Annual Baby Day Event Draws Record-Breaking Crowd at Saint Margaret Hall
Mitchell Jubas, University Marketing & Communications | 11/15/2024
The record-breaking 2024 Baby Day brought together occupational therapy and education students for an enriching, interdisciplinary learning experience focused on early childhood development. Through hands-on interaction with 26 young participants, students gained invaluable insights into developmental milestones and the power of play, while parents and faculty praised the event’s meaningful impact.
Saint Francis University named "College of Distinction" ten years in a row
University Communications & Marketing | 07/25/2024
Saint Francis University celebrates 10 years of earning the "College of Distinction" honor for demonstrating hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.
Three stand-out Cambria Heights educators receive Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award
University Communications & Marketing | 05/01/2024
Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to a deserving elementary or secondary teacher or administrator each spring. This year, the university presented the award to three outstanding Cambria Heights educators during the Saint Francis University President's Awards Convocation on April 30, 2024.
Academic Departments & Career Development Recognized with Colleges of Distinction Honors
University Communications & Marketing | 08/24/2023
Acknowledged as a College of Distinction, and Catholic College of Distinction, SFU has also received specialized recognition in its Academic Departments & Career Development.
Four stand-out educators receive Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award
University Communications & Marketing | 05/10/2023
Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to a deserving elementary or secondary teacher or administrator each spring. This year, the university presented the award to four outstanding educators during the Saint Francis University President's Awards Convocation on May 4, 2023.
Art 300 Class hosts VIP Day to work on mural
University Communications & Marketing | 04/04/2023
The Fine Arts and Education departments along with the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art and muralist Deb Bunnell are woking on a collaborative mural project. The Art 300 class hosted a VIP Day with Fr. Malachi to share their progress.
Students develop communication tools for local child who is deaf and blind
08/19/2019
Thomas is a blind and deaf 8-year old from Lilly, PA. SFU Education majors teamed up with Chemistry students to create learning solutions for Thomas. Students designed symbols which they printed on a 3D printer. Project is part of a community-engaged course in which students apply what they learn in class to help the community. Thomas is an 8 year old boy from Lilly, PA who is mostly blind and deaf. Eager to help, Saint Francis University Education majors began working on a project to support Thomas’s understanding and communication with the world around him. Education Professor MaryAnn Shaw