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Saint Margaret Hall Ribbon Cutting From Left:    Jason Sheffield, Poole Anderson; James Gorham, Poole Anderson; The Honorable Judy Olson, SFU Trustee; Dr. Carrie Beebout, Chair of Physician Assistant Sciences; Dr. Lorie Rowles, Chair of Occupational Therapy; Dr. Donald Walkovich, Special Assistant to the Vice President; Bill Szymczak, MCF Architecture; Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D., University President; Fr. Joseph Lehman T.O.R., Ph.D. Minister Provincial; Dr. Michael McGinnis, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mackenzie Johnson, Clinical Year Physician Assistant Student; Faythe Miller, Senior Occupational Therapy Student; Dr. Kerri Golden, Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences and Education

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
Graduates of the Dolly Parton Imagination Program at Saint Francis University attended their graduation ceremony on October 17.  Pictured left to right: Gavin Brown and Ryder Kline.

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
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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
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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
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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
Theatre production inspired by artworks in Southern Alleghenies Museum of Arts upcoming Loretto location exhibit, Return to Eden, featuring Cara Livorio's mesmerizing collection of immersive gardens, each intricately interwoven with the fragments of human existence.

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
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Scenes from William N. Campbell Poppy Project 2022

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
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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
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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
Forbes Advisor's Education Team selected its picks of the 2023 top schools in Pennsylvania and Saint Francis University made the cut.

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
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About Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in United States. Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of generosity, respect, discovery and joy.

 

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