In Brief–Summer 2026
A look at recent news from the Franciscan University community.
Articles
Class Notes
Read the latest news from Franciscan alumni for summer 2026.
Athletics Overview–Summer 2026
The latest in Baron sports.
A Habit of Forming Religious
An increasing number of religious brothers and sisters come to Franciscan for academic formation.
25 Years to the Summit
The men’s rugby team claims victory as national champions.
St. Francis Still Speaks
St. Francis of Assisi died 800 years ago, but his life still inspires the Franciscan University community today.
“A Father I Will Never Forget”
Alumni and friends remember Father Terence Henry, TOR’s friendship and legacy.
How to Make Friends
Practical advice for making friends as an adult.
Connor Flanagan ’11
Connor Flanagan uses music to touch hearts.
Deacon Jerry Hickey
Remembering the former director of Admissions.
Where Business Meets Virtue
Franciscan’s enhanced online MBA Program forms faithful professionals.
Bitterness and Sweetness
“St. Francis’ courage to confront his own fear bore a beautiful fruit of conversion: It… allowed him to experience the transformation of bitterness into sweetness.”
Curt McGovern
On the Way to the Finish Line
Professor Benjamin Harris ’19
Preparing communication arts majors to bring Christ into media.
Small Like Francis
“St. Francis believed that to find Jesus, we must let go, be little, be small. If we can do that, we will encounter Jesus.”
Rich Evans ’75
Rich Evans’ passion for sports—and the Barons basketball team—runs deep.
Beth (Ellis ’99) Mergen
Beth Mergen teaches the next generation at a new Catholic school in Wisconsin.
Chosen to Bear Fruit
Celebrating the Class of 2026.
In the World, as Light
“Athletics at Franciscan University is not simply about performance, though we pursue excellence. It is about forming men and women as disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Athletics Overview–Winter 2026
The latest in Baron sports.
In Between
After the successful conclusion to the Rebuild My Church Campaign, Advancement Vice President Bob Hickey tells us what’s next.
Franciscan Friends: Jim MA ’03 and Christen (Pine ’07) Routh
Why the Rouths find value in tithing.
Franciscan Friends: Steve McDonnell
How a conference attendee became one of Franciscan’s faithful friends.
Noah: A Sign of Faith and Reason
Highlighting the Noah statue outside Christ the Teacher Hall.
Beauty Beyond Words
Introducing the new studio arts minor.