Recent News

SFU One of the Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value
Saint Francis University is honored to once again be named on the "Best Colleges in America" by the national financial publication, Money. Money's annual Best Colleges for Your Money ranking offers a practical analysis of more than 700 four-year col...
Sep 2, 2020, 9:38am EDT

SFU ranks as one of best healthcare management programs in the U.S.
Saint Francis University has been named one of the best healthcare management programs in the United States according to University HQ, an online resource that helps students navigate through the higher education search process The site ranked Saint...
Aug 28, 2020, 12:50pm EDT

Br. Shamus Prepares for His 10th Annual Charity Bike Ride
On September 14, 2020, Brother Shamus McGrenra, a 73-year-old, stage 4 colon cancer survivor and Franciscan Friar will embark on his 10th Annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride. All the money raised will be used to support the Dorothy Day Outreach Cente...
Aug 27, 2020, 2:19pm EDT
Saint Francis University Celebrates the Annual Mass of the Holy Spirit
Saint Francis University community gathered for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit on Thursday, August 20 to mark the opening of the academic school year. The Mass was celebrated by University President, Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R. Each year thi...
Aug 26, 2020, 2:54pm EDT

2020 Engineering Design Challenge open for high school students
High school students interested in engineering, creative design, and/or science are encouraged to participate in the first-ever, Saint Francis University 2020 Engineering Design Challenge. Challengers will work on a solo design solution with the hel...
Aug 10, 2020, 12:37pm EDT

Saint Francis University MBA Program announces new specializations
The Saint Francis University MBA program offered though the Shields School of Business announced several new specialty areas for working adult and full-time graduate students. Students can tailor their MBA by choosing a one of the new concentrations in...
Jul 28, 2020, 9:19am EDT

Expanded Portfolio of Catholic Activities Enriches Core Saint Francis University Mission
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce three important initiatives designed to further an already substantial commitment to Catholic, Franciscan education. The additional offerings for university students represent a generous commitment to an ...
Jul 21, 2020, 10:52am EDT

James Downer Named Director of Athletics
LORETTO, Pa. - Saint Francis University is excited to announce that James Downer has been hired as the school's Director of Athletics. Downer joins the Red Flash after spending the past three years at Eastern Kentucky University where he served as the ...
Jul 14, 2020, 3:42pm EDT

Saint Francis University Selects Collegis Education to Provide Managed Technology and Marketing Services
Saint Francis University today announced that it has selected Collegis Education, a higher education managed services provider, to administer IT services and strategic marketing solutions to drive growth and innovation for the University. Saint Francis...
Jun 10, 2020, 2:53pm EDT

Saint Francis University Offers Virtual High School Summer Academies
The Saint Francis University academies for high school students will be going online this summer for the utmost safety of students, faculty and staff. Registration is open for the following academies: Biology of Cancer and Cancer Research Virtual Ac...
Jun 10, 2020, 12:39pm EDT