SFU School of Health Sciences & Education

06/05/2026

So proud of all of the amazing accomplishments of our students!

Congratulations to the 696 Saint Francis University students who earned a place on the President's and Dean's Lists for the Spring 2026 semester! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence have paid off.

🔗View the full lists and celebrate our student achievers here: https://www.francis.edu/blog/spring-2026-presidents-deans-lists-announced

06/05/2026

Saint Francis University's Executive Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Innovation is a strategic and transformative 32-month program with  an interdisciplinary focus on leadership. This Ed.D. path is designed for individuals who seek to be intellectually challenged and to prepare...

05/08/2026

💙🩺 Featured Student Friday 🩺💙 Meet Katie, a Physical Therapy / Exercise Physiology 3+3 student from the Class of 2030 who brings drive, balance, and heart to everything she does. As both a dedicated student and a committed student‑athlete, Katie pours her energy into her academics and her sport, showing what it means to work hard for the future she’s building. Her passion for movement, wellness, and helping others shines through her SHSE journey. We’re proud to spotlight Katie this week and celebrate the determination and positivity she brings to our community. ✨

04/24/2026

💙🩺 Featured Student Friday 🩺💙
Meet Kayla Haynie, a sophomore Physical Therapy student whose compassion and dedication shine through her SHSE journey.
Kayla is passionate about helping others feel supported and understood, and she brings that same heart into her future career in patient care. Her drive, empathy, and commitment to making a difference are what make her such a standout in our community.
We’re proud to spotlight Kayla this week and celebrate the purpose and positivity she brings to SHSE.

04/23/2026

The School of Health Sciences & Education is proud to announce our Saint Francis University Honor Society 2026 Inductees!

04/23/2026

The School of Health Sciences & Education would like to congratulate all award recipients from the 2026 Student Recognition Ceremony.
ASL Award Recipients:
Karen Walkney-Mrdjenovich Award: Ryn Oram
Education Award Recipients:
Benjamin DeLozier Award for Generosity: Aylee Hornstrom
Beverly Frye and Mary Frances Croke Excellence in Early Childhood Education Award: Maura Rubio
Outstanding Pre-Service Educator Award: Madeline Foor
The Jack of Our Hearts - Jack Grassmyer Memorial Award: Kaitlyn Kasisky
Exercise Physiology Award Recipients:
Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies: Annabelle M. Farmer
Internship Excellence Award: Madison Waldspurger
Outstanding Senior Exercise Physiology Student Award: Connor Flaig and Kaylin Rose
Nursing Award Recipients:
Jodi Latin Award: Alayha Gelvin, Natalie Himes, and Gabriel Tomko
Academic Excellence Award for Professional Phase: Lauren Timblin
Overall Academic Excellence Award: Sydney Keagy
Outstanding Senior Nursing Student Award: Sydney Erculiani
Spirit of Caring Award: Caitlin Harshberger
Service Excellence Award: Vivian Litzinger
Occupational Therapy Award Recipients:
Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies Award: Jordan Foster
Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award: Lucia Willis
Physical Therapy Award Recipients:
Academic Excellence in Undergraduate Studies: Kaylin Rose
Outstanding Senior Physical Therapy Student Award: Kaylin Rose
Physician Assistant Award Recipients:
Certificate of Academic Excellence Award: Anna Quackenbush
Certificate of Outstanding Professional Achievement Award: Logan Ruter
John Orichosky Award: Chloe King
Laurin Edwards Memorial Award: Addison Davis
Psychology Award Recipient:
Psychology Student of the Year Award: Catherine Moyer
Public Health:
The Poor Clares Award for Service: Zachary Zagorski
The Saint Martin de Porres Award for Dedication to the Health Care Profession: Tessa Paluzzi
Blessed John Dun Scotus Award for Academic Excellence: Victoria Spaid
Social Work Award Recipients:
Dr. Mark Lynch Social Work Award: Alexander Pownall
Social Work Student of the Year Award: Brooke Boring

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the dream team - Dawn & Kim! We are so incredibly grateful for your dedication, support, and the countless ways you help us thrive every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💗🌷

04/17/2026

💙📚 Featured Student Friday 📚💙
Say hello to Madison Peterson, a freshman Early Childhood & Special Education major who’s already diving into her SHSE journey with enthusiasm and heart.
Madison is passionate about working with young learners and is excited to build the skills, creativity, and compassion that will shape her future classroom. Even in her first year, she’s embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.
We’re thrilled to spotlight Madison as she begins her path toward becoming an inspiring educator. ✨

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. ✨