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Writing Among The Pines: A Writer’s Retreat on June 12th – 14th (18+) Join our group of writers and educators for a weekend of workshops, group critiques, guided writing exercises, and the beauty of the Saint Francis campus to inspire your writing.

Saint Francis University’s Nearspace Ballooning Program partnered with Altoona Area High School students to launch a high-altitude research balloon mission near Spring Church, Pennsylvania. Supported by the FirstEnergy Foundation, the project gave students hands-on experience in science, engineering, launch operations, and payload recovery.

The Saint Francis University community gathered this weekend to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2026 during three distinct ceremonies. Enjoy the memories from our photo and video archives!

Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to deserving elementary or secondary teachers or administrators each spring. This year, the university presented the award to five stand-out educators during a special ceremony on April 29, 2026.

Kaylin Rose, an Exercise Physiology, 3+3 PT major from Cochranton, PA, and Matthew Hall, a Business Analytics major from New Enterprise, PA, were named Mr. and Ms. Frankie, Saint Francis University’s highest honor for graduating students.

Highlights from the 2026 President’s Awards Convocation held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.

Enjoy a walk down memory lane from The Addams Family Musical, a nearly sold-out production, performed April 16-19 in the Resinski Black Box Theatre of the Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University in Loretto.

Saint Francis University celebrates the 2026 Ed.D. graduating class (Aggiornamento Cohort) on the successful completion of their dissertations, a significant milestone in the Executive Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program.

Jelana Boldizar has a passion for storytelling, service, and language. You’ll find her sharing stories through the Troubadour, leading on campus, and using her Spanish skills to connect with others—all while growing in her faith at Saint Francis University.

This new online Aviation Maintenance Management program builds on AMT experience as part of Saint Francis University's comprehensive and growing portfolio of aviation programs designed to meet industry demand.