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Saint Francis University Welcomes Franciscan Friars
The Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R. proudly announces the addition of several Franscican Friars to the Saint Francis University campus community. The addition of new Franciscans and the positioning of existing Friars into key leadership roles is ...
May 18, 2020, 1:25pm EDT
Saint Francis University Community Making Protective Equipment For Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Given the fact that 3D printers are sitting dormant at Saint Francis University due to Covid-19 forcing the semester online, Engineering faculty Dr. Rachel Wagner and Br. Marius Strom, T.O.R., decided to join the DIY community in leveraging additive ma...
May 4, 2020, 12:13pm EDT
Stories of Resilience Reveal Human Bonds in the Face of COVID-19
Stories have the ability to inspire, strengthen, initiate reflection and heal. The stories told about the Saint Francis University community members are a reflection of the values woven tightly into the educational philosophy. The institution works to ...
Apr 27, 2020, 2:14pm EDT
SFU Small Business Development Center Guiding Business Owners Through COVID-19
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Saint Francis University has helped businesses in the Southern Alleghenies region start, grow, and prosper for more than forty years. Now, with nonessential business forced to temporarily close due to th...
Apr 20, 2020, 10:58am EDT
SFU to Host Virtual Earth Day Events
Each year Saint Francis University holds an Earth Day Carnival for the community, featuring student-led booths, games, and activities for both our students and for local families. This year will wont be any different, but instead of being together, ...
Apr 18, 2020, 8:55pm EDT
Saint Francis University Alumni Board Pledge 5K to Students in Need
As Saint Francis University continues to navigate the unprecedented challenge of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many alumni community members have asked what they can do to support students adversely impacted by process changes and campus closures. The...
Apr 15, 2020, 6:41pm EDT
Saint Francis University Donates Healthcare Supplies to Local Facilities
A spirit of service remains at the heart of the mission of Saint Francis University, especially in times of crisis. Recently that spirit took the form of faculty in the School of Health Sciences and Education, who, responding to calls for help, dona...
Apr 15, 2020, 8:39am EDT
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Saint Francis University Offers Live-Stream Holy Week Services
Saint Francis Univeristy is an institution rich in history and tradition. The Catholic, Franciscan mission is central to the educational environment offered at the university. While COVID-19 has created unprecedented times in the world, Saint Francis U...
Apr 8, 2020, 4:32pm EDT
SFU to Stream Free Fine Arts Events
The Center for Fine Arts at Saint Francis University plans to stream and post free, creative events on their Facebook page, @sfucenterforfinearts. Every Tuesday and Thursday in April, the Center will present visual art events at 11:00am. The videos...
Apr 6, 2020, 3:42pm EDT
SFU Launches Online Mindfulness and Wellness Initiative
Continuing to put the health and wellness of students, faculty and staff above all else, Saint Francis University is happy to announce the launch of the Mindfulness and Wellness Initiative. Even though students aren't on campus, the Mindfulness and ...
Apr 2, 2020, 4:19pm EDT