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Franciscan University Unveils Spring Schedule for Monday Arts and Culture Series

The Center for Beauty at Franciscan University of Steubenville will launch its spring series of Monday evening musical performances and talks on February 16, 2026.

Franciscan University to Host Riley Gaines for Public Lecture on Women’s Sports and Cultural Courage

Former NCAA All-American swimmer and leading voice for the truth of biological difference to address students and the public.

Franciscan University to Confront Culture’s False Choice Between Career, Family, and Faith at National Conference

Mary Rice Hasson, Terry Schilling, and other leading Catholic thinkers headline a national conversation on vocation, identity, and human flourishing

Franciscan University Launches Introductory-Level Webinar Series Exploring the Nature of Man and Woman

Institute for the Study of Man and Woman and Catechetical Institute collaborate on interdisciplinary public initiative.

Franciscan University Advances Residential Expansion Plan and Continues University Boulevard Revitalization

A decade of record enrollment numbers and projected future growth prompt decision to build two new residence halls.

In the Wall Street Journal, Franciscan University Professor Challenges the Narrative on AI and Jobs

Economics and finance professor Dr. Stephen Lewarne argues that artificial intelligence is more likely to transform work than destroy it, and warns that policymakers are preparing for the wrong crisis.

Franciscan University Serves as Pilgrimage Destination in Extraordinary Jubilee Year Honoring St. Francis of Assisi

Franciscan University will welcome pilgrims for the jubilee indulgence and host a major academic conference commemorating the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi.

Franciscan University Students Prepare to Attend 53rd Annual National March for Life

More than 700 Franciscan University of Steubenville students, alumni, faculty, and staff will attend the national March for Life on Friday, January 23, in Washington, D.C.

Important Message From Fr. Dave to the Campus Community

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of two of our students, Luke Reimer, 20, of Indian Shores, Florida, and Mary Mich, 20, of Downington, Pennsylvania.

Franciscan University Rugby Captures First-Ever NCR Division III National Championship

Franciscan University of Steubenville’s men’s rugby team claimed the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Division III National Championship on Sunday, December 14.