Christ the King Chapel RenovationsAugust 03, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Christ the King Chapel, the central place of worship at Franciscan University of Steubenville since 1969, was closed for nearly a month this summer for much-needed interior renovations and refurbishing. Pews were sanded down and stained, walls and ceiling were repainted in new hues, and new carpeting…
Steubenville Encounter: A New Kind of Adult ConferenceConferences will be held in Houston, Fort Worth, Steubenville, and MilwaukeeJune 27, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville has announced a new adult conference—Steubenville Encounter—designed to bring adults into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ and help them live as disciples of Christ. Aimed at adults, Steubenville Encounter…
2018 Commencement Ceremonies Call Graduates “To Aspire to Greatness”The class of 2018 is second largest graduating class in University’s history.May 15, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville observed its 70th commencement exercises May 11-12 by handing out 725 diplomas —making the Class of 2018 the second largest in the school’s history. The new graduates swelled…
Winners of the Scanlan Scholarship Announced!The two full-tuition scholarships are named for the fourth president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Father Michael Scanlan, TOR.April 09, 2018 Eighty high school students from across the U.S.—all top scholars—wrote essays, prepared a portfolio, and submitted a video for the 15th annual Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, Scholarship Competition. This…
Franciscan University Professor Wins Third Place in International Voice CompetitionApril 09, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville sacred music voice professor Dr. Jessica Ewell took third place in the prestigious Concurso Internacional de Canto Lirico voice competition held November 2-10 in Trujillo, Peru. Following preliminary rounds in which more than 150 singers competed from Korea,…
Announcing the St. John Paul II Chair of MariologyDr. Mark Miravalle to Hold New ChairApril 09, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—In recognition of his prolific work as a scholar, writer, speaker, and teacher on Mary, the Mother of God, Franciscan University of Steubenville has awarded the St. John Paul II Chair of Mariology to Dr. Mark Miravalle.…
Franciscan University Anticipates Largest-Ever Freshman ClassApplications still being accepted for fall 2018.March 27, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville anticipates enrolling the largest incoming freshman class in its history, based on the record number of undergraduate applications and admissions received for fall 2018. According to Joel Recznik, vice president of Enrollment, Franciscan University has received…
Franciscan University Students to Spend Spring Break “on Mission“Nearly 300 students to go on 13 international and domestic mission tripsMarch 07, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OH—This spring break, hundreds of students will forego vacations and instead serve the poorest of the poor on 13 domestic and international missions. Completely student led, organized, and funded, the missions are…
Poverello Medal Presented in Memory of Father Michael Scanlan, TORMarch 07, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The late Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville from 1976-2000, was recognized March 3 with the Poverello Medal—the University’s highest non-academic award. The medal, which bears an image of St. Francis giving alms to the poor, was presented…
Franciscan University Taps Richard Rollino as Next VP of FinanceFormer Wyoming Catholic College Financial Officer Starts February 14February 14, 2018 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced Richard Rollino as its next vice president of Finance. He begins work on February 14, assuming the stewardship of Franciscan University’s financial resources from David Skiviat, vice president…