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Saint Francis University has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Lisa Koehl of Chicago, IL, Managing Director with JPMorgan Chase & Co and Dr. Jeffrey Mendenhall (Class of '89) of Rutland, MA, Senior Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Saint Francis University has been recognized among the nation’s top colleges in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, earning distinction for student outcomes and social mobility that reflect its mission of transformative, values-based education.

Saint Francis University’s Curry Innovation Center has partnered with the Laurel Highlands CNA Training Hub to train more certified nursing assistants and meet the region’s growing healthcare needs. The initiative helps local residents access rewarding healthcare careers while strengthening community care.

Saint Francis University awarded Alexis Strange a three-year Army ROTC National Scholarship with an added room-and-board scholarship, highlighting the school’s commitment to leadership and service. The ceremony marked the start of her path to becoming a commissioned Army officer while studying to be a Physician Assistant.

Saint Francis University is excited to invite prospective students to explore the possibilities that await them at three upcoming Open House events on Saturday, October 25, Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 8.

On October 3, 2025, Saint Francis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students participated in Baby Day, gaining hands-on experience assessing motor development and learning how children grow and move through guided play.

Considering joining the Fall 2026 Executive Ed.D. cohort? This prospective student webinar series can answer all of your questions.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and school leaders play a critical role in guiding its impact. SFU's Rural Education Alliance for Leadership (REAL) Institute fall workshop examined opportunities and challenges of AI in classrooms, school operations, and district leadership.

Saint Francis University celebrated Constitution Days 2025 from September 15 to 19 with a series of programs sponsored by the Center for the Study of Government & Law, the Department of History and Political Science, and the Pre-Law and History Clubs.

Dr. Joel Bandstra helped Sarah Hartwell, an SFU Environmental Engineering rising senior, secure an internship with an environmental geochemistry firm, Mineralogic, in Duluth, MN. Throughout the summer, Sarah built upon skills she learned at SFU, such as coding with Python, PHREEQC, and R Studio, while gaining new experiences working with software such as PowerBI and researching rules and regulations in Minnesota.