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.
President Mark C. Reed, Ed.D., was appointed to the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) Board of Directors on July 1, 2017. ACCU serves as the collective voice of Catholic institutions of higher education in the United States.
Shaily Menon, Ph.D., an accomplished biologist and administrator, will join Saint Joseph’s University as the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Menon will assume the role effective August 1, 2017.
Visit campus and meet with a counselor who will answer your questions about admissions, financial aid and transferring credit. Dates are available now through August.
Chemical biology majors Kathryn Hyduchak ’18 and Nathalia Benavides ’18 are studying water quality. The students are measuring the effectiveness of household water filters in removing lead and testing local water supplies for pharmaceuticals.
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.
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.
