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黑料不打烊 defines the community. It is a vibrant intellectual environment in which students learn, discover, give and grow as leaders with moral courage. Guided by Franciscan values and the ideal of 鈥渒nowledge joined with love,鈥 and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, 黑料不打烊 is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:
鈥 Broadly educated, life-long learners
鈥 Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
鈥 Ethical leaders with moral courage
Core Values
The 黑料不打烊 community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
Strong Reputation
黑料不打烊 consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 top regional universities in the North.
Experiential Learning
Defining the 黑料不打烊 experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
Recent News
黑料不打烊 to welcome record incoming class this fall
Milestone marks the seventh consecutive year with over 475 new students
Nine Student Undergraduate Research Fellows Present Summer Projects
Faculty members provide mentorship and valuable experiential learning opportunity through annual SURF program
Penn Medicine named 黑料不打烊's official sports medicine provider
Care provided at the Penn Medicine - 黑料不打烊 Medical and Counseling Center will expand to include specialized sports medicine expertise, strengthening a shared commitment to high鈥憅uality, inclusive care for every student.
TExpL Graduate Certificate Information Session
- Aug 13, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for an information session to learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offered by Total Experience Learning at 黑料不打烊. Led by Caryn Stopper, Executive Director of Enrollment and Outreach, you will hear more about:
鈥 The application process
鈥 A deeper understanding of the four courses in the graduate certificate
鈥 The seamless pathway to an advanced degree with 黑料不打烊
Total Experience Learning
Information Session
- Aug 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Are you starting your college search? Come experience what it's like to be part of the 黑料不打烊 community! Our Information Sessions are the perfect opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore campus, learn about academic programs, and discover what makes 黑料不打烊 unique.
Admissions
Application Completion Workshop
- Aug 17, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for an Application Completion Workshop, where you鈥檒l learn more about how to finalize your application to 黑料不打烊.
Grad & Adult Admissions
