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Saint Francis University moves up 60 spots in Forbes Best Colleges List
Saint Francis University rose 60 spots on the 2023 list of "America's Top 500 Colleges," released by Forbes this month. SFU earned spot No. 440 on the list. "Being recognized by Forbes as one of the best colleges in the entire country is a huge accomp...
Sep 21, 2023, 2:26pm EDT

Saint Francis University Recognized Among Pennsylvania's Elite: One of Top 10 Online Colleges
Forbes Advisor's Education Team selected its picks of the 2023 top schools in Pennsylvania to pursue an online degree. Saint Francis University was honored to round out the list of the 10 Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania. SFU is one of the most af...
Sep 18, 2023, 10:47am EDT

Saint Francis University annual blanket donation begins Sept. 25
The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collection will begin September 25 and run through November 1, 2023. The Saint Francis University blanketeer group was organized in 2006 by Dr. Robin Cadwallader, Dr. Margaret Kealey, and Melita O'Don...
Sep 12, 2023, 9:06am EDT

SFU ranks as #25 Best College in Pennsylvania
Saint Francis University landed the #25 spot on the list of Best Colleges in Pennsylvania, beating out more than 80 other institutions, according to the latest ranking list published by Niche, the popular college review site used by prospective student...
Sep 6, 2023, 11:28am EDT

Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk and Candlelight Vigil set for Sept. 6
Saint Francis University invites the greater community to attend "Into the Night," a Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday Sept. 6. The evening focuses on building awareness of suicide and remembering loved ones who die...
Aug 31, 2023, 1:07pm EDT

Conservation genomics presentations free to public during ConGen 2023
The Saint Francis University Biology department is hosting ConGen 2023, an international conservation genomics training workshop, June 22 - July 1. The visiting faculty leading the workshop will be giving free evening presentations that are open to the...
Jun 16, 2023, 2:05pm EDT

Franciscan Friar to bike in 13th annual charity ride
Brother Shamus McGrenra, a 76-year-old stage IV colon cancer survivor and a Franciscan Friar, will embark on his 13th Annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride on June 3, 2023. Cycling the local Rails to Trails in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Brother Shamus ...
May 10, 2023, 3:24pm EDT

Four stand-out 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 five outstanding educators during the Saint F...
May 10, 2023, 10:24am EDT

41st Annual Red Mass / Law Day set for April 28 at Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University will host its 41st Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 28, on its Loretto campus. Bishop Mark Bartchak, J.C.D., will serve as celebrant, and Fr. Jonathan St. Andre, T.O.R., will deliver the homily. Noel J. Francisco, J.D...
Apr 19, 2023, 10:16am EDT

Registration open for free one-day professional development dissection lab "From the Elbow to the Digits" at SFU
Healthcare professionals are invited to sign up for a free professional development seminar, "An Interprofessional Interactive Gross Dissection Laboratory Experience: From the Forearm to the Digits," to be held on April 17 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Saint ...
Mar 29, 2023, 9:49am EDT