USF Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List
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.
February 16, 2026
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
The USF Art & Design Student exhibition highlights the talents of students currently studying at USF. This year’s exhibition offered a comprehensive look at ceramics, drawing, graphic design, packaging design, photography and sculpture produced over the 2025-26 academic year.
The University of St. Francis continues to demonstrate its commitment to student success and academic excellence, as its Academic Resource Center (ARC) has successfully completed the rigorous process of recertification through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA).
After building a 20-plus year resume of successfully leading collegiate, club and professional volleyball teams, Tom Welsh will look to bring those same winning traits to the University of St. Francis as he takes over both the Fighting Saints women’s team and the newly-created men’s program.
The creator of the famous defensive technique known as the Peanut Punch, Charles “Peanut” Tillman will become the 11th Chicago Bear to serve as the guest speaker at University of St. Francis’ 47th Annual Brown & Gold Night on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The USF College of Education is proud to announce that two of its alumnae have been named finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Teaching through the Golden Apple Foundation.
In March 2026, USF President Ryan C. Hendrickson shared positive updates on air with Scott Slocum on 1340 WJOL FM.
The USF and OLTHS announce a new partnership and scholarship to create pathways for OLTHS students to continue their education at USF.
The University of St. Francis and Joliet Junior College announced a new guaranteed transfer agreement, designed to help more students earn higher credentials while staying, working and contributing in their local communities.
USF’s annual High School Art Exhibition & Competition was a success! The university has announced the names of award winners and participants.
USF announced that its Day of Giving on March 3, 2026 was successful, raising funds for strategic initiatives including the expansion of athletics and the addition of men’s volleyball.
USF is launching updates to its Honors Program, known as the Duns Scotus Honors Program. The Honors Program, named after famed Franciscan
The University of St. Francis regrets to inform the community of the passing of its sixth president, Dr. John “Jack” C. Orr, who served the then-College of St. Francis community for 23 years—as president from 1974-1995, and as chancellor until 1997. Orr held the position for the longest of any president to date.