2015 Summer Conferences: Celebrating 40 YearsMay 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville will celebrate 40 years of conferences this summer. Since the first gathering for Catholic priests in 1975, the University’s conferences have grown to provide spiritual renewal each summer to more than 52,000 priests, deacons, seminarians, youth, young adults, religious educators, and adults…
Commencement Exercises 2015Lou Holtz, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and the Archbishop of Baltimore Addressed the Class of 2015May 12, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville sent forth its fourth largest class – 709 graduates – on May 9, during the 67th annual commencement exercises, held in Finnegan Fieldhouse. Franciscan University President Father Sean O.…
Groundbreaking Ceremony Makes It Official:Franciscan Square Is Under ConstructionMay 06, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—With the blessing of the property, the turning of soil, and stirring words from University and public officials, Franciscan University of Steubenville officially christened Franciscan Square—a new commercial development on University Boulevard across from the main entrance to Franciscan University. The Groundbreaking Ceremony…
Summer Seminar Focuses on St. John Paul II and Dietrich von HildebrandThe University-affiliated Hildebrand Project's summer seminar is limited to 30 participants.April 17, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Pope St. John Paul II left a rich philosophical legacy when he died in 2005. He also bore incredible witness against the evils of his time, as did another eminent Christian personalist and philosopher,…
Franciscan University of Steubenville Commencement 2015: Upholding the Faith in the Public SquareArchbishop Lori, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, and Lou Holtz to Receive Honorary DegreesApril 13, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—The May 8-9, 2015, commencement exercises at Franciscan University of Steubenville will mark the graduation of more than 660 students. Four remarkable individuals will also receive honorary degrees…
Franciscan Announces University Boulevard Commercial Development PlansA new hotel and restaurant space is planned for the space directly opposite the University's main entrance.March 29, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced plans for a commercial development along University Boulevard. The initial phase of the project will include the construction of a new hotel and…
Franciscan University Launches Redesigned WebsiteResponsive Web Design and improved navigation flexibility are among the advances.March 19, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville today announced the launch of a redesigned www.franciscan.edu website that will go live on March 19. “This new site utilizes some of the latest technologies and design trends in website development to create…
I Love Franciscan!Live. Love. Give. From March 16-27, 2015, and help 12 students finish their Franciscan education.March 11, 2015 A kind professor, an amazing Festival of Praise, a great mission trip, Austria—one way or another you’ve found a reason to say “I love Franciscan.” From March 16-27, Franciscan University is hosting I Love Franciscan, an…
Spring Break Missions: Bringing the Love of Christ to the WorldMore than ten percent of the student body will spend spring break on mission.March 03, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is the net in which we catch souls.” As spring break approaches, more than 300 Franciscan University of Steubenville students are preparing to…
Scanlan Scholarship Winners Announced!Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually.February 26, 2015 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Two high school seniors were awarded full-tuition academic scholarships for the duration of their studies at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Emily Wieszczek and Martin Wolk were selected from among 82 competitors from 31 states during the 12th annual Father Michael Scanlan Scholarship Competition…