Anne Prisco, Ph.D.
@HFUPresident
A passionate educator dedicated to Holy Family’s Mission and core values, student success and advancing academic excellence through a commitment to innovation.
In the first episode of Shaping Tomorrow, Lou Kassa shares the vision behind the PA Biotech Center and why education has been central from day one. With partners like Holy Family University, they’re building tomorrow’s workforce today. New episode coming soon!
It was an honor to host our first annual Summer Reception at the beautiful Union League National. Grateful to Board of Trustees member Joe Slabinski and his wife, Donna, for their generous support, and to all the trustees, alumni, and friends who joined us for a wonderful day.



Honored to take part in the @CollegeBoard’s PowerFAIDS Keynote Plenary alongside Dr. Lisa Cardoza & Dr. Miguel Wasielewski. I’m passionate about leading by change especially when it comes to access, affordability, & the evolving role of financial aid in supporting student success


Honored to take part in our annual #Juneteenth Celebration, reflecting on the history of this important day, today’s social climate, and the hope it continues to inspire. Together, we listened, learned, and reaffirmed our commitment to equity and unity as a community.



Many thanks to our State Senator @JosephsPicozzi for supporting the Torresdale rail station, an important lifeline for Northeast Philly and our students, faculty & staff.

Spectacular evening previewing John Sexton’s Infamous book now movie “Baseball as a Road to God”⚾️🏟️

It was an honor to recognize 32 dedicated faculty and staff members at our University Town Hall for reaching milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service. Thank you for your continued commitment to @HolyFamilyU.

Grateful for the personal well wishes and uplifting words of encouragement shared bystate Sens. @JosephsPicozzi and @SenSantarsiero with our 828 graduates on Saturday. Their support helped make this milestone moment even more meaningful for the Class of 2025.



It was a privilege to welcome @Lou_Kassa, president and CEO of the @BiotechnologyPa, as @HolyFamilyU’s newest honorary degree recipient. We are grateful for the inspiring message he shared with our graduates as they embark on their next chapter.


I had the pleasure of celebrating our Class of 2025 at @HolyFamilyU’s Mass of Joyful Celebration, followed by a toast in their honor. Watching our students prepare to take their next steps is both inspiring & deeply meaningful. I look forward to celebrating at Commencement.




I had the pleasure of attending last evening’s @FatherJudgeHS Hall of Fame event. Congratulations to @HolyFamilyU Board Chair Bill Mandia and alumnus and former Trustee Matt Topley on this well-deserved honor. Their leadership continues to make a lasting impact on our community.

Proud to announce our partnership with @ARHS to launch a new dual enrollment program. This initiative gives students the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree in Health Sciences from HFU while completing high school—an exciting step toward expanding access and opportunity.
@HolyFamilyU & @ARHS have partnered to launch a new dual enrollment program, allowing students to earn an associate degree in Health Sciences while completing high school. Learn more: holyfamily.edu/about/news-and…
Great to be with @GovernorShapiro discussing @HolyFamilyU’s growth, the Philadelphia region, and our faiths.

I was proud to be a part of the The All Star Labor Classic at @HolyFamilyU, a longstanding tradition that not only celebrates athletic talent, but also recognizes young athletes for their character and dedication off the court. This great cause led by the labor movement and the…
Thank you to the Philadelphia Building Trades, Mayor Cherelle Parker and all of our union partners for taking part in the All Star Labor Classic. This is a wonderful event supporting the Superhero Project. @PhillyMayor @HolyFamilyU


Bob Roth & Maria Shriver- 2 of my favorite people who grace us with their wisdom warmth & faith in humankind. Celebrating Maria’s book “I am Maria” at the iconic Philadelphia Free Library. @meditationbob @mariashriver

It was a pleasure to welcome our newest Tigers and their families to @HolyFamilyU at today’s Accepted Students Reception. This event is always a special opportunity to connect with future students as they take the next step in their academic journey.


Many thanks to speaker Joanna McClinton (@RepMcClinton) for her unwavering support for access and opportunity to higher education.

First collegiate varsity flag football game in Philadelphia history ✅