School of Health Sciences and Education

Baby Day 2025 united OT, Education, and Nursing students for a hands-on developmental lab with young children. The event strengthened practical skills through authentic observation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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.

Disasters, both human-made and natural, are an ever-present challenge in today’s world. Recognizing the critical importance of disaster preparedness in nursing education, Saint Francis University integrated an innovative teaching strategy into the undergraduate nursing curriculum: the student-created disaster simulation.

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.

Saint Francis University is proud to announce its partnership with UPMC Altoona and the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing to expand access to nursing education across the region. The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing has officially approved the establishment of a new location of the UPMC Mercy School of Nursing at UPMC Altoona, with the inaugural class set to begin in fall 2026.

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 honored five nursing students with the Fall 2025 Ward Scholarship, celebrating their achievements and commitment to the future of healthcare.

Kaitlyn’s Honors thesis examines the perceived benefits of the HUGS trip, where OT students work with disabled children while gaining clinical and personal insights. She evaluates how this service-learning experience supports both professional growth and personal development. “It’s a chance to see how these experiences shape compassionate caregiving.”