Autumn 2022
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From the President
Ultimately, I believe Franciscan University is being faithful to the call St. Francis of Assisi received over 800 years ago, the same call the TOR Franciscans who founded this university heard 75 years ago: “Go, rebuild my Church.”
Father Dave Pivonka
In Brief
A brief look at recent news from the Franciscan University community.
Baron Athletics
The 2022 Baron Club dinner highlighted former football players’ stories of faith.
Featured
A retrospective of Franciscan University’s pro-life efforts.
Rick Becker
Capital Campaign
The capital campaign pushes onward to the Phase Two goal, plus exciting enhancements to the Nursing Program and stories from donors.
The Dean's List
Franciscan University’s doctoral program in theology anticipated to launch fall 2024.
Dr. Stephen Hildebrand
Secrets to Success
Kree (Kenton ’08) Peña offers insights for sharing the faith.
Maura Roan McKeegan
Capital Campaign
A review of giving at Franciscan for 2021-22, with thanks to generous benefactors, alumni, and friends.
Alumni Profile
A World War II vet, Pete Kayafas shares his life adventures over the last 97 years.
Jessica Walker
Alumni Profile
Bob Kloska discovered Franciscan’s MA Philosophy Program in an unconventional way.
Melissa Zifzal
Alumni Profile
Leslie Ford’s public policy career has taken her to Capitol Hill and even the White House.
Celeste Fortenberry
Featured
Our newest professors emeritus share memories from their teaching careers.
Web Exclusive
Remembering the national tragedy that struck 21 years ago.
Melissa Zifzal
From the President
Ultimately, I believe Franciscan University is being faithful to the call St. Francis of Assisi received over 800 years ago, the same call the TOR Franciscans who founded this university heard 75 years ago: “Go, rebuild my Church.”
Father Dave Pivonka
Baron Athletics Feature: Athletics Overview - Autumn 2022