Distinctions

Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to deserving elementary or secondary teachers or administrators each spring. This year, the university presented the award to five stand-out educators during a special ceremony on April 29, 2026.

Kaylin Rose, an Exercise Physiology, 3+3 PT major from Cochranton, PA, and Matthew Hall, a Business Analytics major from New Enterprise, PA, were named Mr. and Ms. Frankie, Saint Francis University’s highest honor for graduating students.

Highlights from the 2026 President’s Awards Convocation held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.

Saint Francis University celebrates the 2026 Ed.D. graduating class (Aggiornamento Cohort) on the successful completion of their dissertations, a significant milestone in the Executive Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program.

Two Saint Francis University engineering students earned third place and a $5,000 prize at the Zingale Big Idea Competition with their innovative high-heat safety product, Heatmark.

Saint Francis University today announced that it has earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation, recognized as a silver institution for its commitment to serving military-connected students and their spouses.

SFU’s December 2025 Second Degree/Accelerated BSN graduates achieved a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate.

Saint Francis University has been recognized among the nation’s top colleges in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, earning distinction for student outcomes and social mobility that reflect its mission of transformative, values-based education.

Saint Francis University continues to excel in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, securing the #55 position in the "Best Regional Universities"and #62 Best Value University in the North. This recognition places SFU among the top institutions in the region, acknowledging its dedication to high-quality education and student success.

Saint Francis University has once again been recognized in the Washington Monthly College Guide & Rankings, appearing in two categories: the 2025 Best Bang for the Buck: Northeast and the 2025 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax Dollars) Master’s University category.