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* [[Calvin Fowler]] (1940–2013) – 1968 Olympic gold medalist in men's basketball, captain of gold medal team at 1967 [[Pan American Games]]. ABA professional basketball player. Fowler was an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-America in 1967 and again in 1968 for Akron Goodyear Wingfoots<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apbr.org/aau.html |title=Amateur Athletic Union Basketball |publisher=Apbr.org |access-date=2015-09-30}}</ref>
* [[Calvin Fowler]] (1940–2013) – 1968 Olympic gold medalist in men's basketball, captain of gold medal team at 1967 [[Pan American Games]]. ABA professional basketball player. Fowler was an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) All-America in 1967 and again in 1968 for Akron Goodyear Wingfoots<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apbr.org/aau.html |title=Amateur Athletic Union Basketball |publisher=Apbr.org |access-date=2015-09-30}}</ref>
* [[Mike Iuzzolino]] – former basketball player, played for NBA's [[Dallas Mavericks]] from 1991–1993, and current college basketball coach as an assistant coach for the [[Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball|Robert Morris Colonials]], also was formerly a college assistant coach for the [[Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball|Canisius Golden Griffins]] and [[Saint Vincent College#Athletics|St. Vincent Bearcats]] men's teams and the [[George Mason Patriots women's basketball|George Mason Patriots]] and [[Duquesne Dukes women's basketball|Duquesne Dukes]] women's teams, member of the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Iuzzolino (2001) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/mike-iuzzolino/18 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mike Iuzzolino]] – former basketball player, played for NBA's [[Dallas Mavericks]] from 1991–1993, and current college basketball coach as an assistant coach for the [[Robert Morris Colonials men's basketball|Robert Morris Colonials]], also was formerly a college assistant coach for the [[Canisius Golden Griffins men's basketball|Canisius Golden Griffins]] and [[Saint Vincent College#Athletics|St. Vincent Bearcats]] men's teams and the [[George Mason Patriots women's basketball|George Mason Patriots]] and [[Duquesne Dukes women's basketball|Duquesne Dukes]] women's teams, member of the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mike Iuzzolino (2001) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/mike-iuzzolino/18 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lorenzo Jerome]] - [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] defensive back<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reports |first=Staff |date=2019-01-08 |title=Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL |url=https://triblive.com/sports/former-st-francis-pa-standout-lorenzo-jerome-signs-with-calgary-of-cfl/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Trib LIVE |publisher=Trib Total Media |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Lorenzo Jerome]] - [[gridiron football]] defensive back, current professional [[Canadian football]] player in the [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] for the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] and formerly for the [[Calgary Stampeders]], former [[American football]] player, [[Professional gridiron football|professionally]] in the [[National Football League|NFL]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and [[San Francisco 49ers]], and [[College football|collegiately]] for [[Saint Francis Red Flash football|SFU]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reports |first=Staff |date=2019-01-08 |title=Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL |url=https://triblive.com/sports/former-st-francis-pa-standout-lorenzo-jerome-signs-with-calgary-of-cfl/ |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Trib LIVE |publisher=Trib Total Media |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Fred R. Klenner]] (1907–1984) – author and ground-breaking medical researcher in Vitamin C studies; received both BS and MS in biology from Saint Francis University
* [[Fred R. Klenner]] (1907–1984) – author and ground-breaking medical researcher in Vitamin C studies; received both BS and MS in biology from Saint Francis University
* [[Nick Kolarac]] – professional soccer player for [[Pittsburgh Hotspurs]], previously for the [[Flint City Bucks|Michigan Bucks]], [[Philadelphia Fury]], [[Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC|Pittsburgh Riverhounds]], [[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]] and [[Fort Pitt Regiment]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint Francis U Alum Nick Kolarac Signs With Philadelphia Fury |url=https://northeastconference.org/news/2014/8/21/MSOC_Kolarac_Fury_SFU_14.aspx |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=northeastconference.org |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Nick Kolarac]] – professional soccer player for [[Pittsburgh Hotspurs]], previously for the [[Flint City Bucks|Michigan Bucks]], [[Philadelphia Fury]], [[Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC|Pittsburgh Riverhounds]], [[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]] and [[Fort Pitt Regiment]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saint Francis U Alum Nick Kolarac Signs With Philadelphia Fury |url=https://northeastconference.org/news/2014/8/21/MSOC_Kolarac_Fury_SFU_14.aspx |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=northeastconference.org |language=en}}</ref>
