CCHS Graduate Emily Kissinger Awarded Amanda Looman Memorial ScholarshipSeptember 12, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Franciscan University of Steubenville has awarded the 2016 Amanda Looman Memorial Scholarship to Steubenville Catholic Central High School graduate Emily Kissinger. Kissinger, a freshman biology major at Franciscan University, is enrolled in courses that will prepare her for medical school. The annual…
Franciscan University Introduces New Online Master of Arts in Theology and Christian MinistryClasses Begin January 2017September 01, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Taking a major step forward with its online offerings, Franciscan University of Steubenville is now accepting candidates for its new Online Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry. “This program prepares you to serve the…
Answering the CallMorals, Marriage, Mercy Focus of Defending the Faith ConferenceAugust 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—”What is a disciple? It is not someone who believes the right things or has the right materials and books. A disciple,” says Jeff Cavins, “is someone who is called by God to enter his family and become like him; to…
Living Mercy Through the Gospel of LukeMercy Expresses God's Love for UsAugust 10, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – “No matter what we may have done. . . Jesus is waiting for us,” Dr. Edward Sri said at the 2016 Applied Biblical Studies Conference. “He wants to restore us. He doesn’t just want to forgive us, he…
“Receive the Father’s Mercy“St. John Bosco Conference Draws Record Number of ParticipantsAugust 04, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – As in any presidential election, political tensions run high as voters evaluate the candidates. But instead of “looking to the Capitol dome to save us,” U.S. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry urged participants at the July 18-21 St. John Bosco…
Franciscan University Takes First Place in Forbes #MyTopCollege Social Media CompetitionFranciscan won the “medium“ range, which includes schools with 2,000-15,000 students.August 04, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Earlier this summer, Forbes Magazine ranked Franciscan University of Steubenville among the top 10 percent of all colleges and universities in its annual list of America’s 660 “Top Colleges.” This marked…
Answering the CallYouth Publicly Show Their Openness to Discerning Religious LifeJuly 25, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – This summer, more than 50,000 participants at Steubenville Youth Conferences will encounter Christ in new ways at one of 23 conferences held across the United States and Canada. Taking an extra step in acknowledging God’s will in guiding their…
Father Paul Check Speaks on Ministering to Those With Same-Sex AttractionFather Check is the executive director of Courage International, an apostolate of the Catholic Church for persons with same-sex attraction.July 19, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – A leading expert on the Catholic Church’s teaching about homosexuality spoke to priests, deacons, and seminarians at Franciscan University of…
Forbes Ranks Franciscan University in Top 10 Percent of America's CollegesThis is the third-straight year Forbes has included Franciscan University in its prestigious “Top Colleges“ list.July 12, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH—For the third year in a row, Franciscan University of Steubenville has made the Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges, ranking in the top 10 percent…
Franciscan University Nursing Program Awarded Top RankingNursing Schools Almanac places the Franciscan University Nursing Program in the top seven percent nationally.July 01, 2016 STEUBENVILLE, OH – Franciscan University of Steubenville has been ranked 32nd in the Great Lakes region, placing it among the country’s top nursing schools by Nursing Schools Almanac. Over 3,200 nursing schools…