University White Papers

The Importance of Division I Athletics
WINTER 2007 - By Don DiJulia ‘67, Athletic Director
Each year when I meet with new, returning, and prospective student-athletes, I talk about St. Ignatius as our first coach. In bringing together his band of brothers nearly 500 years ago, Ignatius inspired the Society of Jesus to think and act like a team.....>>

 

The Transformational Power of Endowment
SUMMER 2007 - By Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., President
As we celebrate the commencement of our newest graduating class, we inevitably reflect on where Saint Josephs University is today and where we will be many years in the future....>>

Making a Saint Joseph's Education Affordable and Accessible
SPRING 2007 - By Brice R. Wachterhauser, Ph.D., University Provost
Saint Josephs University is clearly on the move. We have transformed from a primarily commuter college to a comprehensive University.  Our freshman applicant pool has quadrupled in the last decade and the academic profile of entering classes is rising. Our physical campus is showing unprecedented improvements. And most importantly, we are adding new faculty in significant ways to create greater strength in a broader range of disciplines....>>

Why Does the World Need Saint Joseph's University
FALL 2006 - By Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., President
Higher education is a very competitive landscape now. Every school is trying to become better and be more appealing to students and faculty alike. Institutions are called upon to be current in the disciplines we emphasize and the environments we provide. In order to attract, and retain students, colleges must respond to the demands of prospective students and parents....>>