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* [[John McCarthy (American football)|John McCarthy]] (1916–1998) – college football All-American in 1941 at Saint Francis University and former starting quarterback in [[National Football League]]
* [[John McCarthy (American football)|John McCarthy]] (1916–1998) – college football All-American in 1941 at Saint Francis University and former starting quarterback in [[National Football League]]
* [[John A. Nagy]] – author on espionage and mutinies of the American Revolution
* [[John A. Nagy]] – author on espionage and mutinies of the American Revolution
* [[John Naioti]] (1921–1990) – [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] 1942 and 1945 [[National Football League]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beal |first=Barry |date=2014-05-16 |title=Saint Francis Has a History with the NFL |url=https://sfuathletics.com/news/2014/5/16/FB_0516145910 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Naioti]] (1921–1990) – National Football League [[Halfback (American football)|halfback]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in 1942 and 1945<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beal |first=Barry |date=2014-05-16 |title=Saint Francis Has a History with the NFL |url=https://sfuathletics.com/news/2014/5/16/FB_0516145910 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Josh Nebo]] (born 1997) - basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli Premier League]]
*[[Josh Nebo]] (born 1997) - basketball player in the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League|Israeli Premier League]]
* [[Steve Oroho]] – [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] [[politician]], who has served since January 2008 in the [[New Jersey Senate]], where he represents the [[24th Legislative District (New Jersey)|24th Legislative District]]
* [[Steve Oroho]] – [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] [[politician]], who has served since January 2008 in the [[New Jersey Senate]], where he represents the [[24th Legislative District (New Jersey)|24th Legislative District]]
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* [[Brian Sell]] – [[Saint Francis University cross country|Distance runner]] and member of USA 2008 Olympic men's marathon team<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Sell_Brian.asp |title=Athlete bio: Brian Sell |publisher=[[USA Track & Field]] }}</ref>
* [[Brian Sell]] – [[Saint Francis University cross country|Distance runner]] and member of USA 2008 Olympic men's marathon team<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/TrackAndFieldArchive/2009/Sell_Brian.asp |title=Athlete bio: Brian Sell |publisher=[[USA Track & Field]] }}</ref>
* [[Kent John Chabotar]] – professor of political science and the former president of [[Guilford College]]
* [[Kent John Chabotar]] – professor of political science and the former president of [[Guilford College]]
* [[Maurice Stokes]] (1933–1970) – professional basketball player ([[Basketball Hall of Fame]]); the NBA [[Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award]] is named in his honor<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maurice Stokes (1996) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/maurice-stokes/9 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Maurice Stokes]] (1933–1970) – professional basketball player for the [[Sacramento Kings#1957–1972: Cincinnati Royals|Cincinnati/Rochester Royals]] of the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]; the NBA's [[Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award]] is named in his honor (alongside Royals teammate and friend [[Jack Twyman]]); member of the [[Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame]], the [[National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame|College Basketball Hall of Fame]], and the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maurice Stokes (1996) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/maurice-stokes/9 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Thomas Joseph Tobin]] – current bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence|Diocese of Providence]], Rhode Island
* [[Thomas Joseph Tobin]] – current bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence|Diocese of Providence]], Rhode Island
* [[Norm Van Lier]] (1947–2009) – nicknamed "Stormin' Norman," an NBA basketball player (1969–1979) for [[Chicago Bulls]], member of the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web |title=Norm Van Lier (1999) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/norm-van-lier/11 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Norm Van Lier]] (1947–2009) – nicknamed "Stormin' Norman," an NBA basketball player (1969–1979) for [[Chicago Bulls]], member of the SFU Athletics Hall of Fame<ref>{{Cite web |title=Norm Van Lier (1999) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://sfuathletics.com/honors/saint-francis-university-athletics-hall-of-fame/norm-van-lier/11 |access-date=2022-03-14 |website=Saint Francis University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>

