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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

Sarah Davis once dreamed of becoming a nurse—and serving in the military. Thanks to Saint Francis University's military-friendly options , Sarah was able to graduate from the top Nursing program in the nation and become a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army through IUP's elite ROTC Warrior Battalion program . LT Sarah Davis, SFU (19' Nursing ) and Warrior Battalion alumna, was one of the great cadets-turned-2nd LT from the program. She graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate as well as the number one nursing cadet in the US Army’s Cadet Command 2nd Brigade. LT Davis said that the

For the tenth year, Saint Francis University has been named a “Military Friendly School” by VIQTORY. This year, the university earned the organization’s "Top 10 School" Award, which is the highest award a school can earn.

The School of STEAM is pleased to announce the online publication of the 2018-19 issue of Tapestries.

The Saint Francis University GoBabyGo chapter teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to bring custom-built motorized vehicles to children with disabilities. 34 Physical Therapy students and five faculty members attended the Partners and Power Wheels event on December 2 at Lincoln Financial Field. GoBabyGo is a national organization that builds battery-powered, Power Wheels-brand cars for children with limited mobility. The cars are modified to include hand-switch activation and posture supports so that the children are properly supported in the car.

Saint Francis University’s Online Master of Health Science has been named one of the top ten in the nation by BestColleges . Coming in at #9 in the ranking, SFU’s program was recognized for offering Health Education and Health Leadership concentrations which “differentiates itself from other online health science master's programs,” according to BestColleges. The MHS program was also recognized for empowering graduates to make a positive impact on the healthcare system, notably done through the integration of Franciscan values like generosity into coursework. The mission of the Online Master

Saint Francis University has received a $1.25 million commitment towards the expansion of the University's Center for Fine Arts . The gift comes from an alumnus who is passionate about enhancing fine arts education and specifically the construction of the Resinski Black Box Theatre. "We are extremely grateful for this gift," said University President, Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. "This aids us in realizing our dream of expanding on the rich fine arts tradition at Saint Francis by creating a space that will become a home for any student interested in the fine arts." Dr. Daniel

Are larger clawed crayfish more aggressive? Are crayfish territorial? Does size matter? The Animal Behavior (BIOL 208) lab exposes Biology students to the broad, interdisciplinary field of animal behavior. In Dr. Justin Merry’s lab shown in this video, students are testing hypotheses about what traits best predict the ability of the crayfish to control resources in territorial contests. Candidate traits include factors like mass or length, as well as claw size, health (as inferred by body-mass index), or even animal personality. The emphasis throughout the laboratory course is that students

The number one ranked nursing program in the Nation by RNCareers.org has achieved yet another milestone. Saint Francis University’s Nursing Program received notice from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing that their 2019 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) first time pass rate was 100 percent. This news makes Saint Francis Nursing the only nursing program in the state to have a 100 percent first-time pass rate for the past six consecutive years and is a testament to SFU's commitment to prepare its students to become outstanding nurses educated in Franciscan values. “Much of