutive year that USF has been honored by […]

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American Red Cross blood drive
  • October 18, 2025

American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Tuesday, October 3

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, October 3, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, which is located at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. The drive is open to the community. For an […]

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New performing arts directors at USF
  • October 18, 2025

University of St. Francis Introduces New Directors in Performing Arts 

Joliet, Ill. – With the start of the fall 2023 semester underway, the University of St. Francis (USF) welcomes three new leaders for its performing arts areas of choral, band and orchestral activities. “The College of Arts and Sciences’ mission includes educating the whole person and integrating the liberal arts with cutting-edge career skills. I’m […]

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Dr, Karl Muth
  • October 18, 2025

Dr. Karl Muth Announced as Executive in Residence for Small Business Accelerator

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Business & Health Administration is pleased to announce that Dr. Karl Muth has joined the USF Small Business Accelerator (SBA) program as the Executive in Residence. Announced earlier this year, the USF Small Business Accelerator will provide equity-free accelerator funds and mentorship to businesses […]

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Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD
  • October 18, 2025

Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD Opens at USF Art Gallery

Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery presents Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD, which will run from August 24 through October 6. Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD presents painting, sculpture, and prints informed by midwestern post-industrial and agricultural environments. The USF Art Gallery is located at 25 E. Van Buren St. in downtown […]

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Motherhouse 2023
  • October 18, 2025

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month

Joliet, Ill. – In 2008, National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) was unanimously approved by Congress to encourage a public conversation on important topics in violence prevention at our nation’s colleges and universities each September. At the University of St. Francis (USF), campus safety efforts remain a top priority and have even been recognized by […]

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