Honors Program Profile Cole Weiland
Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 06/24/2025
Cole Weiland, a third-year Chemistry major at Saint Francis University, has thrived in the Honors Program through hands-on research in cytochrome c oxidation and acid mine drainage remediation. As SGA president and an Eagle Scout, he’s also led campus initiatives and maintained strong community ties. Looking ahead to medical school, he values the mentorship and opportunities the program has provided.
Why I Served: A Storytelling Event
Mitchell Jubas | 05/23/2025
Join us for an afternoon of live storytelling as local veterans share powerful, personal stories of courage, sacrifice, and service. This free event offers a rare chance to connect with the humanity behind the uniform and honor those who served.
ROTC Profile: Hunter Blasko
University Communications & Marketing | 04/22/2025
Discover how an environmental engineering student at Saint Francis University found leadership, purpose, and a full scholarship through Army ROTC—culminating in a commission as a Second Lieutenant.
Honors Program Profile Veronica Crum
Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 04/22/2025
Profile: Honors Student Veronica Crum is a communications major with a passion for creative writing and mental health advocacy. Her thesis is a fantasy novel exploring themes of psychology, generational trauma, neurodiversity, and self-discovery through a protagonist grappling with a powerful prophecy.
Honors Program Profile Toby Cree
Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 04/01/2025
Profile: Honors Student Toby Cree is a chemistry major with a passion for Green Chemistry. Toby’s thesis explores sustainable approaches to nanoparticle synthesis, specifically focusing on gold nanoparticles and fluorescent carbon dots.
Set Sail for Laughter: Anything Goes at Saint Francis University!
Center for Fine Arts | 03/14/2025
Saint Francis University’s Center for Fine Arts proudly presents Anything Goes, a high-energy musical comedy filled with romance, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping Cole Porter classics. Join us at the JFK Student Center Auditorium from April 10-13, 2025, for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and Broadway-worthy fun!
Honors Program Profile Ava Rhoads
Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 02/28/2025
Profile of Honors Student Ava Rhoads, a double major in Aquarium and Zoo Science and Psychology, with minors in Biological Diving and Animal-Assisted Healthcare and Education. She has a full plate, but she thrives on the challenge.
Veterans: Share Your Story at the "Why I Served" Workshop & Event
Mitchell Jubas | 02/28/2025
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.
Honors Program Profile Gavin Ross
Written by David Lyttle, Class of 2027 | 02/10/2025
Profile of Honors Student Gavin Ross, a chemistry major pursuing minors in history, mathematics, and Spanish. For his thesis project, he is exploring the sustainable use of mechanochemistry in metalation. He enjoys engaging with peers in the program who bring diverse perspectives to the table.