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.
Advanced Concepts in PT Practice
Dr. Shannon Scanlan, PT, DPT | 04/12/2023
Physical therapy majors at Saint Francis University must master the foundational patient-management classes included in the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree curriculum. Yet they can also explore areas of specialty practice. Special Topic Courses are a practical way for students, as part of their physical therapy education, to discover areas of PT practice that they may be passionate about.
Doctoral Degrees: Ph.D. vs. Ed.D.
Dr. Tricia McFadden, Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies | 01/18/2023
Many who are interested in a doctoral degree ask the question which degree is the path for me. This post walks readers through the differences between Ph.D and Ed.D programs.
Biology professors examine differing impact of warming oceans on aquatic life
University Communications & Marketing | 10/18/2022
Not all marine animals react to changing ocean conditions in the same way, according to Dr. Matthew Birk, a biology professor at Saint Francis University and Brad Seibel, a biological oceanographer at the University of South Florida.
SFU named to the Forbes 2022 America’s Top 500 Colleges List
Marie Young | 10/14/2022
Saint Francis University has landed on the prestigious list of Forbes 2022 America’s Top 500 Colleges. In its annual list, Forbes ranked colleges and universities in the U.S. based on the return on investment and outcomes top schools delivered for their students. According to Forbes, their methodology highlighted schools whose students graduated on time, secured high salaries and low debt; and went on to have successful careers. In addition to the traditional ranking criteria of graduation rates and alumni salaries, Forbes factored in high-level achievements of students and graduates as an
Upcoming Mentorship Week Plans Set
Career Services & Alumni Engagement | 10/13/2022
SFU welcomes more than 100 alumni and community mentors to campus Oct. 17- 22. The event is an excellent way for current students to benefit from the professional expertise of past graduates, many of whom are returning to campus for Homecoming celebrations that weekend.
SFU Student Named SAGE Scholars Foundation Father Schaffer Award Recipient
Erin McCloskey | 10/05/2022
SFU student Damian Tobias' essay was chosen as this year's recipient of a $5,000 Father Tom Schaefer Scholarship from SAGE Scholars Educational Foundation.
Saint Francis Announces New Fermentation Chemistry Program
Erin McCloskey | 07/27/2022
University launches a new Fermentation Chemistry, B.A. with scholarships and industry partnerships to attract, support, and prepare students for careers in the growing craft beer, food, and wine markets.
Program Naming Supports Pre-Med Students in Memory of Passionate Scientist and Scholar
Erin McCloskey | 07/11/2022
Saint Francis University and the Erevelles family jointly announce the naming of the Joseph Erevelles Biology Pre-Medicine Program. Through this named program, University students will be able to receive enhanced support as they pursue placement in medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, and related schools.
Environmental Engineering major named prestigious 2022 Goldwater Scholar
Marie Young | 03/28/2022
Matthew Berzonsky (Indiana, PA) is one of 417 students nationwide to be awarded the Goldwater Scholarship in 2022