Find Your "And"

At Saint Francis University

The Power of And

At Saint Francis University, we believe in the power of “and.” 
Because true transformation doesn’t happen when you choose one path—it happens when you dare to explore.

Don't settle for a single label. Try new things. Connect passions.
 

Explore How SFU Students Embrace Their "Ands"

From the classroom to the playing field, from service projects to undergraduate research, Saint Francis students explore widely and grow deeply. They discover how to connect ideas across disciplines, how to pair passion with practicality, and how to shape a life that’s both successful and significant. 

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Olivia Renk Portrait Image

Olivia Renk: Future Healer and Athletic Record Breaker

Olivia is just getting started in her college track career, and she has already broken several SFU track records. Plus, she's getting a head start on her healthcare career as an undergraduate PA student in the Accelerated Early-Entry (3+2) MPAS program.
Erin Riggi, Ed.D Candidate at Saint Francis University

Erin Riggi: Finding Her Voice through Teaching, Art, and Faith

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.
Alexis Marcotte

A Voice for Compassionate Healthcare: Alexis Marcotte's Honors Journey

Emerging healthcare professional Alexis Marcotte is a dedicated Honors scholar, a curious global explorer, and a voice for compassionate health care. Her Honors Thesis investigated factors that influence quality of life in skilled nursing facilities, inspired by her work in a nursing home.
Jayden Foster Saint Francis University Honors Student

Finding Balance and Purpose: Jayden Foster’s Honors Journey

Balancing roles in several student advocacy groups and SFU's track team, Honors student Jayden Foster is making the most of his Saint Francis experience—embracing wellness, leadership, and learning as he prepares for a future in Public Health.
Sarah Hartwell working at her summer internship at a geochemistry start up

Honing Engineering Skills at a Geochemistry Start-Up

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.
Student recipient

Thomas Grove Awarded DoD Cyber Scholarship

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.
Lt. Erika Ellison by Helicopter

Success Profile Erika Ellison

From student-athlete to emerging business professional and Army officer, 2nd Lt. Erika Ellison is a Saint Francis University graduate whose career journey is rooted in discipline, ambition, and a desire to serve. A native of Washington State, Erika came to SFU to play lacrosse—and left five years later with not only two degrees but also a clear sense of direction.
Fiaunna Bertha Saint Francis University Success Story Profile

Success Profile: Fiaunna Bertha

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.
EcoPrint CEO-Pitch-Winners

Saint Francis University Team Sweeps Second Place in Global CEO Business Pitch for EcoPrint

Three Saint Francis University entrepreneurs took their non-profit company EcoPrint all the way to second place in the 41st annual Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) Global Conference and Pitch Fest on November 2, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Biology-Pre-med students Caleb DeBass (Forest, VA), Carson Elbin (Needmore, PA), and Nathan Poplos (Magnolia, DE) pitched their business EcoPrint.
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