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Michaela Smith, a 2016 ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ BSN graduate, recently served as a volunteer nurse for a two-week rotation in September with Mercy Ships, bringing healing and hope to communities in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Meet Bones and Booth: ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ's newest recruits are two precocious shelter cats who have set up residence in a specially outfitted cat room in the university library.

1968 Saint Francis College alumnus Frank Tummillo who was killed in the line of duty in 1972 during an undercover narcotics investigation was honored posthumously with the 2024 Assisi Award and a criminal justice scholarship in his name thanks to the fundraising efforts of his Alphi Phi Delta fraternity brothers.

High school students can join the 2024 William N. Campbell Poppy Project by submitting poppy-themed artwork honoring veterans.

The 2022 NSLVE report recognized ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ for its strong voter engagement, earning the Most Improved Voting Rate in the Pennsylvania Campus Voting Challenge, the Presidential Commitment Seal, and a Silver Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. SFU also celebrated Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, launching a voter registration drive to promote civic participation.

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has earned impressive rankings in the 2025 Niche College Rankings, including #37 Best Catholic Colleges in America and #63 Safest College Campus in America. These accomplishments reflect SFU's commitment to academic excellence, student satisfaction, and a safe, supportive environment rooted in Catholic, Franciscan values.

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ ranks #30 in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Regional Universities" in the North and #38 for social mobility. Its engineering programs rank #236-286. SFU also earned recognition from the Wall Street Journal, Colleges of Distinction, and Washington Monthly for academic excellence and student success.

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the Master’s Universities category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 for the Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast , underscoring its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and impactful. The Washington Monthly rankings are distinctive in their focus on what colleges do for their students, the country, and the common good. These rankings evaluate institutions based

The Connors Family Fine Arts Center at ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 gallery exhibition schedule. This season’s lineup features a diverse array of artists and events aimed at engaging the community through the visual arts.

ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ has been recognized as one of America’s Best Colleges 2025 by The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse, in partnership with the independent market research firm Statista. This honor reflects the dedication of the entire SFU community in delivering a high-quality education and fostering student success.