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 Earns Prestigious Carnegie Classification as ‘Opportunity University’ for Driving Economic Mobility
Holy Family University has been recognized in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications as a national leader in student opportunity and outcomes, earning the designation of an…
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Holy Family University to Honor CEO of Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center at Commencement
Holy Family University will recognize Louis P. Kassa III, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC), with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters…
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Holy Family University Launches New Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Holy Family University has announced the launch of its Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, offering two distinct pathways for students to…
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Exploring the Emotional Depth of ‘Frozen’: Holy Family Student, Professor Uncover Psychology Behind the Magic
What makes the Disney classic Frozen so emotionally powerful? Holy Family University’s Dr. Jill M. Swirsky, assistant professor of psychology, and Aila Kapllanaj, a first-year…
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Holy Family University’s Tim Hamill Named 2024 CACC Athletics Director of the Year
Holy Family University’s Tim Hamill has been named the 2024 Central Athletic Collegiate Conference Athletic Director of the Year. This prestigious recognition honors Hamill’s outstanding…
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Holy Family University Doctoral Student Receives Scholarship for Serving I/DD Community
The Arc Mercer traces its roots to 1950 when a group of parents took action in creating opportunities for support within the intellectual and developmental…
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Doctoral Graduate of Holy Family University a Leader in Early Childhood Education and Literacy
Angela Ashley wants to provide every child with the skills necessary to learn to read and write. Ashley has spent most of her recent career…
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Holy Family University Students Present Research on New Advancements in Medical Imaging
Artificial intelligence is leading to a transformation in how work is conducted in many professional fields, including medicine. There are some who are worried AI…
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From Athlete to Artist: Holy Family University Prepares Ally Mastripolito for Future Success
As she prepared to graduate from Archbishop Carroll High School in 2021, Ally Mastripolito, now a senior at Holy Family University, was trying to carve…
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Holy Family University Awarded $850,000 for First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub
Holy Family University has been awarded $850,000 to fund its new First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub, a center that will provide first-generation students with a…
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A ‘Game-Changer’ in Bucks County: Holy Family Awarded $1.3 Million for Expansion of Newtown West Campus
The state has awarded $1,324,800 in grant funding to Holy Family University for the forthcoming expansion of its Newtown West campus. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero…
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Holy Family University’s Voter Engagement Efforts Lead to Increase in Student Registrations
Holy Family University has undertaken multiple initiatives to encourage more students to participate in the upcoming election. Through voter engagement efforts, 47 Holy Family students…
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Holy Family University Celebrates Record Enrollment
Holy Family University is experiencing a historic high in enrollment this fall, showcasing its dedication to academic excellence and student-centered growth. The university has seen…
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Holy Family University’s New Partnership to Welcome New ‘Dreamers’ to Campus
Holy Family University has partnered with the nation’s largest scholarship and success program for immigrant youth, TheDream.US, to help more Dreamers achieve their college and…
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Chester County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank
Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in West Oak Lane…
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Holy Family University Receives $1.2 Million Noyce Grant to Train Future STEM Educators
Holy Family University has been awarded a $1.2 million Noyce Grant to support its new STEM Futures Program, an initiative designed to train the next…
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Holy Family University To Launch Nurse Aide Training Program
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences has gained approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Education for its newly created Nurse Aide…
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Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program
Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as…
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