Recent News

SFU releases Spring 2022 President's List and Dean's Lists
Congratulations to the 815 Saint Francis University students named to the Spring 2022 President's List or Dean's Lists. View students named to the SFU Honors Lists. To achieve either honor, students must have full-time status and attain a quality poi...
Jun 9, 2022, 12:01pm EDT

*MEDIA INVITE* Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson Scheduled To Make Funding Announcement Tomorrow at Saint Francis University
*Media Invite* Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson is scheduled to be at Saint Francis University (167 Lakeview Drive, Loretto) tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1 at 1:00 pm for the funding announcement benefitting the University's new Occupational Therapy build...
May 31, 2022, 3:49pm EDT

2022 President's Awards Convocation held at SFU
The President's Awards Convocation was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center. The opening prayer was led by Rev. Stephen Mary Waruszewski, T.O.R., Director of Campus Ministry, followed by the National Anthem by Isabell...
May 5, 2022, 9:25am EDT

SFU announces commencement plans for 2022
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the plan for its in-person 171st Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, 2022. The in-person commencement exercises will be divided into three ceremonies by University School, all h...
May 4, 2022, 1:11pm EDT

Ribbon-cutting set for Friday at Curry Innovation Center
Saint Francis University's new presence in downtown Altoona inside the Curry Innovation Center will be officially recognized with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 29 at 10 a.m. The Saint Francis University Curry Innovation Center is located ...
Apr 28, 2022, 9:39am EDT

40th Annual Red Mass / Law Day set for April 22 at Saint Francis University
Saint Francis University will host its 40th Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 22, on its Loretto campus. Bishop Mark Bartchak, J.C.D., will serve as celebrant, and Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., will deliver the homily. The keynote address a...
Apr 12, 2022, 9:27am EDT

Saint Francis University announces new Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dear University Community, Peace and good! I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael B. McGinnis as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. McGinnis will be joining the Saint Francis University leadership team this summer. Dr. McGinni...
Apr 7, 2022, 9:13am EDT

SFU Alumnae makes PIAA history during Women's History Month
In this year's celebration of Women's History Month, Saint Francis University shares the story of a talented 2004 Chemistry alumnae and former SFU student-athlete who made PIAA history this month. On March 24, 2022, Sarah Rebar Fye became the first fe...
Mar 31, 2022, 1:33pm EDT
Saint Francis University Environmental Engineering major named prestigious 2022 Goldwater Scholar
Matthew Berzonsky, a junior Environmental Engineering major, at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa., has been named a prestigious Goldwater Scholar for 2022. The Scholarship Program honoring Senator Barry Goldwater is one of the oldest and most s...
Mar 28, 2022, 11:27am EDT

The Center of Fine Arts at Saint Francis University Presents, "Hello, Dolly!" April 22-24
On stage, and under light, the classic musical, "Hello, Dolly!" will be performed on April 22nd, through April 24th at the JFK Auditorium on the Saint Francis University Loretto campus. Hello, Dolly! debuted on Broadway in 1964 and went on to win 10 T...
Mar 28, 2022, 8:41am EDT