School of Health Sciences and Education

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.

The Aggiornamento 2023 Ed.D. cohort at Saint Francis University created a collaborative mosaic as their Legacy & Service Project, symbolizing leadership, faith, and community while leaving a lasting impact on campus and future scholars.

SFU’s December 2025 Second Degree/Accelerated BSN graduates achieved a 100% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate.

Last fall, the University was thrilled to welcome Kaleidoscope the Series to campus for a special filming. The episode, which aired Nov. 2, 2025, highlights the University’s innovative program in which students learn alongside shelter dogs and cats in experiential courses that blend psychology, neuroscience, compassion, and community service.

The SWITCHED Adapted Toys initiative at SFU brings MOT and Education students together to adapt toys with accessible switches, creating inclusive play opportunities for children with disabilities while giving students valuable hands-on, interdisciplinary experience.

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.