University News

From athletic camps and hands-on STEAM learning to immersive pre-college academies and faith-based retreats, SFU offers meaningful opportunities for K-12 youth.

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.

Saint Francis University will host its 2026 Red Mass on April 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Chapel, featuring a keynote by Justice P. Kevin Brobson on “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” with a luncheon to follow.

Saint Francis University has entered into a new articulation agreement with Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) that establishes a clear and efficient pathway for students—especially those earning ROTC scholarships—to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Saint Francis.

Both the President's & Dean's Lists were announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. A total of 715 students were named; 205 to the President's List and 510 to the Dean's List.

Saint Francis University is celebrating three $1 million commitments that strengthen student access, campus life, and the future of SFU Athletics while affirming confidence in the University’s mission and direction.

The receipt of a transformative $1 million scholarship gift from a Saint Francis alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous has directly supported 200 first-year students who enrolled at the University in August 2025. Each student received $5,000 as part of the gift.

Saint Francis University is proud to announce its partnership with UPMC Altoona and the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing to expand access to nursing education across the region. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing has officially approved the establishment of a new location of the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at UPMC Altoona, with the inaugural class set to begin in fall 2026.

Saint Francis University has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Lisa Koehl of Chicago, IL, Managing Director with JPMorgan Chase & Co and Dr. Jeffrey Mendenhall (Class of '89) of Rutland, MA, Senior Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

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.