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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

Uplift Annual Scholarship created for online adult learners at Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce a new scholarship for students enrolled in an online associate or bachelor's degree program through the Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies. The Uplift Annual Scholarship honors the celebration...
Mar 17, 2023, 11:52am EDT

Saint Francis University Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
After completing a rigorous review process, Saint Francis University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for its validated degree program in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Administration a...
Mar 13, 2023, 10:56am EDT

Workshop Opportunity open for Blair County science teachers thanks to Saint Francis University and the FirstEnergy Foundation
The Saint Francis University School of STEAM was recently awarded a grant from the FirstEnergy Foundation to offer professional development opportunities for middle and high school science teachers with enhanced learning opportunities for their student...
Mar 10, 2023, 12:51pm EST