Farewell to USF’s Ninth President, Dr. Arvid C. Johnson
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
July 1, 2025
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
USF invites the Joliet Community to connect with its new president at upcoming local gatherings Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) and
Students at the University of St. Francis (USF) publish research about Vietnamese Consumers Joliet, Ill. – Congratulations to Dr. Dao Cam Thuy, supervising lecturer at
Art & Design Professor, Chester Alamo-Costello, is working in China for 8 weeks during the summer of 2025. Joliet, Ill. – Art & Design Professor,
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the finale concert set of its 2024-2025 Season, its 20th, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr.
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the finale concert set of its 2024-2025 Season, its 20th, with Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr.
USF is proud to announce the outstanding success of its recent Caritas Scholarship Celebration held on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The University of St. Francis received a $102,363 grant to promote interfaith engagement through courses, workshops, and student-led faith initiatives. Joliet, Ill. – The University
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) has partnered with the Esports & Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) to deliver a series of new
Students attend 2025 Illinois Certification Board Conference, Erick Guzman-Macedo was chosen as ICB Student Advisor. Joliet, Ill. – Students Amanda Dutkiewicz, Briana Kienzynski, Christopher Parra,
Joliet, Ill. – The University of St. Francis (USF) has partnered with the Esports & Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) to deliver a series of new
Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester in which they have taken at least twelve credit hours are named to the Dean’s List.
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