Saint Francis University named "College of Distinction" ten years in a row
University Communications & Marketing | 07/25/2024
Saint Francis University celebrates 10 years of earning the "College of Distinction" honor for demonstrating hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.
Inside look at SFU's new AMT program
University Communications & Marketing | 07/24/2024
On August 26 we will welcome our first class of certificate students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Program! The video below offers a sneak-peek tour inside our brand-new aviation hangar, where the future of aviation maintenance is taking flight.
Saint Francis University's Aviation Maintenance Technician Program Achieves FAA Certification
University Communications & Marketing | 07/17/2024
Saint Francis University proudly announces that its new Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate program received formal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in late May.
Spring 2024 President's & Dean's Lists Announced
University Communications & Marketing | 06/05/2024
Both the President's & Dean's Lists were announced on Friday, June 7, 2024. A total of 736 students were named; 232 to the President's List and 504 to the Dean's List.
Saint Francis University Honors Dr. Wayne Takacs with First Named Academic Department
University Marketing & Communications | 06/04/2024
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.
IACBE reaffirms specialized business accreditation in Shields School of Business
Shields School of Business | 05/31/2024
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 Receives Largest Unrestricted Annual Fund Gift from Anonymous Alumni
University Communications & Marketing | 05/31/2024
Saint Francis University announces the receipt of a $500,000 gift, the largest unrestricted annual fund gift from a living alumnus in its history.
Go Baby Go! offers cool wheels and big smiles
Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 05/09/2024
Interdisciplinary, community-engaged program, Go Baby Go! benefits children with disabilities and offers hands-on experience for OT, PA, and engineering students at Saint Francis University.
Occupational Therapy in Action: Eating it All Up
Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 05/03/2024
4-year-old Ava’s weekly feeding treatments offer hands-on experience for OT students. Since fall 2022, she has been attending these feeding sessions as part of a hands-on, community-engaged lab with the students in the pediatrics course.
SFU Nursing BSN student receives international recognition award
Nursing Department | 05/03/2024
Kelsey Crittendon, senior Saint Francis University nursing BSN student, received a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students on April 22, 2024. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students recognizes and celebrates nursing students for the above-and-beyond care and compassion shown to patients and their families.