Franciscan Magazine
Summer 2022
Cover Story
Educated for a Full Life
75 Years of Academic Excellence.
Lisa Ferguson and Jessica Walker
- All
- Alumni Profile
- Baron Athletics
- Capital Campaign
- Class Notes
- Cover Story
- Featured
- Franciscan Faces
- From the President
- In Brief
- In Memoriam
- Professor Profile
- Secrets to Success
- The Dean's List
- Web Exclusive
From the President
What I Learned at Franciscan
“My time at Franciscan formed me and equipped me to succeed in all the academic ventures I have had since graduating.”
Father Dave Pivonka
In Brief
In Brief - Summer 2022
A brief look at recent news from the Franciscan University community.
Baron Athletics
Men's Basketball Notches First Playoff Win
The Baron men’s basketball team wins their first playoff game since joining the Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
Cover Story
Educated for a Full Life
75 Years of Academic Excellence.
Lisa Ferguson and Jessica Walker
Featured
Faith Seeking Understanding
Fr. Dan Sinisi, TOR, and Dr. Alan Schreck recall the Theology Department’s beginnings.
Celeste Fortenberry
The Dean's List
Continuity and Transformation
For Franciscan University to uphold its unchanging mission, ongoing transformation is necessary.
Dr. Daniel Kempton
Capital Campaign
President's Letter
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, celebrates the great progress already made on Franciscan University’s largest-ever capital campaign.
Father Dave Pivonka
Capital Campaign
More Than Bricks
Rebuild My Church Capital Campaign reaches its initial $75M goal and moves forward to its next phase.
Secrets to Success
Fireworks Safety
Ed Patton Jr. '71 offers tips to enjoy fireworks safely.
Maura Roan McKeegan
Featured
Campus Life Then & Now
A look through the camera lens at 75 years of student activities.
Jessica Walker
Featured
Points of Light
Franciscan University sends forth the Class of 2022, the largest in its history.
Tom Sofio
Alumni Profile
Dr. Robert Sturkey '75
After studying at the College of Steubenville, Dr. Robert Sturkey followed the Lord’s call to become a dentist.
Melissa Zifzal
Alumni Profile
Richard Saxon '82
Richard Saxon carries on his family’s jewelry business and gives back to his community.
Melissa Zifzal
Alumni Profile
Christie Fleming '10
Alumni Director Christie Fleming helps thousands of graduates remain connected.
Melissa Zifzal
In Memoriam
Dr. Alice von Hildebrand (1923-2022)
Franciscan University honors the late Catholic philosopher, professor, and author.
Tom Sofio
Featured
Jordan Peterson on the Bible, Intrinsic Worth, and Suffering
Franciscan University welcomed the best-selling author for an evening of intellectual inquiry.
Celeste Fortenberry
Featured
A Helping Hand for Ukraine
The Franciscan community comes together to support Ukrainian refugees.
Jessica Walker
Professor Profile
Dr. Michael Healy
The longtime professor of philosophy reflects on his career.
Tom Sofio
Web Exclusive
Educated for a Full Life—Additional Content
Read additional alumni memories of Franciscan academics from this issue’s cover story.
Lisa Ferguson and Jessica Walker
From the President
What I Learned at Franciscan
“My time at Franciscan formed me and equipped me to succeed in all the academic ventures I have had since graduating.”
Father Dave Pivonka
