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Photo Caption (L to R): Josh Mills, Biology/Pre-Medicine Senior and Brooke Mattocks, Master of Cancer Care student, with the recently-donated Flow Cytometer, given to Saint Francis by Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Students will be able to learn how to use this high-tech instrument and gain an understanding of how to analyze the data it produces.

Conemaugh Donates Flow Cytometer to SFU Biology Department

Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital donated a flow cytometer to the Biology department for use with students in research. The donated flow cytometer will support research in Biology, Master of Science in Cancer Care, and other departments. The cytometry...
Oct 31, 2019, 2:33pm EDT
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Saint Francis University is now offering collegiate scholarships for students to compete in their varsity Esports program for the 2020-2021 academic year. Any prospective student that is interested in competing for Saint Francis University's Esports program is invited to complete a player inquiry form at francis.edu/esports.

Saint Francis to Offer Esports Scholarships for Competitive Gamers

Saint Francis University is now offering collegiate scholarships for students to compete in their varsity Esports program for the 2020-2021 academic year. Currently, SFU is recruiting students to compete in Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch,...
Oct 31, 2019, 2:00pm EDT
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SFU Students Achieve 100% Nurse Licensure Exam Pass Rate 6 Years in a Row

The number one ranked nursing program in the Nation by RNCareers.org has achieved yet another milestone. Saint Francis University's Nursing Program received notice from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing that their 2019 National Council Licensu...
Oct 14, 2019, 2:00pm EDT
SFU Faculty and students were inducted into Nu Rho Psi, the national Neuroscience honor society.    Pictured L to R: Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.; and the following inductees: Dr. Marian Langer; Dr. Justin Merry; Dr. Stephen LoRusso; Dr. Shlomit Flaisher-Grinberg; Dr. Jessica Cammarata.    Also inducted and not pictured: Mrs. Michelle Beck and Dr. Robyn Redline.

Saint Francis University Holds Inaugural Induction Ceremony for Neuroscience Honor Society

Saint Francis University held the inaugural induction ceremony for the recently established chapter of Nu Rho Psi, the national Neuroscience honor society. Nu Rho Psi is the only nationally-recognized honor society in the area of brain research. The in...
Oct 9, 2019, 9:33am EDT
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Saint Francis students (L to R) Josh Blair, Emily Fox, Nick Mauro, and Jarrod Piper will go on to compete against other Pennsylvania universities in the America250PA Innovation Challenge. The goal of the contest is to have college students develop ways to brand and market Pennsylvania's contributions to the US for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

SFU Students Participate in National Contest

With the United States' 250th birthday closely approaching, a nationwide contest is being held to help promote each state's contributions to the nation. Over 20 Saint Francis students participated in the first round of the statewide contest titled, ...
Oct 4, 2019, 2:26pm EDT
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Eight Saint Francis Students To Perform The Fantasticks Musical

Eight Saint Francis University students will take to the stage to perform the beloved musical The Fantasticks November 7-9 in the JFK Auditorium on the University campus. Performances of The Fantasticks will be at 7:30pm on November 7, 8 and 9 with ...
Oct 2, 2019, 12:30pm EDT
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The first varsity collegiate esports program in Western Pennsylvania, and the only varsity collegiate esports program in the state at a NCAA Division I institution, held their first press and team media event on September 13th in the newly remodeled JFK Conference Center.    After days of try-outs, 31 students signed an Intent to Compete, officially committing themselves to represent Saint Francis University under the National Association of Collegiate Esports, (NACE).

SFU Esports holds Team Media Day and showcases new arena

The first varsity collegiate esports program in Western Pennsylvania, and the only varsity collegiate esports program in the state at a NCAA Division I institution, held their first press and team media event on September 13th in the newly remodeled JF...
Sep 24, 2019, 11:06am EDT
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SFU seals partnership with Curry Supply Holdings

Internships are a critical part of developing a student's career path and are a valuable means to gaining hands-on experience that will put them on the right track after graduation. Saint Francis University is proud to announce its partnership with ...
Aug 21, 2019, 12:12pm EDT
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Ten SFU students volunteered with MOM-n-PA, the Pennsylvania Dental Mission of Mercy, held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Students improved hundreds of lives as they worked alongside nearly a thousand dental professionals, support personnel, and lay volunteers. Services were provided to patients who either lack dental insurance or are under-insured; many have been living with severe dental pain for months or years before coming to the clinic, affecting their ability to eat, work, and care for themselves and their families. (Photo by Mickey Nye Photography)

SFU students participate in domestic dental mission trip

Dr. Justin Merry, Associate Professor of Biology, Ms. Jen Merry, Assistant Director of Marketing Strategy, and Dr. Tim Bintrim, Professor of English and Environmental Studies, led a delegation of ten Saint Francis University student volunteers to MOM-n...
Jun 27, 2019, 3:39pm EDT
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This semester the sorority with the highest chapter average GPA was Phi Lambda Psi, which recorded a 3.59. Leading the chapter to achieve this accomplishment during the spring 2019 semester was President Cassie Caparo of Elmhurst, PA and Academic Chair Amanda Ferguson of Allison Park, PA.

SFU Greek Life Ties All-Time High Grade Point Average

Saint Francis University achieves above national averages once again as the Greek Life community matches their all-time high average grade point average. The final grade report for the spring 2019 academic term shows that the Greek Life community has d...
Jun 4, 2019, 3:09pm EDT
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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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