1968 alum Frank Tummillo honored with posthumous Assisi Award and criminal justice scholarship
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/10/2024
1968 Saint Francis College alumnus Frank Tummillo who was killed in the line of duty in 1972 during an undercover narcotics investigation was honored posthumously with the 2024 Assisi Award and a criminal justice scholarship in his name thanks to the fundraising efforts of his Alphi Phi Delta fraternity brothers.
Shamus 14th Annual Charity Bike Ride
Erin McCloskey, University Communications & Marketing | 09/06/2024
On September 14, 2024, Brother Shamus will hit the trails of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, embarking on a ride that spans two weekends and covers over 98 miles. Each year, 100% of the charity ride proceeds are donated to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center with over 800,000 being raised since the inception of the bike ride.
Saint Francis University Dedicates New Aviation Education Center
Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/30/2024
Saint Francis University proudly celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program on August 29, 2024.
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.
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.
Fine Arts Center Will Open for Business After Spring Break
Colette Costlow, Troubadour Staff Writer | 02/26/2024
Construction work on the Connors Family Fine Arts Center and Resinksi Black Box Theatre at Saint Francis University is expected to be completed in early to mid-March.
OTs celebrate opening of new facility
01/27/2024
SFU Occupational Therapy students and faculty hosted an open house on January 26, 2024 to share their new space, St. Margaret Hall, with the campus community. The department is planning an official open house in April (OT Month) for the public (and alumni!).
Saint Margaret Hall Blessing and Dedication
University Marketing & Communications | 10/24/2023
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Saint Francis University celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of Saint Margaret Hall. The facility, bearing the name of St. Margaret of Cortona, will primarily serve Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Science majors and is scheduled to open in January 2024.
2023 President's Convocation Awards
University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
The President's Awards Convocation was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.
Franciscan Friar to Bike in 13th Annual Charity Ride
University Communications & Marketing | 05/12/2023
Brother Shamus McGrenra, a 76-year-old stage IV colon cancer survivor and a Franciscan Friar, will embark on his 13th Annual #GoBroShamus Charity Bike Ride on June 3, 2023. Cycling the local Rails to Trails in Pennsylvania and Maryland, Brother Shamus will complete the ride over the course of two back-to-back weekends.