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Saint Francis University Named "College of Distinction" ten years in a row
Saint Francis University has been recognized for its long-term commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. Based on SFU's demonstrated excellence in four ...
Jul 25, 2024, 10:25am EDT
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Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May. This milestone makes the AMT program the only FAA Part 1...
Jul 17, 2024, 8:45am EDT
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Saint Francis University Honors Dr. Wayne Takacs with First 'Named' Academic Department
Saint Francis University proudly announces the naming of the Biology Department in honor of long-time faculty member Dr. Wayne Takacs. The Dr. Wayne and Elizabeth Takacs Biology Department is the University's first named academic department, made possi...
Jun 4, 2024, 1:56pm EDT
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Saint Francis University Receives Largest Unrestricted Annual Fund Gift from Anonymous Alumni
Saint Francis University is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $500,000 gift, the largest unrestricted annual fund gift from a living alumnus in its history. This extraordinary contribution is a testament to the enduring impact of the University's C...
May 31, 2024, 10:47am EDT
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Three stand-out Cambria Heights 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 three outstanding Cambria Heights educators (...
May 6, 2024, 11:08am EDT
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Connors Family Fine Arts Center Unveiled
Saint Francis University's Connors Family Fine Arts Center on 181 St. Catherine Street, Loretto, Pa., officially opened with a blessing and dedication ceremony on April 18, 2024. This new 15,000-square-foot space facility is home to the Resinski Black ...
Apr 22, 2024, 11:49am EDT
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42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day set for April 26
Saint Francis University will host its 42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 26, on its Loretto campus. The 2024 Law Day theme will be "Voices of Democracy," and keynote speaker Judge Mary Jane Bowes will share her experiences with the attend...
Apr 9, 2024, 9:34am EDT
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Saint Francis University announces faculty promotions and tenures for 2024-25
The Board of Trustees of Saint Francis University, at its March 15, 2024 meeting, voted to grant the following promotions and tenures as recommended by the Committee on Promotions and the Committee on Tenure. These tenures and promotions will be effect...
Mar 15, 2024, 4:01pm EDT
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Career Expo Set for April 4
The 2024 Career Expo will be held April 4 at the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center on Saint Francis University campus in Loretto, PA. The Expo is open to the general public as well as students of all majors, from any college or university. It offers att...
Mar 15, 2024, 8:49am EDT
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Saint Francis Univerity Hosts Crucial Session: Shedding Light on Addiction and Equipping Community for Safety
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce its upcoming event, "Talk About Drugs: Substance Abuse, Disorder 101, and Narcan Training," scheduled for March 12, 2024, from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm. The event will be held both in-person at Saint Francis U...
Feb 26, 2024, 10:50am EST