Career Success after Graduation: Class of 2024 Survey Results
University Communications & Marketing | 07/18/2025
Each year, Saint Francis University’s First Destination Report shares the results of our annual survey of recent graduates, offering an inside look at where our alumni go next and how their SFU experience shapes their future.
Success Profile Erika Ellison
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 06/02/2025
From student-athlete to emerging business professional and Army officer, 2nd Lt. Erika Ellison is a Saint Francis University graduate whose career journey is rooted in discipline, ambition, and a desire to serve. A native of Washington State, Erika came to SFU to play lacrosse—and left five years later with not only two degrees but also a clear sense of direction.
Saint Francis University Celebrates First Executive EdD Program Graduates
Dr. Tricia McFadden | 05/23/2025
Saint Francis University proudly announces the graduation of the Francis 2022 Founding Cohort—the inaugural class of its Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation.
Scenes from Commencement 2025
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 05/13/2025
The Saint Francis University community gathered this weekend to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 during three distinct ceremonies. Enjoy the memories from our photo and video archives!
Success Profile: Fiaunna Bertha
Marie Young, University Communications Manager | 05/02/2025
Fiaunna Bertha, a 40-year-old mother of two and traveling surgical technologist from Philadelphia, is set to graduate this May with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies from Saint Francis University. Driven to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant (PA), she has embarked on a challenging educational journey that started online and eventually brought her to attend classes in Loretto to meet her lofty goals.
OT Alumni Collaboration
Department of Occupational Therapy | 02/26/2025
Maura (Koshute) Shearman, an OT alumna, identified a unique opportunity to involve our OT students and faculty in improving the functional mobility of her client, Nate, who lives in a rural area where accessible outpatient OT services for custom orthotic device fabrication are unavailable.
Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids Turns 30
Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman '13 | 11/20/2024
Since 1995, the Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K.) program at Saint Francis University has had an enormous impact, with over 3,700 events reaching over 86,000 school children and community members.
Discovering Development: Highlights from Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program's Baby Day Event
Department of Physical Therapy | 10/23/2024
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted its annual Baby Day event to bridge classroom knowledge with real-world pediatric assessment. This unique opportunity allowed our students to observe and engage with children at various developmental stages, enhancing their understanding of motor skills and assessment techniques.
Saint Francis University welcomes new board members
University Communications & Marketing | 10/21/2024
Saint Francis University has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Fr. Zachary Burns, T.O.R. of Colleyville, TX; Wayne Dedrick, of Palm Coast, FL; Jonathan Gleason of Johnstown, PA of Mark Harabedian of Mendham, NJ.