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'''Saint Francis University''' is a four-year, coeducational [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] liberal arts university in [[Loretto, Pennsylvania]]. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the [[Franciscan|Franciscan Friars]] of the [[Franciscans#The Third Order or Order of Penance, now known as the Secular Franciscan Order|Third Order Regular]]. The university is situated on 600 [[acres]] (2.4 km²) in the forests and farmland of Loretto.
'''Saint Francis University''' is a four-year, coeducational [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] liberal arts university in [[Loretto, Pennsylvania]]. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the [[Franciscan|Franciscan Friars]] of the [[Franciscans#The Third Order or Order of Penance, now known as the Secular Franciscan Order|Third Order Regular]]. The university is situated on {{convert|600|acre|km2|lk=on}} in the forests and farmland of Loretto.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Located in [[Loretto, Pennsylvania]], Saint Francis University enrolls approximately 1500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, of which 37% are male and 63% female<ref name="fastfacts">[http://www.francis.edu/fastfacts.htm Saint Francis University Fast Facts]</ref>. The university offers 25 undergraduate and 7 graduate majors to its students<ref name="francishistory">[http://www.francis.edu/UniversityHistory.htm History of Saint Francis University]</ref>. The university maintains an average graduation rate of 61%.<ref name="fastfacts"/>
Located in [[Loretto, Pennsylvania]], Saint Francis University enrolls approximately 1500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, of which 37% are male and 63% female.<ref name="fastfacts">[http://www.francis.edu/fastfacts.htm Saint Francis University Fast Facts]</ref> The university offers 25 undergraduate and 7 graduate majors to its students.<ref name="francishistory">[http://www.francis.edu/UniversityHistory.htm History of Saint Francis University]</ref> The university maintains an average graduation rate of 61%.<ref name="fastfacts"/>


Saint Francis University has 21 men and women's sports teams and competes in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] Division 1 level.
Saint Francis University has 21 men and women's sports teams and competes in the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] Division 1 level.
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==History==
==History==
[[Image:Jfkcenter.JPG|thumb|right|200px|The John F. Kennedy Center]]
[[Image:Jfkcenter.JPG|thumb|right|200px|The John F. Kennedy Center]]
Saint Francis College was established in 1847 by six Franciscan Friars from Ireland who were given land in Loretto by [[Bishop Michael O'Connor]] to establish a school<ref name="francishistory"/>. The University was one of the first Catholic Universities in the United States and the first Franciscan college in the nation. Although it originally only admitted males, it became one of the first Catholic Universities to become co-educational. Loretto is the site of the first English-language Roman Catholic Church established west of the [[Allegheny Front]], in what is now the United States, by [[Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin]] in 1799.
Saint Francis College was established in 1847 by six Franciscan Friars from Ireland who were given land in Loretto by [[Bishop Michael O'Connor]] to establish a school.<ref name="francishistory"/> The University was one of the first Catholic Universities in the United States and the first Franciscan college in the nation. Although it originally only admitted males, it became one of the first Catholic Universities to become co-educational. Loretto is the site of the first English-language Roman Catholic Church established west of the [[Allegheny Front]], in what is now the United States, by [[Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin]] in 1799.


In 2001, the Saint Francis College was accredited as university status and renamed to Saint Francis University.
In 2001, the Saint Francis College was accredited as university status and renamed to Saint Francis University.
[[Image:DeGol Field.jpg|left|thumb|200px|DeGol Field]]
[[Image:DeGol Field.jpg|left|thumb|200px|DeGol Field]]



==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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*[[Maurice Stokes]] - Basketball player ([[Basketball Hall of Fame]])
*[[Maurice Stokes]] - Basketball player ([[Basketball Hall of Fame]])
*[[Norm Van Lier]] - NBA Basketball player
*[[Norm Van Lier]] - NBA Basketball player
*[[Kevin Porter]] - Former American professional basketball player, held the record for the most assists in one game with 29 assists.
*[[Kevin Porter]] - Former American professional basketball player, held the record for the most assists in one game with 29 assists.
*[[Robert Conway (admiral)|Robert Conway]] - Vice Admiral United States Navy
*[[Robert Conway (admiral)|Robert Conway]] - Vice Admiral United States Navy
*[[Brennan Manning]] (christened Richard Francis Xavier Manning) - Popular Christian author (e.g., The Ragamuffin Gospel), friar, priest, contemplative, and powerful speaker.
*[[Brennan Manning]] (christened Richard Francis Xavier Manning) - Popular Christian author (e.g., The Ragamuffin Gospel), friar, priest, contemplative, and powerful speaker.
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Saint Francis University is a four-year, coeducational Catholic liberal arts university in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on 600 acres (2.4 km2) in the forests and farmland of Loretto.

Overview

Located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Saint Francis University enrolls approximately 1500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students, of which 37% are male and 63% female.[1] The university offers 25 undergraduate and 7 graduate majors to its students.[2] The university maintains an average graduation rate of 61%.[1]

Saint Francis University has 21 men and women's sports teams and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 level.

The current president of the university is Fr. Gabriel Zeis, TOR.

Mount Assisi Friary, which is the former mansion of industrialist Charles M. Schwab, is on the grounds of Saint Francis University.

Also contained in the grounds is the main building for the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art which has a number of smaller facilities across the local region.

History

The John F. Kennedy Center

Saint Francis College was established in 1847 by six Franciscan Friars from Ireland who were given land in Loretto by Bishop Michael O'Connor to establish a school.[2] The University was one of the first Catholic Universities in the United States and the first Franciscan college in the nation. Although it originally only admitted males, it became one of the first Catholic Universities to become co-educational. Loretto is the site of the first English-language Roman Catholic Church established west of the Allegheny Front, in what is now the United States, by Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin in 1799.

In 2001, the Saint Francis College was accredited as university status and renamed to Saint Francis University.

DeGol Field

Athletics

Athletically, St. Francis competes in the NCAA's Northeast Conference. Their mascot is the Red Flash.

Notable alumni

  • Charles M. Schwab - Industrialist
  • Brian Sell - Distance runner and member of the USA 2008 Olympic men's marathon team.[3]
  • Scott Layden - Former president and general manager of the New York Knicks NBA basketball team and former general manager of the Utah Jazz.[4]
  • Maurice Stokes - Basketball player (Basketball Hall of Fame)
  • Norm Van Lier - NBA Basketball player
  • Kevin Porter - Former American professional basketball player, held the record for the most assists in one game with 29 assists.
  • Robert Conway - Vice Admiral United States Navy
  • Brennan Manning (christened Richard Francis Xavier Manning) - Popular Christian author (e.g., The Ragamuffin Gospel), friar, priest, contemplative, and powerful speaker.
  • Teresa S. Polley - President and Chief Operating Officer of the Financial Accounting Foundation, the organization responsible for the oversight, administration and finances of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and their Advisory Councils.

References

File:StFrancisRedFlash.png
St. Francis Red Flash logo
  1. ^ a b Saint Francis University Fast Facts
  2. ^ a b History of Saint Francis University
  3. ^ http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/Sell_Brian.asp
  4. ^ NBA.com Scott Layden

External links

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