'An Exciting Day': St. Francis Reveals New Nickname During Ceremony

So long, Red Flash: Saint Francis athletics announces a new mascot amid its transition to Division III

After nearly a century as the Red Flash, Saint Francis University on Wednesday announced its new athletic identity: the Red Wolves. University officials...

'An exciting day': St. Francis reveals new nickname during ceremony

A video shown inside DeGol Arena unveiled Red Wolves as the new nickname, replacing Red Flash. A warm reception followed as many current students and alumni were in attendance.

Saint Francis unveils new athletics mascot, team name rebranding from Red Flash

LORETTO, Pa. (WTAJ) — Saint Francis University held a special community gathering Wednesday to announce a rebrand for its athletics programs. The Catholic university unveiled its new team name and mascot, rebranding from the Saint Francis Red Flash to the Saint Francis Red Wolves. The name and logo were announced in DeGol Arena by University [...]

St. Francis Name Change

Saint Francis University has unveiled “Red Wolves” as its new athletics identity, transitioning from the long-standing “Red Flash” nickname ahead of its move to NCAA Division III this fall.  The new branding, inspired by the Franciscan “Wolf of Gubbio” story, will be phased in across facilities and uniforms while incorporating subtle nods to the previous identity.

A New Era: Saint Francis University Introduces the Red Wolves

LORETTO, Pa. — Saint Francis University officially introduced the Red Wolves as the new mascot and athletic identity during a special campus-wide celebration, marking a significant milestone in the university's history as it prepares to transition to NCAA Division III athletics.