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You were “Loretto Loyal” for your undergrad experience, and we invite you to consider your alma mater when you explore new career goals. You might not even know that Saint Francis University has several degree programs that can be completed entirely online from whatever location your life has taken you. No matter where life takes you, you can always come home to Loretto. With new online programs rolling out every year, even if you can't be here in person, we can bring campus to you. Exclusive Tuition Discount Offer for SFU Alumni Now is a great time to consider heading back to class. We are

Morhard Interview on CBS3 Ahead of Historic SpaceX Launch On Saturday, May 30, NASA astronauts are scheduled to fly on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, lifting off on a Falcon 9 rocket at 3:22 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A in Florida. According to NASA, the Commercial Crew SpaceX Demo-2 Flight Test (Crewed) mission, will validate the company’s crew transportation system, including the launch pad, rocket, spacecraft, and operational capabilities. SFU Connection NASA's Launch America program and Saint Francis University share a vital link: NASA Deputy Administrator James Morhard . Morhard, a

Student tradition: As a new class enters Saint Francis University, incoming students gather around the campus bell tower for a ceremony that marks the beginning of their university careers. A short four years later, seniors gather to listen to the bells signify the successful conclusion of their college careers. Tradition maintained: For the seniors in the Class of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made gathering at the bell tower physically impossible. Yet University President Fr. Malachi Van Tassell TOR wanted to make sure the class received the traditional honor of closing bells. View the Class

The Biology and Chemistry departments were delighted to virtually welcome back 2011 Biology/Biochemistry alumna Dr. Caitlin Brown on May 5. In a Google Hangout, Dr. Brown spoke about her career path from SFU to Thomas Jefferson University for her Pharm.D. degree, then to two different clinical residencies, and to her current role serving patients at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN during the COVID-19 pandemic. She serves as a Neurocritical Care and Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist. Dr. Brown graciously fielded questions as she presented live from the Mayo Clinic to two current SFU

SFU Academic Departments Pull Together to Help Medical Staffs Stay Safe with 3d Printed Face Shields We have all seen the constant news reports about the shortages of medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical staffs and first responders. A team from the Saint Francis University School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and the Shields School of Business (SSOB) has swung into action to help mass produce medical face shields. Since April 28, this volunteer team of faculty, administrators, and students has assembled and distributed nearly

On April 24, 2020, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery with the release of a stunning new Hubble image! The Science Outreach Center at Saint Francis University is pleased to have been selected as one of a limited number of locations across the nation to unveil the anniversary photo to the public. While were we unable to celebrate in person, we were able to wish Hubble a happy birthday virtually by enjoying this new image, titled “Cosmic Reef,” pictured above. These national unveilings were the brainchild of the Space

This event has been canceled. Who Business students of local high schools looking to gain further knowledge and experience about business-related fields. What Morning Competition Station (for those competing): Session on Business Ethics, Marketing, Public Speaking, and International Trade. Professional Lectures This year includes social networking, money skills, a business fashion show, mock interviews and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." The Business Bowl The top four teams get to compete in the Business Bowl with quiz questions similar to a game show. Cost $5.00 per participant to cover

Fabric leftover from costume scrubs for the 1998 SFU production of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” took on a new role as COVID-19 masks.

Saint Francis University President, Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R. Ph.D., has shared the following message with the University community, announcing a move to remote instruction starting March 18th in response to the global Coronavirus outbreak . President Malachi’s message to the University community: Dear Members of University Community: I am writing to you today to share updates and decisions relative to Saint Francis University’s response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are no confirmed cases on our campus, the institution has made several decisions that are

Redshirt senior Isaiah Blackmon (Charlotte, N.C./West Charlotte) was named the third Northeast Conference Player of the Year in program history on Tuesday, joining Mike Iuzollino (1990-91) and Keith Braxton (Glassboro, N.J./Delsea) (2018-19) before him. "I am extremely happy for Isaiah," said Saint Francis head coach Rob Krimmel . "He has had to overcome so much adversity in his career and for him to win this award is a credit to his character perseverance, and work ethic. Isaiah will be remembered as one of the greatest scorers in Saint Francis history, but his ability to impact the game in a