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Holy Family University
File:Holy Family University seal.png
Former names
Holy Family College
MottoTeneor votis
Motto in English
I am bound by my responsibilities
TypePrivate liberal arts
Established1954
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Endowment$9.5 million[1]
PresidentSr. Maureen McGarrity, CSFN
Students3,094
Undergraduates2,139
Postgraduates955
Location
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue and White
NicknameTigers
AffiliationsACCU
NAICU
CIC
Websiteholyfamily.edu

Holy Family University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.[2] It was founded in 1954 by the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.[3] In addition to the main Torresdale campus in the northeastern section of the city, there are satellite locations in Newtown, on Bristol Pike in Bensalem, and in Quakertown.[4] In 2012, there were nearly 3,100 students enrolled in the university.[5]

History

Holy Family University is an accredited Catholic, private, co-educational university. The University is under the patronage of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the model for all families. Through various activities and the curriculum, concerted efforts are made to deepen the students' awareness of the Holy Family and the modern family as an important social unit.

Chartered in 1954, Holy Family boasts a vital history among colleges in the Philadelphia area. The founding of Holy Family College in 1954 by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth marked the culmination of an evolutionary cycle begun in 1934 with the opening of the Holy Family Teacher Training School. During the early years, the college functioned as an affiliate of the Catholic University of America. The graduate programs in education were approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in March 1990, followed by the Nursing and Counseling Psychology programs in 1997, and the Accelerated Business Administration program in 2003. The graduate program in Criminal Justice was approved in 2007. The graduate program in TESOL and Literacy was approved in 2008. The doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Professional Studies was approved in 2010.

Holy Family is the youngest of the four Catholic universities in the city of Philadelphia; the others are Saint Joseph's, La Salle, and Chestnut Hill College.

Academics

Holy Family University is divided into four schools:

  • Arts and Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Nursing and Allied Health

The undergraduate student-faculty ratio for the average class is 11:1.

There are degree programs for undergraduate and graduate studies. Undergraduate studies include nursing, criminal justice, education, business, psychology, and communication. Graduate studies include counseling psychology, education, nursing, criminal justice, and resources management.[6]

In January 2011, a doctoral program was introduced for those pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Professional Studies.[7]

Residence life

There are three housing options: St. Joseph's Hall, Garden Residence, and the StevensonLane Residence. The Stevenson Lane Residence is the newest residence building, accommodates 148 students and offers suite-style living.[8] St. Joseph's Hall houses freshmen students and features a 24-hour computer lab, lounges, vending machines, and a recreation room designed by students. The Garden Residence, consisting of apartment-style dorms, is a short walk from campus. The Duplex Apartments are located just off-campus and house three students each.

Student clubs and organizations

Clubs and activities for students include Student Government Association, PRSSA, Students At Your Service (a community-service organization), Campus Ministry, Drama Club, and Tri-Lite (a student-run newspaper).

Athletics

File:HolyFamilyTigers.png
Official athletics logo.

Holy Family University has 15 varsity sports teams, nine women’s and six men’s teams. Their nickname is the Tigers and their colors are Copenhagen blue and white. Since 1985 the director of athletics has been Sandra Michael, who oversees the university’s 15 NCAA Division II sports. The teams at HFU compete in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) which is composed of 14 colleges and universities located in Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The CACC finished third nationally among Division II conferences.

The women’s teams are basketball, cross-country running, track and field, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The women's basketball team became the first CACC team to participate in the NCAA Championship tournament and won its sixth Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference crown in nine seasons in 2007; and in 2009 the women's softball team won 22 of 28 games during their regular season. Holy Family University men’s teams consist of basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track and field (indoor and outdoor).

References

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2011. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. January 17, 2012. p. 22. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  2. ^ "Holy Family University | Overall Rankings | Best College | US News". Colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  3. ^ "U-CAN: Holy Family University". Members.ucan-network.org. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  4. ^ "Holy Family University - Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth". Nazarethcsfn.org. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
  5. ^ Peter Key (February 7, 2013). "Holy Family University cuts 25 workers". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
  6. ^ "Holy Family University helps introduce phones, handhelds to Tanzania village - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
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  8. ^ "Conwell-Egan HS, Holy Family University Give Students Jump-Start On College Classes « CBS Philly". Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. 2014-04-08. Retrieved 2014-08-26.

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