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Cleveland Orchestra Musicians to Perform Free Concert at Franciscan University

October 27 event to feature works by Mozart and Mendelssohn

Austria Summer Experience Offers Unique Travel and Learning Opportunity in 2026

Applications are open for Franciscan University’s third annual summer experience in Gaming, Austria

Franciscan Women’s Flag Football Team Shines During Steelers Halftime Scrimmage

The Barons were one of just four college teams in the country invited to scrimmage at halftime of the Steelers-Browns game.

National Vocations Fair at Franciscan University Marks 30th Year of Inspiring Religious Callings

Annual Religious Vocations Fair draws 50 dioceses and religious communities from across the nation to inspire students in their vocational journey.

Franciscan University Among Elite Few to Earn National Education Award

Franciscan’s Education Department one of only 22 educator preparation programs nationwide honored with CAEP’s Frank Murray Leadership Award for excellence and continuous improvement.

Franciscan University to Host 30th Annual Religious Vocations Fair

Over 50 Religious Orders and Dioceses Will Gather to Encourage Vocational Discernment

National Conference of Catholic Social Scientists Returns to Franciscan University

Gathering of Catholic scholars to explore faith, culture, politics, and society in light of Catholic social teaching.

Franciscan University Honors Alumni Transforming Church and Culture

Honorees celebrated at Homecoming 2025 for their witness to faith, service, and professional achievement.

Franciscan University Climbs in U.S. News Rankings, Secures Top 25 Spot in Midwest

Continued rise in rankings highlights academic excellence, Catholic identity, and record student success.

Franciscan University Homecoming Weekend 2025

Events include Alumni Awards Banquet, 0s and 5s class reunion, blessing of animals, and more.