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The Puerto Rican Student Association creative board poses on Hawk Hill campus, Sept. 9. 
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

New organization gives Puerto Rican students a voice

Kiley O'Brien, Assistant Features Editor September 11, 2024

Sofia Fuentes ’26 found a large community of Puerto Rican students on campus like herself, but realized there was no campus association dedicated to their heritage. As a result, she took initiative herself...

The entrance to Overbrook Presbyterian Church with boarded up windows

Community rallies to support church after fire

Max Kelly April 24, 2024
Communities rally to support church after fire
GRAPHIC: ALLIE MILLER '24/THE HAWK

Panel hosts discussion surrounding AI use at the university

Gavin Kuebler April 5, 2024

Students and faculty gathered March 26 for a dialogue about the impact of ChatGPT on workplaces and the university’s own learning.Titled “Chat GPT, Gen Z, and the University,” the talk was sponsored...

GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT '25/THE HAWK

University begins to address gaps in communication since false shooter incident

Ally Engelbert and Allie Miller March 27, 2024

In the year since a false report of an active shooter terrified members of the St. Joe’s community, university officials said they have begun to take steps to improve the university’s emergency protocols. St....

David Finnie from the waist up presenting to SJU Student Senate members

Public Safety answers student questions

Vincent Kornacki March 27, 2024
Student senator is "expecting action pretty rapidly"

Land Acknowledgment mandate prompts formation of ad hoc committee 

An Ad Hoc Committee that was formed to move a “Living Indigenous Land Acknowledgement” mandate through university governance met March 12 to discuss the mandate and prepare it for submission to Faculty...

Cheryl A. McConnell, Ph.D., poses with the WLI executive board at the WLI Professional Development
Day, March 16.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Students learn gender-inclusive professional skills

Liv Bielawski ’27 March 20, 2024

The Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) held its 10th annual Professional Development Day March 16 in Doyle Banquet Halls North and South. Approximately 55 students spent the day listening to presentations...

Photo of the front of Griffith Hall, UCity's oldest building

UCity campus sale plans spark discussion among neighbors

Vincent Kornacki February 28, 2024

Representatives from St. Joe’s updated members of the Spruce Hill Community Association (SHCA) about plans for the University City campus at the SHCA’s Feb. 13 monthly meeting.The 24-acre UCity campus...

GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25/THE HAWK

A conversation about Public Safety is necessary

Jimmy Janco ’25, Guest Columnist February 21, 2024
Setting expectations, reconciling trust
Charisse McGill prepares French Toast Bites for St. Joe's students at the 2023 Day of Dialogue.
PHOTO: NATALIE BRISLIN ’23/THE HAWK

In Remembrance: Charisse McGill ’21 MBA

Hannah Madeya January 31, 2024

At least a hundred family, friends and community members gathered in the Chapel of St. Joe’s Jan. 26 to remember and honor the life of Charisse McGill ’21 MBA. McGill, who died unexpectedly at...

GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK

Q & A with Crystal Morris

Vincent Kornacki October 25, 2023

Crystal Morris has served as president of the Wynnefield Residents Association since June 2019, a nonprofit organization established in 1957 providing a variety of services from advocating for zoning...

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy students recite the Oath of a Pharmacist during their Sept. 30 White Coat Ceremony held in Morgan Arena at the UCity Campus.
PHOTO: THE HAWK

2023 White Coat Ceremony

Zach Podolnick October 4, 2023
Pharmacy students pledge to serve their community
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