School of STEAM

09/03/2026

What does it really mean to Reach Higher. Go Far.?

For our former "poster student," Crystal Little ’99, ’01, those words became much more than a Saint Francis University campaign slogan, they became part of her story.

From business and technology to athletics and service, Crystal embraced opportunities at Saint Francis that ultimately shaped a career uniquely her own. Today, her journey is a powerful example of The Power of And, and of what can happen when we grow not only for ourselves, but so we can “become that someone” for others.

Read Crystal’s inspiring story and see how a memorable SFU moment came full circle decades later: https://www.francis.edu/blog/crystal-little-reaching-higher-going-far-and-becoming-someone

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Cadet Ethan McClure, a senior Cyber Security major, on being named Brave Company Commander within our ROTC program!

09/02/2026

The High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) is designed to carry up to twenty-four (24) student payloads to an altitude of about 36 kilometers with flight durations of 15 to 20 hours using a small volume, zero pressure balloon. It is anticipated that the payloads carried by HASP will be designed and b...

08/27/2026

New Faculty Spotlight...
Today, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Lia Gavazzi.

08/26/2026

New Faculty Spotlight...
Today, we are pleased to introduce Ms. Sydney Beunier-Lucas.

08/24/2026

08/05/2026

From raising ants in his backyard to protecting ecosystems in the field 🐜🌱🎮

Louis Kordish turned a childhood curiosity for nature into a passion for conservation while also finding his place as a competitive gamer on Saint Francis University’s Super Smash Bros. Esports team.

Through hands-on biology research, a conservation internship with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and involvement across campus, Louis discovered how his passions for the outdoors, gaming, and community could come together.

See how SFU helped Louis find his “And.” 👇
https://www.francis.edu/blog/louis-kordish-nature-lover-and-video-game-buff

07/23/2026

07/18/2026

Faith. Ethics. Artificial Intelligence.

As AI continues to reshape our world, how do we ensure human dignity remains at the center of innovation?

Join Saint Francis University for "A Panel Discussion on Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas: Examining What It Means to Safeguard the Human Person in the Time of AI."

Hear from experts in cybersecurity, computer science, theology, campus ministry, and higher education as they explore the opportunities and challenges of AI through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

The event is free and open to the public.
📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Curry Innovation Center, Altoona

Registration is requested. We hope you'll join us for this timely conversation—and stay afterward for continued discussion at Levity Brewing Co.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.francis.edu/blog/human-dignity-age-ai-panel-discussion