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Former New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie poses for a photo with Saint Francis University President, Father Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., and members of the Student Government Association.

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
Prospective students are encouraged to attend a Faith Visit Friday program at Saint Francis University to learn more about how to explore their faith while in college.

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
Dr. Tim Miller, Engineering faculty, and Dr. Rachel Wagner, Department Chair, served celebratory cake to students in honor of Saint Francis University's General Engineering Program receiving ABET accreditation in early September

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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Pictured: Melita O’Donnell, (Right), from Saint Francis University, accepts 75 blankets from Rhonda Barry, (Left), from Altoona, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, to kick off the blanket drive. The blankets were donated by the Bethany Quilters from Bethany Lutheran Church in Altoona. Pictured is a blanket made by Kathy Coleman and quilted by Jane Weston.

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
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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
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, the flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, is coming to Cambria County.

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
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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
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Saint Francis University to Host First Ever Red Flash High School Esports Showcase

Loretto, PA - The Saint Francis Esports program in partnership with Stay Plugged In (SPIN) from Charlotte, NC will be hosting the very first Red Flash Showcase for prospective high school players to be scouted and recruited by collegiate esports progra...
Jul 8, 2021, 12:30pm EDT
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SFU Named 2021-22 Military Friendly School

Saint Francis University has been named a "Military Friendly School" by VIQTORY for the 11th consecutive year. This year, the university earned the organization's Gold Award, which suggests that its programs scored within 10 percent of the 10th ranked ...
Jul 8, 2021, 12:23pm EDT
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Saint Francis Launches Test-Optional Admission to Enhance Accessibility

Students applying for admission to Saint Francis University may do so "test-optional" for most of its programs. The change allows undergraduate applicants to choose whether or not to include standardized test scores as part of their application. The po...
Jun 22, 2021, 2:44pm EDT
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About Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in United States. Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of generosity, respect, discovery and joy.

 

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