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After a morning of sitting in classes, offices, or meetings, La Salle University students, staff, and faculty can now head to room 301 on the third floor of the Union to work off some of their energy.

Room 301 on the third floor of the Union provides space to workout or for campus groups to meet.

Through a summer internship sponsored by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, nursing major Dang Nguyen, ‘26, worked as a public health and primary care nurse with Philadelphia’s vulnerable populations.

Dang Nguyen, '26, with faculty from La Salle's School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the recognition ceremony for the IBX summer interns. Pictured from left: Associate Professor of Nursing Mindy Tait, Ph.D., MBA, CRNP, FNP-BC, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Meredith Kneavel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Nursing Deborah Byrne, Ph.D., RN, CNE, Dang Nguyen, '26, and Professor Emerita Mary Wilby, Ph.D., MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, R.N.

The Constitution is celebrating its 238th birthday, and La Salle University is hosting a panel discussion to help recognize the event. The campus community is invited to attend Unchecked: Separation of Powers and its Viability. Would Madison Recognize It Today? on Tuesday, September 16 in the Holroyd Atrium from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

The birthday cake at La Salle's 2024 Constitution Day event.

The 2025 Franklin Medal Laureate in Chemistry Naomi Halas, Ph.D., HON ‘07, ‘80, fell in love with chemistry at La Salle University. That love has led to prestigious awards, a career in research and teaching, and transformative discoveries in treatments for prostate cancer.

2025 Franklin Medal Laureate in Chemistry Naomi Halas, Ph.D., HON ‘07, ‘80, at the Franklin Medal Awards Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Franklin Institute.

While the sky was cloudy on Thursday August 21, the mood was anything but as over 700 new Explorers settled into their new home at La Salle University. This year’s class represents the largest group of first-time, full-time students since 2018.

The class of 2029 at La Salle University.

La Salle University and the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University had the opportunity to partner with Senator Art Haywood and Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) to offer the WorkReady VIP Program to 12 students attending Building 21 high school.

Senator Art Haywood and students from Building 21 high school with representatives from Philadelphia Youth Network, the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University and Why Not Prosper at a worksite visit this summer.

Delaney Cortes, ‘26, was awarded a $15,000 scholarship by the Public company Accounting Oversight Board for the 2025-26 academic year.

Six Explorers in La Salle's School of Business, housed in Founders' Hall (pictured) have received the PCAOB scholarship.

Over the course of six weeks, 82 first-year students participated in credit-bearing courses, enrichment workshops, and leadership development activities designed to ease their transition into college life.

The incoming Explorers who took part in La Salle's Academic Discovery Program (ADP) Summer Bridge.

Associate Professor of History Lyman Stebbins, Ph.D., has been announced as the new director of La Salle's Honors Program.

Lyman Stebbins, Ph.D., the new director of La Salle's Honors Program.

Brian Pressler, ’97, received a values-based education that prepared him for success in business and in life. Brian Pressler, ’97, climbed the corporate ladder, holding high-level roles at Arthur Andersen, […]

Brian Pressler, ’97