University News

Saint Francis has promoted alum Luke McConnell to head coach after helping the Red Flash win their first NEC title and NCAA Tournament berth in 34 years. A former player, assistant, and associate head coach, McConnell continues a family legacy—following his father as SFU head coach.

The Red Flash Men's Basketball Team has been making headlines across the country after their historic NEC Championship win and ticket punch to the NCAA Tournament. From major sports outlets to popular podcasts, everyone's talking about Saint Francis University.

Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Brazill, as the new Director of Athletics. Brazill, a seasoned athletic administrator, has been an integral part of the Red Flash Athletics team for nearly two decades.

Saint Francis University invites veterans to Why I Served, a unique storytelling program designed to help them craft and share their personal stories of service.

Saint Francis University President Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., has been recognized as one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Top 100 People” for 2025. The annual list recognizes regional leaders “who dream big, expand opportunities, and excel.”

Penn Highlands and Saint Francis University have expanded their 3+1 agreement, enabling students to complete affordable bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields. The program maximizes credits and offers tuition discounts, preparing students for thriving careers.

Saint Francis University has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Fr. Zachary Burns, T.O.R. of Colleyville, TX; Wayne Dedrick, of Palm Coast, FL; Jonathan Gleason of Johnstown, PA of Mark Harabedian of Mendham, NJ.

Left to Right: Michael Cacciotti, BG Principal, Students: Addison Berardi - Adaya Craig – Dominic Danastasio – Riley Gofus, Tori Wilsoncroft, BG School Counselor Saint Francis University Welcomes Inaugural Group of Students to Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Academy Saint Francis University is excited to announce the acceptance of the inaugural group of students into the new Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program, offered exclusively to Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Academy students. This program, a unique collaboration between Saint Francis University and Bishop

1968 Saint Francis College alumnus Frank Tummillo who was killed in the line of duty in 1972 during an undercover narcotics investigation was honored posthumously with the 2024 Assisi Award and a criminal justice scholarship in his name thanks to the fundraising efforts of his Alphi Phi Delta fraternity brothers.

The 2022 NSLVE report recognized Saint Francis University for its strong voter engagement, earning the Most Improved Voting Rate in the Pennsylvania Campus Voting Challenge, the Presidential Commitment Seal, and a Silver Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. SFU also celebrated Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, launching a voter registration drive to promote civic participation.