Franciscan University Climbs in U.S. News Rankings, Secures Top 25 Spot in Midwest
Continued rise in rankings highlights academic excellence, Catholic identity, and record student success.
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Continued rise in rankings highlights academic excellence, Catholic identity, and record student success.
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More than 30 Franciscan University of Steubenville students, staff, and faculty used their summer academic break this year to serve others as part of the University’s Missions of Peace Program.