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.
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 Nonprofit Center at La Salle
August 22, 2025
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.
Delaney Cortes, ‘26, was awarded a $15,000 scholarship by the Public company Accounting Oversight Board for the 2025-26 academic year.
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.
Associate Professor of History Lyman Stebbins, Ph.D., has been announced as the new director of La Salle's Honors Program.
Education students at La Salle University and students entering grades K – 9 had an out-of-this-world experience at this year’s space-themed Summer STEAM Enrichment Camp.
La Salle University nursing students and educators receive DAISY Awards, given in gratitude for their work in the profession.
Victory Kelechi-Nwaogu, ‘29, an information technology and cyber security double major, talks about what he hopes to achieve as an Explorer.
Charity Sawyer, ‘29, a social work major and women’s basketball player talks about making the decision to come to La Salle.