Recent News
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
National Hispanic Institute Partners with Saint Francis University
The National Hispanic Institute is newly partnering with Saint Francis University - one of the oldest Catholic universities in the United States - for its upcoming 2022 Northeast Great Debate program. The Northeast Great Debate will be held on campus ...
Mar 15, 2022, 11:08am EDT
SFU Announces 2022 Faculty Promotion and Tenure
Regardless of an institution's size, mission, location, or focus, higher education faculty are a remarkable and unique group of individuals -- Saint Francis University is no exception. Across disciplines and fields, this richly diverse and dedicated g...
Mar 15, 2022, 9:49am EDT
NASA Selects Saint Francis University to Help Broaden STEM Participation
Saint Francis University has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to receive a $24,987 Community Anchor Award. This designation as a community anchor recognizes the University as a local community resource. NASA se...
Mar 10, 2022, 11:48am EST
Saint Francis University's Cybersecurity Program NSA Validation
Saint Francis University's Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Administration program has been validated by the National Security Agency, (NSA) through 2027. According to the NSA, Saint Francis University's ability to meet the increasing demands of t...
Mar 8, 2022, 10:21am EST
SFU Announces STEAM Summer Academies
Registration is now open to the 2022 "STEAM Summer Academies" at Saint Francis University. The STEAM Summer Academies are one-week, residential, immersive programs for high school students who are currently in grades 10 and 11 (and are at least 15 yea...
Mar 4, 2022, 1:11pm EST
The Saint Francis University Biology Department Remembers Dr. Lawrence Pion
Recently, the Saint Francis University Biology department said goodbye to Dr. Larry Pion, who passed away at 95 years old. For more than 60 years, Dr. Pion taught in the biology department. His legacy in the institution is strong to this day. He served...
Feb 23, 2022, 12:52pm EST