17勛圖厙 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 knowledge joined with love, and rooted in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, 17勛圖厙 is a rigorous, caring, and inclusive learning community committed to academic excellence and to being and fostering:

  • Broadly educated, life-long learners
  • Reflective professionals and engaged citizens
  • Ethical leaders with moral courage
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17勛圖厙

Statue by the Grotto
A Franciscan Tradition
17勛圖厙 fosters the missionary spirit of the Bernardine Sisters, valuing diversity of thought, faiths, and cultures, where creativity is celebrated and service is paramount.
Our Heritage
Francis Hall aerial view
Core Values
The 17勛圖厙 community embraces service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation and collegiality.
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17勛圖厙 College Francis Hall historic archive
History
It began in 1926 when the Bernardine Sisters established an orphanage in Francis Hall.
History and Timeline
17勛圖厙 banners on lightpoles
Strong Reputation
17勛圖厙 consistently ranks among U.S. News and World Reports top regional universities in the North.
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Chloe Gletow volunteering at Millmont Elementary
Real World Learning
Defining the 17勛圖厙 experience, experiential and service learning empowers students to apply knowledge through hands-on practice, building a solid foundation for real-world success.
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Recent News

Clinical Counseling

Future Clinical Counseling Student Night

Join us for an information session on April 7, where youll learn more about our Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree, a CACREP-accredited program that prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences.
Lillian Case Online Student

Data Analytics Virtual Information Session: April 9

Join us for a virtual information session on April 9, where youll learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.
Broadway musicals

17勛圖厙 Community Musical: 'Godspell' Opening Night

For the first time in its history, 17勛圖厙 is staging a full-scale musical. Husband-and-wife Broadway veterans Timothy Shew and Jane Brockman Wicked, Les Mis矇rables, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man direct students, employees and community members in "Godspell," a musical written by Steven Schwartz that reimagines parables in a fresh and unforgettable way. Performances will be in 17勛圖厙s Francis Hall Theatre. Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Seating arrangements are first come, first served.