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Saint Francis University’s SFU-1 team completed the Mission Definition Review for its first satellite, a 3U CubeSat studying solar flares’ effects on the ionosphere. With a launch planned for 2027, the team now prepares for the next milestone: the Preliminary Design Review in fall 2025.

The 2024 digital edition of Tapestries, the literary and visual arts magazine of Saint Francis University, is available. The magazine features the winning entries of the Gunard Berry Carlson Creative Writing and Visual Arts Contest and the winners of the annual Father Callan Poetry Contest hosted by the School of STEAM and The Department of Literature & Languages.

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

Penn Highlands and Saint Francis University have expanded their 3+1 agreement, enabling students to complete affordable bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields. The program maximizes credits and offers tuition discounts, preparing students for thriving careers.

Saint Francis University announces the Spring 2025 AMT Toolbox Scholarship, offering the first five students in the Aviation Maintenance Technician program a $5,700 Snap-On toolset to support hands-on learning and career success.

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.

On November 15, 2024, Andrew Tinker, a junior Saint Francis University BSN student, was recognized with the prestigious Student DAISY Award during a surprise ceremony at UPMC Altoona. This national honor celebrates nursing students who demonstrate extraordinary compassion, care, and commitment to their patients and their families. Andrew’s exceptional contribution to patient care was highlighted by his nominator, a UPMC registered nurse, who witnessed his remarkable dedication firsthand.

Profile of Honors Student Isabella Swindell: Isabella wants to become a teacher, specializing in early childhood and special education. She credits the honors program for giving her the confidence to realize this dream.

Saint Francis University's Department of Nursing is proud to collaborate with the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center to help new nurses thrive in their careers through innovative residency programs designed to give recently graduated RNs and NPs the support, mentorship, and hands-on experience they need to build confidence and stay in the profession.

Profile of Honors Student Matthew Hall: As student manager for two of the university's athletic teams, softball and basketball, Hall's had the chance to research and report on NCAA transfer portal data, a topic he carried into his Honors thesis.