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Saint Francis University Friar Completes 275 Mile European Pilgrimage
Franciscan Friar, Brother Shamus McGrenra, TOR, and fellow hikers Bob Goss, '76 and Jim Ward returned from their 275-mile hike along the Portuguese Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) from September 8th to October 8th. The highlight of the one-m...
Oct 27, 2021, 11:32am EDT
Saint Francis University to present "Our Town" November 11-14th
On stage, and under light, The classic American play, "Our Town" will be performed on November 11th, 12th, 13th at 7:30 pm, and November 14th at 2:00 pm at the JFK Auditorium on the Saint Francis University Loretto campus. Revered as the most performe...
Oct 22, 2021, 12:52pm EDT
SFU Professor Pens Book about the Johnstown Flood
A new book by Saint Francis University Communications Professor Dr. Pat Farabaugh, Disastrous Floods and the Demise of Steel in Johnstown is now available. A presentation and book signing event will be held, Monday, October 25th at 7 pm in the JFK Stud...
Oct 18, 2021, 1:34pm EDT
Saint Francis University Hosts Former N.J. Governor Chris Christie
Chris Christie, the 55th Governor of New Jersey, spoke at Saint Francis University on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, as part of The Robert & Thelma Gleason Lecture Series on American Politics and Government. The University's Center for the Study of Gov...
Sep 22, 2021, 11:46am EDT
Saint Francis University Offers Unique Faith Visit Friday Opportunity
Students and families who are looking for a college experience that celebrates and encourages spiritual growth and a commitment to faith should consider Saint Francis University (Loretto, PA). Over 90% of Saint Francis University graduates credit the ...
Sep 17, 2021, 9:24am EDT
SFU General Engineering program receives ABET Accreditation
Saint Francis University's bachelor's degree program in General Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, eng...
Sep 16, 2021, 11:42am EDT
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Saint Francis University Blanket Collection Kicks off September 13, 2021
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collection will begin September 13 and run through November 1, 2021. The Saint Francis University Blanketeer group was organized in 2006 by Drs. Robin L. Cadwallader and Margaret A. Kealey, with the as...
Sep 14, 2021, 11:37am EDT
Saint Francis University Upward Bound Program Accepting Student Applications
The Saint Francis University Upward Bound Program is accepting applications from college-bound 9th and 10th-grade students attending public schools throughout Cambria County. Upward Bound is designed to help students prepare for and pursue a college de...
Sep 13, 2021, 2:23pm EDT
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Coming to Cambria County
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, is coming to Cambria County, and every family residing in the county with children from birth until age 5 may register for this monthly book-gifting program to receiv...
Sep 7, 2021, 10:02am EDT
SFU Named 2021-22 College of Distinction in Multiple Categories
Based on its excellence in four distinctions - engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes - Saint Francis University was recently honored as both a "Catholic College of Distinction" and a "College of Distinction" for t...
Jul 15, 2021, 2:38pm EDT