University News

U.S. News & World Report Rates Franciscan University of Steubenville Among Top-Tier Midwest Universities

Franciscan’s score card includes a 55-spot jump to No. 37 for graduating more low income and first-generation students.

Franciscan University to Host Criminal Justice Career Day

Over 30 employers expected, including DEA, Secret Service, Border Patrol, and State Police.

Center for Beauty Reveals Fall Line Up for Monday Arts and Culture Series

New series will include the art of filmmaking, the beauty of Assisi’s sacred architecture, and world-renowned classical musicians.

Kolbe Academy and Franciscan University of Steubenville Announce New Online Partnership

With this partnership, Kolbe students enroll concurrently in designated Franciscan University and Kolbe Academy online courses. Students can get a head start on a high-quality, faith-based college education while still in high school, earn college-level credit at a reduced cost, and potentially graduate early.

Groundbreaking Research Demonstrates the Potential to Successfully Reverse Chemical Abortions

Franciscan University professor’s peer-reviewed pre-clinical study in rats finds reversal of chemical-induced abortion over 80 percent effective.

Franciscan University Buys Local Hotel for New Men’s Residence Hall

Blessed Solanus Casey Hall to house 140 students as Franciscan anticipates fourth straight year of record-breaking enrollment for in-person programs.

Franciscan University Makes Money Magazine’s Exclusive 2023 “Best Colleges” List

Four-star rating awarded for affordability, educational quality, high graduation rates, and alumni salaries.

Catholic-Jewish Conference to Confront Rising Antisemitism

Franciscan University and The Philos Project to co-host event to address shared challenges in a secular age.

Franciscan University to Host International Marian Symposium

Scholars will explore Blessed Mother’s unique role in Redemption by Christ.

Franciscan University to Host Historic Conference on J.R.R. Tolkien

Conference to mark new era in Tolkien studies, commemorate the 50th anniversary of the famous author’s death.