Outreach

A collection of news and stories sharing outreach and service efforts connected to the SFU community. 

Students and Shelter Animals Learn Together

University Communications & Marketing | 01/16/2026
Last fall, the University was thrilled to welcome Kaleidoscope the Series to campus for a special filming. The episode, which aired Nov. 2, 2025, highlights the University’s innovative program in which students learn alongside shelter dogs and cats in experiential courses that blend psychology, neuroscience, compassion, and community service.

STEAM Day 2025: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

Mitchell Jubas | 12/09/2025
Saint Francis University’s 2025 STEAM Day brought 386 students from 21 schools to campus for a day of discovery featuring four keynote sessions in JFK Lounge and 35 faculty-led presentations across academic spaces.

Physical Therapy Students Host Annual Baby Day

Mitchell Jubas | 10/08/2025
On October 3, 2025, Saint Francis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students participated in Baby Day, gaining hands-on experience assessing motor development and learning how children grow and move through guided play.

Educators meet for AI Forum hosted by SFU REAL Institute

Dr. Melissa Peppetti, Director of Graduate Education | 10/01/2025
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and school leaders play a critical role in guiding its impact. SFU's Rural Education Alliance for Leadership (REAL) Institute fall workshop examined opportunities and challenges of AI in classrooms, school operations, and district leadership.

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.

Br Shamus Gears Up for 15th Annual Fundraising Ride

University Communications & Marketing | 06/23/2025
Saint Francis University’s 15th Annual Charity Bike Ride, led by 78-year-old cancer survivor Br. Shamus McGrenra, will take place this October to benefit the Dorothy Day Outreach Center. Spanning from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C., the ride aims to surpass $1 million in total fundraising and continues to inspire with its message of hope and service.

Why I Served: A Storytelling Event

Mitchell Jubas | 05/23/2025
Join us for an afternoon of live storytelling as local veterans share powerful, personal stories of courage, sacrifice, and service. This free event offers a rare chance to connect with the humanity behind the uniform and honor those who served.

STEAM Day 2024: A Tradition of Career Exploration Continues

Mitchell Jubas | 12/03/2024
Celebrating 31 years of innovation, Saint Francis University's STEAM Day continues to inspire high school students with hands-on learning and discovery across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.