Catholic Social Scientists to Meet October 27-28 at Franciscan University

Catholic Social Scientists to Meet October 27-28 at Franciscan UniversityMarriage and Family, Church and State Issues at the Forefront; West African Archbishop Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle to SpeakAugust 09, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Catholic scholars from across the U.S. will gather October 27-28 at Franciscan University of Steubenville for the 25th Anniversary National Conference of the Society of…

Franciscan Friar to Run 50-Mile Ultramarathon to Raise Money for Students

Franciscan Friar to Run 50-Mile Ultramarathon to Raise Money for StudentsFather Gregory Plow, TOR, along with faculty, alumni, and students, set to run grueling endurance race for scholarship fund.June 26, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Father Gregory Plow, TOR, director of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Priestly Discernment Program, will take on one of the most physically demanding challenges for…

Food for the Poor Honors Father Michael Scanlan, TOR

Food for the Poor Honors Father Michael Scanlan, TORMay 09, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The legacy of Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, will continue to live on in a tangible way outside the United States. On Sunday, Father Peter Lyons, TOR, of Food for the Poor presented Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, with a commemorative plaque honoring Father Scanlan’s memory…

AIM Women’s Center Receives Grant From Parkhurst Dining, Franciscan University

AIM Women’s Center Receives Grant From Parkhurst Dining, Franciscan UniversityMay 04, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The AIM Women’s Center was named the recipient of the annual Parkhurst Dining/Franciscan University of Steubenville Love Where You Live Grant. Parkhurst Dining, the University’s campus dining partner, awards a $5,000 grant each year to benefit the greater Steubenville community. Parkhurst is a division of the Eat’n Park Hospitality…

GRACE: Students, Faculty Share Passions and Gifts With the Franciscan University Community

GRACE: Students, Faculty Share Passions and Gifts With the Franciscan University CommunityThe academic works of students and faculty took over the J.C. Williams CenterApril 18, 2017 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—On Friday, April 7, the smell of coffee floated through the air and voices hummed in the background as students and faculty showcased their academic projects in the…

Business Club Renamed to Better Reflect Mission Statement

Business Club Renamed to Better Reflect Mission StatementNovember 20, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— To better reflect its mission, the student business club at Franciscan University of Steubenville aimed at developing the Christian life in the world of business has changed its name to Christian Students in Free Enterprise (CSFE). Dr. Thomas Kelly, business professor at Franciscan University and CSFE faculty advisor, said that the new title “more…

Poverello Medal Presented to Mary’s Meals

Poverello Medal Presented to Mary's MealsFranciscan University of Steubenville Recognizes Agency for Feeding Hungry Children in 12 Countries.September 23, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The international relief organization Mary’s Meals received the Poverello Medal, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s highest non-academic award, at a September 20 ceremony held at the University. Mary’s Meals feeds one million hungry children each school day in 12…

The Synod on the Family: Addressing the Instrumentum Laboris

The Synod on the Family: Addressing the Instrumentum LaborisRaymond Leo Cardinal Burke and academic panelists spoke at Franciscan University of Steubenville on the upcoming Synod of Bishops on the Family and the issues it will address.September 11, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Nearly 1,000 attendees heard His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke deliver a keynote address September 8 at Franciscan…

Mary’s Meals to Receive Poverello Medal, Franciscan’s Highest Non-Academic Honor

Mary's Meals to Receive Poverello Medal, Franciscan's Highest Non-Academic HonorFounder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow's organization feeds more than a million children every school day.August 25, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The international charitable organization Mary’s Meals will receive the Franciscan University of Steubenville Poverello Medal at a special ceremony to be held on Sunday, September 20. Mary’s Meals exemplifies the call of Christ to love…

Ledyard Enshrined in Sports Faith Hall of Fame

Ledyard Enshrined in Sports Faith Hall of FameFranciscan's Athletic Director honored with 11 other Catholic athletes, coaches, and teams.May 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Chris Ledyard, Franciscan University of Steubenville’s director of Athletics, was enshrined in the Sports Faith Hall of Fame in Chicago, Illinois, on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Ledyard was named College Athletic Director of the Year and selected…