SFU School of Health Sciences & Education

04/13/2026

WOW! Our biggest High School Visit Day yet! ✨
🔬Close to 100 High School students from Bishop McCort Catholic, Indiana, Tyrone, and Hollidaysburg High Schools got the chance last Friday April 9th, to participate in our Health, Wellness, and Disability High School Visit Day, here at SFU, throughout the SHSE Department. Students, for 2.5 hours, rotated between five stations concerning health, wellness, and disability, specifically learning more about our PT, PA, Nursing, OT, and Public Health departments while seeing what Saint Francis has to offer. The students, over lunch, also learned about the rest of the programs that we offer here at SFU. What an awesome group of students and experience for them! Thank you!!

04/10/2026

💙🏊‍♀️ Featured Student Friday 🏊‍♀️💙
Meet Maura Rubio, a sophomore Early Childhood & Special Education major who brings dedication, heart, and a whole lot of drive to everything she does—both in the classroom and in the pool.
As a member of the SFU swim team, Maura balances practices, meets, and coursework with impressive focus. Her passion for supporting young learners and creating inclusive classrooms shines through her SHSE journey.
We’re excited to spotlight Maura this week and celebrate the energy and commitment she brings to our community. ✨

04/08/2026

💙🩺 A Day in the Life: Naomi Cho 🩺💙
Step into a day in the life of Naomi, a senior Physician Assistant Sciences student whose focus, discipline, and heart guide everything she does.
From classes to studying, clinical prep, and the small moments in between, Naomi shows what it truly looks like to pursue a future in patient care with purpose. She was featured as a SHSE Student Spotlight last week for her hard work and determination in the SFU PA program — and it shines through every part of her journey.
We’re proud to highlight the dedication our SHSE students bring to their future professions. ✨

04/03/2026

💙🩺 Featured Student Friday 🩺💙
Meet Naomi Cho, a senior Physician Assistant Sciences student whose dedication, discipline, and compassion have shaped her path in the SHSE community.
Naomi is known for her strong work ethic and unwavering focus, and she credits her success to the support around her and her deep faith. Her commitment to serving others and her passion for patient care shine through in everything she does.
As she prepares for the next chapter of her PA journey, we’re proud to spotlight Naomi and celebrate the heart she brings to her future profession. ✨

04/01/2026

🐣💙 SHSE Easter Egg Hunt Winners! 💙🐣
A huge thank‑you to everyone who participated in our SHSE & DiSepio Easter Egg Hunt. We loved seeing the excitement, teamwork, and community spirit across our students and staff.

✨ Congratulations to all of our winners! ✨
Your involvement made this spring event such a success. We appreciate every one of you who joined in the fun. Good luck through the remainder of the spring semester and have a Happy Easter Weekend!

03/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Accepted Student Day for the School of Health Sciences & Education last Friday! It was great meeting future potential students and getting to show you our beautiful campus. Looking forward to welcoming you all officially in the near future!
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03/27/2026

💙📚 Back with Featured Student Friday 📚💙
Meet Aubree Berkhimer, a senior Early Childhood & Special Education major whose passion for teaching, patience, and creating inclusive learning environments has shaped her entire SHSE journey.
Aubree’s dedication to helping young learners grow — and her commitment to supporting students of all abilities — reflects the heart of what it means to be an educator. She’s loved her experience in the program and is excited to bring her skills, compassion, and creativity into her future classroom.
We’re so proud to spotlight Aubree as she prepares to make a difference in the lives of so many children. ✨

03/25/2026

Your future in healthcare and education starts here. 🩺📚✨

Join us March 27 for the SFU School of Health Sciences & Education Accepted Student Day!

Meet your future professors, connect with fellow accepted students, and explore the hands-on experiences that will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Take one more look before making your final college decision.

Register now: francis.edu/asd

03/17/2026

Congratulations to faculty who were granted tenure and awarded promotions at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 13, 2026, effective with the 2026-2027 academic year. As a member of the teaching community, their contributions to the University community are central to the mission and purposes of the institution. Along with this, congratulations to our faculty who are finalists for the Gerald and Helen Swatsworth Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service! The winner will be announced at the Annual President's Awards Convocation on April 28, 2026. Lastly, congratulations to our faculty who were nominated for the Saint Francis University Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award! The winner will be announced at the Annual President's Awards Convocation on April 28, 2026.

03/10/2026

🎥✨ Let’s Talk Perimenopause & Menopause ✨🎥
Join us for a powerful evening of education and conversation hosted by the SFU Social Work Department and Social Work Club. We’ll be screening The M Factor, a documentary exploring the realities of perimenopause and menopause, followed by a panel of health and mental health professionals sharing insights and support.

📅 Thursday, March 26 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 DiSepio Institute Room 213/214 or 💻 Zoom
🍽️ Light dinner provided for in-person attendees
🎓 2 FREE Social Work CEUs available

This event is open to the public — space is limited, so preregister by 3/20!

02/24/2026

Come experience life at SFU - We would love to have you!
Join us for Accepted Student Days and see what it’s like to be part of the SHSE Family! Our SHSE Accepted Students day is March 27th so mark your calendars and 🔗 Register today: francis.edu/asd

Meet future classmates, connect with faculty, tour campus, enjoy lunch, and explore student life firsthand. It’s your chance to connect with current students and alumni while discovering how SFU supports your goals.

Your journey starts here — come experience life as a Red Flash! ⚡️

Join us for Accepted Student Days and see what it’s like to be part of the SFU community.

🗓 March 13 – Shields School of Business
🗓 March 20 – School of S.T.E.A.M.
🗓 March 27 – School of Health Sciences & Education

Meet future classmates, connect with faculty, tour campus, enjoy lunch, and explore student life firsthand. It’s your chance to connect with current students and alumni while discovering how SFU supports your goals.

🔗 Register today: francis.edu/asd

02/18/2026

🔬High School students from Penn Cambria High School got the chance to participate in a Health, Wellness, and Disability High School Visit Day, here on Saint Francis University Campus. Students, for 2.5 hours, rotated between five stations concerning health, wellness, and disability, specifically learning more about our PT, PA, Nursing, OT, and Public Health departments while seeing what Saint Francis has to offer. The students, over lunch, also learned about the rest of the programs that we offer here at SFU. What an awesome group of students and an experience for them!