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Saint Francis University Honors Dr. Wayne Takacs with First 'Named' Academic Department
Saint Francis University proudly announces the naming of the Biology Department in honor of long-time faculty member Dr. Wayne Takacs. The Dr. Wayne and Elizabeth Takacs Biology Department is the University's first named academic department, made possi...
Jun 4, 2024, 1:56pm EDT
Saint Francis University Receives Largest Unrestricted Annual Fund Gift from Anonymous Alumni
Saint Francis University is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $500,000 gift, the largest unrestricted annual fund gift from a living alumnus in its history. This extraordinary contribution is a testament to the enduring impact of the University's C...
May 31, 2024, 10:47am EDT
Three stand-out Cambria Heights educators receive Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award
Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to a deserving elementary or secondary teacher or administrator each spring. This year, the university presented the award to three outstanding Cambria Heights educators (...
May 6, 2024, 11:08am EDT
Connors Family Fine Arts Center Unveiled
Saint Francis University's Connors Family Fine Arts Center on 181 St. Catherine Street, Loretto, Pa., officially opened with a blessing and dedication ceremony on April 18, 2024. This new 15,000-square-foot space facility is home to the Resinski Black ...
Apr 22, 2024, 11:49am EDT
42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day set for April 26
Saint Francis University will host its 42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 26, on its Loretto campus. The 2024 Law Day theme will be "Voices of Democracy," and keynote speaker Judge Mary Jane Bowes will share her experiences with the attend...
Apr 9, 2024, 9:34am EDT
Saint Francis University announces faculty promotions and tenures for 2024-25
The Board of Trustees of Saint Francis University, at its March 15, 2024 meeting, voted to grant the following promotions and tenures as recommended by the Committee on Promotions and the Committee on Tenure. These tenures and promotions will be effect...
Mar 15, 2024, 4:01pm EDT
Career Expo Set for April 4
The 2024 Career Expo will be held April 4 at the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center on Saint Francis University campus in Loretto, PA. The Expo is open to the general public as well as students of all majors, from any college or university. It offers att...
Mar 15, 2024, 8:49am EDT
Saint Francis Univerity Hosts Crucial Session: Shedding Light on Addiction and Equipping Community for Safety
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce its upcoming event, "Talk About Drugs: Substance Abuse, Disorder 101, and Narcan Training," scheduled for March 12, 2024, from 12:15 pm to 2:00 pm. The event will be held both in-person at Saint Francis U...
Feb 26, 2024, 10:50am EST
Saint Francis University to Host Free FAFSA Completion Event: February 27
Saint Francis University is hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Night on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Curry Innovation Center located at 1425 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16001. Please review the ...
Feb 14, 2024, 2:18pm EST
Saint Francis University Climbs 107 Spots to No. 138 in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Online Bachelor's Programs Ranking
Saint Francis University has been ranked No. 138 among the 2024 Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking marks a 107-slot improvement over the University's 2023 ranking of 245. A total of 348 Universities were evaluated...
Feb 8, 2024, 1:59pm EST