ROTC

From student-athlete to emerging business professional and Army officer, 2nd Lt. Erika Ellison is a Saint Francis University graduate whose career journey is rooted in discipline, ambition, and a desire to serve. A native of Washington State, Erika came to SFU to play lacrosse—and left five years later with not only two degrees but also a clear sense of direction.

Discover how an environmental engineering student at Saint Francis University found leadership, purpose, and a full scholarship through Army ROTC—culminating in a commission as a Second Lieutenant.

SFU hosted the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy on a visit to campus. Murphy served as the first Iraq War Veteran elected to the U.S. Congress and he shared his expertise on national security as well as his experiences with leadership and service with students in the Cybersecurity major and ROTC cadets

Senior accounting major Erika Ellison is a member of the Red Flash women's lacrosse team and an ROTC cadet who just finished her 35-day Advanced Camp training in the top 20 percent of her platoon.