Summer 2021
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Cover Story
In 1995, the Vatican celebrated 90 years of cinema by asking renowned experts on films to compile a “greatest hits” list. That list surprised more than a few people.
Emily Stimpson Chapman
From the President
When Franciscan University announced our bold Step in Faith initiative 15 months ago, we were not sure what would happen.
Father Dave Pivonka
In Brief
A brief look into the lives and stories of the Franciscan community.
Baron Athletics
The men’s cross country team Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship win marked the first PAC Championship by a Franciscan athletic team in any sport.
Baron Athletics
This season's teams reach new goals and championship achievements.
Featured
Today, Franciscan University continues to answer the call entrusted to its patron.
Jessica Walker
Cover Story
In 1995, the Vatican celebrated 90 years of cinema by asking renowned experts on films to compile a “greatest hits” list. That list surprised more than a few people.
Emily Stimpson Chapman
Featured
Franciscan University of Steubenville celebrated its 73rd commencement exercises May 14-15 by bestowing 756 diplomas, making the Class of 2021 the largest in the school’s history.
Tom Sofio
Featured
When talking about the subject from a catechetical perspective, Bolster says, he wouldn’t simply say no to the idea of pets in heaven but would address the why. The greater question, he continues, has to do with the uniqueness of the human being as made in God’s likeness, which distinguishes man from other creatures.
Judy Roberts
Secrets to Success
Frank picked up some valuable lessons in deepening her prayer life in the midst of family life. Here are her secrets to a successful prayer life for parents of little ones.
Emily Stimpson Chapman
The Dean's List
Dr. Cory Maloney reflects on how schools across all levels pivoted to online learning and the lessons we learned here at Franciscan.
Dr. Corey Maloney
Class Notes
Discover what our alumni are up to in Franciscan University Class Notes Summer 2021
Alumni Profile
The course of JoAnn (Locascio ’73) Green’s life changed in Egan Hall one day when she discovered her life’s calling.
Maura Roan McKeegan
Alumni Profile
When John Lucian ’95 was once asked to provide emergency pro bono legal assistance he knew it was a unique opportunity to show mercy.
Maura Roan McKeegan
Alumni Profile
John Welch ’15 wanted to attend a smaller university where his Catholic faith would be valued.
Gay Eyerman
Featured
Katherine Englefield shares the wisdom that she's learned from St. Catherine of Siena about ministering to the community and sharing Christ's love.
Katherine Englefield
From the President
When Franciscan University announced our bold Step in Faith initiative 15 months ago, we were not sure what would happen.
Father Dave Pivonka
Baron Athletics Feature: Men's and Women's Cross Country