Cybersecurity Program Recognized by NSA, Department of Homeland Security

Cybersecurity Program Recognized by NSA, Department of Homeland Security

Ava Dzurenda, Staff Writer April 1, 2023

SFU’s Cybersecurity Program has been recognized by the National Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Through 2028, the program will serve as a “National Center of Academic...

NASA-Funded Earth-to-Moon Exhibit Provides Learning Opportunities for Students

NASA-Funded Earth-to-Moon Exhibit Provides Learning Opportunities for Students

Ava Dzurenda, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

A NASA-funded “Earth-to-Moon” mobile exhibit built by SFU faculty, staff and students will be showcased in several public libraries across the region this year. The exhibit provides area students...

Shields School of Business Announces Spring EIRs

Shields School of Business Announces Spring EIRs

Lindsey Slebodnik, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

The Shields School of Business recently announced its “EIR” line-up for the spring semester. Each semester, administrators and faculty members in the School invite “Executives in Residence”...

Ongoing Building and Renovation Projects Promise New Learning Opportunities

Ongoing Building and Renovation Projects Promise New Learning Opportunities

Scott Riner, Editor February 6, 2023

The University is in the midst of several major building and renovation projects that, when completed, will provide students not only with new and updated facilities, but also new learning opportunities. Students...

Shelter Cats Join Psychology Students in Classroom

Shelter Cats Join Psychology Students in Classroom

Claudia Ortiz, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

Spring 2023 will mark the first semester that students in the Psychology Department’s PSYC 303 Learning course will work with cats instead of rats. According to Associate Professor of Psychology Shlomit...

Physician Assistant Students, Faculty Member Return From Mission Trip to Guatemala

Physician Assistant Students, Faculty Member Return From Mission Trip to Guatemala

Ava Dzurenda, Staff Writer February 5, 2023

Seven Physician Assistant students and PA Department Chair Carrie Beebout traveled to Jalapa, Guatemala, for a week-long medical mission trip in late December and early January. Students on the trip...

Airline Donates Plane to University for New Program

Airline Donates Plane to University for New Program

Zach Boote, Staff Writer February 5, 2023

SkyWest Airlines recently entered into a partnership with the University, one that will allow students to pursue careers as an aviation technician through SFU’s soon-to-be-launched Aviation Maintenance...

Occupational Therapy, Education Departments Host “Baby Day” Event

Occupational Therapy, Education Departments Host “Baby Day” Event

Ava Dzurenda, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The Occupational Therapy and Education Departments’ annual Baby Day event was held on Nov. 2 in Raymond Hall. Thirty-seven students studying Occupational Therapy and 22 Education majors participated...

University Celebrates Students’ Research Efforts

University Celebrates Students’ Research Efforts

Amber Farabaugh, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The University celebrated its 12th annual Student Research Day on Nov. 10 at JFK. The event provided an opportunity for students to showcase the research they have completed throughout the semester. Ninety-five...

Communications Program Hosts High School Journalism Competition

Communications Program Hosts High School Journalism Competition

Maddy Perry, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The Communications Program hosted the Pennsylvania School Press Association’s 2022 Regional Competition on Nov. 2. More than 70 high school students from Altoona, State College, Purchase Line and...

Students Network, Build Relationships with Alumni During Mentorship Week

Julia Willason, Staff Writer October 29, 2022

Schwab Hall was buzzing with activity last week, as was the Science Center, Scotus Hall and many other locations across campus. In Schwab, the Shields School of Business welcomed back 55 alumni for...

English Students, Faculty Participate in Academic Conference

English Students, Faculty Participate in Academic Conference

Colette Costlow, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Students and faculty from the English Department participated in the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities annual conference at West Chester University on Oct. 21-22. Nine SFU students,...

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