University News

It is with great sadness that Saint Francis University shares news of the passing of retired U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, an influential national lawmaker with close ties to the University.

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.

The latest issue of the Saint Francis University Magazine (2022 Year in Review) is hot off the printing presses. Features stories include: Medical Mission Trips: Stories of alumni who view service as a core part of their identity as healthcare professionals. Forbes 30 Under 30: SFU’s first graduate is named to this prestigious list for his contributions to the finance field. 175th Anniversary Year in Review: SFU celebrated its successes in 2022 and looked back over 175 years of excellence.

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.

Saint Francis University has landed on the prestigious list of Forbes 2022 America’s Top 500 Colleges. In its annual list, Forbes ranked colleges and universities in the U.S. based on the return on investment and outcomes top schools delivered for their students. According to Forbes, their methodology highlighted schools whose students graduated on time, secured high salaries and low debt; and went on to have successful careers. In addition to the traditional ranking criteria of graduation rates and alumni salaries, Forbes factored in high-level achievements of students and graduates as an

SFU welcomes more than 100 alumni and community mentors to campus Oct. 17- 22. The event is an excellent way for current students to benefit from the professional expertise of past graduates, many of whom are returning to campus for Homecoming celebrations that weekend.

Washington Monthly recently released its annual 2022 College Guide with Saint Francis University landing on three distinction lists: #23 Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast #19 Top 200 Master's Universities Best Colleges for Student Voting Honor Roll Since 2005, the Washington Monthly has ranked colleges based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research, and promoting public service.

Town and Gown relationship celebrated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $828,048 improvement project.

After several years of fundraising, the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Connors Family Fine Arts Center (Home of the Resinski Black Box Theatre) took place on Oct. 1.

The Saint Francis University Chemistry Honor Society teamed up with The Quaint Corner Children's Museum to bring chemistry kits to kids. A $500 grant from the Chemistry Honor Society Gamma Sigma Epsilon National office allowed Saint Francis to donate chemistry supplies for ten chemistry kits distributed to local libraries and institutions in Blair County. These kits allow staff to conduct science experiments for children and showcase basic chemistry lessons during organized activities. The kits were assembled by The Quaint Corner Children's Museum in Altoona. Each kit includes the book " Real