New Study Reveals Potential Harmful Effects of Drug-Induced AbortionUsing animal models, Franciscan University researchers propose potential basis for link between medical abortion and depression and anxiety behaviors.June 14, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—After more than three years of research, a team of behavioral neuroscientists at Franciscan University of Steubenville has released the findings of a study that…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Congratulates Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, on Election to General CouncilPast President Becomes New Vicar General of Franciscan Third Order Regular WorldwideJune 11, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, past president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, was elected to the General Council of the Franciscan Third Order Regular in Rome…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Announces Father David Pivonka, TOR, Class of 1989, As New PresidentFather Pivonka assumes top pastoral and leadership duties immediately.May 22, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—In a unanimous decision, the Board of Trustees of Franciscan University of Steubenville elected Father David Pivonka, TOR, as the school’s seventh president on May 21. He succeeds Father…
Franciscan University Sends Forth Graduates to “Set the World on Fire”May 14, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville’s 71st commencement exercises sent forth 659 graduates from among the University’s 70-plus academic programs. Under sunny skies with low humidity, there were plenty of high-wattage smiles from parents, grandparents, other siblings, and friends who filled Finnegan Fieldhouse…
Natural Law and Gender Ideology Conference Focuses on Authentic Christian AnthropologyAugust 9, 2019 STEUBENVILLE—In spite of pressure to conform from powerful interest groups, corporations, and the media, those who question the claims of gender ideologues have truth on their side, agreed experts from a variety of different fields during Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Transgender Moment:…
Franciscan University Announces Search for Seventh PresidentApril 8, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OH – Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville since 2013, submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees on April 5 “after a great deal of prayer.” The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation and announced it will begin the…
Franciscan University of Steubenville’s 71st Graduating Class Prepares for Commencement CeremoniesMost Rev. George V. Murry, SJ, Curtis Martin ’93 to Receive Honorary DegreesApril 4, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville will hold its 71st commencement exercises May 10-11, 2019. More than 650 students are registered to graduate. Events begin Friday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m.…
Master of Catholic Leadership LaunchesFebruary 21, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OH—In a move to further support orthodox Catholic leadership around the world, Franciscan University of Steubenville will launch an online Master of Catholic Leadership (MCL) program, beginning in May 2019. The result of a two-year, grassroots effort from members of various Franciscan University departments, the new program…
Tax Help at Fort Steuben MallThe service will run from February 12 through April 12.January 29, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Accounting students from Franciscan University of Steubenville will offer free e-filing assistance to Ohio Valley residents through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Beginning February 12, students will be available six days a…
Faculty Honored for Excellence, Years of ServiceAwards given for teaching, scholarship, and serviceJanuary 29, 2019 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville recognized 11 professors at the Faculty Awards Ceremony, January 25—8 for years of service and 3 for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The awards were presented by University President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR.…