Holy Family University
Holy Family University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1954, offering undergraduate and graduate programs through its four academic schools: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences.
It is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. The university serves approximately 3,600 students across its main campus in Philadelphia and a satellite location in Newtown, Bucks County.
Address: 9801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phone: (215) 637-7700
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Holy Family University to Establish New EMS Training & Education Institute
Holy Family University has announced plans to establish the EMS Training & Education Institute at its Northeast campus. The new program was designed in response…
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Skyler Searfoss Earns Valedictorian Honors with Perfect GPA, Basketball Success at Holy Family
On most mornings, Holy Family University senior Skyler Searfoss is awake hours before classes begin. There is an intentional, disciplined rhythm to her days. They…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Dean to the School of Business & Technology
Dr. Tobin Porterfield has joined Holy Family University as the dean of its School of Business & Technology. Porterfield succeeds Fred Leh, who served as the…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the…
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Holy Family Women’s Basketball Team Makes History, Wins Division II East Regional to Advance to Elite Eight
With a recent win over Daemen University in the third round of the NCAA Division II tournament, Holy Family University has made history, becoming the…
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Holy Family’s New Master’s Program in Applied Behavior Analysis Aims to Meet Field’s Surging Demand
The demand for qualified behavioral health practitioners — professionals who help people address challenges related to mental health, emotional well-being, and behavior — is outpacing…
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Holy Family University President Speaks at United Nations
“Science and technology alone do not create inclusive futures. People do,” Holy Family University President Dr. Anne Prisco said last month in a speech before the United…
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Holy Family University Reveals Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Three star athletes, a title-winning coach, and an NCAA Tournament team will join the Holy Family University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026. Pat Fallon, Danielle McDevitt,…
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Holy Family University Announces Bold Vision Campaign
Holy Family University has officially launched its comprehensive campaign, ”Bold Vision: Empowering Futures. Transforming Lives.” To date, it has raised more than $20.2 million in…
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Chester County Leadership: Tim Hamill, Director of Athletics, Holy Family University
Tim Hamill, a Philadelphia native who grew up in Mayfair and graduated from Father Judge High School, is the director of athletics at his alma…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Holy Family University Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Holy Family University has been named one of Money magazine’s Best Colleges in America for 2025, earning a four-out-of-five-star rating and national recognition for its…
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Holy Family University’s Economic Impact Surges, Powers Growth in the Region
Holy Family University isn’t just growing — it’s lifting the economy with it. A new study confirms what many in the area already see: the…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.…
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Holy Family University Celebrates 68th Commencement: A Community Bound by Purpose, Lifted by Education
Holy Family University recently celebrated its 68th Commencement, awarding degrees to 828 graduates whose diverse backgrounds, determination, and achievements reflect the university’s strength as a…
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‘Changing the World One Miracle Moment at a Time’: Bucks County Native Named Holy Family’s Valedictorian
When Leah Ford stepped onto Holy Family University’s campus for the first time, she was emerging from a full year of remote learning at Pennsbury…
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‘Access and Opportunity’: Holy Family, Archbishop Ryan Launch Accelerated Pathway to Healthcare Careers
Holy Family University and Archbishop Ryan High School have expanded their long-standing partnership with an innovative dual enrollment program that enables students to graduate from…
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