School of Business

Haley Gray: Connecting Campus and Capturing Memories

Written by Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman '13 | 03/17/2026
This senior Communications major can be found snapping photos for events organized by the Student Government Association (SGA), the Student Activities Organization (SAO), SFU Greek Life, SFU Athletics, and more.

Seth Cunningham: Growing His Businesses and His Faith

Written by Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman '13 | 03/05/2026
Feeling like college just wasn’t what he needed, Seth wanted to jump straight into growing his online businesses and finding new pursuits. But then he was introduced to a core group of students in Campus Ministry, and everything instantly clicked.

Saint Francis Nursing Holds White Coat Ceremony

Mitchell Jubas | 09/01/2025
Saint Francis University’s White Coat Ceremony marks students’ entry into clinical training, uniting academic rigor with compassion and service in the healthcare field.

Success Profile Erika Ellison

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 06/02/2025
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.

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

Shields School of Business | 11/19/2024
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.

SFU hosts 3rd Annual First Responders Day

University Communications & Marketing | 10/28/2024
Saint Francis University welcomed First Responders from across the state on Oct. 25, 2024 for the 3rd Annual First Responders Day. It was the university's largest First Responders Day celebration, with almost 20 organizations from the fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medical services participating.

SFU students using podcasts to change the world

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 08/08/2024
Saint Francis University students Griffin Burt and Julianne “JJ” Dee started their podcasts for very different reasons, yet both are using their platform to inspire others to follow their dreams or to educate them on matters important to their communities.

IACBE reaffirms specialized business accreditation in Shields School of Business

Shields School of Business | 05/31/2024
On April 2, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) approved Saint Francis University’s reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for its business-related degree programs offered through its Shields College of Business. According to a news release issued by IACBE, “The Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University has demonstrated compliance of its business programs with the IACBE Accreditation Principles through a rigorous process of self-evaluation and independent peer review. In addition, the College of