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Saint Francis University 2023 Blanket Collection Comforts Many in Need
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeer collected 275 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair, and Somerset counties through the Healing Patch and Nurse Fa...
Nov 7, 2023, 10:18am EST

Saint Francis University Joins Over 100 Colleges and Universities in Coalition Standing with Israel Against Hamas
Saint Francis University proudly announces its commitment to a coalition of more than 100 institutions of higher education standing with Israel against the acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas in Gaza. The coalition, led by Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Presi...
Oct 27, 2023, 1:39pm EDT

Saint Francis University prepares to open new home for OT & PA majors
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Saint Francis University celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of Saint Margaret Hall, the newest academic building on campus. The $9.2 million construction project, bearing the name of St. Margaret of Cortona, will primar...
Oct 24, 2023, 4:30pm EDT

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program Celebrates Graduation Event at Saint Francis University
On October 17, Saint Francis University proudly hosted the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program Graduation Event, celebrating the success of 462 children who have successfully graduated from the program. The event, collaboratively organized by educ...
Oct 23, 2023, 8:03am EDT

Saint Francis University Announces Upcoming Fall Open House Dates
Saint Francis University is excited to invite prospective students to explore the possibilities that await them at two upcoming Open House events on Saturday, October 28 and Saturday, November 4. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring students and t...
Oct 19, 2023, 8:50am EDT

SFU one of 50 emerging research institutions to receive NSF funding
In September 2023, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $399,727 award to Saint Francis University as part of its first-ever Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) grant program. The agency is investing $19.6 million ...
Oct 17, 2023, 2:50pm EDT

Opinion/Editorial: Making the Case for Law Enforcement Officers to Hold a College Degree
A recent executive order signed by Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania changed the hiring practices for state law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This executive order shifted the focus on hiring and employment while minimizi...
Oct 13, 2023, 9:26am EDT

Saint Francis University to stage Ekphrasis for fall production
Tickets are available for Saint Francis University's Center for Fine Arts fall production: Ekphrasis, a play written by 2023 graduate Scott Riner. This unique production will be staged in the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto from Friday, ...
Oct 12, 2023, 3:27pm EDT

Poppy Artwork Project Open to High School Student Submissions
High school students are invited to submit artwork created using poppies in honor of veterans to the William N. Campbell Poppy Project through the Center for Fine Arts at Saint Francis University. St. Benedict VFW Ream Miller Post 7783 is sponsoring t...
Oct 6, 2023, 10:44am EDT

Saint Francis University announces new members to Board of Trustees
Saint Francis University has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees for four-year terms, beginning this fall. The new members are: Dr. Larry J. Nulton (Johnstown, PA) founder of both the Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment ...
Sep 26, 2023, 2:05pm EDT