From nearly 40 submissions down to one, the jury for the first ever St. Francis College Literary Prize has selected Aleksandar Hemon for his book, Love and Obstacles (Riverhead Books) as the winner of the $50,000 award, one of the richest Literary Prizes in the United States. Hemon, raised in Sarajevo and now residing in Chicago wrote his first work in English in 1995. He was awarded the prize at the Gala Opening Night Party of the Brooklyn Book Festival on September 12. Hemon was selected over the other short list authors: Chris Abani, Song For Night (Akashic Books); Jim Krusoe, Girl Factory (Tin House Books) and Arthur Phillips, The Song Is You (Random House).

After almost 40 years in the banking industry, Chairman and CEO of Metro New York / New Jersey Division of Sovereign Bancorp, Brendan J. Dugan '68, is joining the world of higher education; becoming the 18th President of St. Francis College effective July 1.

It is with much sadness that St. Francis College announces the passing of the College's Chancellor, past-President and alumnus Frank J. Macchiarola '62 on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Chancellor Macchiarola returned to his alma mater, St. Francis College, as its President in 1996. It was a homecoming that benefitted everyone involved. The College flourished under his 12 year tenure and Dr. Macchiarola relished the time he spent with current and former students.

Submissions are now being accepted for the fourth $50,000 St. Francis College Literary Prize, one of the richest book prizes in the United States.

The St. Francis College Board of Trustees has named Timothy J. Houlihan Interim President of St. Francis College. Dr. Houlihan currently serves as Provost of St. Francis. He replaces Brendan J. Dugan '68 who passed away on December 18, 2016.

Maureen Lawrence has been named the St. Francis College's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), spearheading the College's long-term financial strategy.

The St. Francis College Athletics Department revealed the Brooklyn Tough Pop-up Shop, which will run from June 11-26. Brooklyn Tough and Terrier Strong branded gear is on sale for a limited time, with all proceeds going towards the St. Francis Athletics Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund.

Women make up the majority of full-time faculty at St. Francis College, bucking national trends and signaling the dominant roles women play across the institution.

A message from Denis J. Salamone '75, Chair of the St. Francis College Board of Trustees

Forty-seven short films by women from thirteen countries, along with panels and workshops about the art and business of filmmaking, make up the 4th annual St. Francis College Women's Film Festival, a three-day event showcasing and celebrating women's cinematic contributions.