News Releases

SJU Receives $1 Million Grant For Science Education
Campaign News 22 APRIL 2008
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the nation's largest private supporter of science education, has awarded Saint Joseph's University $1 million to fund multiple initiatives in the biology and physics departments, including interdisciplinary efforts between the two departments, undergraduate student research, faculty, curriculum and laboratory development and outreach programs. >>

SJU Receives $7.5 Million Gift From Alumnus John R. Post '60 in Support of Library Learning Commons
Campaign News 10 JANUARY 2008
A recent $7.5 million gift from alumnus John R. Post '60, and his wife, Maryanne, will dramatically reshape the academic hub of the Saint Joseph's University campus. >>

Saint Joseph's Names Gregory Geruson Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Campaign News 21 DECEMBER 2007
Saint Joseph’s University has named Gregory J. Geruson of Jenkintown, Pa., vice president for development and alumni relations effective January 14. In his new role, Geruson will lead Saint Joseph’s through its recently launched $150 million capital campaign... >>

Alumna Quinlan Presented With Shield of Loyola
Campaign News 30 NOVEMBER 2007
The The Saint Joseph's University's Alumni Association presented Mary Lou Finlayson Quinlan '75 with its most prestigious honor, the Shield of Loyola Award, on Friday, Nov. 30, at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia....>>

Law Alumni Honor Lord and Mazzola With Sheehan and McClanaghan Awards
Campaign News 14 NOVEMBER 2007
The Law Alumni Chapter presented John B. Lord Ph.D. ’71 and the Honorable William J. Mazzola ’66 with the Sheehan and McClanaghan Awards at a reception on Wednesday, November 14, at The Union League of Philadelphia....>>

SJU Fieldhouse Expansion and Renovation Groundbreaking Slated for October 6
Campaign News 5 OCTOBER 2007
The official groundbreaking celebrating the expansion of Saint Joseph's University's Fieldhouse, and a dedicated center for men's and women's basketball, will take place in front of the complex, October 6, at 2 p.m....>>

SJU Kicks Off $150 Million Comprehensive Campaign with On-Campus Events, Bold Initiatives
Campaign News 3 OCTOBER 2007
Saint Joseph's University will embark on the public phase of the most comprehensive capital campaign in University history — an ambitious $150 million effort focusing on six University priorities....>>

SJU to Name New Basketball Arena for Alumnus Michael J. Hagan '85
Campaign News 18 JUNE 2007
Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, home to Saint Joseph's University basketball since 1949, will be renamed for Michael J. Hagan '85 at the conclusion of a multi-year expansion and renovation project set to begin this fall. Hagan, chairman and chief executive officer of Horsham-based NutriSystem, Inc., and his wife Joyce are contributing $10 million as the lead benefactors for the most comprehensive enhancement of athletic facilities in Saint Joseph's history....>>