Holy Family University is a liberal arts university that offers graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs. The university strives and believes that it has a lifelong responsibility towards God, Society and Self. The mission statement of Holy Family Includes six core values that the administration, employees and students work diligently to exemplify on a daily basis. These values include: 1954-Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Torresdale, Philadelphia founded Holy Family College. 1954-1959-Sister Neomisia Rutkowska is the founding President of the University. 1959-1971-Sister Aloysius Sabacinska is second president of University. 1971-Holy Family acquired 16 acres on the North side of Stevenson Lane. 1975-Men's basketball is formed. 1976-New science labs are renovated. 1977-Lady Tigers softball team begins competed in intercollegiate athletics. 1981-Sister Francesca Onley is appointed president. She currently holds this position as of December 2010. 1988- September 1988, The Campus Center opened. It is an 85,000-square-foot (7,900 m) facility with classrooms, a gymnasium, a full-service cafeteria, student lounges, meeting rooms, and a chapel.