Anniversary present for USF dean brings Lego version of Brookside to campus
October 13, 2021
Robert Geyer kept his University of Saint Francis-inspired Lego wedding anniversary present for his wife a secret for two years. Then the secret became too big to hide.
President Emerita Sister Elise Kriss returns as Director of Community Relations
October 4, 2021
Shortly after Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF retired on June 30, 2020, following her 27th year as University of Saint Francis President, she embarked on a well-deserved sabbatical. Upon the end of her year-long leave, which included participating in the Ministry to Ministers sabbatical program at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, Read More »
USF opens 2021-22 academic year with Founders Day Mass and Convocation
August 25, 2021
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis marked the beginning of its academic year today with a Mass, a convocation address by President Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer, and a complimentary lunch for all attendees at the Hutzell Athletic Center. The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Read More »
Cardinal Turkson encourages USF graduates to impact society
May 1, 2021
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Highlighted by an encouraging speech from Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson, the University of Saint Francis conferred degrees upon 2021 graduates in its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 1 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Cardinal Turkson, Prefect for the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, told the Class of Read More »
Cardinal Peter Turkson to speak at University of Saint Francis Commencement
March 10, 2021
The University of Saint Francis is pleased and honored to announce Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson as the featured speaker for the 2021 Commencement.
Prairie Heights’ Alexis Treesh awarded USF Pay It Forward Scholarship
December 15, 2020
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Alexis Treesh of Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, Indiana, has been named the recipient of the 2020 University of Saint Francis Pay It Forward Scholarship. The full-tuition scholarship to USF has a value of more than $135,000 and is awarded annually by the university to an incoming student who represents Read More »
Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer inaugurated as University of Saint Francis President
September 26, 2020
With family, friends, colleagues and community members in the audience and others watching via livestream, Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer was inaugurated as the 10th President of the University of Saint Francis on Saturday afternoon in the USF Robert Goldstine Performing Arts Center. Ron Turpin, the senior advisor to the president, presided over the event. Read More »
Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer begins service as USF president
July 1, 2020
Rev. Dr. Eric Albert Zimmer began his first day as University of Saint Francis president on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Fr. Zimmer was appointed president by the founding Congregation, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, working closely with the USF Board of Trustees. He succeeds Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, who retired on Read More »
USF announces plan to return to on-campus instruction in fall
April 30, 2020
University of Saint Francis President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, sent an update to students, faculty and staff today about the university’s plan to return to on-campus instruction this fall. Her letter outlines the details: Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, As we conclude the 2019-2020 academic year, we all recognize that it was a challenging and unprecedented Read More »
USF moves to temporary online-only classes as a COVID-19 precaution
March 11, 2020
University of Saint Francis President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, sent a letter to the campus community today detailing the university’s plans to deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.