Join USF for Ambassador Day on October 17th |
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Ambassador Day at the University of St. Francis is a special opportunity for community leaders, elected officials and university partners to become more engaged in the university’s mission and further understand the importance of USF within our community. During the event, attendees hear the State of the University Address by USF President Arvid C. Johnson, Ph.D. while enjoying a wonderful breakfast.
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USF Creates New Small Business Accelerator through $500,000 Federal Grant |
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For over eight years, the USF Business Incubator has supported the economic development of the Will County region by fostering new business development. Now through a $500,000 U.S. Small Business Administration FY23 Congressional Community Project Grant supported by U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-Ill.), Joliet’s university has created a new USF Small Business Accelerator (fully funded by the grant) to specifically benefit small businesses in underserved categories in its ongoing efforts to build the region’s business landscape. A final round of applications will be accepted through September 20, 2023.
Read the full story here.
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Leach College of Nursing Receives Grant Funding, Including $1.35M through ANEW |
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The USF Leach College of Nursing (LCON) was recently notified it was approved for another Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant will award the university approximately $1.35M over four years to help increase access to quality health and behavioral health care for underserved and rural areas in Illinois—especially in Will, Grundy and Cook counties. The project will build upon USF’s previous ANEW grant and will support the training and graduation of Family Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who will practice in underserved areas.
Read the full story here.
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USF Hosts Joliet Chamber's New Educators Welcome Event |
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The Pat Sullivan Recreation Center on the main campus of USF served once again as the host site for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual New Educators Welcome event. Local leaders including State Representative Larry Walsh, Jr.; City of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy; State Representative Natalie Manley; State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel; Will County Executive Jennifer Nertino-Tarrant, Will County Regional Superintendent Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff and USF President Arvid, C. Johnson, Ph.D., welcomed new teachers and principals from the Joliet region as they prepared to resume classes this fall.
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WalletHub Names USF's Campus the Safest in Illinois for Third Consecutive Year |
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USF continues to be recognized by national ranking agencies as one of the top institutions of higher education in Illinois. WalletHub’s 2023 Best Colleges and Universities Rankings in which the agency ranked USF as one of the best schools in Illinois.
The rankings, which were compiled by comparing over 900 higher-education institutions across 30 key measures within seven categories that included Student Selectivity, Cost & Financing and Career Outcomes, named USF one of the top seven overall higher-education institutes in Illinois. WalletHub’s rankings also placed USF at #36 in the Midwest rankings, and ranked USF #1 in Illinois in the “Campus Safety” category for a third consecutive year.
Read the full story here.
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How Can the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence Help YOUR Organization? |
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The USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides efficient and value-added professional services to Will County nonprofit organizations with limited financial resources, whose mission is aligned with the Franciscan core values of respect, integrity, service, and compassion. This allows the nonprofit organizations to focus primarily on their core, mission-driven objectives in the community.
There are several benefits to what the USF Center for Nonprofit Excellence offers. For our nonprofit peers, you now have available to you a diverse talent pool of subject matter experts with different backgrounds and perspectives, along with an opportunity to learn more about best practices – all at a manageable cost. For USF, we will be able to create new connections within our community while also providing practical experience opportunities for our students.
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Corporate Partner Education Program |
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USF partners with companies and organizations locally and across the country to offer tuition discounts to their employees. Discounts apply to graduate and doctoral programs in business, health care, management, nursing, social work, and training and development.
If your company or employer offers tuition reimbursement, this program is one way to maximize the impact of those funds. Contact Lisa O’Brien at lobrien@stfrancis.edu or 815-740-6266 for more information.
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Homecoming & Reunion '23 Set for September 29 - October 1 |
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Homecoming 2023 is coming later this month, and a good time is guaranteed! New reunions and events are being added to the lineup… click the registration button to see what’s currently cooking and to get registered for events taking place throughout the weekend.
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USF Welcomes Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath for “Women in the Church” Lecture Series |
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USF has announced plans for its 2023 “Women in the Church” lecture series as for a closer look at Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA through the eyes and art of Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, October 3, at 7 p.m. in San Damiano Hall, which is located on the third floor of the Motherhouse (520 Plainfield Road in Joliet). The lecture will be preceded by a special Franciscan Transitus Prayer at 6:30 p.m.) This free lecture is open to the community. RSVP by Friday, September 29, by phone at 815-740-3398 or by email at afinkle@stfrancis.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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University of St. Francis Introduces New Directors in Performing Arts |
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With the start of the fall 2023 semester underway, the University of St. Francis (USF) welcomes three new leaders for its performing arts areas of choral (Youngham Lee), band (John Donovan) and orchestral (Sean Paul Mills) activities.
“The College of Arts and Sciences’ mission includes educating the whole person and integrating the liberal arts with cutting-edge career skills. I’m really excited we have three new music ensemble directors whose experience and expertise supports our college mission and contributes to the cultivation of Joliet’s artistic community with what promises to be a showcase of tremendous musical talents,” said Elizabeth McDermott, Ph.D., dean of the USF College of Arts and Sciences.
Read the full story here.
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The USF Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year and is open to the public.
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The USF Music at Moser Performing Arts Series offers concerts, plays and performances from an array of backgrounds which changes each semester. World-class music and entertainment is available right here in Joliet!
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Engaging Mind & Spirit is the official magazine of USF. Published and mailed to alumni and friends of the university three times each year, the magazine is a collection of the latest USF headlines, including university successes and alumni/student/staff achievements, as well as information about upcoming events.
Click here to view the latest issue of Engaging Mind & Spirit. Click here to view previous issues.
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University of St. Francis
Office of Community & Employee Relations
815-740-3625
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