School of STEAM

Austin Wheeler is a senior engineering student who sees his work as a calling, blending faith with hands-on engineering. From building adaptive vehicles for children through Go Baby Go to contributing to NASA-sponsored ballooning projects, he focuses on making a real impact through his work at Saint Francis University.

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.

Choose from an exciting array of workshops including bookbinding, stained glass, encaustics, and acrylic landscape painting at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pa.

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.

Two Saint Francis University engineering students earned third place and a $5,000 prize at the Zingale Big Idea Competition with their innovative high-heat safety product, Heatmark.

Saint Francis University’s Radio Jove telescope connects students and regional high schools to real space data, offering hands-on experience in astronomy, engineering, and STEM research.

Saint Francis University welcomed Fr. Jonathan St. Andre, T.O.R., for a presentation on the Canticle of the Creatures, highlighting themes of unity, humility, and care for creation inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi.

Sam Przybys transitioned from Marine Biology to Communications, where she combined her passion for sports with media and storytelling through reporting, writing, and student media leadership.

Saint Francis University hosted the CCAP District 2 Spring Meeting, bringing together regional leaders to discuss innovation, workforce development, and the growing role of aviation and emerging technologies in regional growth.

Saint Francis University has entered into a new articulation agreement with Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) that establishes a clear and efficient pathway for students—especially those earning ROTC scholarships—to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Saint Francis.