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Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers Collection Begins September 15

University Communications & Marketing | 09/09/2025
Join the Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers! From September 15 to October 30, help us create cozy, handmade blankets for children and seniors in need. Since 2006, more than 3,200 blankets have been donated thanks to the generosity of our community. Drop off your blanket at Scotus Hall and make a difference this fall.

New triptych honoring St. Marianne in Saint Margaret Hall

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 09/02/2025
A new work of sacred art now graces the halls of Saint Margaret Hall in the study area outside the Occupational Therapy suite. The contemplative triptych celebrates the life and legacy of St. Marianne Cope, a Franciscan sister whose compassion and courage continue to inspire.

Saint Francis Nursing Holds White Coat Ceremony

Mitchell Jubas | 09/01/2025
Saint Francis University’s White Coat Ceremony marks students’ entry into clinical training, uniting academic rigor with compassion and service in the healthcare field.

Mass of the Holy Spirit 2025

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/29/2025
Students, faculty, and staff gathered under blue skies to pray for wisdom, strength, and unity as Saint Francis University opened the 2025-2026 academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit on the Campus Mall.

Inaugural Class Completes Patient Care Technician Program

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 08/25/2025
On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Division of Professional Studies (DPS) at Saint Francis University hosted a special recognition and program completion ceremony at SFU’s Curry Innovation Center in Altoona to honor nine students who successfully completed the new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program.

Saint Francis University Welcomes the Class of 2029

University Communications & Marketing | 08/22/2025
The Red Flash Class of 2029 arrived yesterday! From near and far, our newest students and their families pulled into Loretto for New Student Orientation and Move-in, bringing with them fresh energy and big dreams.

SFU's IDEA Center: Smartphone-Based Rail Car Tracking for Geo-Spatial Organization

Dr. Rachel Wagner, Department Chair | 08/18/2025
As rail cars are constantly moved for cleaning, repair, or inspection, Curry Rail Services needed an efficient system to quickly identify the location of each car. Nathan Cammarata, an SFU engineering/mathematics major is collaborating with the company todevelop a smartphone-based strategy for tracking the location of rail cars in real time.