Saint Francis University

08/31/2026

On Wednesday, September 2, Francis in the Marketplace will present Creating a Winning Safety Culture, a practical workshop that helps leaders move their organizations beyond minimum safety compliance and toward genuine employee commitment.

Participants will explore:
✓ Three keys to creating change and improvement
✓ The connection between culture, behavior, and reinforcement
✓ A practical roadmap for strengthening safety culture
✓ Leadership strategies that can be put into practice immediately

This session is especially valuable for manufacturers, new managers responsible for safety, organizations without a full-time safety manager, and leaders looking to reinvigorate existing safety programs.

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Curry Innovation Center, 1425 11th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Register today: https://events.francis.edu/event/create-a-winning-safety-culture?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Saint+Francis+University

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Welcome to Saint Francis University!

Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, parent, alumni, or community member, you are always welcome at our college among the pines 🌲❤️

Check out our social media pages for more information about the university, upcoming events, and to see what our students are up to!

08/27/2026

This afternoon, hundreds of faculty, staff, and students gathered for the Mass of the Holy Spirit, celebrated by Fr. Malachi Van Tassell, TOR, President of the University.

The Mass of the Holy Spirit happens annually during the first week of class, kicking off the academic year with prayer, and asking for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts and guide our minds as we begin the semester.

Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts, lives, and University! 🔥❤️

08/27/2026

Your workforce is one of your organization’s greatest investments.

Francis in the Marketplace at Saint Francis University helps organizations strengthen that investment through practical, flexible professional development designed around real workplace needs.

This fall, professionals can build skills in leadership, workplace culture, Excel, Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, safety and conflict management.

Whether you’re developing an emerging leader, strengthening your team, or building technical skills, there’s an opportunity to grow.

Explore the Fall 2026 professional development lineup and find the right fit for you or your organization. SFU is offering nine professional workshops this fall at the Curry Innovation Center (1425 11th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601).

Visit www.francis.edu/marketplace to find out more and register today!

08/24/2026

📚 The first day is finally here!

The campus is buzzing, classes are underway, and a new semester is officially in motion. Here’s to a year full of new opportunities, big moments, and plenty of memories.

Let’s go, Red Wolves! 🔴🐺

08/23/2026

Can we trust that God will never fail us? 🙏

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that His Church will stand firm: “Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.”

The Church is the sacrament of salvation, given to us by Christ to guide us toward Him. When life feels uncertain, we can trust that God remains faithful and that He continues to lead us through His Church.

🙏 Reflect with us on Matthew 16:13-20 and discover what it means to place your trust in God and His Church.

👉 Watch the full Scripture Reflection: https://youtu.be/YDgGL3yJWLE