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Charlotte Kordonowy returns the ball.
PHOTO: JAKOB KALTEIS

USciences athletes settle into life at St. Joe’s

Aaron Tully September 14, 2022

The end of University of the Sciences athletics was the beginning of new opportunities for its athletes. The 2021-22 academic year was the final season of athletic competition for the USciences Devils....

The Recent Merger and What’s Next

The Hawk Staff September 8, 2022

The Hawk’s nest expanded over the summer with the merger of St. Joe’s and the former University of Sciences. Now, St. Joe’s shows the “best of both worlds” with one campus straddling City...

Students paint mini lanterns as part of the Lunar New Year festivities.

USciences and St. Joe’s ASAs collaborate amid merge

Allie Miller May 4, 2022

In preparation for the June 1 merger between St. Joe’s and the University of the Sciences, leaders of the Asian Student Association (ASA) at St. Joe’s have been talking to their counterparts at the...

PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON '24/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s and USciences merge library systems

Aodhan Simpson May 3, 2022

Starting June 1, St. Joe’s library system will migrate to the one currently used by the University of the Sciences. The university will drop the EBSCO Discovery Service –– its search engine provider...

Approximately 25 faculty and administrators from USciences and St. Joe’s attended the first session of the Pedagogy Showcase on April 1.
PHOTO: DEVIN YINGLING ’22/THE HAWK

Merger Moves: USciences hosts Pedagogy Showcase

Devin Yingling April 5, 2022

Faculty and administrators from St. Joe’s and the University of the Sciences gathered on April 1 for the first day of a two-part Pedagogy Showcase taking place this month.  The first day of...

Deanna Daly, St. Joe’s registrar, said students won’t see any difference when registering for fall 2022 courses.
PHOTO: KELLY SHANNON ’24/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s approaches fall registration in midst of USciences merger

Juliet Menz March 29, 2022

As St. Joe’s and the University of the Sciences move ahead with merging their institutions, fall course registration for students at both schools is operating “business as usual.” “You won’t...

Hawk Hosts ran several information stations, including one outside Drexel Library.
PHOTO: ALLISON KITE ’22/THE HAWK

St. Joe’s and USciences host Admitted Students Day

Mia Messina March 29, 2022

At least 560 admitted students attended St. Joe’s Admitted Students Day on March 27. About 1,700 parents and students were able to attend information sessions, visit any of the more than 50 St. Joe’s...

Junior guard Dahmir Bishop goes for a layup. Bishop finished the contest with five points. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS '22/THE HAWK

Dancing with the Devils: St. Joe’s vs. USciences

Mitchell Shields November 9, 2021

On Nov. 4, St. Joe’s and the University of the Sciences squared off on the hardwood at Hagan Arena. The Hawks defeated the Devils in the exhibition contest 83-54.

The future of St. Joe’s science department

The future of St. Joe’s science department

Alex Manduca February 23, 2021

Hopeful thinking for the USciences merger Last week, St. Joe’s held its biannual Career Fair. At the fair, students had the opportunity to interact with representatives from companies that choose to...

A tale of two universities: comparing USciences and St. Joe’s

Nick Karpinski February 17, 2021

University of the Sciences -Located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia at 600 S. 43rd Street -Founded in 1821 as the “Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.” The school officially became...

A man runs past the McNeil Science and Technology Center, at the University of the Sciences, towards 43rd Street on Feb 14. PHOTOS: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22/THE HAWK

University signs letter of intent to explore merger with USciences

Devin Yingling February 16, 2021

St. Joe’s signed a letter of intent on Feb. 10 to evaluate a merger with the University of the Sciences.  In a Feb. 10 announcement to the campus community, St. Joe’s University President Mark C....

St. Joe's merger: FAQs

St. Joe’s merger: FAQs

Devin Yingling February 16, 2021

What is a merger?  A merger is a combination of two entities (sometimes more than two) into a single legal entity. When two entities decide to explore merging, no universal set of rules determines how...

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