Saint Joseph's University is pleased to announce the largest gift in University history from distinguished alumnus James J. Maguire, Class of 1958, and his wife, Frances.
A $50 million gift — the largest in SJU history — from James J. Maguire ’58 and his wife, Frances, will raise the endowment, support scholarships and financial assistance to students, and enable the expansion of signature and mission-centered programs.
Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., president of Saint Joseph's University, was profiled by the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sunday, July 30.
SJU has been named one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review (TPR). Based entirely on student surveys, TPR has featured the University in its 2018 "The Best 382 Colleges" guide.
Through SJU's online career advising platform, John Bradley ’98 counseled senior Christina Rossetti on her plans for law school. SJU Connects matches alumni mentors with ambitious students and alumni.
Prospective students are invited to visit after school for a Twilight Tour, Sept. 7 or 12. While you’re here, meet with current students, hear from admission and financial aid counselors, learn about academic programs, and see campus while the sun sets.
Shaily Menon, Ph.D., an accomplished biologist and administrator, has joined SJU as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Menon was associate dean for research at Grand Valley State University where she fostered a culture of academic excellence.
Students come to Saint Joseph’s University seeking a values-based learning experience. They join a community that regards questions of ethics, morality and faith as centrally important to human existence. Students are guided to develop to the fullest in every facet of their intellectual potential. In both the College of Arts & Sciences and the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the University sets continually higher educational standards for its students. Our top-rate faculty provide a rigorous, intense education that both disciplines and expands the mind.
Located on the edge of Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University has the best of both worlds, combining the excitement and adventure of city life with the quiet atmosphere of the suburbs. Just a train ride away from the city center, students have access to America's "No. 1 City for Culture." Additionally, with eight Fortune 500 companies, Philadelphia is ideal for internships, networking, and post-graduation job opportunities.
As a Jesuit institution, guided by a faith that promotes justice, Saint Joseph’s University educates for a higher purpose; service is central to the Jesuit identity, and students are expected to improve the common good by utilizing their skills and knowledge to promote tolerance, compassion and social justice.
