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Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

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.

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.

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.

There is no solution manual to the world's needs, but those needs are many. As engineers, we must embrace the ambiguity in order to create new solutions for our brothers and sisters. Saint Francis University's Engineering programs are designed to build not just your technical skills but also your ability to grasp the world as it is, enabling you to meet the challenges of tomorrow head on and reveal opportunities where others see only unsolvable problems.

Saint Francis University accelerates its transition to NCAA Division III, taking advantage of a new policy that shortens the reclassification process from three years to two, allowing Red Flash student-athletes to compete in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) championship play a year sooner than expected.

Saint Francis University’s Aviation Open House on Nov. 1, 2025 will feature tours, student insights, and industry networking for those exploring careers in aviation and technical fields.

Saint Francis University has been reaccredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, student success, and institutional stability. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2032-2033.

Saint Francis University has ushered in a new era for its storied softball program, naming Bill Vasko as the 14th head coach in program history. Director of Athletics Jim Brazill made the announcement Monday, signaling the continuation of a championship legacy that includes seven Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament titles and NCAA Regional appearances over the past eight seasons.

Saint Francis University has once again been recognized by Colleges of Distinction, this time earning the coveted Career Development College of Distinction badge for 2025–2026. This honor highlights SFU’s exceptional commitment to guiding students through each step of their career journey—equipping them with the tools, connections, and real-world experience needed to succeed beyond graduation.