School of Health Sciences and Education

Through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, Saint Francis University’s Poverty Simulation invited students to consider how poverty affects health, family life and access to essential resources.

October is National Principals Month, a time to recognize the important role principals and school leaders play in shaping schools, supporting educators, and creating environments where students can learn and thrive. National Principals Month recognizes principals as leaders who help shape school culture, champion students and staff, and build opportunities within their schools and communities.

As schools across Pennsylvania and the nation face a growing need for qualified teachers, Saint Francis University is deepening its commitment to preparing the next generation of educators by establishing the Saint Francis Future Teachers Scholarship.

Every student deserves the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. Yet, learning to read is not always easy. Students enter classrooms with different experiences, strengths, needs, and approaches to learning.

Saint Francis University welcomed 36 nursing students into the clinical phase of their education during its annual White Coat Ceremony, celebrating their commitment to compassionate, Franciscan-centered care.

Considering joining Executive Ed.D. program? This prospective student webinar series can answer all of your questions.

Saint Francis University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program celebrates 25 years of excellence this June, honoring the alumni, faculty, and community that have shaped its lasting impact.

Saint Francis University is proud to present the 2026 graduates (Aggiornamento 2023 Cohort) of its Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation.

Saint Francis University presents the Dr. John Powers Outstanding Educator Award to deserving elementary or secondary teachers or administrators each spring. This year, the university presented the award to five stand-out educators during a special ceremony on April 29, 2026.

Saint Francis University celebrates the 2026 Ed.D. graduating class (Aggiornamento Cohort) on the successful completion of their dissertations, a significant milestone in the Executive Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program.