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This article is about the university in Pennsylvania. For the college in New York, see St. Francis College. For the university in Indiana, see University of Saint Francis (Indiana). For other uses, see University of Saint Francis.
Saint Francis University
TypePrivate university
Established1847; 177 years ago (1847)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Endowment$51.9 million (2020)[1]
PresidentRev. Malachi Van Tassell
Academic staff
131[2]
Undergraduates1,691[3]
Postgraduates540[3]
Location
Loretto
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States

40°30′15″N 78°38′15″W / 40.50417°N 78.63750°W / 40.50417; -78.63750
CampusRural, 600 acres (243 ha)
ColorsRed and White    
NicknameRed Flash
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – NEC
     A-10, and EIVA.
Websitewww.francis.edu

Saint Francis University (SFU) is a private Catholic 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 (243 ha) in the forests and farmland of Loretto.

History

Saint Francis College was established in 1847 by six Franciscan teaching Brothers from Mountbellew, Ireland, who had been given land in Loretto by Michael O'Connor, the first Bishop of Pittsburgh, to establish a school.[4] 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 settlement established west of the Allegheny Front, in what is now the United States, by Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin in 1799.

In 2001 Saint Francis College was approved to change to become a university by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and renamed to Saint Francis University.

Academics

Saint Francis University enrolls approximately 1,658 undergraduate students (of whom 1,392 are traditional students and 266 are continuing education students) and 527 graduate students.[5] The university offers 25 undergraduate majors and 7 graduate fields of study (including Physical Therapy, in which the university awards a doctorate) to its students.[4] The university maintains an average graduation rate of 70.3%.[2]

Campus

The main building for the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, which also has a number of smaller facilities across the local region, is located on campus. Also on the campus are The DiSepio Institute for Rural Health and Wellness,[6] the Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation (CSOR),[7] Center for Watershed Research & Service,[8] and The Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life.[9]

Immergrün Golf Course is a semi-private, nine-hole, regulation-length 3,234-yard, par-36 course on rye grass located on the campus of Saint Francis University at 105 Saint Elizabeth Street. Immergrün has not been altered since Donald Ross built it for the steel magnate Charles M. Schwab in 1917.[10]

Saint Francis University also runs a campus at Ambialet France in the Midi-Pyrénées.[11] All classes are in English.

Saint Francis University campus
  • The John F. Kennedy Center
    The John F. Kennedy Center
  • DeGol Field
    DeGol Field
  • North Campus
    North Campus
  • Mt. Assisi Gardens, which are located on the former Schwab Estate.
    Mt. Assisi Gardens, which are located on the former Schwab Estate.

Athletics

Main article: Saint Francis Red Flash
See also: Saint Francis Red Flash men's basketball and Saint Francis Red Flash football

Athletically, Saint Francis competes in the NCAA's Northeast Conference. Their nickname is the Red Flash. The University has a total of 22 varsity sports teams, with nine men's teams and 13 women's programs all competing in NCAA Division I. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and track & field competing in the Northeast Conference and volleyball, which competes in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA); while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball which compete in the Northeast Conference and field hockey which competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10). Saint Francis University will be adding Women's Water Polo in 2016-2017 school year as its 23 varsity sport at the Division 1 level. In addition to this, there are also two club sport teams, ice hockey and baseball.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Flash Facts, Rankings, and More - Saint Francis University". www.francis.edu. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  3. ^ a b As Fall 2019."Institutional Research & Effectiveness". Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  4. ^ a b History of Saint Francis University Archived 2007-07-12 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ As 2019-20."2019-20 SFU student body fast facts". Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  6. ^ [1] Archived August 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "CSOR - SFU launches Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation". francis.edu. Retrieved 2016-10-07.
  8. ^ "Center for Watershed Research & Service - Pennsylvania | Saint Francis University". Francis.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  9. ^ "Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life - Pennsylvania | Saint Francis University". Francis.edu. 2015-06-30. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  10. ^ "immergrungolfclub.com". immergrungolfclub.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  11. ^ "Semester in France - Pennsylvania | Saint Francis University". Francis.edu. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  12. ^ "Marist hires Jeff Bower as new basketball coach". 10 April 2013. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  13. ^ Farrell, Perry A. "Pistons GM Jeff Bower honored in sports Hall of Fame in Pennsylvania". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
  14. ^ Tobin Center Staff (2010-05-01). "Boyton (Captain Paul) Collection". St. Francis University Tobin Center Archives Collections. (Information submitted by Nagy, John A. to the archive center via email on May 1, 2010): Additional Information – via Margaret M. Tobin Center for Archives and Special Collections.
  15. ^ "The Pennsylvania House of Representatives". web.archive.org. 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  16. ^ Adjeman-Pamboe, Kwame; Aldridge, Omari; Bayless, Howard (2010). Robert Conway (Admiral). Betascript Publishing. pp. Klappentext (blurb). ISBN 978-613-2-41886-9.
  17. ^ "Mike Ryba Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  18. ^ "Amateur Athletic Union Basketball". Apbr.org. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  19. ^ "Mike Iuzzolino (2001) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  20. ^ Reports, Staff (2019-01-08). "Former St. Francis (Pa.) standout Lorenzo Jerome signs with Calgary of CFL". Trib LIVE. Trib Total Media. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  21. ^ "Saint Francis U Alum Nick Kolarac Signs With Philadelphia Fury". northeastconference.org. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  22. ^ "Rob Krimmel - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  23. ^ "NBA.com Scott Layden". www.nba.com.
  24. ^ Beal, Barry (2014-05-16). "Saint Francis Has a History with the NFL". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  25. ^ "Thaddeus Piotrowski | University of New Hampshire at Manchester". web.archive.org. 2013-07-21. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  26. ^ "Kevin Porter (2003) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  27. ^ "Charles M. Schwab – Steel & Mining Magnate – Legends of America". www.legendsofamerica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  28. ^ "Athlete bio: Brian Sell". USA Track & Field.
  29. ^ "Maurice Stokes (1996) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  30. ^ "Norm Van Lier (1999) - Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame". Saint Francis University Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.

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