Earlier this year, the University of St. Francis (USF) earned the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation by the U.S. Department of Education for having an undergraduate full-time equivalent student population that is comprised of at least 25 percent Hispanic students. With that designation, USF was able to apply for and has since been awarded Title V […]
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Enjoy WCSF’s ‘Spirit of Christmas’ Programming
Starting at noon on Thanksgiving Day and running through 12 p.m. on January 2, the University of St. Francis (USF) radio station WCSF-FM 88.7 switches from its regular programming to the 30th anniversary season of the Spirit of Christmas, a 24-hour, commercial-free, season-long holiday format. “As we enter our 31st season, I’d like to express […]
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JJC Becomes Statewide Leader in Dual Credit Enrollment
Joliet Junior College has established itself as a statewide leader in dual credit enrollment, *reporting a record 23.93 percent increase in dual credit enrollment hours compared to fall 2022. This is the first milestone since the October 2022 introduction of the 12x12x12 program, an aggressive dual-credit initiative envisioned by JJC President Dr. Clyne Namuo that […]
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Support USF’s ‘Francis Fund’ Giving Tuesday, November 28
If you ever wanted to support the pursuit of a higher education for students at the University of St. Francis (USF), you have the opportunity to do so on Tuesday, November 28, a day known globally as Giving Tuesday. Join fellow Saints worldwide as they come together to celebrate USF students and encourage giving to […]
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38 KCC Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Thirty-eight Kankakee Community College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in October. Phi Theta Kappa is an international academic honor society for community college students. Local KCC students who recently joined are: Bourbonnais – Rocio Aquillon Navarete, Hailey Keast, Joseph Lamb, Gabriella Longtin, Emma Miller, Sydney O’Dell, Mya Ramdoo, and Daniel Sorich; […]
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USF Awards Delgado Scholarship at Inaugural Luncheon
In late October, the University of St. Francis (USF) University Advancement office presented the new Joseph “Tony” Delgado Scholarship to its inaugural recipients during a special luncheon event. USF baseball player Matthew Lopez, of Morris, and USF softball player Isabella Landeros, of Frankfort, were named as the first two recipients of the scholarship. The luncheon […]
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USF Announces Annual Contest for High School Artists
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art and Design Department announced its annual high school art exhibition and competition for Illinois high school students. All submitting artists must be Illinois residents attending high school in the 2023-2024 academic year. The exhibition will run from January 13-25 and will open with an awards reception on January […]
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Roger Carlson’s ‘Innocent Dawn’ Opens at USF Art Gallery
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery presents Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN, which will run through November 30. In his series, Carlson attempts to use imagery and words to create a visual understanding of eternity and an afterlife. USF’s Art Gallery is at 25 E. Van Buren Street, in downtown Joliet, and is open […]
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KCC Hosting ‘Let’s Talk Horror!’ Discussion October 25
Let’s “creep it real”! KCC students and the community are invited to “Let’s Talk Horror!” from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, at Kankakee Community College, in Room L355. KCC’s Psych Club and English Department will lead the discussion on the appeal of horror in literature and film! Topics include the psychological aspects of “scary things,” […]
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Music at Moser Fall Concert Series
The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Arts and Sciences is proud to offer exciting musical performances to the Joliet and Will County communities through the Music at Moser Fall Concert Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser/. This fall’s lineup includes the following performances…