Sharing Christ’s Love and Mercy

Sharing Christ’s Love and MercyFranciscan University Students Complete The 7 Corporal Works of MercyNovember 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Seven works of mercy. Six events. Two weekends. Nearly 50 Franciscan University students completed the 7 corporal works of mercy last month through Project Mercy, a student-led, campus-wide outreach. Emily McMahon, a junior special education major from…

Students Recount Their Pilgrimage to See the Pope

Students Recount Their Pilgrimage to See the PopeThe long bus trip, long walk, long wait, long Mass, and long return, were all grace-filled experiences.October 02, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— More than 220 Franciscan University students went on a pilgrimage Sunday, September 27, to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis and attend the last Mass of his first visit to the United States. After…

Franciscan University Students to See Pope in Philadelphia

Franciscan University Students to See Pope in PhiladelphiaFour busloads of students, three Franciscan friars, and a handful of Franciscan sisters will make a whirlwind trip to see the Pontiff.September 17, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— More than 220 Franciscan University of Steubenville students along with three Franciscan TOR priests and several Franciscan TOR sisters will travel to Philadelphia for the September…

Franciscan Athletes Earn Their Place in History

Franciscan Athletes Earn Their Place in HistoryBaron Basketball Standouts From ’60s and ’70s, Robert D’Anniballe, Sr. Set for Hall of Fame InductionSeptember 15, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Five legends from Baron athletics history are set to be inducted into Franciscan University’s Hall of Fame.  The ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 15, in the Tony and Nina Gentile Gallery of…

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…

Undefeated Club Team Sweeps National Frisbee Tournament

Undefeated Club Team Sweeps National Frisbee TournamentWin Honors Memory of Franciscan University Student-Player Neal RylattMay 21, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—While only in their second year of existence, the Franciscan University of Steubenville Ultimate Frisbee team, “Franciscan Fatal,” ended the season undefeated and ranked No. 1 at the USA Ultimate D-III College Championships. The trophy belonged to…

Franciscan Athletic Director to Receive Sports Faith International Award

Franciscan Athletic Director to Receive Sports Faith International AwardLedyard to be Inducted Alongside NBA Star Bob Cousy, Olympic Gold Medalist Bonnie BlairMay 19, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO – Sports Faith International has named Franciscan University of Steubenville director of athletics, Chris Ledyard, their College Athletic Director of the Year. He will be enshrined in the Sports…

Drama Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Drama Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement AwardDr. Monica Anderson received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Artistic Scholarship and LeadershipJanuary 29, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Dr. Monica Anderson, Franciscan University of Steubenville professor of drama, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Artistic Scholarship and Leadership from the Theatre, Film, and New Media Division of the National Communication Association. Anderson,…