Recent News
Guided Walking Live Nativity to be held in Loretto on Dec. 6
Saint Francis University welcomes the public to attend a Journey to Bethlehem (a guided walking Live Nativity) on Friday, December 6th on its Loretto, campus. This heartfelt reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey, brought to life by members of the SF...
Nov 19, 2024, 1:56pm EST
Saint Francis University 2024 Blanket Collection Comforts Many in Need
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collected 264 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse-F...
Nov 4, 2024, 11:50am EST
Sun King Warriors Free Concert at Saint Francis University to Support The Healing Patch Children's Grief Program
Saint Francis University invites the community to a special free benefit concert with SFU faculty members Dr. Kent Tonkin, Jim Donovan, and their band, The Sun King Warriors, on November 7, 2024, at 7 PM in the JFK Auditorium to support The Healing Pat...
Oct 28, 2024, 3:51pm EDT
Public invited to 3rd Annual First Responders Day on Friday at Saint Francis University
This Friday, October 25, 2024, Saint Francis University will welcome First Responders from across the region for the 3rd Annual First Responders Day. This event is open to the public and will feature departments and organizations from across the area, ...
Oct 22, 2024, 6:00am EDT
Saint Francis University welcomes four new members to Board of Trustees
Saint Francis University has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees for four-year terms beginning this fall. The new members are Fr. Zachary Burns, T.O.R. of Colleyville, TX; Wayne Dedrick, of Palm Coast, FL; Jonathan Glea...
Oct 21, 2024, 3:59pm EDT
High School students invited to sumbit poppy artwork in honor of veterans
High school students are invited to participate in the 2024 William N. Campbell Poppy Project by submitting artwork that honors veterans through the creative use of poppies. Hosted by the Center for Fine Arts at Saint Francis University and sponsored b...
Oct 10, 2024, 12:48pm EDT
Saint Francis University Earns High Marks in 2025 Niche College Rankings
Saint Francis University has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in higher education, earning top rankings in the 2025 Niche College Rankings. The university's strong showing reaffirms its place as one of the best institutions in the n...
Oct 10, 2024, 10:11am EDT
Saint Francis University annual blanket donation open through Oct. 28
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collection will run through October 28, 2024. Since 2006, the Blanketeers have collected more than 2,993 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and embroidered blankets, which have been donated to loca...
Oct 1, 2024, 11:18am EDT
Saint Francis University Maintains Strong #30 Rank on U.S. News & World Report's 2025 'Best Regional Universities' in the North
Saint Francis University continues to excel in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, securing its #30 position in the "Best Regional Universities" in the North category. This recognition places SFU among the top institutions in the region, acknowle...
Sep 30, 2024, 9:51am EDT
Saint Francis University Recognized in Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide for Value and Impact
Saint Francis University has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the Master's Universities category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 f...
Sep 20, 2024, 11:41am EDT