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Events happening at Saint Francis University this week.

Kaitlyn’s Honors thesis examines the perceived benefits of the HUGS trip, where OT students work with disabled children while gaining clinical and personal insights. She evaluates how this service-learning experience supports both professional growth and personal development. “It’s a chance to see how these experiences shape compassionate caregiving.”

Join the Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers! From September 15 to October 30, help us create cozy, handmade blankets for children and seniors in need. Since 2006, more than 3,200 blankets have been donated thanks to the generosity of our community. Drop off your blanket at Scotus Hall and make a difference this fall.

Saint Francis University has once again been recognized in the Washington Monthly College Guide & Rankings, appearing in two categories: the 2025 Best Bang for the Buck: Northeast and the 2025 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax Dollars) Master’s University category.

A new work of sacred art now graces the halls of Saint Margaret Hall in the study area outside the Occupational Therapy suite. The contemplative triptych celebrates the life and legacy of St. Marianne Cope, a Franciscan sister whose compassion and courage continue to inspire.

Saint Francis University’s White Coat Ceremony marks students’ entry into clinical training, uniting academic rigor with compassion and service in the healthcare field.

The Office of Academic Affairs welcomes new faculty to the University.

Students, faculty, and staff gathered under blue skies to pray for wisdom, strength, and unity as Saint Francis University opened the 2025-2026 academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit on the Campus Mall.

On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Division of Professional Studies (DPS) at Saint Francis University hosted a special recognition and program completion ceremony at SFU’s Curry Innovation Center in Altoona to honor nine students who successfully completed the new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program.

The Red Flash Class of 2029 arrived yesterday! From near and far, our newest students and their families pulled into Loretto for New Student Orientation and Move-in, bringing with them fresh energy and big dreams.