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.
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.
Soil to Supper
Join us on July 1, at 6 p.m., for a memorable evening at Saint Vincent College’s Soil to Supper event, where a five-course, locally sourced meal with complimentary wine celebrates community, connection, and the rich agricultural traditions of our region. Preregistration is required.
Student Nonprofit Partnership
Saint Vincent College students in a nonprofit communication course partnered with StageRight! this spring to develop strategic marketing, fundraising and public relations materials, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the local performing arts organization.
Mister Rogers Stamp
The Fred Rogers stamp—celebrating the beloved television icon whose legacy lives on through the Fred Rogers Institute at Saint Vincent College—was named the winner of the USPS Stamp Encore contest, highlighting his enduring impact on families.
Alumni Spotlight: Alexa Brothers
A Saint Vincent College alumna, Alexa Brothers ’24, turned her early passion for marketing into a successful career as a creative manager, crediting the College’s supportive community and hands-on experiences for shaping her professional journey.
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.
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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.
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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
SVC students win CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Stock Picker Challenge
Saint Vincent College’s Finance and Accounting Club won the spring 2026 CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Stock Picker Challenge after managing a...
Longtime Saint Vincent professor named president-elect of College Theology Society
Saint Vincent College theology professor Dr. Christopher McMahon has been named the next president-elect of the College Theology Society and will...
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...
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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...
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Jul 7Saint Vincent Summer Theatre: Honkey Tonk Angels July 07, 2026 - July 12, 2026 Honky Tonk Angels is a feel-good, jukebox musical created by Ted Swindley (Always... Patsy Cline) featuring 30 classic...
