Four Professors Honored at Faculty ReceptionFebruary 08, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Four Franciscan University professors received awards for their dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service during a faculty reception on Monday, February 1, at Franciscan University. Dr. James Coyle was awarded the status of Associate Professor Emeritus for his 33 years of faithful service to Franciscan University.…
March for Life 2016January 14, 2016 Steubenville, OH —”Just as the Father is merciful to all of us, so we should be merciful to all life,” says Cami González, the coordinator of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s presence at this year’s March for Life in Washington, D.C. Drawing inspiration from the Year of Mercy, Franciscan University’s…
Franciscan Named a Top 50 “Best Value“ by Kiplinger's Personal FinanceThis is the fourth straight year Franciscan has made the list.December 22, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville has been ranked by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of the top 50 best values in private universities. The report lists 100 universities from across the nation that meet Kiplinger’s requirements for academic quality…
Steubenville Bishop Opens Holy DoorFranciscan University is one of only two Holy Door sites in the Diocese.December 09, 2015 STEUBENVILLE—“With eyes fixed on Jesus and his merciful face, the Holy Father, on this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, has inaugurated an extraordinary jubilee, thus opening to us and to all men and women the door…
Jubilee 'Holy Door' to be Unsealed in Christ the King ChapelMost Rev. Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, named Franciscan's chapel as one of two Holy Door sites in the Diocese of Steuebville.December 02, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO— The Most Rev. Jeffrey Monforton, bishop of Steubenville, has designated Christ the King Chapel at Franciscan University of Steubenville as a…
Franciscan President Speaks at World Congress on Catholic EducationRome Gathering Brings Together Catholic Educators From All Over the WorldNovember 24, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, JD, JCD, presented a paper and joined more than 2,200 leaders in Catholic education who gathered in Rome to examine the challenges facing Catholic education…
Business Club Renamed to Better Reflect Mission StatementNovember 20, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— To better reflect its mission, the student business club at Franciscan University of Steubenville aimed at developing the Christian life in the world of business has changed its name to Christian Students in Free Enterprise (CSFE). Dr. Thomas Kelly, business professor at Franciscan University and CSFE faculty advisor, said that the new title “more…
Franciscan University Honors Veterans at Memorial Groundbreaking CeremonyNovember 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Nearly 80 people gathered near the grassy field overlooking the J.C. Williams Center on Veterans Day, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., to break ground for a permanent Veterans Memorial at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Veterans, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and members of the community…
Sharing Christ’s Love and MercyFranciscan University Students Complete The 7 Corporal Works of MercyNovember 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Seven works of mercy. Six events. Two weekends. Nearly 50 Franciscan University students completed the 7 corporal works of mercy last month through Project Mercy, a student-led, campus-wide outreach. Emily McMahon, a junior special education major from…
Students Recount Their Pilgrimage to See the PopeThe long bus trip, long walk, long wait, long Mass, and long return, were all grace-filled experiences.October 02, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH— More than 220 Franciscan University students went on a pilgrimage Sunday, September 27, to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis and attend the last Mass of his first visit to the United States. After…