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Saint Francis University has once again been recognized by Colleges of Distinction, this time earning the coveted Career Development College of Distinction badge for 2025–2026. This honor highlights SFU’s exceptional commitment to guiding students through each step of their career journey—equipping them with the tools, connections, and real-world experience needed to succeed beyond graduation.

Each year, Saint Francis University’s First Destination Report shares the results of our annual survey of recent graduates, offering an inside look at where our alumni go next and how their SFU experience shapes their future.

Acknowledged as a College of Distinction, and Catholic College of Distinction for 2025-26, SFU has also received specialized recognition in Business, Education, Engineering, and Nursing.

Saint Francis University celebrates 11 years of earning the "College of Distinction" honor for demonstrating hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life, and successful outcomes.

Saint Francis University has received a high-speed, industrial-grade 3D printer, thanks to a generous donation from a corporate partner. Known as the BIG-Meter, the printer features a build area of one cubic meter, enabling the creation of full-scale prototypes, tooling, molds, and end-use parts in a single print.

Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

SFU sophomore Thomas Grove earned the university’s first DoD Cyber Service Academy scholarship. The award covers two years of tuition and includes a guaranteed federal job after graduation. It highlights both Thomas’s achievements and the strength of SFU’s Cybersecurity program.

Cole Weiland, a third-year Chemistry major at Saint Francis University, has thrived in the Honors Program through hands-on research in cytochrome c oxidation and acid mine drainage remediation. As SGA president and an Eagle Scout, he’s also led campus initiatives and maintained strong community ties. Looking ahead to medical school, he values the mentorship and opportunities the program has provided.

Saint Francis University’s 15th Annual Charity Bike Ride, led by 78-year-old cancer survivor Br. Shamus McGrenra, will take place this October to benefit the Dorothy Day Outreach Center. Spanning from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C., the ride aims to surpass $1 million in total fundraising and continues to inspire with its message of hope and service.

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.