Faculty Honored for Excellence, Years of ServiceAwards given for teaching, scholarship, and serviceJanuary 29, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville recognized 11 professors at the Faculty Awards Ceremony, January 25—8 for years of service and 3 for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The awards were presented by University President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR.…
Franciscan University Begins Spring Semester With Renewed Commitment to Orthodoxy, Faithfulness to the Catholic ChurchAugust 9, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—At the campus-wide Mass to open the spring 2019 semester on January 14, Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, announced a renewed commitment of Franciscan University as a “faithful, orthodox Catholic university”…
Pappalardo Named VP of DevelopmentJanuary 7, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Following an extensive nationwide search, Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced the appointment of Tom Pappalardo as vice president of Development. Pappalardo comes to Franciscan University with 30 years of educational fundraising experience, with the last 20 years at a senior level in faith-related institutions.…
A Message From the PresidentDecember 20, 2018 December 20, 2018 Dear Franciscan University Family, How do we educate and evangelize a culture in crisis? And how do we equip a generation raised in that culture to become intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. As president of Franciscan University, those are questions I think about every day.…
Veritas Center Launches Student FellowshipFellowship aims to equip undergraduates to defend Church teaching in the public square.October 19, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Responding to continued moral crises in contemporary culture, the Veritas Center for Ethics in Public Life has launched an undergraduate research fellowship for exceptional Franciscan University of Steubenville students who wish to bring faithful Catholic…
Franciscan Alumnus Wins Second Student Academy AwardBrian Robau ’14 to receive medal at Beverly Hills ceremonyOctober 08, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville graduate Brian Robau will be honored with an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Student Academy Award for his 2018 short film, Esta Es Tu Cuba. This nomination will be Robau’s second…
U.S. News Ranks Franciscan University Number 11 Among Top Midwest CollegesSeptember 10, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University tied for 11th out of 165 Midwest universities in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. It was Franciscan’s highest ranking since its first appearance in the elite top tier division in 1998. Last year, Franciscan…
Seven to Be Recognized at Alumni AwardsSeptember 05, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Seven outstanding Franciscan University of Steubenville alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet on Friday, October 5, in the Tony and Nina Gentile Gallery, J.C. Williams Center. The event recognizes the professional achievements of these alumni and their service to the Church,…
Franciscan University Starts School Year With Record New-Student EnrollmentIncrease in male students and financial aid offerings, and new residence hall also signs of positive growth.August 27, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO— In an era when many private and public universities are experiencing declines in enrollment due to demographic shifts and other factors, Franciscan University of Steubenville will…
Franciscan University Appoints Heather Ulrey to New Position of VP of Strategic AlliancesFormer Executive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Begins New Position August 27August 13, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville announced today the appointment of Heather Ulrey as vice president of Strategic Alliances. Ulrey brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in industry, healthcare, and…