Student Volunteers to Provide Free Tax AssistanceThe students pass an IRS training course to be eligible to help with this free service.February 03, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville accounting students continue a more than a quarter-century-long tradition of assisting Ohio Valley residents with their income tax forms. From February 17 to April 1, students…
Duo Mignarda Concert RescheduledDuo to Perform Renaissance Era Music Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin MaryJanuary 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Duo Mignarda’s performance of Alma Redemptoris Mater, music dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, originally scheduled for January 25 but postponed due to bad weather, has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Tony…
Polish Director to Screen Pro-Life DocumentaryThe film is about a pro-life activist who has endured jail many times.January 21, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Award-winning Polish director, screenwriter, and scholar Grzegorz Braun tells the compelling story of Canadian pro-life activist, Mary Wagner, in his film, Not About Mary Wagner. The documentary will be shown on Saturday, January 24, at…
Franciscan named “Best Value“ AgainPraised by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine for Strong Academic Record and Great Economic ValueDecember 18, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the fourth consecutive year, Franciscan University of Steubenville has been named to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 best values in Private Universities. The 2015 ranking cites four-year private institutions that combine…
Franciscan University Faith Households Celebrate 40 YearsAnniversary Events to Continue throughout 2015December 17, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Marking the 40th anniversary of faith households, Franciscan University of Steubenville held a special Household Life Mass on December 5, 2014, to kick off a year of celebrations (see the scheduled events). In his homily, Father Gregory Plow, TOR, director…
Franciscan Students, Faculty, Featured in PBS Documentary on LourdesSacred Journeys Premieres December 16December 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Fifteen Franciscan University of Steubenville students, a faculty member, and a Franciscan TOR priest volunteered on a Military “Wounded Warriors” Pilgrimage to Lourdes that is the subject of a major PBS-TV documentary series. Sacred Journeys: Lourdes premieres Tuesday,…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Establishes Christian Association of Student EntrepreneursStudents to lead the way in promoting Christian entrepreneurship among future business professionalsOctober 14, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Department of Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics recently announced a new direction for a long-standing student business organization. The newly formed Christian Association of Student Entrepreneurs…
All Invited to Franciscan University's Homecoming WeekendOpening events begin on Friday, October 3September 16, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Franciscan University of Steubenville’s annual homecoming weekend combines Parents’ Weekend, the Alumni Reunion, and the St. Francis Festival into one grand celebration on October 3-5, 2014. Opening events begin on Friday evening with the Alumni Banquet and Awards…
U.S. News & World Report Gives Franciscan University Top-Tier RankingAcademic excellence, graduation rates among factors for high placement.September 15, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the 14th consecutive year, Franciscan University of Steubenville has received a top-tier ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, 2015 Edition. Franciscan University was ranked 30th overall among 146 Midwest Universities.…
Henry J. Kuzma, “Coach Hank,” Dies at 86Kuzma was a legendary College of Steubenville basketball coach, later fundraiser and ambassador for Franciscan University of Steubenville.September 15, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Legendary Franciscan University of Steubenville basketball coach Hank J. Kuzma, 86, died Saturday, September 13, following a brief illness. Kuzma’s affiliation with Franciscan University spanned more than…