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Saint Francis University will host a public Aviation Open House at its new Aviation Education Center, offering prospective students, families, and members of the community an up-close look at one of the region’s most innovative career training programs. The event, which will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, will be held at the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center, located at 220 Innovation Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904.

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

At Saint Francis University, the path to a doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and Innovation is not just about earning a credential—it’s about applying knowledge with purpose. The Class of 2025, our inaugural Francis 2022 Cohort of Ed.D. graduates, exemplifies this mission through their exceptional research, made possible by the program’s integrated dissertation model.

Saint Francis University is pleased to announce the plan for its 174th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025.

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

Fiaunna Bertha, a 40-year-old mother of two and traveling surgical technologist from Philadelphia, is set to graduate this May with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies from Saint Francis University. Driven to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant (PA), she has embarked on a challenging educational journey that started online and eventually brought her to attend classes in Loretto to meet her lofty goals.

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.

Saint Francis University’s Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Departments partnered with Drayer Physical Therapy Institute and University Orthopedics Center to host an engaging, hands-on workshop titled Bridging the Gap Series: Shoulder Dysfunction for 38 students and clinical professionals. The event fostered interprofessional collaboration and practical learning through case studies, virtual cadaver labs, and expert mentorship.

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

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.