University News

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

As Saint Francis University begins its exciting transition to NCAA Division III, the Athletics Department is proud to announce the addition of men’s swimming as its 23rd intercollegiate athletics program, launching in the 2026–27 season.

Saint Francis University proudly announces the graduation of the Francis 2022 Founding Cohort—the inaugural class of its Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation.

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.

The Saint Francis University community gathered this weekend to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2025 during three distinct ceremonies. Enjoy the memories from our photo and video archives!

Join us for an afternoon of live storytelling, where area veterans will share their unique and compelling stories about why they chose to serve. This event celebrates the stories and the storytellers, shining a light on the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of the veterans in our area. Why Attend? Support your local veterans by hearing their stories firsthand. This event offers a rare chance to connect with the humanity behind the uniforms , revealing personal moments of courage, sacrifice, and service. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of what it truly means to serve, and a perspective

Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to a deserving elementary or secondary teacher or administrator each spring. This year, the university presented the award to six stand-out educators during the Saint Francis University President's Awards Convocation on April 29, 2025.

Highlights from the 2025 President’s Awards Convocation held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in the Maurice Stokes Athletics Center.

SFU will host its 43rd Annual Red Mass / Law Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, inviting the legal community and public to reflect on the civic and spiritual responsibilities of law and service. This year’s theme, “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One,” emphasizes unity and shared purpose rooted in the U.S. Constitution. Marianne Corr, Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Notre Dame, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Saint Francis has extended head coach Chris Villarrial’s contract as he leads the football program through its transition from Division I to Division III. With 68 wins, two NEC titles, and a historic FBS victory, Villarrial is the most successful coach in program history and remains committed to building excellence on and off the field.