Recent News
Saint Francis University launches exclusive Catholic student community
Saint Francis University has announced the launch of Alta Via, a dynamic opportunity for incoming students to deepen their Catholic faith and benefit from curricular and co-curricular experiences aligned with the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. ...
Mar 10, 2020, 10:05am EDT
Student-Athlete Mentors Host Read Across America Week
Saint Francis Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMs) hosted Read Across America Week last week with the Penn Cambria School District and the Saint Michael School in Loretto. SAMs, along with other SFU student-athletes, attended 5 schools in 4 days. Penn Camb...
Mar 6, 2020, 3:33pm EST
SFU Alum Combines Nursing Career with Military Service
Sarah Davis once dreamed of becoming a nurse-and serving in the military. Thanks to Saint Francis University's military-friendly options, Sarah was able to graduate from the top Nursing program in the nation and become a 2nd Lieutenant in the United St...
Mar 2, 2020, 2:44pm EST
SFU Physical Therapy Students Welcome Author Michael Kiel, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor
A key component to the Physical Therapy curriculum is hands-on learning and engagement with those who have experienced the challenges of living with a disability. Michael Kiel, author of memoir Challenge the Moment, spoke with students in the Saint ...
Feb 28, 2020, 1:19pm EST
SFU Nursing Ranked Best in State 3 Years in a Row
Saint Francis University's baccalaureate nursing (BSN) program has been ranked the number one nursing program in Pennsylvania by RegisteredNursing.org for the third year in a row. Seventy-eight nursing programs were assessed on several factors, whic...
Feb 28, 2020, 9:54am EST
SFU's undergraduate education program receives 'A' from National Council on Teacher Quality
Saint Francis University's Bachelor of Science in Early Education program has received an 'A' grade from the National Council on Teacher Quality in the 2020 Teacher Prep Review. The score reflects the strong preparation in reading instruction that the ...
Feb 25, 2020, 9:43am EST
Saint Francis University receives "Top 10 Military Friendly School" ranking
For the tenth year, Saint Francis University has been named a "Military Friendly School" by VIQTORY. This year, the university earned the organization's "Top 10 School" Award, which is the highest award a school can earn. "I am proud to be a part of...
Feb 17, 2020, 11:13am EST
Saint Francis University to present "Story Theatre" March 19-21
The Saint Francis University Department of Fine Arts will present "Story Theatre" at the John F. Kennedy Student Center Auditorium on campus March 19 - 21. Performances of the family-friendly show will be at 7:30pm on March 19, 20, and 21 with a spe...
Feb 17, 2020, 10:38am EST
Public auditions set for SFU's new Professional Summer Theatre
Calling all thespians! As Saint Francis University's Center for Fine Arts launches its new Professional Summer Theatre, area actors are encouraged to audition for it's inaugural show, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Auditions wi...
Feb 10, 2020, 11:44am EST
Registration now open for Saint Francis University's STEAM Summer Academies
Registration is now open for Saint Francis University's STEAM Summer Academies. The academies are one-week long immersive programs in engineering, aviation, computer science, mathematics, pre-medicine, health sciences, biology and chemistry for high sc...
Jan 24, 2020, 10:57am EST