Symposium Responds to Pope Francis’ Call to Renew the ChurchKeynote addresses included Archbishop Charles Chaput and Father Robert Spitzer, SJDecember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—“One of the reasons the Holy Father may seem so frustrated with the state of the Church today is that, in his experience, too many Christians confuse doctrine and law, rituals and…
Bishop of Steubenville Closes Holy Door at Christ the King ChapelDecember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—“The closing of the Holy Door does not mean the closing of our hearts.” With these words and prayers, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville closed the Holy Door in Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville at a special…
“#JesusIS” Set for Advent ReleaseNew Media Campaign the First Effort of Franciscan University and Redeemed Online PartnershipNovember 23, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville has formed a partnership with Redeemed Online, one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing Catholic new media projects. Redeemed Online was launched by Franciscan University alumnus Andy Lesnefsky ’02 in…
Veterans Memorial Flagpole DedicatedNovember 22, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University unveiled a new memorial plaque and dedicated its Veterans Memorial Flagpole on Friday, November 11, in a Veterans Day ceremony. More than 100 students, alumni, and veterans gathered outside on a chilly November morning to dedicate the new memorial. Present were veterans of a number of…
Franciscan University Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Founding With PrayerNovember 14, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding and the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy with a special novena prayer and a renewal of the University’s consecration to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The College…
Franciscan University Education Professor Receives iNACOL AwardDr. Susan Poyo recognized for her research in online learning.November 07, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH –A Franciscan University of Steubenville education professor received the 2016 iNACOL Research Award for her research on preparing teachers and students for online learning environments. Dr. Susan Poyo, assistant professor of education at Franciscan University,…
Franciscan University Nursing Programs Receive AccreditationNovember 03, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville’s bachelor of science, master of science, and post-graduate advanced practice registered nurse certificate nursing programs have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. This accreditation action is for five years and was effective as of February 17, 2016. The…
The Inn at Franciscan Square Opens for BusinessFour-story hotel on 13-acre development site will transform University Boulevard as a gateway to SteubenvilleOctober 31, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—The centerpiece of the largest commercial development undertaken in Steubenville in more than 20 years is open for business. The Inn at Franciscan Square, a Best Western Plus Property, is…
Much Ado About Nothing: Anathan Theatre to Present One of Shakespeare’s Most Popular ComediesOctober 28, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with a rousing performance of the Bard’s comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Much Ado About Nothing is the tale of a loving young couple, Hero and…
Alumni Return for Vocations FairOctober 28, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – Among the 60 representatives from religious communities and dioceses at Franciscan University’s annual Religious Vocations Awareness Day on October 14 were more than two dozen alumni. Just a few years ago, many of them were standing in the shoes of the students they connected with…