Saint Francis University Computer Science and Cybersecurity

08/07/2026

07/31/2026

Have you signed up for our upcoming cyber crimes awareness class?

Three members of the Saint Francis University faculty who are experts in the field of cybercrime will lead a discussion designed to help you avoid having your personal/private information compromised and/or stolen.

The class will be held this coming Tuesday evening, Aug. 4. Thanks to the Oakland Vol. Fire Co. for allowing to hold the event in your building.

07/22/2026

Last evening, experts from computer science, cyber security, theology, and campus ministry came together at the Curry Innovation Center for the panel discussion on Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. The discussion was captivating as the experts dissected the meaning of the encyclical, offered pragmatic guidance for AI use while maintaining human dignity and agency, and conversed with the community. Thank you to Saint Francis University Alumni for sponsoring the reception afterward at Levity Brewing.

07/18/2026

Faith. Ethics. Artificial Intelligence.

As AI continues to reshape our world, how do we ensure human dignity remains at the center of innovation?

Join Saint Francis University for "A Panel Discussion on Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas: Examining What It Means to Safeguard the Human Person in the Time of AI."

Hear from experts in cybersecurity, computer science, theology, campus ministry, and higher education as they explore the opportunities and challenges of AI through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

The event is free and open to the public.
📅 Tuesday, July 21
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Curry Innovation Center, Altoona

Registration is requested. We hope you'll join us for this timely conversation—and stay afterward for continued discussion at Levity Brewing Co.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.francis.edu/blog/human-dignity-age-ai-panel-discussion

07/02/2026

SFU Cyber Security professors are in the news for assisting local police and the community with cyber crime!

06/22/2026

Our summer CubeSat team of Jack Julin, Jonah Layman, Kevin Suresh, and Brennan Yingling have had a fantastic summer so far and completed a successful "flat sat" test last week. Thanks to faculty Joe Karwoski and Lanika Ruzhitskaya and technical advisor to the project Jeff Mendenhall for advice and support! Check out our website (courtesy of Michael Sell) at

SFU CubeSat Program

06/17/2026

Join us for a panel discussion on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas on Tuesday, July 21, at 6:00 PM at the Curry Innovation Center in Altoona!

04/17/2026

Congratulations to our Computer Science and Cyber Security students who have successfully completed their first 3 semesters earning them the hoodie that is only given to those who progressed this far in their major! They are now considered full members of the Computer Science or Cyber Security program. You can't buy these anywhere! Wear them with pride!!!

04/16/2026

Congratulations to Cyber Security student Jacob Graessle for passing his CompTIA Security+ certification!

04/15/2026

Congrats to Ashton George for receiving the Computer Science senior award and Nicholas Patterson for receiving the Cyber Security senior award at last night's STEAM Awards!