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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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.
Saint Francis Physical Therapy Program Holds Annual Baby Day
Students studying Physical Therapy at Saint Francis University had the opportunity for some hands-on experience as they hosted their annual "Baby Day" on Thursday, September 20th at the Stokes Athletic Center.
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2018 Sep 27
Saint Francis University announces Academic Honors in Adult Degree and Continuing Studies
Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Academic Honors List in Adult Degree and Continuing Studies.
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2018 Sep 27
Saint Francis University Nursing Department Holds Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
The Nursing Program at Saint Francis University held its first White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2019 and 2020 on Monday, September 10 at the DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness.
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2018 Sep 17
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Three Saint Francis University Students Receive Fellowships
Saint Francis University Student Government Association (SGA) awards three (3) $1,000 fellowships to incoming first-year students.
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2018 Sep 13
Saint Francis University Student Rebecca Kasun Wins Sigma Beta Delta Fellowship Award
Rebecca Kasun, a junior Accounting major at the Shields School of Business was named a 2018 Sigma Beta Delta Fellowship Award Recipient.
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2018 Sep 7
Four Saint Francis University Engineering Students Receive Scholarships
Four Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering students, were each awarded $3,000 scholarships.
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2018 Sep 6
All 2018 SFU Doctor of Physical Therapy Grads Achieve National Certification
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Saint Francis University is pleased to announce that all 27 of its 2018 graduates achieved 100% pass rate on the national licensure exam.
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2018 Aug 14
Saint Francis University Student Loren Schweiger Showing Compassion Through Cuddles
Health Care Studies student Loren Schweiger is helping the most innocent victims of the opioid epidemic.
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2018 Jul 2
SFU Orientation Counselors Lead the Way
Saint Francis University Orientation Counselors provide leadership and share useful information to ensure that new students who arrive on campus have a fantastic first weekend.
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2018 Aug 30
ALL 2018 Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Graduates Pass National Certification Exam
The Department of Physician Assistant Science at Saint Francis University is pleased to announce that all 47 of its 2018 graduates, who earned their Master of Physician Assistant Science (MPAS) Degree, have passed the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination(PANCE) on their first try. This examination is offered through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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2018 Jun 27
SFU Writing Students Present at the Mid-Atlantic Composition & Communication Conference
Two Saint Francis University writing tutors and their director, Dr. Brennan Thomas, Chair of the Literature and Languages department, presented a scholarly panel at the Mid-Atlantic Conference on College Composition and Communication.
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2018 Jun 18
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Saint Francis University students named to Provost's and Dean's Lists
More than 800 students from Saint Francis University made one of the Spring 2018 Honor's Lists: Provost's or Dean's. To achieve either list, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of at least 3.8 (Provost's) or 3.5 (Dean's) for the given semester.
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2018 Jun 11
SFU students help kids learn about the science behind slime
SFU Chemistry Professors and Students worked with kids to learn about the science behind slime during its free monthly Science Cafe: Cosmic Cocktails series at Allegheny Creamery and Crepes on June 7th.
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2018 Jun 11
Saint Francis University Students Co-Direct ROCK Program
The Saint Francis University Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K.) program completed its 23rd year of collaborative work with local K-12 schools in six local counties.
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2018 Jun 7
Saint Francis University ENACTUS Team Competes at the National Exposition in Kansas City, MO
The Saint Francis University chapter of the Enactus international small business club competed at the Annual National Exposition in Kansas City, MO on May 21, 2018.
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2018 Jun 1
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Spring 2018 Commencement
Saint Francis University Congratulates Spring 2018 Graduating Class
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2018 May 30
Saint Francis University Students Participate in Domestic Dental Mission Trip
Ten Saint Francis University students, faculty and staff dedicated their time and talents volunteering to help nearly 2,000 patients in need of dental treatments at a weekend-long domestic mission trip in Reading, Pennsylvania this past weekend.
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2018 May 24
Saint Francis University Master of Cancer Care Program Graduates First Class
Saint Francis University is proud to announce the first graduating class of the Master of Cancer Care Program.
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2018 May 22
Saint Francis University Students Inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma
Forty-eight Undergraduate and Graduate students have been inducted into Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society at Saint Francis University.
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2018 May 10
Saint Francis University Student Elliot Biddle to Intern on Capitol Hill
Elliot Biddle was awarded the Ann Eppard Memorial Scholarship and Congressional Internship at Saint Francis University's President's Awards Convocation
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2018 May 7
Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Program Graduates First Class
On May 13th, the first two students in the four-year undergraduate program graduated.
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2018 May 16
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SFU Occupational Therapy Students Help Celebrate OT Month
All through April, students and faculty took part in events that help highlight the important role OT's play in the healthcare field.
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2018 May 1
Saint Francis University Students to Intern at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Saint Francis University Students will gain beneficial experience by participating in summer internships at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
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2018 Apr 30
Undergrad Research Day at the Capitol
Emily Miller, a Biology major, attends Undergraduate Research Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol
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2018 Apr 24
Saint Francis University Students and Professors Attend Annual Psychology Conference
Saint Francis University Psychology faculty members accompanied several students to the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown for the 21st Annual Laurel Highlands Undergraduate Psychology Conference on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
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2018 Apr 19
Ashley Rovder: Engineering Edible Algae in Bolivia
Ashley Rovder, an Environmental Engineering major, took part in a unique full-immersion study abroad experience in Bolivia.
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2018 Apr 24
Saint Francis University Students win Scholarships from Society of Petroleum Engineers
Four Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering students each win a $2,500 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Pittsburgh Section Scholarship.
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2018 Apr 18
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SFU Women's Studies Students Receive Coveted Scholarships
Saint Francis University studnets have been awarded a grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Pennsylvania branch, to attend the 2018 National Conference for College Women Student Leaders
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2018 Apr 18
Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Student Presents Research Poster
Saint Francis University PNGE student Guofang Zheng presents his research poster at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Pittsburgh Section meeting
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2018 Apr 17
Saint Francis University Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Student Presents Research Poster
Saint Francis University PNGE student John Sheesley presents his research poster at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Pittsburgh Section meeting
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2018 Apr 17