On July 18th, St. Francis College welcomed members of the Class of 2023 to its third Orientation of the summer, as the College's newest first-year students gear up for the start of fall semester.
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Brianna Rios
Class of 2017
Education Major
World Championship Salsa Dancer
Brianna Rios
Class of 2017, Education
Brianna chose St. Francis College for the small classes and family atmosphere. Her major in Physical Education is preparing her for a life teaching others.
It's one way she wants to share her skills and experience as a professional salsa dancer.
Melissa Jagdharry
Class of 2018
BS/MS in Accounting
Melissa Jagdharry
Class of 2018,BS/MS in Accounting
“I look up to my professors tremendously, especially my accounting professors. They have given me so much guidance already in helping me understand what I need to do to achieve my goals. ”
Noel Jones
Class of 2019
MFA in Creative Writing
Noel Jones
Class of 2019, MFA in Creative Writing
Since earning his B.A. in English from St. Francis in 2012, Jones made a living mainly through jobs related to boats, including at Cadell Dry Dock, one of the last remaining shipyards in New York City. He also taught in the Maritime Technology Program at Kingsborough Community College. This fall, he will instruct SFC undergraduates as an adjunct faculty member in the English department.
Dr. Victoria Ruiz
Assistant Professor | Biology
Dr. Victoria Ruiz
Assistant Professor | Biology
Dr. Ruiz taught biology at Yeshiva University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and New York University before joining St. Francis College. Her research is focused on microbiota and the immune system. She’s also interested in developing new and innovative pedagogical strategies to improve learning outcomes for undergraduate students interested in pursuing STEM fields. Meet our faculty
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