Franciscan Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission

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Franciscan Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Higher Learning CommissionAugust 10, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Following an extensive preparation effort, Franciscan University of Steubenville has been formally reaffirmed as an institution of higher learning by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The approval followed a multi-year process that included a comprehensive self-study report completed by a wide range of University faculty, administrators, staff, and students, culminating in…

Franciscan University Joins With UK School to Offer Online Master of Catechetics Degree

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Franciscan University Joins With UK School to Offer Online Master of Catechetics DegreePartnership with the School of the Annunciation will strengthen new evangelization efforts in EuropeAugust 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO & DEVON, ENGLAND—The School of the Annunciation—the United Kingdom’s only higher education school dedicated to the new evangelization—is now enrolling European students in Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Online Master of…

Inaugural President’s Circle Meeting Offers University Benefactors Information, Inspiration

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Inaugural President’s Circle Meeting Offers University Benefactors Information, InspirationJune 30, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Members of the President’s Circle, a group of Franciscan University alumni, parents, and friends supporting Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University, in his vision for the school, gathered for an inaugural meeting on campus June 27-28. The two days of…

Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Decision

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Statement on Supreme Court Marriage DecisionJune 26, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville laments today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that effectively legalizes same-sex marriage throughout the country. While it is clearly a setback for marriage, the University will continue to analyze the decision and its effect on the Catholic Church and Franciscan University. Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan…

Groundbreaking Ceremony Makes It Official:

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Groundbreaking Ceremony Makes It Official:Franciscan Square Is Under ConstructionMay 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—With the blessing of the property, the turning of soil, and stirring words from University and public officials, Franciscan University of Steubenville officially christened Franciscan Square—a new commercial development on University Boulevard across from the main entrance to Franciscan University. The Groundbreaking Ceremony…

Franciscan Announces University Boulevard Commercial Development Plans

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Franciscan Announces University Boulevard Commercial Development PlansA new hotel and restaurant space is planned for the space directly opposite the University's main entrance.March 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced plans for a commercial development along University Boulevard. The initial phase of the project will include the construction of a new hotel and…

Franciscan University Launches Redesigned Website

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Franciscan University Launches Redesigned WebsiteResponsive Web Design and improved navigation flexibility are among the advances.March 19, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced the launch of a redesigned www.franciscan.edu website that will go live on March 19. “This new site utilizes some of the latest technologies and design trends in website development to create…

I Love Franciscan!

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I Love Franciscan!Live. Love. Give. From March 16-27, 2015, and help 12 students finish their Franciscan education.March 11, 2015 A kind professor, an amazing Festival of Praise, a great mission trip, Austria—one way or another you’ve found a reason to say “I love Franciscan.” From March 16-27, Franciscan University is hosting I Love Franciscan, an…

Franciscan University of Steubenville Names New Vice President of Human Resources

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Franciscan University of Steubenville Names New Vice President of Human ResourcesPergi is also Franciscan University's first Title IX, Clery Act, and EEO coordinator.February 23, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, recently named Brenan Pergi vice president of Human Resources. Pergi has served as executive director of Human Resources…