February 2021
Great Day to be a Tiger a Success
On Thursday, February 11, hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends participated in Great Day to be a Tiger featuring Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez & our third annual Day of Giving. As a community, we surpassed our goal and raised total of $34,768.10!
 
The funds will be awarded as a one-time full-tuition “Day of Giving” scholarship to a deserving senior for the next academic year. The extra funds raised will be awarded as a partial scholarship to a second senior.

Thank you all for making our 67th Birthday so special!

Missed the event? Watch the recording here or head to holyfamily.edu/giveonline to make your gift to the Blue & White Fund in honor of Holy Family's birthday.
Alumni Events
Please visit holyfamily.edu/calendar for all our upcoming events. We hope to “see” you and your classmates soon.
Alumni Virtual Networking Event: Career Pivoting
Calling all alumni who are looking to network or make a career transition!

Hear from multiple alumni and industry professionals as they discuss insider tips, advice, and success stories in changing careers. Learn how to translate your current skills from one industry to another; how to get started; how to utilize new technology and professional social networking in your job search; and how to get hired and be successful in a new job or field!

After the main presentation, guests will be moved into smaller groups to meet and chat with event speakers and peers.

This event open to all Holy Family Alumni and is FREE to attend; however, advance registration and Zoom capability are required.
Holy Family in the News
Holy Family Mourns Loss of Long-time Professors
We are deeply saddened to report the recent passing of multiple long-time members from Holy Family’s School of Arts and Sciences:  

  • Dr. Leticia Diaz, Assistant Professor
  • Nelly Greco ’88, Adjunct Professor
  • Dr. Tom Lombardi, Professor Emeritus
  • Dr. Patricia Michael, Professor Emeritus

All deceased alumni and former employees will be honored at the upcoming Alumni Memorial Mass in conjunction with Reunion 20/21. Additional details will be provided soon. We will continue to pray for their families, former students, colleagues, and friends.

Other News


  • The School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions has announced a new opportunity for Radiologic Technologists with current certifications by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to earn a post-primary certification. See programs and complete details here.



  • Sister Barbara Sudol, CSFN ‘71 (Former Holy Family Trustee) on publishing her fifth book, a collection of short stories titled, “Tales of the Anawim.” See complete details here.

  • To celebrate Valentine's Day 2021, a number of Holy Family Alumni Couples were featured on alumni our social media pages. Read their stories and view their photos in this Facebook album here.
  • Jennifer (Fantine) Papeika '04 M'10 & John Papeika '04 M'12
  • MaryKate (McCrane) Kilfeather '05 M'12 and Dennis Kilfeather '05 M'11
  • Nicole (Keller) Ulrich '12 M'15 & Mike Ulrich '11 M'16
  • Karissa Steer '12 and Adam Trinh '13
  • Daniela Chacon-Bonilla ’15 and Saul Bonilla ‘15
Middle States Update
Holy Family University is accredited by the institutional accreditation agency, the Middle States Commission for Higher Education (MSCHE), generally referred to as Middle States. To maintain accreditation, the University must periodically apply for reaffirmation of accreditation. For Holy Family, this is occurring during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Over the past year and a half, the community has worked on gathering data to support the seven MSCHE Standards. The self-study results were reviewed during a preliminary site visit on October 7, 2020.

In early December, Holy Family submitted the final self-study document and evidence inventory to MSCHE. The committee will review these materials in preparation for the upcoming virtual site visit, scheduled for March 21-24, 2021.
Alumni Benefit Spotlight: Folio Archive
Serving as Holy Family University's literary magazine since 1959, Folio is one of the campus' longest running traditions that celebrates the creativity and artistic integrity of its contributors. As a benefit to alumni, all Folio issues are archived here for current and future generations of alumni to enjoy.

Now Accepting Submissions until March 1!

Every year, Folio collects original works of prose, poetry, artwork and photography, submitted by students, alumni, faculty, and staff and compiles them all together to be printed in the magazine. Submit your work today!
Alumni Record Updates
Fun fact: The best way to ensure your alumni record is accurate is to tell us your updates!

Do you have a new job, promotion, or retirement news to share? Have you gotten engaged, married, or welcomed a new addition to the family? Are your Holy Family communications going to an old address or featuring an incorrect name or title? Do you have a new address and/or updated contact information?

Simply send us an email or quickly complete the Alumni Update Form.
Save the Date! Holy Family will host Reunion 20/21 on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

This combined, all-class Reunion will celebrate the 2020 and 2021 Reunion Classes (Classes ending in 0, 1, 5, and 6), the 2020 and 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Winners, and the Golden Alumni Society.

More information coming in March!
Holy Family University Alumni Office | holyfamily.edu