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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
Guided Walking Live Nativity to be held in Loretto on Dec. 5
Saint Francis University welcomes the public to attend a Journey to Bethlehem (a guided walking Live Nativity) on Friday, December 5 with two performance times 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. This heartfelt reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey, brought to life b...
Nov 19, 2025, 3:32pm EST
Saint Francis University Curry Innovation Center Working to Bring More Caregivers to Altoona/Johnstown Area
Saint Francis University's Curry Innovation Center held an open house this Thursday, October. 9, to introduce its new partnership with the Laurel Highlands CNA Training Hub (The Hub). The Hub is a project of the Training & Education Fund aimed at creat...
Oct 14, 2025, 1:09pm EDT
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Saint Francis University Invites Future Aviation Professionals to Discover Career-Ready Training
Saint Francis University will host a public Aviation Open House at its new Aviation Education Center, offering prospective students, families, and community members an up-close look at one of the region's most innovative career training programs. The ...
Oct 8, 2025, 2:08pm EDT
Media Invite: Saint Francis University Curry Innovation Center Hosts Open House to Highlight New CNA Training Hub in Altoona
**Media Invite** Saint Francis University's Curry Innovation Center is excited to host an open house this Thursday, Oct. 9, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm to introduce the new Industry Partnership CNA Training Hub (the Hub) to the Altoona community! The Hub...
Oct 6, 2025, 10:04am EDT
Saint Francis University Launches "Zero-Tuition Advantage" to Expand Access for Pennsylvania Students
In keeping with its Catholic, Franciscan mission to serve others and make transformative education accessible, Saint Francis University today announced the launch of the Saint Francis University Zero-Tuition Advantage. This bold initiative ensures that...
Sep 25, 2025, 3:27pm EDT
Saint Francis University annual blanket donation begins Sept. 15
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collection will begin September 15 and run through October 30, 2025. Since 2006, the Blanketeers have collected more than 3,257 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and embroidered blankets, which ha...
Sep 8, 2025, 1:54pm EDT