News

March 6, 2014

New partnership to help students complete education goals

Earning a bachelor’s degree is now easier for DuBois Business College students because of a collaborative agreement between the college and Saint Francis University. Students who earn an associate degree at DuBois Business College may now transfer to Saint Francis University’s adult degree & continuing studies program to earn a bachelor’s degree.

March 3, 2014

Service and research for students during Spring Break

Many students at Saint Francis University are forgoing the routine relaxation of spring break to serve their brothers and sisters around the globe. Other students are partaking in trips to expand their knowledge, research, and world culture. Students will be guided on these worthwhile excursions by volunteer Saint Francis faculty, administrators, and alumni.

February 27, 2014

Human Performance Lab open to the public

Saint Francis University’s DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness is offering community use of its new Human Performance Lab (HPL). The lab offers the latest cutting-edge technologies and is designed to allow individuals to attain their peak physical conditioning.

February 26, 2014

Computer science students expand Faith Finder app to Greensburg Diocese

Saint Francis computer science students developed a popular “Faith Finder” application (app) for the nearby Altoona/Johnstown Diocese. Students spent months writing the code and testing the app that enables a smart phone user to conveniently find churches in the Altoona/ Johnstown Diocese by distance, mass time, and confession time. That app officially launched in July 2013, and its popularity and number of users quickly grew. The Greensburg Diocese heard about Faith Finder and started to test its features and functionality. Karen Cornell, information technology director for the Greensburg Diocese, said she was, “Impressed by how well the app was done, so we contacted Saint Francis about the possibility of creating a similar app for our diocese.”

February 21, 2014

Students abroad in France visit Toulouse

We continue our adventures in France with a trip to Toulouse. Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France and is a beautiful city with an amazing history. We got to visit a museum with many exhibits from Roman times. Many of the exhibits were unearthed from under modern day Toulouse as new construction occurs. We also studied the structure and architecture of the Basilica of St. Sernin. We are always amazed at the detail that goes into these fabulous works of our ancestors.

February 18, 2014

Lady Linus Blanketeers change name and prepare for upcoming blanket collection

The name has changed, but not the game. The Lady Linus Blanketeers, as the group has been known since 2006, recently changed its name to the Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers. In 2013, the Saint Francis University Linus Ladies blanketeer group donated 116 beautiful quilted, crocheted, knitted, and embroidered blankets to Project Linus, an organization that provides blankets to sick and needy children. In their seven years of operation they have donated more than 1,000 blankets to local children in need in Cambria County and surrounding areas. Each year the Linus Ladies Blanketeers focus on creating comfy, soft blankets for babies and young children. The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers will continue this tradition.

February 12, 2014

Accounting students particpate in Leadership Day

Saint Francis accounting students Marc Maruca, Dylan Bear, Colby Lenz, and Charles Hawkins were selected along with students from three other area colleges and universities for the Catanese Group's second annual “Leadership Day” event at Sunnehanna Country Club. The students were picked based on their leadership skills and academic performance.

February 10, 2014

Fall 2013 Dean's List announced

Saint Francis is pleased to announce the Fall 2013 Dean's List. To achieve Dean's List honors at Saint Francis, a student must be an undergraduate, have full-time status, and must attain a quality point average of at least 3.5 for the given semester.

February 6, 2014

Exercise physiology program receives accreditation

Saint Francis University was commended for continuous commitment to improving education by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), a national accreditation association for allied health education programs. The group presented Saint Francis with an initial accreditation award for the university’s exercise physiology program on January 16.

February 6, 2014

Jeffrey L. Savino named vice president for finance and administration

Jeffrey L. Savino, has been named vice president for finance and administration at Saint Francis. As vice president for finance and administration, Savino is responsible for strategic leadership and management of all core financial and business functions that directly serve and support all aspects of campus life.