Saint Francis University Honors Dr. Wayne Takacs with First Named Academic Department
University Marketing & Communications | 06/04/2024
The Dr. Wayne and Elizabeth Takacs Biology Department is Saint Francis University’s first named academic department, made possible by a generous gift from the Takacs family.
Saint Francis University Receives Largest Unrestricted Annual Fund Gift from Anonymous Alumni
University Communications & Marketing | 05/31/2024
Saint Francis University announces the receipt of a $500,000 gift, the largest unrestricted annual fund gift from a living alumnus in its history.
Fine Arts Center Will Open for Business After Spring Break
Colette Costlow, Troubadour Staff Writer | 02/26/2024
Construction work on the Connors Family Fine Arts Center and Resinksi Black Box Theatre at Saint Francis University is expected to be completed in early to mid-March.
Saint Margaret Hall Blessing and Dedication
University Marketing & Communications | 10/24/2023
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Saint Francis University celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of Saint Margaret Hall. The facility, bearing the name of St. Margaret of Cortona, will primarily serve Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Science majors and is scheduled to open in January 2024.
2023 President's Convocation Awards
University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
The President's Awards Convocation was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.
Franciscan Friar to Bike in 13th Annual Charity Ride
University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
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 will complete the ride over the course of two back-to-back weekends.
Bell Ringing Ceremony
University Communications & Marketing | 03/31/2023
On March 28, 2023, faculty and staff gathered to officially "ring-in" the latest campus bell: one that will be placed within the Immaculate Conception Chapel Bell Tower when renovations are complete this August.
Donation from 1889 Foundation supports the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
University Advancement | 11/03/2022
The 1889 Foundation recently awarded $25,000 to Saint Francis University in support of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The program makes books available to children in Cambria County from birth to age five and is entirely free for families regardless of income.
Fr. Ronald Bodenschatz, T.O.R. Driving Range Dedication Held
Marie Young, University Communications | 11/03/2022
On Saturday, October 29, 2022 Saint Francis University held the official Blessing and Dedication of the Fr. Ronald Bodenschatz, T.O.R. Driving Range at the Immergrun Golf Club in Loretto, Pa.
SFU Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC POWER Grant for Aviation Maintenance Technician School
Marie Young, University Marketing & Communications | 10/18/2022
Saint Francis University has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to launch an Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The new Aviation Maintenance Technician School will be sited at the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport and will offer a 14 CFR 147-certified training curriculum for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.