University News

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

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.

On April 2, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) approved Saint Francis University’s reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for its business-related degree programs offered through its Shields College of Business. According to a news release issued by IACBE, “The Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University has demonstrated compliance of its business programs with the IACBE Accreditation Principles through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review. In addition, the College of

Saint Francis University announces the receipt of a $500,000 gift, the largest unrestricted annual fund gift from a living alumnus in its history.

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.

Highlights from the 2024 President’s Awards Convocation The President’s Awards Convocation was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center with the following awards presented. View Complete Photo Gallery Campus Ministry Stewardship Award Katrina Zerbee Dorothy Day Outreach Humanitarian Award Tara Young Act 101 Program Academic Achievement Award Lauren Bender Margaret M. Tobin Research Award Mallory Thomas Lillie Schanck Malcolm S. Knowles Continuing Education Award Johanna Stock Alyssa Kvarta Rhea Gaunt Memorial Award Victoria Petrie Anne Sloan Borland Award Cecelia

Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the plan for its in-person 173rd Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, 2022.

42nd Annual Red Mass / Law Day is set for Friday, April 26. The 2024 Law Day theme will be “Voices of Democracy” with keynote speaker Judge Mary Jane Bowes. Learn more and RSVP.

The Board of Trustees of Saint Francis University, at its March 15, 2024 meeting, voted to grant the following promotions and tenures as recommended by the Committee on Promotions and the Committee on Tenure.

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.