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Q: What did SFU Field Biology students do over winter break? A: They traveled to Africa for a hands-on experience at the Cheetah Conservation Fund

Ed.D. Candidate Erin Riggi is embracing the Power of And. Erin is a devoted Italian Catholic mother, a studio instructor and art history teacher, a painter and ceramist, and now, thanks to insights gained through her graduate work, she is adding "leader" to her list of accomplishments.

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.

Last fall, the University was thrilled to welcome Kaleidoscope the Series to campus for a special filming. The episode, which aired Nov. 2, 2025, highlights the University’s innovative program in which students learn alongside shelter dogs and cats in experiential courses that blend psychology, neuroscience, compassion, and community service.

Abrielle Brown, a junior Biology/Pre-med major, active in Student Government and Greek Life, shares how small acts of service make a big impact.

For their 2025 Capstone Design project, our Environmental Engineering student team of Ashlyn Campagna, Andre Isreal, Isabel Lumley, and Kevin Salmon, partnered with BioMost, Inc., an experienced AMD treatment company in western Pennsylvania, to explore strategies for managing some of the monitoring needs of their AMD treatment sites remotely.

Saint Francis University’s 2025 STEAM Day brought 386 students from 21 schools to campus for a day of discovery featuring four keynote sessions in JFK Lounge and 35 faculty-led presentations across academic spaces.

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.

The SWITCHED Adapted Toys initiative at SFU brings MOT and Education students together to adapt toys with accessible switches, creating inclusive play opportunities for children with disabilities while giving students valuable hands-on, interdisciplinary experience.