August 2022
Holy Family University Announces New Campus in Newtown, Bucks County
Holy Family University is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The new location, which will be known as the Newtown West campus, will supplement the existing Newtown East campus located at 1 Campus Drive in Newtown. The Newtown West campus is located less than two miles away at 33 University Drive in Newtown. Read the full announcement here.
Holy Family Night at the Phillies
On Saturday, August 27, over 500 members of the Holy Family University community waved custom rally towels and cheered on the Phillies in their 6-0 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The evening included an Alumni Meet-up at Pass and Stow, a Holy Family video played on Phanavision, and the ceremonial first pitch was thrown by an alumna and future tiger - the top bidders of the item in the 2022 Tigers on the Loose Online Auction. The Phillie Phanatic also spent some time with University President, Dr. Anne Prisco!
Last Chance to Join Us! 
Spots are filling up fast for Holy Family University’s 33rd Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 12 at Philmont Country Club.

NEW in 2022, we will also hold our first Women's Golf Clinic one hour before the Golf Classic shotgun start.

Visit holyfamily.edu/golf to learn more and register today to raise critical funds for student financial aid!
Celebrate your #HFUpride at Homecoming 2022 on Saturday, October 1! 

Cheer on the Tigers to victory in Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Soccer. The day will also feature the Homecoming Beer Garden (now open to all members of the Holy Family community) with beer provided by Moss Mill Brewing Company, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

Register by Friday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m. to let us know you are attending Homecoming, and you will be entered into a raffle for a Holy Family Gift Basket. Your registration will allow us to keep you informed on any updates or last-minute changes to the schedule. See complete details and register at holyfamily.edu/homecoming.
Holy Family University is actively hiring a number of faculty and staff positions.

Please visit holyfamily.edu/jobs to view all job openings, how to apply, and other detailed information about joining the HFU employee “family”.
Call for Class Notes!
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? Have you received any major awards or celebrated any personal achievements?

Let us know! Complete the Alumni Update Form or send us an email by Friday, September 9 for your updates to be featured in the Class Notes section of the next Holy Family University Magazine.
Campus News
  • Holy Family's Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) program has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). The accreditation is effective as of March 18, 2022.
  • Holy Family University is deeply saddened to report the recent passing of Lisa Woodside, Ph.D. In her 25-year tenure at Holy Family, Dr. Woodside served as academic dean, vice president for academic affairs and professor of humanities. She was named Professor Emeritus upon retirement in 2008.

  • Faculty and staff members represented Holy Family University at a number of professional conferences during the last few months:






  • On August 23, Holy Family University hosted Assessment Day for administrators, faculty, and staff members. The full-day conference was organized by a committee led by Bernice Purcell ‘85, DBA, director of University Assessment.
Athletics News




  • Go Tigers! Visit athletics.holyfamily.edu for updated team schedules, livestream information, and other news stories.
Fall Open Houses
Know of anyone interested in becoming a Holy Family Tiger? Fall is a great time to come to visit the campus and meet with University representatives about joining the "Family".

Fall Open Houses will be held on Sunday, October 2 and Sunday, November 6. See complete details and register online.
Take Advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver by October 31, 2022!
Do you have federal student loans? Have you been thinking about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program? Have you encountered problems interacting with that program?

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on federal Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying payments while working full-time for a qualifying public service employer.

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a temporary, but significant waiver to PSLF program rules. The Limited PSLF Waiver allows those borrowers who had the wrong type of loans or payments to get credit for those past periods.

Millions of non-profit and government employees have federal student loans and may now be eligible for loan forgiveness or additional credit through the Limited PSLF Waiver, which is available to borrowers until October 31, 2022.

You can learn more about the waiver and if it applies to you here. If you previously applied for PSLF and were denied because of your loan type, you are encouraged to try again.
Holy Family Travel Opportunities
Holy Family’s Study Abroad program is excited to announce two programs coming in 2023 that are open to the entire Holy Family community:

  • March 2023 – Join Dr. Shelley Robbins, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, for a 10-day tour of Costa Rica, exploring rain forests, environment and culture. See complete details here.

  • May 2023 - Join Dr. Melissa Rampelli, Associate Professor of English, for an 12-day, Grand Tour of Italy, including Venice, Florence, Assisi, Sorrento, and Rome. See complete details here. 

All tours are hosted by EF Tours, Holy Family’s travel partner for over a decade, and are subject to evolving health and safety policies, restrictions, and precautions. View previous study abroad itineraries and photos here.
Holy Family Launches New Parents Association
Chaired by Sheila McNulty-Bobholz P'23, the Holy Family University Parents Association group aims to help current parents and families stay connected to the larger campus community, their students, and each other.

The Parents Association kickoff meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will feature guest speaker, Sammie Davis, Director for Student Success, and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP today!

For more information, please visit the Parent Portal at holyfamily.edu/parents or contact Julie Rempfer '10, Director for Alumni and Parent Relations at jrempfer@holyfamily.edu.
Alumni Benefit Spotlight: The Franklin Institute
As a member of The Franklin Institute's Affiliate Ticket Program, alumni and friends of Holy Family University can save up to 20% on museum admission - including tickets to Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, currently on display through September 2022.

Follow the instructions below to purchase discounted tickets:

  • STEP 1: Visit the Affiliate Ticket Program website: fi.edu/affiliates
  • STEP 2: Login and enter organization code: FAMILYGRP
  • STEP 3: Select the date/time, purchase and print discounted tickets.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Please visit holyfamily.edu/calendar for all our upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you and your classmates soon!
We Continue to Stand with Ukraine in Prayer
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