Franciscan Magazine
Winter 2024
Cover Story
Ministry as a Way of Living
Franciscan students serve the local community through Works of Mercy outreaches, changing their own lives and the lives of others.
Jessica Walker
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- Alumni Profile
- Baron Athletics
- Capital Campaign
- Class Notes
- Cover Story
- Featured
- Franciscan Faces
- From the Archives
- From the President
- In Brief
- Professor Profile
- Secrets to Success
- The Dean's List
From the President
On Being Called Father
“Hopefully, I am revealing the face, the heart of our heavenly Father, as so many fathers have done for me.”
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
Cover Story
Ministry as a Way of Living
Franciscan students serve the local community through Works of Mercy outreaches, changing their own lives and the lives of others.
Jessica Walker
Featured
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
A discussion on the benefits and challenges of AI within higher education.
Lori Hadacek Chaplin
Capital Campaign
Invested in Our Students
Three trustees reflect on their role on the board and why they see Franciscan University as worthy of their service and support.
Featured
Teaching the Teachers
Franciscan’s PhD in Theology Program will launch fall 2024.
Jessica Walker
Featured
My father's Father
Father Dave’s new video series takes viewers on a pilgrimage to the heart of the Father.
Lisa Ferguson
Secrets to Success
Memorizing Scripture With Our Children
Tips on how to learn Bible verses as a family.
Olivia Spears
The Dean's List
Encounter, Conversion, Community, and the Academic Life
"Franciscan University’s core values of encounter, conversion, and community are intrinsically connected to our search for and dissemination of truth.”
Dr. Stephen Hildebrand
Alumni Profile
John Romanoski ’51
The late John Romanoski had a heart for education and service.
Judy Roberts
Alumni Profile
Chad Wilson ’01
Chad Wilson works with lawmakers to improve people’s lives.
Judy Roberts
Alumni Profile
Dr. Brian Tullius ’03 MA ’04
As a doctor, Brian Tullius helps care for kids who have cancer.
Judy Roberts
From the Archives
Dean Martin's Steubenville Connections
A look at the legendary entertainer’s hometown roots.
Melissa Zifzal
Featured
Confronting the Rising Tide of Antisemitism
The recent Nostra Aetate conference and Franciscan University’s response to growing antisemitism.
John Romanowsky
Featured
“Mass” Conversion: How I Discovered the Eucharist
Franciscan theology professor shares how the Eucharist led him from Calvinism to the Catholic Church.
Dr. John Bergsma
Featured
Thinking About the Synod
A Franciscan University alumnus and professors reflect on the Synod on Synodality.
Judy Roberts
Professor Profile
Dr. Jeffrey Hass
History professor teaching in Gaming, Austria, talks about his career.
Maura Roan McKeegan
From the President
On Being Called Father
“Hopefully, I am revealing the face, the heart of our heavenly Father, as so many fathers have done for me.”
Father Dave Pivonka, TOR
