Saints United: For Our Students, For Our Future
USF is taking proactive steps to address the current challenges facing higher education by strengthening the institution for the future.
October 13, 2025
USF is taking proactive steps to address the current challenges facing higher education by strengthening the institution for the future.
USF formally inaugurated Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson as the institution’s 10th president during an on-campus ceremony on October 3, 2025.
New book by University of St. Francis professor Anna Ioanes Explores Connections between Violence and Beauty in American Literature and Art
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) opens the first concert set of its 21st season with music by Giuseppe Verdi, David DeBoor Canfield, and Alexander Borodin, and featuring saxophonist Nathan Bogert.
The University of St. Francis Music at Moser concert series has been providing the community with entertainment for decades. Music lovers of all ages are welcome to enjoy a show at our quaint campus in Joliet’s Cathedral Area.
The University of St. Francis, a recently designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, celebrates the honor during National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week September 8-14.
University of St. Francis (USF) is one of the nation’s academically best undergraduate institutions according to the education services company The Princeton Review®. Joliet, Ill.
University of St. Francis Art Gallery invites you to KUCHINSKI & STOIBER: Form & Fiber opening reception. Joliet, Ill. – This dynamic exhibition brings together
University of St. Francis and Diocese of Joliet create accessibility in Catholic education through guaranteed admission program Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis
This morning, USF’s president, Dr. Ryan Hendrickson, was on the air with Scott Slocum in the Morning at WJOL 1340 AM to share more about
This classification recognizes institutions that foster success through student access and earnings Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) has been classified as
In fall of 2024, the University of St. Francis Board of Trustees informed the university of Dr. Arvid Johnson’s intention to retire at the end
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.
The event will take place 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.
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) has once again been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. In the 2026 edition, released earlier this month, USF was ranked
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) has once again been recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. In the 2026 edition, released earlier this month, USF was ranked