University of St. Francis

06/02/2026

Summer's almost (officially) here and the campus is lush with a hundred shades of green! Feel free to stop by sometime and have your lunch on the Quad or say a prayer at the Grotto.

05/28/2026

The Pat Sullivan Golf Outing is next Friday, June 5! Are you registered to golf, have a great time, and support our Fighting Saints? Learn more at https://loom.ly/U7LWkt0

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

For ten more days, you can catch the work of our recent art program grads in the Art & Design Senior Thesis Exhibition! The exhibit, on display in the Moser Performing Arts Center Gallery through May 29, features the work of recent graduates Karly Ceci, Samantha Gonzalez Figueroa, Lilliana Gutierrez, Kadixamayrin Mireles, Issac Rodriguez, Tatiana Ruiz, Nate Smith and Fatima Villagomez.

05/19/2026

USF congratulates Dr. Donna Metlicka from the College of Education on becoming an associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. This achievement showcases her effective use of evidence-based instruction to promote structured literacy and aid students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Read more about the honors at https://loom.ly/9pWIak0

Dr. Donna Metlicka from USF's College of Education recently earned certification as an associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy.

05/12/2026

Exciting news... Kristin DeBoer and Cathy Nelson from the College of Education have been chosen to serve on subcommittees revising the Teacher Preparation Assessment for the Illinois State Board of Education. Kristin will join the Instructional Delivery subcommittee, and Cathy will be part of the Assessment subcommittee. Congratulations to both hard working faculty members for representing the university and taking part in this very important task!

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest alumni from the Class of 2026! Remember... "Once a Saint, always a Saint!" Many blessings to all of you on the road ahead. Also, a special thanks to 107.9 "La Ley" for a fun, festive, and WINDY live remote on the Quad after the undergrad ceremony. Another great commencement day for USF. More pictures to come soon. GO SAINTS!

05/09/2026

It's commencement day! Visit stfrancis.edu/commencement for details and the program, and watch live on YouTube at https://loom.ly/QQEk9AY. After the second ceremony from 2-4 p.m., grads and families are invited to stop by the Pavilion on the Quad for a live radio remote with Chicago's La Ley 107.9 FM, celebrating today's graduates and USF's Hispanic-Serving Institution status! Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

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05/08/2026

The College of Education's Student Teacher Appreciation Banquet took place on May 5 during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Graduating Teacher Candidates were honored for their field experiences, and awards were presented. Educator Julie Vitas from Cathedral of St. Raymond School was presented with the William "Buck" Orenic Outstanding Contribution Award for her contributions in support of the mission and conceptual framework of the College of Education. Student awardees included Mackenzie Blizniak (Amy D'Amico Outstanding Student Teacher Award), Paulina Chavez and Lissette Martinez (Amy D’Amico Scholarship recipients) and Olivia Viveros (Richard L. Chavez Family Scholarship recipient). stfrancis.edu/education