Committed to academic excellence and rooted in our Catholic and Benedictine principles, Saint Vincent College’s supportive community guides students to fully embrace their experience, discover their calling, and graduate the best version of themselves.
June 13 Open House
Join us on June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for SVC Open House. Listen to an overview from the admissions team, spend time at the Academic and Campus Life Fair, and learn about majors, clubs, and organizations. You'll get a true sense of what Saint Vincent has to offer.
Sounds of the Neighborhood
Join us at 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on June 3 for “Sounds of the Neighborhood” at Saint Vincent College's Fred Rogers Center, where the personal pianos of Fred and Joanne Rogers will be heard together in public for the first time in a special duo concert.
Saint Vincent Summer Theatre
Join us for the Summer Theatre 2026 season beginning with Leading Ladies, a comedy by Ken Ludwig, directed by Greggory Brandt, June 9-14, in the Carey Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now.
Middle States Accreditation
Saint Vincent College earned reaffirmation of accreditation from Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, student success and continuous improvement.
Alumni Spotlight: Derek Hughes
Derek Hughes, C’18, is the general manager at Skene 19 Films, where he produces diverse promotional and documentary content while mentoring Saint Vincent College interns and contributing to the regional film industry.
Student Spotlight: Jack Quinn
Jack Quinn, a Saint Vincent College junior double majoring in communication and history, researched the role of popular musicians in shaping the Vietnam War–era anti-war movement. His work, “Rock and Roll: Voices of Peace during the Vietnam War,” made him the first Saint Vincent student to present at the national American Historical Association meeting.
EMBRACE LIFE ON CAMPUS AND BEYOND
A Saint Vincent education goes far beyond the classroom. Here, you'll learn in and around campus while expanding your world. Meanwhile, our connections to the oldest Monastery in the United States ground all of us in the deeper truths that make us human and connect us to a higher purpose.
Fred Rogers Institute
In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
Learn more
Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
Learn more
SVC Honors
Launching in Fall 2026, the SVC Honors program at Saint Vincent College offers motivated students an enriching academic journey beyond the classroom. After a shared first-year experience, students can pursue one of four specialized paths, each offering unique opportunities including scholarships, exclusive housing, immersive trips, academic and social events, and special recognition at graduation.
- Aurelius Scholars of Western Civilization
- Benedictine Leadership Scholars
- Faith, Science, and Technology Scholars
- SEEK Scholars
Students awarded scholarships such as STEP, Fred Rogers, and Wimmer are also invited to take advantage of SVC Honors, with participation being optional. Current Honors students will continue in their existing program and are welcome to join in SVC Honors events and activities.
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Beyond Campus
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
Global Experiences
Make your college education a springboard to exploring the world. Every year, nearly 100 students study abroad in more than 10 global locations. You can also take credit-eligible courses with professors that incorporate learning outcomes directly into guided study abroad trips such as Benedictine Mission Trips to Senegal, literary travel to Ireland, and leadership experiences in Portugal.
Our partnerships with faith-based communities worldwide can broaden your horizon during study abroad and international service trips. Immerse yourself in another culture while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about our human experience.
Saint Vincent Archabbey
Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Thomas More Sikora. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
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In addition to being one of the most beloved figures in the history of children’s television, Fred Rogers was a close friend of Saint Vincent College. Today, the Fred Rogers Institute carries on his legacy in the Fred Rogers Center, right here on campus.
The Institute is home to one of our honors communities, the Fred Rogers Scholars. It also hosts Incubator 143, a research and development lab for undergraduate and graduate students. Beyond students, you can find the Fred Rogers Archive along with a permanent exhibit of Mr. Rogers’ life and work, while projects like the Educators’ Neighborhood and an annual Conference bring his work and legacy to the broader community.
Learn more -
Just across the street from campus, the Winnie Palmer Nature reserve allows students to explore nature, take a relaxing walk, or put their environmental education and science learnings into action. The 50-acre reserve is filled with more than two miles of trails, meadows, gardens, an environmental learning barn, the historic Lochry Blockhouse, a pond, and more.
The reserve was first established in honor of Winnie Palmer, the late wife of renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and a strong part of our community. Today, it is a popular spot for not just our students, but members of the local community as well.
Learn more -
Launching in Fall 2026, the SVC Honors program at Saint Vincent College offers motivated students an enriching academic journey beyond the classroom. After a shared first-year experience, students can pursue one of four specialized paths, each offering unique opportunities including scholarships, exclusive housing, immersive trips, academic and social events, and special recognition at graduation.
- Aurelius Scholars of Western Civilization
- Benedictine Leadership Scholars
- Faith, Science, and Technology Scholars
- SEEK Scholars
Students awarded scholarships such as STEP, Fred Rogers, and Wimmer are also invited to take advantage of SVC Honors, with participation being optional. Current Honors students will continue in their existing program and are welcome to join in SVC Honors events and activities.
Learn More -
Saint Vincent College is nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature Pennsylvania has to offer. Still lakes, ski resorts, hiking trails, and state parks are just a short drive away from campus and a regular destination for College-led student trips.
Our neighboring city is Latrobe, the birthplace of both professional football and the banana split. Here, you’ll find restaurants, boutique stores, and coffee shops. A few minutes west, the city of Greensburg has even more shopping opportunities and eateries and of course, the bustling city of Pittsburgh is less than an hour’s drive away.
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Make your college education a springboard to exploring the world. Every year, nearly 100 students study abroad in more than 10 global locations. You can also take credit-eligible courses with professors that incorporate learning outcomes directly into guided study abroad trips such as Benedictine Mission Trips to Senegal, literary travel to Ireland, and leadership experiences in Portugal.
Our partnerships with faith-based communities worldwide can broaden your horizon during study abroad and international service trips. Immerse yourself in another culture while fostering meaningful connections to explore not only what is unique about other cultures, but also what is universal about our human experience.
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Saint Vincent College and Monastery were founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer, a German monk striving to educate immigrants in the region. Today, Saint Vincent Archabbey has grown to become one of the largest monasteries in the world, and its impact is still felt every day by the college it sponsors.
Benedictine monks teach as professors and work in offices across campus, from our president Father Paul Taylor to our director of Campus Ministry Father Thomas More Sikora. They embody Benedictine values like community, humility, and love of Christ and neighbor that drove Boniface Wimmer on his mission to America.
Learn more
EXPLORE CAMPUS
News and Events
Saint Vincent College honors Makenna Maier with 2026 Kathleen Durkin Bendel Memorial Scholarship
Saint Vincent College announced that Makenna Maier, a senior mathematics education major from Butler, received the 2026 Kathleen Durkin Bendel...
SVC students inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Seventy-eight Saint Vincent College first-year students were inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First-Year Academic Success...
Dr. Lucas Briola named Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought and Culture at Saint Vincent College
Saint Vincent College has appointed Dr. Lucas Briola ’13, chair of the Theology Department, as the Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought and Culture...
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Jun 3Sounds of the Neighborhood Fred M. Rogers Center 7:30 PM Join us at 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on June 3 for "Sounds of the Neighborhood" at Saint Vincent College's Fred Rogers Center,...
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Jun 9Saint Vincent Summer Theatre: Leading Ladies June 09, 2026 - June 14, 2026 In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so...
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Jun 13Open House, Saturday June 13 Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Rd Latrobe, PA 15650 9:00 AM Join us from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for an information session with the admission team, a campus tour with current students, and time at the...
