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  • June 1, 2025

American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Friday, September 13

Joliet, Ill. – The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. […]

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  • June 1, 2025

Cedricka Carver Named New USF Dean of Student Life

Joliet, Ill. – After a thorough search process, the University of St. Francis (USF) has announced that Cedricka “Ceddi” Carver has been named USF’s new Dean of Student Life. Carver began her new role at USF on August 1st. Carver has held a variety of Residence Education and Student Life positions of increasing responsibility at […]

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  • June 1, 2025

Financial Viability Tool Created by USF’s Gard Garnering Attention in Private Higher Education

Joliet, Ill. – The landscape of higher education has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in early 2020. Smaller, private institutions, in particular, have since faced publicly-recognized enrollment challenges that, because of the financial implications associated with enrollment declines, have resulted in institutions reaching the decision to close their respective doors forever. While smaller, […]

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  • June 1, 2025

IDHS Grant Leads to Two New CRSS Success Program Cohorts

Joliet, Ill. – Thanks to another grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) Success program at the University of St. Francis (USF) will continue to provide full tuition and wrap-around supports for students who complete its high-quality, recovery support training and supervised practical experience.   USF’s CRSS […]

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Money Names USF in Best Colleges in America 2024 Ratings Report

Joliet, Ill. – Each year, Money recognizes colleges and universities from across the country that successfully combine quality and affordability and recognizes them in its annual Best Colleges in America ratings report. This year’s report included over 700 four-year colleges and universities, including the University of St. Francis and 33 other Illinois-based institutions. The methodology […]

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