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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
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