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Stand-out educators receive Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award
Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to a deserving elementary or secondary teacher or administrator each spring. This year, the university presented the award to five outstanding educators (Jenny Folan Custe...
Apr 30, 2026, 3:53pm EDT
Saint Francis University Launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Management
Saint Francis University, a recognized leader in innovative aviation education, has announced the launch of its new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Aviation Maintenance Management, a forward-looking degree designed to meet critical workforce needs...
Apr 22, 2026, 8:28am EDT
Saint Francis University Announces Commencement Plans for 2026
Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce its 2026 Commencement Exercises, to be held at the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center's DeGol Arena on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. Ceremony dates, times, and addition...
Apr 21, 2026, 10:14am EDT
Saint Francis University named 2026-27 Military Friendly School
Saint Francis University today announced that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools designation, recognized as a silver institution for its commitment to serving military-connected students and their spouses. Saint Francis University ...
Apr 10, 2026, 12:26pm EDT
Saint Francis University to host Annual Red Mass/Law Day on April 24, 2026
LORETTO, Pa. - Saint Francis University cordially invites judges, attorneys, public officials, and members of all faith traditions to attend the annual Red Mass. This longstanding tradition celebrates the legal profession and calls for guidance and wis...
Apr 8, 2026, 3:18pm EDT
Saint Francis University Invites Prospective Students to Nursing Reception at Curry Innovation Center
Saint Francis University will host a special Nursing Reception for prospective students on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Curry Innovation Center in Altoona, Pa., offering an inside look at one of the region's leading undergraduate ...
Apr 8, 2026, 10:18am EDT
The M Factor: Let's Talk Perimenopause and Menopause Public Film and Discussion
The Saint Francis University Social Work Department and the SFU Social Work Club will host The M Factor: Let's Talk Perimenopause and Menopause, a film screening and panel discussion on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6-8 p.m., offered both in person an...
Mar 10, 2026, 11:05am EDT
Saint Francis University Invites Future Red Flash Student-Athletes to Campus for March Visit Days
Saint Francis University, long recognized as a premier Catholic university in the region, will host prospective student-athletes for special campus visit days on March 16 and March 30, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for Red Flash Athletics. The...
Mar 3, 2026, 8:27am EST
Saint Francis University Students Apply High-Impact Practices in Global Conservation Field Experience in Namibia
Ten Saint Francis University (SFU) students enrolled in BIOL 322: Field Biology demonstrated the power of experiential and high-impact learning by traveling to Namibia, Africa, for a week-long immersive conservation experience with the internationally ...
Feb 13, 2026, 8:06am EST
Saint Francis University Highlights Three Historic $1 Million Commitments Affirming Institutional Vision and Momentum
Saint Francis University is highlighting three separate $1 million philanthropic commitments-landmark investments that underscore sustained confidence in the University's mission, leadership, and strategic direction during a pivotal period of instituti...
Feb 4, 2026, 8:08am EST