Paul Kengor to Speak on Principles of a Reagan ConservativeThe acclaimed Reagan biographer will give his talk on Tuesday, March 25March 12, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — As the 2016 presidential election begins to take shape, Republican candidates will soon be throwing around the term, “Reagan conservative.” But what is a “Reagan conservative?” Where did Ronald…
Franciscan University Announces New Vice President of Pastoral Care and EvangelizationFather Nathan Malavolti, TOR, Begins New Duties June 1, 2014March 08, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH— Father Sean Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, today announced the creation of a new administrative department to further strengthen the University’s evangelistic and pastoral care programs. “I am…
How to Be Catholic in HollywoodBarbara Nicolosi and Vicki Peterson will discuss “Being Catholic in Hollywood Today.”March 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — What opportunities are available in Hollywood to create content that reflects Catholic values? On Wednesday, March 19, Barbara Nicolosi and Vicki Peterson will discuss “Being Catholic in Hollywood Today.” The talk and information…
Double the Fun: Alumni Win Gerber Grand PrizeFranciscan Alumni’s Twin Boys to Represent Gerber in 2014March 07, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — What started as a chance entry in a simple photo contest turned into twice the fun for Franciscan University of Steubenville alumni, Matthew and Amanda (Robezzoli) Strickland (’12). After entering their 11-month-old twins, Levi…
Ukrainian Priest Speaks on ‘Revolution of Dignity,’ Transformation of Afflicted CountryFather Yuriy Sakvuk relates Ukraine's civil struggle for human dignity to the biblical flight from EgyptMarch 05, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Ukraine, shaken by political unrest and civilian violence, is experiencing a “revolution of dignity,” said a visiting Ukrainian priest February 27 at Franciscan University…
‘Media and Faith: New Beginnings’ Conference Slated for AprilOn April 11-12, Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the 2014 communication arts conferenceFebruary 27, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—In his message for this year’s World Communications Day, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church “needs to be concerned for, and present in, the world of communication, in order…
Winners of 2014 Scanlan Scholarship AnnouncedThe scholarship is named for Father Michael Scanlan, TOR, Franciscan's fourth president, who was instrumental in revitalizing the Catholic identity of the schoolFebruary 26, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO —Two high school seniors are now proud members of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Class of 2018, thanks to full-tuition academic scholarships for the…
Student Volunteers to Provide Free Tax AssistanceThe service is available for anyone with income less than $52,000.February 21, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OH—Franciscan University of Steubenville accounting students continue more than a quarter-century long tradition of assisting Ohio Valley residents with their income tax forms. From February 18, 2014, to April 12, 2014, students will offer free…
Visiting Priest to Speak on Current Conflict in UkraineFather Sakvuk will address the current conflict in Ukraine as well the work of the Ukrainian Catholic UniversityFebruary 21, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO — Following three months of protests, a bloody conflict erupted in Kiev, Ukraine this week, resulting in large numbers of civilian deaths. Father Yuriy Sakvuk…
Philosopher and Legal Scholar to Speak on Religion in the CourtsFrancis J. Beckwith to present his talk “Taking Rites Seriously?: How Courts and Legal Scholars Diminish Religious Belief”February 19, 2014 STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Legal and political philosophy expert Francis J. Beckwith will speak at Franciscan University of Steubenville on Thursday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. His talk,…